DeFi - Crypto News And Market Updates

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BaseBros Fi Vanishes: DeFi Protocol Deletes Website

September 16, 2024 Gonzalo

BaseBros Fi vanished after draining $130,000 via an unaudited contract, leaving investors without access to their funds and deleting its online presence.

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FBI Confirms Binance Founder CZ to Be Released Next Week

September 16, 2024 Gonzalo

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) will be released on September 29, 2024, signaling a critical moment for Binance and the global cryptocurrency market.

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China Mulls Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Laws to Monitor New Fintech, Including Crypto

September 15, 2024 Gonzalo

China is considering revising its anti-money laundering law to monitor emerging fintech, including crypto, after prosecuting 1,391 individuals in 2024.

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UTONIC Protocol Secures $100 Million TVL for TON’s First Restaking Solution

September 14, 2024 Gonzalo

UTONIC Protocol secures $100M in total value locked, advancing TON’s first restaking solution and boosting the decentralized finance ecosystem.

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Tennessee Rep. John Rose Proposes Bill to Create Joint Advisory Committee on Cryptos

September 13, 2024 Gonzalo

Tennessee Rep. John Rose introduces the Bridge Digital Assets Act, aiming to streamline crypto regulations by creating a CFTC-SEC joint advisory committee.

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Kraken Responds to SEC Allegations, Claims Digital Assets Do Not Qualify as Securities

September 13, 2024 Gonzalo

Kraken denies SEC’s claims that digital assets are securities, arguing that cryptocurrencies like Cardano and Algorand do not meet legal criteria.

Beware of ‘Clipper Malware’: Binance Issues Warning About Crypto Fraud

September 13, 2024 Gonzalo

Binance alerts users to “Clipper malware,” a rising threat that alters wallet addresses during crypto transactions, causing financial losses if not detected.

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SEC’s Regulatory Hammer Falls on Crypto: $7.42 Billion in Fines Since 2013

September 12, 2024 Gonzalo

The SEC has fined the cryptocurrency industry $7.42 billion since 2013, with a record $4.68 billion in 2024 alone. Major cases include Terraform and Ripple.

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Could Trump Propel Bitcoin to $125K, Harris to $75K?

September 12, 2024 Gonzalo

Bitcoin may hit new all-time highs in 2024, with a Trump presidency boosting it to $125K and Harris to $75K, predicts Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick.

Hong Kong’s Licensed Crypto Platform OSL Set for Brand Overhaul

September 12, 2024 Gonzalo

Hong Kong’s OSL crypto exchange partners with Pentagram for a brand overhaul, aiming to enhance its presence and expand globally in the digital asset space.