Japanese police successfully tracked Monero cryptocurrency transactions! 🙀
🚔 A 26-year-old leader of a group of carders and 17 other individuals were arrested in Japan for using stolen bank card information to make online purchases, with damages estimated at 100 million yen ($667,000).
According to Nikkei, the suspects used the anonymous cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) to launder the funds. However, law enforcement was still able to trace the transaction chains and identify those involved. This marks the first case of its kind for Japanese police. 🤔
The exact method used to track Monero transactions has not been revealed, but the investigation was handled by the Special Cyber Investigations Department of the National Police Agency.
Following the Nikkei report, Monero's price dropped by around 3%. 📉
🚔 A 26-year-old leader of a group of carders and 17 other individuals were arrested in Japan for using stolen bank card information to make online purchases, with damages estimated at 100 million yen ($667,000).
According to Nikkei, the suspects used the anonymous cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) to launder the funds. However, law enforcement was still able to trace the transaction chains and identify those involved. This marks the first case of its kind for Japanese police. 🤔
The exact method used to track Monero transactions has not been revealed, but the investigation was handled by the Special Cyber Investigations Department of the National Police Agency.
Following the Nikkei report, Monero's price dropped by around 3%. 📉
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🔨 A miner from 2009, who started mining Bitcoin just 5 days after the blockchain's launch, continues to sell their tokens!
🕵️♂️ According to Arkham analysts, the miner, who may have personally known Satoshi Nakamoto (whoever that might be), has sold nearly $10,000,000 worth of coins. (But there’s still $72M left). 🧐
🕵️♂️ According to Arkham analysts, the miner, who may have personally known Satoshi Nakamoto (whoever that might be), has sold nearly $10,000,000 worth of coins. (But there’s still $72M left). 🧐
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🕵️♂️ Misspelled Your Way to an Empty Wallet? Be Careful with Google!
If you're searching for Sony's blockchain "Soneium," double-check your spelling! According to Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer, a simple typo like "someium" could lead you to a sponsored ad that's actually a crypto wallet drainer.
Apparently, clicking the wrong link takes you to a phishing website that looks innocent but can drain your wallet faster than you can say "blockchain!" Scam Sniffer warns that Google searches for "someium" can pull up these malicious sites, so always triple-check that URL! 😬
Guess it’s not just our typos that are costly—this one could be worth your entire crypto stash! 💸
If you're searching for Sony's blockchain "Soneium," double-check your spelling! According to Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer, a simple typo like "someium" could lead you to a sponsored ad that's actually a crypto wallet drainer.
Apparently, clicking the wrong link takes you to a phishing website that looks innocent but can drain your wallet faster than you can say "blockchain!" Scam Sniffer warns that Google searches for "someium" can pull up these malicious sites, so always triple-check that URL! 😬
Guess it’s not just our typos that are costly—this one could be worth your entire crypto stash! 💸
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🏛 Justin Sun: From Crypto to... Prime Minister of a Made-Up Country? 🌍 Yep, you read that right. Justin Sun, founder of Tron, is now the prime minister of Liberland—a "micronation" the size of Gibraltar that sits between Serbia and Croatia but isn’t recognized…
Justin Sun showed off his Liberland citizenship passport! 😎
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Mine Digital’s Ex-CEO Pulled a Vanishing Bitcoin Act! 🙀
Looks like the former CEO of Australian crypto exchange, Mine Digital, is in deep trouble after allegedly swiping $1.5M (AUD 2.2M) from a customer who wanted to trade it for Bitcoin. 💸💨
ASIC claims the ex-CEO, Grant Colthup, took the cash and... well, it’s gone! He allegedly used it to settle some debts or buy crypto for others, right before the exchange went bust in September 2022. Now, creditors are chasing $16M!
In today's crazy twist, the Bitcoin that vanished could now be worth up to $5M! 😱 Colthup might be facing up to 20 years behind bars for his disappearing act, but hey, that’s what happens when you mix Bitcoin and bad decisions!
Looks like the former CEO of Australian crypto exchange, Mine Digital, is in deep trouble after allegedly swiping $1.5M (AUD 2.2M) from a customer who wanted to trade it for Bitcoin. 💸💨
ASIC claims the ex-CEO, Grant Colthup, took the cash and... well, it’s gone! He allegedly used it to settle some debts or buy crypto for others, right before the exchange went bust in September 2022. Now, creditors are chasing $16M!
In today's crazy twist, the Bitcoin that vanished could now be worth up to $5M! 😱 Colthup might be facing up to 20 years behind bars for his disappearing act, but hey, that’s what happens when you mix Bitcoin and bad decisions!
