In 2013, James Howells mistakenly discarded a hard drive with Bitcoin mined in 2009, now worth over $520 million. He's suing Newport Council for permission to search the landfill. Will he recover his fortune, or will it remain lost?
KikyoIn early 2009, the giant whale wallet woke up and dumped its goods, transferring $5.47 million to the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange. It currently holds Bitcoin worth $75.23 million.
AlexTypical cases in the application of the Civil Code in China's Shandong courts show that digital collectibles are a kind of online virtual property, and there is currently no explicit legal prohibition on the issuance and trading of digital collectibles.
MiyukiThe UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is investigating $WAP, a Solana-based token endorsed by celebrities like Cardi B, amidst concerns that such endorsements could facilitate pump-and-dump schemes. Cardi B's promotion is under scrutiny due to its connections to a crypto wallet linked to previous scams.
CatherineA recent survey revealed that only 7.5% of Salvadorans use Bitcoin for transactions, despite the government's efforts and investments since it became legal tender in September 2021. Most citizens prefer the government to focus on education and industrial development rather than Bitcoin, highlighting a disconnect between official policies and public priorities.
WeatherlyThe Sui Foundation has denied allegations of insider token sales, which claim that insiders profited from SUI's recent surge by selling $400 million worth of tokens. These claims are putting pressure on SUI's price, prompting the community to express concerns about the project's long-term viability.
KikyoNorth Gyeongsang Province seized $890,000 in crypto from residents who failed to pay taxes. The province aims to recover $136 million in unpaid taxes by the end of the year, using aggressive measures against tax evaders.
AnaisBlockchain security firm SlowMist warns of rising scams using fake trading bots that falsely claim ties to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. These schemes lure users into investing, only for their funds to disappear. Exercise caution and avoid suspicious links and unverified code.
CatherineHTX has partnered with TradingView to allow users to trade cryptocurrencies directly within the TradingView platform, enhancing the trading experience. This integration provides users with easier access to HTX's services and resources, enabling more efficient and flexible trading strategies.
AnaisHong Kong police dismantled a fraud syndicate that used deepfake technology to scam individuals out of approximately HK$360 million (around $46 million) through romance scams. A total of 27 suspects were arrested, including five believed to have ties to organised crime, highlighting the growing threat of sophisticated online scams.
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