Individual apprehended in Guangdong for manipulating StarkNet (STRK) airdrop, acquiring over 40,000 tokens fraudulently. Tokens converted to Tether, totaling $91,000. Airdrop faced challenges from squatters; misuse reflects broader issues in crypto airdrops.
EdmundX Social Media Platform responds to Taylor Swift deepfake scandal by temporarily blocking searches, highlighting concerns over deepfake technology and AI's rapid advancements. The struggle to combat generative AI poses challenges for social media, emphasising the need for proactive measures to address ethical dilemmas and stay ahead in regulating AI's impact.
JoySEC Commissioner Hester Pierce is optimistic about approving spot Ethereum ETFs, aiming for a streamlined approach. Key competitors include BlackRock, VanEck, ARK, Fidelity, and others.
Huang BoThe SEC has frozen Digital Licensing Inc.'s assets and taken legal action against its principals and 13 others for fraudulent activities in crypto mining.
BerniceInvestigation reveals HyperVerse's CEO might be a phantom, amidst a wider scandal involving millions in losses and legal challenges, highlighting the perils of unregulated crypto ventures.
KikyoTaiwanese singer Chen Lingjiu (陳零九) becomes a defendant in the JPEX cryptocurrency exchange investigation, amplifying the risks of celebrity endorsements in finance. The case reveals allegations of fraudulent virtual currency promotion by JPEX, leading to legal actions and underscoring the responsibility celebrities have in endorsing financial products.
JixuThus far, more than 20 individuals have been arrested
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BitcoinworldThe alleged masterminds behind Hong Kong's largest financial fraud case remain elusive, with the 11 individuals questioned by local authorities so far appearing unlikely to be central figures in the burgeoning scandal.
CatherineTransparency International named 8 Russian crypto exchanges willing to facilitate anonymous crypto for cash trades in London.
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