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🥷 After 7 months of silence, the hacker behind the KyberSwap breach has moved 2,200 ETH ($5.83M) to Tornado Cash today
📅 Back on November 23, 2023, this hacker stole $48.3M in crypto assets from multiple networks, including Arbitrum, Optimism, Ethereum, Polygon, and Base.
To date, the hacker has already laundered 7,200 ETH ($17.23M) through the mixer, with 12,306 ETH ($32.2M) still sitting across 16 different addresses. 🧐
📅 Back on November 23, 2023, this hacker stole $48.3M in crypto assets from multiple networks, including Arbitrum, Optimism, Ethereum, Polygon, and Base.
To date, the hacker has already laundered 7,200 ETH ($17.23M) through the mixer, with 12,306 ETH ($32.2M) still sitting across 16 different addresses. 🧐
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Coindesk: Gary Gensler to Exit SEC After Presidential Election! 🔥
Gensler might aim to serve his full term until January 5, 2026, but tradition shows most SEC chairs step down early following a presidential transition. 📝
👀 Harris is rumored to have her own candidate for the role, while the crypto community expects Trump to oust Gensler swiftly if elected.
Therefore, Gary's days in office are numbered, writes the leading crypto media. 🤷
Gensler might aim to serve his full term until January 5, 2026, but tradition shows most SEC chairs step down early following a presidential transition. 📝
👀 Harris is rumored to have her own candidate for the role, while the crypto community expects Trump to oust Gensler swiftly if elected.
Therefore, Gary's days in office are numbered, writes the leading crypto media. 🤷
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📉 Binance Losing Ground
According to a recent report by 0xScope, Binance's market share in spot trading has dropped by 13% over the past year.🤷
Despite this, it remains the leader with a 40% share.
Competitors like Bybit (+8.5%) and OKX (+6.4%) are gaining traction. In the derivatives market, Binance's share also fell by nearly 9% (now at 42.5%), while Bybit, OKX, and Bitget are increasing their presence.
According to a recent report by 0xScope, Binance's market share in spot trading has dropped by 13% over the past year.🤷
Despite this, it remains the leader with a 40% share.
Competitors like Bybit (+8.5%) and OKX (+6.4%) are gaining traction. In the derivatives market, Binance's share also fell by nearly 9% (now at 42.5%), while Bybit, OKX, and Bitget are increasing their presence.
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💥 Michael Saylor plans to give away his Bitcoin, like Satoshi, after his death! 💸
Just like Satoshi Nakamoto left 1 million BTC to the universe, Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, wants to follow in his footsteps.
He recently shared in an interview:
No kids, no worries—just $16 billion in Bitcoin to pass on to humanity! 😁
Just like Satoshi Nakamoto left 1 million BTC to the universe, Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, wants to follow in his footsteps.
He recently shared in an interview:
“I’m a single guy, no kids—when I’m gone, I’m leaving whatever I’ve got to civilization.”
No kids, no worries—just $16 billion in Bitcoin to pass on to humanity! 😁
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🔍 Arkham has tracked down Tesla’s Bitcoin stash on a new wallet! 🚀
Arkham analysts believe that last week's fund movements were just a simple wallet rotation, with the BTC still belonging to Tesla.
Tesla moved its entire balance of 11,509 BTC ($776.9M) to seven new wallets. Each wallet received test transactions, and most now hold rounded amounts of Bitcoin, ranging from 1,100 to 1,900 BTC.
Some speculate this might be a move to a custodian, possibly as collateral for a loan backed by Bitcoin. 💼🔒
Arkham analysts believe that last week's fund movements were just a simple wallet rotation, with the BTC still belonging to Tesla.
Tesla moved its entire balance of 11,509 BTC ($776.9M) to seven new wallets. Each wallet received test transactions, and most now hold rounded amounts of Bitcoin, ranging from 1,100 to 1,900 BTC.
Some speculate this might be a move to a custodian, possibly as collateral for a loan backed by Bitcoin. 💼🔒
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💥 Michael Saylor plans to give away his Bitcoin, like Satoshi, after his death! 💸 Just like Satoshi Nakamoto left 1 million BTC to the universe, Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, wants to follow in his footsteps. He recently shared in an interview:…
🧐 Vitalik Buterin slammed Michael Saylor!
After Saylor questioned the importance of self-custody for crypto assets during a Markets with Madison podcast, suggesting people should trust large institutions instead, Vitalik fired back, calling this view "batshit insane.”
The Ethereum founder emphasized that such an approach goes against the principles of decentralization, which is at the heart of the entire crypto space. 💥
The debate continues, but decentralization isn't backing down!
After Saylor questioned the importance of self-custody for crypto assets during a Markets with Madison podcast, suggesting people should trust large institutions instead, Vitalik fired back, calling this view "batshit insane.”
