The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $ 60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal luxuries. The SEC …
Wazirx Founder Denies Remaining Assets Are Gone, Warns About New Fake Account Trend
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has addressed concerns about the remaining assets following the cyberattack, stating that misinformation has caused unnecessary fear by suggesting these assets are also gone. He emphasized that such claims are baseless and are made only to attract attention. He also promised to share Wazirx’s Proof of Reserves (PoR) after a new […]
Devere CEO Advises Shifting Away From US Assets as Dollar Weakens
Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory and investment management firm Devere Group, has advised investors to reassess portfolios due to the U.S. dollar’s significant drop, which signals a potential shift in market dynamics. The dollar’s decline could present both challenges and opportunities, he said, advising investors to strategically diversify away from dollar-heavy assets to capitalize […]
21shares’ Toncoin ETP Reaches Over $100 Million in Assets Under Management
21shares, a company focused on providing crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETP), recently highlighted the growth of its Toncoin-focused product. The organization, which manages over $ 3 billion for its customers, celebrated the milestone of its Toncoin Staking ETP reaching over $ 100 million in assets under management (AUM). The product has become the most …
Hedge Funds and Brokerages Dominate Bitcoin Assets, Coinshares 13F Filing Analysis Shows
A recent analysis from Coinshares, spearheaded by its lead research analyst, James Butterfill, brings to light the evolving landscape of bitcoin investments among institutional investors. This report, derived from 13F filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), offers a glimpse into the strategies of key players in the bitcoin market, underscoring the […]
Nigeria Seizes $37.5M in Digital Assets After Court Grants Freezing Order
The Nigerian government has seized approximately $ 37.5 million in digital assets from the organizers of the Endbadgovernance protests. The funds were frozen by a court order based on a claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which alleged that the money was linked to money laundering and terrorism financing. Nigerians Feel Economic …
Blackrock Edges Closer to Surpassing Grayscale in Onchain Crypto Assets
According to data gathered by Arkham Intelligence, Blackrock’s onchain assets are inching closer to outpacing Grayscale’s crypto holdings. As of Friday, Grayscale’s onchain value stood at approximately $ 21.33 billion, while Blackrock’s portfolio was around $ 21.02 billion. Grayscale Faces Fierce Competition as Blackrock’s Onchain Assets Climb Blackrock’s collection of onchain digital assets …
Ronin Network Reclaims $12 Million in Stolen Digital Assets
Ronin Network stated that digital assets worth $ 12 million, siphoned by so-called white hat hackers on August 6, were returned in full the same day. The Ronin team mentioned that they paused the bridge approximately 40 minutes after the first on-chain action was detected. The team also assured users that their funds were …
Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Launches Heat Repurposing Project in Sweden
Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA) has embarked on a new project in Norsjö, Sweden, utilizing surplus heat from one of its bitcoin mining data centers to warm a local garage. This collaboration with Swedish company Muttern Fastigheter showcases an innovative approach to enhancing energy efficiency within the industry. GDA and Muttern Fastigheter Collaborate on Sustainable […]
Bahamas Enacts Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act
The Bahamas has enacted the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024), establishing itself as a leader in digital asset regulation. Announced by the Securities Commission, DARE 2024 builds on the DARE Act, 2020, introducing significant reforms to address the evolving digital asset landscape. Christina Rolle, Executive Director of the Securities Commission, emphasized […]
Lightning Labs Rolls out Taproot Assets Seeking to Bring Stablecoins to Lightning Network
Lightning Labs, an institution dedicated to research and development related to the Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s second layer, has announced the rollout of Taproot Assets. This solution allows for issuing multiple tokens on top of it. The institution aims to capitalize on the popularity and volume of stablecoins to establish bitcoin as the global routing currency. […]
EU to Send Ukraine 1.4 Billion Euros From Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union (EU) is set to provide Ukraine with 1.4 billion euros ($ 1.52 billion) in military aid, sourced from the interest on frozen Russian assets. This decision, announced by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell during a Council on Foreign Affairs meeting, will see the first transfer …
Kamala Harris Urged to Embrace Digital Assets
The Digital Chamber, a crypto advocacy group, has called on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to support the digital asset industry with three requests. The group urged her to promote pro-digital asset language in the Democratic Party’s platform, choose a vice-presidential candidate with expertise in digital asset policy, and engage with industry leaders. Digital Chamber […]
Wazirx Offers $23M Bounty to Recover Stolen Assets After Massive Security Breach
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a $ 23 million bounty program to recover assets stolen in a cyberattack on its multisig wallet. Emphasizing community involvement, co-founder Nischal Shetty outlined the rewards for tracking, freezing, and ethically recovering the stolen funds. He insists that the attack was not due to phishing but involved multiple …
Rho Markets Pauses Platform After Attacker Siphons $7.6 Million in Digital Assets
The digital asset security platform Cyvers Alerts disclosed on July 19 that Rho Markets’ liquidity layer on Scroll had been exploited after hackers took control of an oracle access control. Cyvers reported that the attacker held $ 7.6 million across multiple chains, with USDC and USDT pools among the affected assets. Shortly after detecting …