Brazil Jails Crypto Ponzi Leaders for 171 Years in $190M Fraud
Braiscompany founders sentenced after defrauding 20,000 investors in one of Brazil’s largest-ever crypto scams. A Brazilian federal court has sentenced three top executives of Braiscompany, a fraudulent crypto investment platform, to a combined 171 years in prison. The scheme, which misled nearly 20,000 investors, raised over $190 million (R$1.11 billion)
CMIC Sets First Industry Standard for Crypto Market Making
New framework aims to enhance transparency, curb abuse, and align with global regulations. As institutional adoption grows and global regulation of digital assets gains momentum, the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC) has taken a pioneering step to formalise best practices in crypto market making. On April 15, CMIC unveiled the
Bybit Winds Down Web3 Services Following $1.4 Billion Hack
Crypto exchange Bybit to discontinue multiple Web3 services, including its NFT marketplace and wallets, by end of May Bybit has announced a significant shift in its business strategy, revealing plans to shut down most of its Web3 services, including various wallets and NFT platforms. This move comes shortly after the
Bitcoin Traders Split on Breakout Potential as Price Nears $87K
Bitcoin’s price continues its upward push, nearing fresh April highs, but mixed sentiment among traders suggests uncertainty about the longevity of the rally. Bitcoin Eyes $87K Amid Resistance Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $84,775 on April 15 as it attempted to break through the $86,000 mark during the Wall Street open.
Only 11% of Registered Bitcoin Firms Operational in El Salvador
Majority of Bitcoin Service Providers Fail to Meet Legal Standards Only 20 out of 181 Bitcoin service providers registered with El Salvador’s central bank are currently operational, according to newly released data from the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador. This means that just 11% of all registered providers have
Massive OM Token Transfers Spark Market Anxiety
A recent report from the blockchain analysis firm Lookonchain has unveiled substantial transfers of OM tokens linked to the Mantra project, raising eyebrows among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and traders. These sizable transactions occurred just prior to a sharp decline in the token‘s price over the weekend, leading to increased scrutiny regarding the
Solana Surges 20% Against Ethereum: Is a $300 Price Target in Sight?
Solana (SOL) has seen a sharp rally, outperforming Ethereum (ETH) significantly over the past week. As SOL’s price against ETH hits multimonth highs, traders are beginning to speculate whether the altcoin could soon break past its previous all-time high and reach the $300 mark. SOL/ETH Ratio Hits Record Weekly Close
Bybit Denies $1.4M Listing Fee and Campus Ambassador Misconduct Allegations
Crypto exchange Bybit has firmly denied allegations that it charges $1.4 million for token listings and that it used influencers to silence student concerns. The accusations were made by X user “silverfang88,” who has over 100,000 followers, sparking heated discussions on social media. Allegations Spark Social Media Storm On April
New York Considers Legalising Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies for State Payments
New York is taking a significant step towards embracing digital assets, as a new bill proposes allowing state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments for a range of public services and obligations. If passed, the legislation would mark a major shift in the integration of blockchain-based payment systems within government operations.
Trump Memecoin Faces Turbulence as $321M Token Unlock Looms
The cryptocurrency market is bracing for a major event next week as former US President Donald Trump’s official memecoin is set to release a staggering $321 million worth of vested tokens. The unlock, scheduled for April 18, could trigger further price drops, adding to the token’s already steep decline since
