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75% of Ripple’s Open Roles Are Now US-Based — CEO Brad Garlinghouse

January 5, 2025 Gonzalo

Ripple CEO Garlinghouse says 75% of roles are now US-based after Trump’s election win, as pro-crypto policies boost confidence across the industry.

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Vietnamese Police Foil $1.17M Crypto Scam, Protect 300 Potential Victims

December 30, 2024 Gonzalo

Vietnamese police thwarted a $1.17M crypto scam involving fictitious tokens, protecting 300 potential victims and dismantling a fraudulent scheme.

IRS Targets DeFi: Blockchain Groups Challenge New Broker Reporting Rule

December 29, 2024 Gonzalo

Blockchain groups sue IRS, claiming new broker rules harm DeFi innovation, privacy, and U.S. blockchain leadership. Regulatory overreach debated.

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South Korea Sanctions 15 North Koreans Over Crypto Heists and Cyber Theft

December 26, 2024 Gonzalo

South Korea sanctioned 15 North Koreans tied to $1.3B crypto thefts in 2024, accusing them of funding DPRK’s nuclear weapons and missile programs.

Japan’s FSA Pushes for Stronger Internal Audits in Crypto Exchanges

December 26, 2024 Gonzalo

Japan’s FSA urges enhanced internal audits for crypto exchanges in its 2024 guidelines, aiming for better financial oversight and cyber risk mitigation.

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Russia Expands Use of Bitcoin in Foreign Trade, Says Finance Minister

December 25, 2024 Gonzalo

Russia is using Bitcoin and digital assets for foreign trade, bypassing sanctions. Finance Minister Siluanov confirmed these developments on Dec. 25.

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Access Control Exploits Account for Nearly 80% of Crypto Hacks in 2024

December 25, 2024 Gonzalo

Access control flaws caused 78% of $3B crypto hacks in 2024, targeting DeFi, CeFi, and gaming, Hacken’s report highlights emerging threats.

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Jump Crypto Subsidiary Tai Mo Shan Settles with SEC for $123 Million

December 22, 2024 Gonzalo

Jump Crypto’s Tai Mo Shan settles with SEC for $123M over misleading TerraUSD stability claims, spotlighting stablecoin risks and regulatory impact.

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California Residents Indicted in $22M Crypto Fraud Case

December 22, 2024 Gonzalo

California residents Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo indicted for a $22M crypto fraud involving NFT rugpulls and investor scams, facing decades in prison.

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Namada Proposal Seeks Approval for NAM Airdrop to Coin Center Donors

December 18, 2024 Gonzalo

Namada proposes a NAM airdrop to Coin Center donors, funding advocacy efforts. 1–2M tokens, 2-4% of PGF budget, could be allocated in 3 weeks.