The Ethereum founder emphasized that such an approach goes against the principles of decentralization, which is at the heart of the entire crypto space. 💥
The debate continues, but decentralization isn't backing down!
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🚨Binance Exec Released in Nigeria!
After months of detention, Nigerian authorities have dropped charges against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's Head of Financial Crime Compliance, who was held on allegations of money laundering and currency manipulation since February.
⚖️ The charges were dismissed due to Gambaryan's health issues, though his request for acquittal was denied. He had been suffering from a herniated disk, making it difficult to walk.
This high-profile case, which had sparked tensions between Nigeria and Binance, saw Gambaryan detained in Abuja, while a colleague managed to escape. Binance has been vocal in advocating for his release, denying any wrongdoing.
After months of detention, Nigerian authorities have dropped charges against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's Head of Financial Crime Compliance, who was held on allegations of money laundering and currency manipulation since February.
⚖️ The charges were dismissed due to Gambaryan's health issues, though his request for acquittal was denied. He had been suffering from a herniated disk, making it difficult to walk.
This high-profile case, which had sparked tensions between Nigeria and Binance, saw Gambaryan detained in Abuja, while a colleague managed to escape. Binance has been vocal in advocating for his release, denying any wrongdoing.
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📊 Uptober on pause? BTC eyes $66K test!
Despite BTC's hesitation at $66K, CryptoQuant analysts have found a silver lining. Their metrics show a positive shift in retail demand, similar to what we saw before the last ATH! 🚀
Retail on-chain activity is bouncing back after 4 months of dormancy, with transactions under $10K up by 13% over the last 30 days. While this metric is highly sensitive to market sentiment and news, it offers insights into capital flow among non-institutional investors.
Small traders are coming back as BTC rises, signaling a drop in risk aversion. 🐳 Interestingly, whales have been sitting tight this whole time, quietly absorbing coins. Could this be the start of something big? 👀
Despite BTC's hesitation at $66K, CryptoQuant analysts have found a silver lining. Their metrics show a positive shift in retail demand, similar to what we saw before the last ATH! 🚀
Retail on-chain activity is bouncing back after 4 months of dormancy, with transactions under $10K up by 13% over the last 30 days. While this metric is highly sensitive to market sentiment and news, it offers insights into capital flow among non-institutional investors.
Small traders are coming back as BTC rises, signaling a drop in risk aversion. 🐳 Interestingly, whales have been sitting tight this whole time, quietly absorbing coins. Could this be the start of something big? 👀
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💥 Peter Todd: "I'm not Satoshi, but now I'm forced to hide..."
After the release of HBO's documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, Peter Todd was 'identified' as the creator of Bitcoin. Now, the programmer is busy denying the rumors and even going into hiding! 🕵️♂️
"I'm not Satoshi! Hoback just wanted to boost his movie's ratings," Todd said. But the director is convinced he's "caught" him, claiming Todd's facial expressions and body language gave him away. 🤨
Since the documentary aired, Peter has been flooded with requests for money and even threats! Apparently, being a fake Satoshi comes with more than just fame—it brings a lot of headaches, too.
Moral of the story: being a cryptographer isn't for the faint of heart! 😅
After the release of HBO's documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, Peter Todd was 'identified' as the creator of Bitcoin. Now, the programmer is busy denying the rumors and even going into hiding! 🕵️♂️
"I'm not Satoshi! Hoback just wanted to boost his movie's ratings," Todd said. But the director is convinced he's "caught" him, claiming Todd's facial expressions and body language gave him away. 🤨
Since the documentary aired, Peter has been flooded with requests for money and even threats! Apparently, being a fake Satoshi comes with more than just fame—it brings a lot of headaches, too.
Moral of the story: being a cryptographer isn't for the faint of heart! 😅
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🐋 Whale Alert on Binance!
As Bitcoin's price drops below $66,000, analysts at Lookonchain have tracked some big BTC moves. One whale decided to "lighten the load" and deposited a whopping 4,860 BTC (worth $327M) on Binance over the last 7 days! 😳
Today alone, the whale moved 850 BTC, valued at $56.3M. It looks like this "beast" is stirring up the market volatility! 🤷
As Bitcoin's price drops below $66,000, analysts at Lookonchain have tracked some big BTC moves. One whale decided to "lighten the load" and deposited a whopping 4,860 BTC (worth $327M) on Binance over the last 7 days! 😳
Today alone, the whale moved 850 BTC, valued at $56.3M. It looks like this "beast" is stirring up the market volatility! 🤷
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🚀 Bernstein’s $200K Bitcoin Price Prediction is 'Conservative' for 2025!
Bernstein analysts are setting the bar high (or low? 🤔) for Bitcoin, predicting a conservative price of $200,000 by the end of 2025!
