Author: Anshul

Vietnam Crypto Mining Scam Defrauds 200 Victims

A criminal group in southern Vietnam, led by Tran Minh Quang and three accomplices, has been apprehended for orchestrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency mining scheme. The scam, operating under the name BitMiner, defrauded at least 200 victims of VND 4 billion ($157,300). The suspects were arrested in Dong Nai Province, near Ho Chi Minh City, following […]

Crypto-Linked Crimes Rise: Manhunt for Phuket Robbery Suspects

Thai authorities have launched a manhunt for two Russian suspects involved in a violent cryptocurrency-related robbery in Phuket. According to local reports, a 31-year-old Russian national was assaulted and robbed of $20,000 in a hotel in Karon, Phuket, over an unsettled crypto debt. The victim alleged that the mastermind, identified as Andrei, demanded repayment of […]

Metaplanet Targets 10,000 BTC by 2025

Metaplanet, a Japan-based corporation, has set its sights on becoming a major player in the Bitcoin space, aiming to increase its holdings to 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. CEO Simon Gerovich highlighted the company’s disciplined approach to capital market tools and its commitment to Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Closing 2024 with […]

Jeju Island to Launch NFT-Powered Visitor Cards

In 2025, Jeju Island, South Korea’s subtropical region known for its unique legal framework, will launch NFT-powered visitor cards to attract Millennial and Gen Z tourists. These digital cards, linked to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), will provide travel discounts, subsidies, and other incentives to enhance visitors’ experiences. The initiative, reported by Maeil Kyungja, aims to boost […]

Fed Official Warns of Inflation Risks in 2025

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin has cautioned that the risk of an inflationary wave in 2025 is greater than many investors anticipate. Speaking at the Maryland Bankers Association in Baltimore, Barkin noted that wage pressures and other price drivers could push inflation higher. “There is more upside risk than downside risk to […]

Bitcoin Mining Faces Trump’s Bold Vision

Bitcoin mining in the U.S. is a booming industry, currently accounting for 40% of the global mining hashrate, more than any other country. However, President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious goal of ensuring all remaining Bitcoin is mined on American soil has sparked significant debate. While Trump’s pro-crypto stance excites industry insiders, experts argue that the logistical […]

Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Court

On January 2, 2025, Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, pleaded not guilty to nine charges in a U.S. court related to the catastrophic collapse of the Terra ecosystem. His appearance in the Southern District of New York follows his extradition from Montenegro, where he was arrested in March 2023 for attempting to board a […]

Binance Boosts Meme Coin Trade Offerings

On January 3, Binance announced a significant expansion of its trading offerings for three leading meme coins: Dogecoin (DOGE), Pepe Coin (PEPE), and Shiba Inu (SHIB). This move primarily targets the African market, introducing new trading pairs against several African fiat currencies, including ETB, GHS, KES, RWF, TZS, UGX, XAF, XOF, and ZAR. The initiative, […]