Trusting a volatile crypto market

IN recent years, Bitcoin has become one of the most talked-about digital currencies in the world. The Bitcoin 2025 Conference, held from May 27–29, 2025, in Las Vegas, was the largest Bitcoin event in the United States this year, drawing over...

Pennsylvania enacts new law regulating cryptoasset transactions

On June 27, the governor of Pennsylvania approved a new law, SB 202, amending the state’s money transmitter act, which provides for the regulation of money transmission for a fee either via checks or other methods, to also incorporate cryptoasset...

Corrupt politicians using crypto wallets to launder money – EFCC chair

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm that some corrupt Nigerian politicians are now hiding their illicit wealth in cryptocurrencies to evade scrutiny and detection by anti-graft...

Millions of dollars lost by Tasmanians in scams involving crypto ATMs

RBI closely monitoring global crypto moves as India mulls policy paper

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is keeping close watch on global cryptocurrency developments, governor Sanjay Malhotra told a parliamentary panel, people familiar with the matter told ET. Crypto has been resurgent since Donald Trump’s turnaround...

Weaponized AI Extension Used by Hackers to Swipe $500,000 in Crypto

A Russian blockchain engineer lost over $500,000 in cryptocurrency holdings in June 2025 after being the victim of a carefully planned cyberattack, serving as a terrifying reminder of the perils that might exist in open-source ecosystems. The...

Judge jacks up sentence for New York City crypto scammer to 12 years

A man who got 18 months in prison for his part in a scheme to steal $22 million in cryptocurrency saw his sentence increased to 12 years after failing to pay back his victim as he had promised.Article content Nicholas Truglia received the stiff...

Crypto Scammer Truglia Gets 12 Years Prison, Up From 18 Months

(Bloomberg) -- A man who originally got 18 months in prison for his part in a scheme to steal $22 million in cryptocurrency, saw his sentence increase dramatically to 12 years after failing to pay back his victim. Nicholas Truglia received the...

Virtual asset scams undermine investor confidence – SEC

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, has raised concerns over the rising cases of fraud involving digital and virtual assets, warning that such activities are undermining investor confidence and...

New Thai-led task force takes aim at cross-border scammers in SE Asia

Crackdown on “Gok An” gang leads to seizures of over 1.1 billion baht in assets and ongoing international arrest efforts. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police revealed the persistent threat posed by call center gangs operating from...

NYSDEC looks at impacts from crypto mining

On the shores of Seneca Lake, a former coal-fired power plant has been converted to natural gas — and produce electricity for a cryptocurrency mining operation. Greenidge Generation is one of two cryptocurrency mining operations in New York using...

Olukoyede: Politicians now hiding illicit wealth in cryptocurrency to evade EFCC scrutiny

Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says corrupt politicians are increasingly using cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets to conceal illicit wealth and evade detection. Speaking in Abuja at an event...

Hackers Stolen $500,000 in Crypto Assets by Weaponizing AI Extension

A sophisticated cybercrime operation has successfully stolen $500,000 in cryptocurrency assets from a Russian blockchain developer through a malicious extension targeting the Cursor AI integrated development environment. The attack, which occurred...

Bitcoin Hits $116,000 as Crypto Enters a New Bull Market — What’s Next?

Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $116,000 on July 10, just six days after Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill into law. The flagship cryptocurrency has gained 6% since the bill’s signing, with Ethereum and other altcoins following...

Threat actors using 'elaborate social engineering scheme' to target crypto users — Report

Threat actors are using an elaborate social engineering scheme to target crypto users and drain their wallets, according to a Thursday report from cybersecurity company Darktrace. The company wrote that the techniques are similar to those used by...

Senator Warren Outlines Core Principles For Crypto Market Framework

Senator Elizabeth Warren has presented some guidelines for crypto market structure legislation. Warren is particularly concerned about shutting down corruption, especially as it concerns President Trump and his alleged use of crypto to facilitate...

Roman Storm’s lawyers signal continuance if court allows hacker’s testimony

Attorneys representing Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm have suggested they may request a brief continuance for his criminal trial if a judge denies a motion to exclude a particular witness. In a Thursday filing in the US District...

Missouri’s paid sick leave law to end next month after Republican-led repeal

“We are not going back,” yells Jen Krus, center, during a protest supporting abortion rights and paid sick leave on the final day of the legislative session on Thursday, May 15, 2025, on the steps of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. Laurie...

EU criticises Malta over crypto regulation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Thursday highlighted a Maltese regulator's shortcomings over the issuance of a licence enabling cryptocurrency firms to operate across the EU. In recent years the tiny Mediterranean island...

Politicians hiding looted funds in cryptocurrencies -EFCC

…….Says stolen funds, unexplained wealth warehoused in digital wallets …….Warn Nigerians against investment fraud, Ponzi schemes BY VIVIAN MICHAEL The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused corrupt Nigerian politicians of...