In Thailand, armed robbers forced a Ukrainian man to transfer $250,000 in USDT under threat. They restrained him and warned against reporting the crime before fleeing. Thai police soon arrested four suspects, including a regular USDT buyer from the victim.
KikyoFour foreign nationals were arrested in Thailand for a robbery on 8 November, where they forced a Ukrainian tourist, Viacheslav Leibov, to transfer 250,000 USD in cryptocurrency. The suspects, who had prior connections to the victim, were charged with armed robbery, unlawful detention, and coercion.
WeatherlyHong Kong authorities are investigating a cryptocurrency scam in which a 26-year-old woman reported losing approximately HK$93,000 ($12,000) in tether (USDT) at an exchange shop in Mong Kok.
XingChiTether is biting back on The Wall Street Journal for speculating that the company is under investigation by the U.S federal government.
XingChiOver $20 million in cryptocurrency, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and stored in a US government wallet, has been suspiciously transferred, raising concerns of a potential theft. Blockchain analysts are investigating the sudden movement, which includes funds like Ethereum and stablecoins, possibly tied to a hacker.
JoyBinance and Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a $100,000 scam that duped investors with false claims linked to a fake solar company.
XingChiNigerian authorities are cracking down on unlicensed cryptocurrency firms, securing nearly $100,000 from Paparaxy Global Ventures and Lemskin Technologies for unauthorized USDT transactions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that both companies entered a plea agreement, highlighting the government's commitment to regulating the cryptocurrency market and combating illegal activities.
WeatherlyCoinbase’s delisting of Tether reflects tightening EU regulations. More tokens face delisting as MiCA is enforced, creating long-term market stability.
BerniceTether is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its stablecoin, USDT, by releasing a documentary called Stability and Freedom in Chaos, highlighting its role in helping people facing inflation and economic challenges in countries like Turkey, Brazil, and Argentina. The film features personal stories and statistics showcasing how USDT has become vital for daily transactions and financial stability in these regions.
JoyIn a shocking turn of events, Isabella Yer Enci, a former accounts executive at Voltron, has admitted to duping a cryptocurrency trader, pocketing over $900,000 worth of her company's digital assets.
XingChiExplore the UN's latest report in this comprehensive article, revealing how USDT is central to a clandestine banking system across Southeast Asia, raising significant concerns about digital currency misuse in money laundering and organized crime.
BrianA new survey revealed that the majority of users believe the metaverse will reshape their social life.
BeincryptoA New Ecology of the Industry Under Financial Crisis (Abridged Version)
Coinlive The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York will now be handling the investigation, Bloomberg reported Monday.
OthersBlockchain games and NFT-related Metaverse projects “managed to sidestep the ensuing bear market” by posting transaction count increases of 9.5% and 27% respectively in Q2.
CointelegraphMerchants that accept crypto rather than credit cards for payments can expect to save as much as 3.5% — or more.
CointelegraphCointelegraphRobinhood, a discount brokerage that popularized crypto trading among mainstream users, has fallen on hard times.
CointelegraphReportedly, ongoing talks followed BlockFi signing a term sheet with FTX to secure a $250 million revolving credit facility on Tuesday.
CointelegraphA spokesperson reportedly hinted the closure was aimed at the company evaluating its “global office footprint.”
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