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Opinion by: Mike Haley, CEO of CifasWhile the crypto industry is revolutionizing the world of finance, there’s an underlying reality bubbling beneath the surface. Hitting record levels, cryptocurrency scams reportedly accounted for $9.9 billion in 2024 — with 2025’s forecast making for even bleaker reading.Whether in the form of “old wine in new bottles” frauds — such as Ponzi and pump-and-dump schemes or new crypto-specific fraud typologies like address poisoning — the global fraud epidemic is hitting the industry hard and undermining consumer confidence.Criminals are increasingly abusing the sector to launder the fraud proceeds generated in the traditional finance (TradFi)…
Opinion by: Mike Haley, CEO of CifasWhile the crypto industry is revolutionizing the world of finance, there’s an underlying reality bubbling beneath the surface. Hitting record levels, cryptocurrency scams reportedly accounted for $9.9 billion in 2024 — with 2025’s forecast making for even bleaker reading.Whether in the form of “old wine in new bottles” frauds — such as Ponzi and pump-and-dump schemes or new crypto-specific fraud typologies like address poisoning — the global fraud epidemic is hitting the industry hard and undermining consumer confidence.Criminals are increasingly abusing the sector to launder the fraud proceeds generated in the traditional finance (TradFi)…
Key Takeaways SBI Holdings has filed proposals for Bitcoin and XRP ETFs in Japan, aiming to mainstream crypto investments through regulated, diversified offerings. As the U.S. continues to grapple with the prospects of altcoin ETFs, Japan may be quietly taking the lead. Japan to launch XRP ETF Financial giant SBI Holdings has filed for Bitcoin [BTC] and Ripple [XRP] ETFs, signaling a bold step toward mainstreaming crypto investments in Asia. Source: JackTheRippler/X Backed by its strong alliance with Ripple and a robust regulatory framework, SBI isn’t just eyeing digital assets; it’s also diversifying with a gold-backed ETF aimed at balancing…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…
On Thursday, as bitcoin bounced back from recent lows, the network’s computing firepower hit a record-breaking 970 exahash per second (EH/s). From Exahash to Zettahash: Bitcoin’s March Toward 1,000 EH/s Gets Closer Bitcoin’s processing strength topped its previous high of 946 EH/s, notching a new milestone at 970 EH/s that day. Right now, the hashrate […]
We’re here with our last hurrah before we head into 2021 – read on for the latest news on a few grantees! Gitcoin for CLR matching Gitcoin’s CLR grants were one of the first real-world uses of quadratic funding, with the number of unique contributors to a grant carrying greater weight than the dollar total in determining the match amount. CLR grants have come a very long way since the first round in early 2018! With 16 organizations and almost as many individuals pledging matching funds as of Round 8, it has grown into a truly community-driven support system for…
Not all rallies are built the same. The Ethena (ENA) price rally is turning heads, pulling off a 13% jump right before a major token unlock. Meanwhile, PEPE is wobbling near make-or-break support after a steady price drop, leaving holders on edge. ENA and PEPE are stirring up chatter, but BlockDAG (BDAG) isn’t playing the same game. Its new 10 Bitcoin auction has thrown fuel on its presale, which was already on fire with over $364 million. Every BDAG purchase before August 11 puts the buyer straight into the auction pool. For anyone watching the top crypto to buy in…
Yesterday’s guilty verdict for Roman Storm on the count of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money service business is absolutely insane. FinCEN, the regulator responsible for licensing, monitoring, and enforcement actions concerning criminal activity in money transmission has itself explicitly stated that self-custodial tooling that facilitates the transmission of value using cryptocurrencies are not money transmitters and are not subject to the relevant regulations. So, how did we get here? Eight months after the election of a president who describes himself as a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency advocate, after the Department of Justice themselves have explicitly stated that they are not…
Blockchain and agriculture might seem like strange bedfellows, but as Yana Leonova explains on Episode 19 of “The Clear Crypto Podcast,” the pairing has the potential to address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges — from food waste to land disputes.Blockchain in action“Agriculture can be a great example of how blockchain can benefit the planet, sustainability and each and every one of us,” Leonova said, and she’s not speaking hypothetically. Her PhD in agricultural economics and her work in Dubai’s innovation ecosystem place her at the intersection of blockchain and real-world impact.One of the most tangible use cases? Supply chain transparency.…
XRP has come under selling pressure following its recent all-time highs near the end of July. After briefly pushing above the $3.10 mark, bullish momentum faded, triggering volatility across the board. While XRP remains within its long-term bullish trend, buyers are losing control of short-term price action. The failure to maintain levels above $3.10 has led to growing concerns about a deeper correction, especially as broader market sentiment turns cautious. Related Reading New data from CryptoQuant adds to the bearish outlook. Whale flows have sharply flipped into negative territory, indicating renewed distribution by large holders. This shift resembles the pattern…