They urge skeptics to reconsider Bitcoin as a store of value, especially with the U.S. debt hitting a staggering $35 trillion and inflation threats looming. 💸
“If you like gold, you should love Bitcoin even more,” says Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani, adding that Bitcoin’s limited supply could be a major hedge in this uncertain world. 🌍💰
For those hesitant about buying BTC directly, they suggest alternatives like shares in MicroStrategy, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark.
Bernstein analysts are setting the bar high (or low? 🤔) for Bitcoin, predicting a conservative price of $200,000 by the end of 2025!
They urge skeptics to reconsider Bitcoin as a store of value, especially with the U.S. debt hitting a staggering $35 trillion and inflation threats looming. 💸
“If you like gold, you should love Bitcoin even more,” says Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani, adding that Bitcoin’s limited supply could be a major hedge in this uncertain world. 🌍💰
For those hesitant about buying BTC directly, they suggest alternatives like shares in MicroStrategy, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark.
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🚀 XRP ETF Incoming?
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says it's "inevitable" that XRP will be offered through an exchange-traded fund (ETF)! 🌐💰
After Bitcoin ETFs took off, pulling in a massive $17 billion since January, Brad points out that demand for crypto from institutions and retail is undeniable. With Bitwise and Canary Capital already filing for XRP ETFs, it seems like XRP might follow Bitcoin's ETF path soon! 👀
Despite Ripple's ongoing legal battle with the SEC, Garlinghouse is confident that ETFs will push XRP’s value upwards, just like we've seen with other cryptos. Is XRP next in line for a major pump? ⬆️📈
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says it's "inevitable" that XRP will be offered through an exchange-traded fund (ETF)! 🌐💰
After Bitcoin ETFs took off, pulling in a massive $17 billion since January, Brad points out that demand for crypto from institutions and retail is undeniable. With Bitwise and Canary Capital already filing for XRP ETFs, it seems like XRP might follow Bitcoin's ETF path soon! 👀
Despite Ripple's ongoing legal battle with the SEC, Garlinghouse is confident that ETFs will push XRP’s value upwards, just like we've seen with other cryptos. Is XRP next in line for a major pump? ⬆️📈
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🚀 Uniswap now allows users to move assets between nine networks directly through its web interface without needing third-party bridges!
Supported networks include Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, OP Mainnet, Zora, Blast, World Chain, and zkSync.
"Transferring assets between blockchains has always been a tricky task, but now it's much easier!" announced Uniswap Labs. 💻
This solution is powered by the Across protocol, simplifying the process for users tired of waiting for transactions and dealing with unfamiliar interfaces. 🌉💸
Supported networks include Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, OP Mainnet, Zora, Blast, World Chain, and zkSync.
"Transferring assets between blockchains has always been a tricky task, but now it's much easier!" announced Uniswap Labs. 💻
This solution is powered by the Across protocol, simplifying the process for users tired of waiting for transactions and dealing with unfamiliar interfaces. 🌉💸
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🐋 The number of Bitcoin whales has reached its highest level since January 2021 — there are currently 1,678 wallets holding over 1,000 BTC.
But even if a wallet holds less than 1,000 BTC, these are still significant amounts closely watched by the community. For instance, yesterday, another ancient wallet with 150 BTC ($10,000,000) woke up and transferred all its coins after 13 years of inactivity [link here]. Back in 2011, these BTC were worth just $2,500.
And today, it was reported that a Bitcoin wallet containing 50 BTC ($3.4 million) moved all its coins after 14 years of dormancy [link here]. In 2010, these BTC were worth only $2.🧐
🚖Tesla also recently transferred all its Bitcoin assets to new wallets without selling, as revealed in its latest quarterly reports [see report] — this marks the fifth consecutive quarter the company has held onto its crypto. According to Arkham, 11,509 BTC, valued at $774 million, now sit in new wallets following recent transfers. 💰
But even if a wallet holds less than 1,000 BTC, these are still significant amounts closely watched by the community. For instance, yesterday, another ancient wallet with 150 BTC ($10,000,000) woke up and transferred all its coins after 13 years of inactivity [link here]. Back in 2011, these BTC were worth just $2,500.
And today, it was reported that a Bitcoin wallet containing 50 BTC ($3.4 million) moved all its coins after 14 years of dormancy [link here]. In 2010, these BTC were worth only $2.🧐
🚖Tesla also recently transferred all its Bitcoin assets to new wallets without selling, as revealed in its latest quarterly reports [see report] — this marks the fifth consecutive quarter the company has held onto its crypto. According to Arkham, 11,509 BTC, valued at $774 million, now sit in new wallets following recent transfers. 💰
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