Monica Talan, Bitcoin Expert: 'Latinos are Investing the Most in Crypto in the U.S.'
In an interview with The Latin Times, the CryptoConexion founder discusses romantic scams, the halving, and the surge in Bitcoin's price
Bitcoin in the U.S., Latinos Drawn to Crypto as an Alternative 'Pathway to Wealth Building'
Crediverso CEO Carlos Hernández explores financial disparities among U.S. Hispanics and the community's growing interest in Bitcoin
Wanted Crypto Boss Do Kwon's Terraform Files For US Bankruptcy
South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon's Terraform Labs, whose cryptocurrencies crashed dramatically in 2022, is seeking bankruptcy protection in the United States, according to court documents filed Sunday.
SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs, Giving a Push to Crypto Investments
In recent years, the SEC rejected proposals for Bitcoin spot ETFs on concerns about potential market manipulation
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC tops $38,000, Starts December with Strongest Performance since May 2022
The cryptocurrency's current price still remains far below the all-time high of $69,000 achieved in November 2021
Suit Charges Crypto Firms With Billion-dollar Fraud
New York's attorney general on Thursday filed a lawsuit accusing cryptocurrency firms Gemini and Genesis with fraud that wound up costing investors more than a billion dollars.
Disgraced Crypto King Pleads 'Good Faith' In US Fraud Trial
Two visions of Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced crypto king, clashed in a New York courtroom on Wednesday in the opening arguments of his blockbuster trial for fraud.
How Latin America Is Taking The Lead In Crypto Adoption
Latin America may soon become the epicenter of emerging and exciting real use cases that require a critical mass of users and scale to work, says Szymon Sypniewicz.
Binance and Mastercard to End Card Partnership in LatAm, Middle East
Binance Holdings says the Binance Card, a partnership with Mastercard, will no longer be available in these regions as of September 2023.
Crypto Ponzi Scheme Targets Latino Residents
Several homes have been in touch with authorities to report being victims of a cryptocurrency Ponzi scam operated by employees of CryptoFX, LLC.
Donald Trump’s Digital Trading Cards Are Tanking
Almost a week after Donald Trump launched his first set of NFTs in the form of digital “trading cards,” their value has increased and decreased dramatically within a matter of days. The former president announced last Thursday that he was releasing digital trading cards to be sold as NFTs for $99 per image.
Russian Crypto Mogul Faces Trial For Laundering $4 Billion In Bitcoin
A Russian crypto crime boss who allegedly laundered some $4 billion in Bitcoin has been extradited from Greece to San Francisco to face trial on federal charges.
Missing Queen Of Crypto Scams Who Defrauded $4.1 Billion Makes FBI's Most Wanted List
A woman known as "Cryptoqueen," who reportedly defrauded investors of more than $4.1 billion worldwide, has made it to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The announcement was made in Manhattan on Thursday morning, June 30.
Crypto Investor, Rapper Wife Nabbed Laundering $4.5 Billion In Defrauded Bitcoin
On Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department announced its biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft following the seizure of a record-breaking $3.6 billion in Bitcoin tied to the hacking of digital currency exchange Bitfinex in 2016, resulting in the arrest of a husband-and-wife team of alleged money launderers in Manhattan.
Crypto Bros Sink $3 Million Into Rare 'Dune' Manuscript Thinking They Bought Adaptation Rights
A collective of cryptocurrency fans, who last year pooled €2.66 million (US$3 million) to purchase a rare copy of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s never-made adaptation of the novel "Dune," has been slammed over its ambitious plans to use their manuscript for the story bible to make their own "Dune."
Realtor, Crypto Fan Exposed As Serial Killer Who Murdered, Executed Homeless Men
Crypto bro and Miami real estate broker Willy Suarez Maceo found himself arrested on Christmas Eve for the murder and attempted murder of two homeless individuals, whom he was caught shooting on camera.
$250 Million In Bitcoin, Cash Still Missing Three Years After Young Crypto CEO's Mysterious Death
About $250 million worth of Canadian cash and cryptocurrency remains inaccessible for investors three years after young CEO Gerald Cotten mysteriously died at 30 years old in 2018.
Dogecoin Soars After Elon Musk Announces Tesla Will Accept Crypto As Payment
Tesla chief Elon Musk has announced via Twitter on Tuesday that his company will accommodate Dogecoin payments for its merchandise on a test basis. The news sent the meme-based cryptocurrency to spike as much as 23 percent.
Crypto Mogul Swindled $2 Billion From Investors In Massive BitConnect Ponzi Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday sued the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform BitConnect for allegedly poaching a staggering $2 billion from retail investors from the United States and abroad. It is believed to be the largest cryptocurrency fraud to be criminally charged.
Crypto Inventor, CEO Duped Investors To Steal $4 Million In Fraudulent Coin Scheme
The inventor of cryptocurrency AriseCoin has been slapped with a five-year federal prison term for leaving investors more than $4 million out of pocket in a fraudulent digital coin scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Texas bared on Wednesday.
Japanese Crypto Exchange Looted By Hackers; $100 Million In Coin Stolen
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange giant Liquid was left nearly $100 million out of pocket after being hit by hackers. It marks the second major theft of cryptocurrencies in recent days following the $600-million heist of Poly Network.
Hackers Have Started Returning Some Of The $600 Million Stolen During Cryptocurrency Heist
Some of the $600 million stolen by hackers have been returned following the request by the crypto platform from where the theft occurred.
Unlicensed Crypto Vendor Defrauded Some $201,399 In Dubious Bitcoin, Ethereum Sales
A bitcoin seller is facing up to five years in jail for operating a business without securing a license from the financial crimes watchdog, admitting to be responsible for at least $201,399.00 in losses to victims.
British Authorities Seize Record $250 Million In Crypto In Money Laundering Raid
The Metropolitan Police seized a record-breaking haul of cryptocurrency worth almost £180 million (US$249 million) in London, officials confirmed on Tuesday. It reportedly logs to be one of the largest ever seizures of cryptocurrency worldwide.