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Sure! Here’s the rewritten content while keeping the HTML tags intact: Summary Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 led to the apprehension of over 1,200 cybercriminals across 18 African nations and the U.K., resulting in the seizure of $97.4 million. In Angola, authorities dismantled 25 illicit crypto mining operations managed by Chinese nationals, confiscating equipment and power stations valued at $37 million. Zambia’s law enforcement disrupted a large-scale investment scam that defrauded 65,000 individuals out of $300 million through fraudulent crypto schemes. Interpol has taken action against over 1,200 cybercriminals, who collectively targeted 88,000 victims, including those involved in cryptocurrency fraud. This…
Democrat Ben Waxman, a Pennsylvania lawmaker, has proposed a bill aimed at prohibiting public officials from owning or dealing in digital assets while in office.This legislation, referred to as House Bill 1812 (HB1812), seeks to modify the state’s ethics and financial disclosure regulations, extending these restrictions to the immediate family members of officials.It encompasses a wide range of digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, memecoins, NFTs, and stablecoins, with the rules applying both during an official’s term and for one year post-tenure.The bill mandates that public officials divest any digital holdings within 90 days of taking office or from the bill’s…
Stellar (XLM) has retraced significantly after a robust performance earlier this year. The token has decreased by 16.1% in the past month, falling 8.2% this week and losing another 1.7% in the last 12 hours. While yearly gains remain around 300%, multiple bearish indicators suggest that sellers might have further room to act. For long-term holders, the next few sessions could determine whether Stellar can maintain support or experiences a significant correction. Derivatives Weakness Cuts Support One of the initial warnings stems from the derivatives market. Open interest, which measures the value of active futures contracts, reveals the degree of…
The International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol, reported over a thousand arrests and the confiscation of approximately $100 million during a recent crackdown that targeted cryptocurrency miners and fraudsters.In a notice issued on Friday, Interpol announced its collaboration with authorities in Angola to shut down 25 illegally operated crypto mining facilities run by 60 Chinese nationals.The organization noted that it had confiscated equipment valued at more than $37 million, which the Angolan government plans to allocate to “vulnerable areas.”The mining crackdown in Angola was part of a larger cybercrime initiative across various African nations, leading to the apprehension of…
The cryptocurrency market surged over 4%, surpassing the $4 trillion milestone after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated a possible interest rate cut in September.During his address at the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming, Powell stated:“The baseline outlook and changing balance of risks may necessitate adjustments to our policy stance.”Post-speech, the likelihood of the Federal Reserve lowering its interest rates jumped to almost 90%, as per CME Fedwatch tool data.Thomas Lee, Chief Investment Officer at Fundstrat, characterized Powell’s remarks as dovish, suggesting this shift would likely benefit small-cap stocks and prominent cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.Ethereum leads market rallyConsequently, Bitcoin’s…
Summary Shares of cryptocurrency firms increased as digital assets and major stock indices surged. This price increase follows Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s indication that interest rates may be cut next month. On Friday, Bitcoin and Ethereum also saw gains, with Ethereum and altcoins leading the rise. Stocks in crypto-focused companies rose on Friday, reflecting the uptrend in digital currencies following a more dovish-than-expected speech from Jerome Powell.Coinbase (COIN), listed on Nasdaq, surged and was trading over 6% higher at $319. Meanwhile, Bitcoin treasury and software firm MicroStrategy—MSTR—gained nearly 65%, reaching $354. Both stocks had previously been trending downward, but…
Stocks linked to cryptocurrency and digital assets surged on Friday after Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, indicated that interest rate cuts might commence as early as September.This statement marked a significant change following weeks filled with investor skepticism about the Fed’s actions before the year’s conclusion.Bitcoin BTC$115,244.11 and ether (ETH) experienced gains following Powell’s remarks, alongside increases in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Stocks directly associated with the crypto sector saw some of the most pronounced movements of the day.As of the current writing, Circle (CRCL) led with a 7% increase. Both eToro (ETOR) and Marathon Digital (MARA)…
CRYPTO SOARS AFTER JEROME POWELL’S ADDRESS, ETH NEARS ALL-TIME HIGH, ALTCOINS & MEMES RISEBTC faces decline amid hawkish Federal Reserve, with Jackson Hole event today. BTC ETFs experience a 5-day slump. ETH set for significant growth: JP Morgan. Hayes anticipates $20k ETH in this cycle. 27% of DATs currently trade below mNAV of 1. CFTC initiates ‘Crypto Sprint Initiative’. Eric Trump will visit Japan to promote crypto. DOJ will not target crypto developers with non-criminal intent. MetaMask introduces mUSD stablecoin. EU speeds up Euro stablecoin plans. China’s family offices investing 5% in crypto: UBS. Japan’s SBI diversifies into tokenized stock…
Shares of ETHZilla (ETHZ), previously known as biotech company 180 Life Science, dropped almost 30% on Friday after the firm announced that shareholders intended to offer up to 74.8 million convertible shares.This announcement raised concerns over dilution, which occurs when the stakes of existing shareholders decrease in value as additional stock is introduced to the market. For investors, this signals a reduction in their ownership share, regardless of whether the company’s overall value remains constant.Post-issuance, the company’s total shares will increase by approximately 46%, climbing from 164.4 million to 239.3 million, as noted in the filing. The company will not…
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