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XRP LedgerBeginnerMEMX, a U.S. securities exchange, has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the 21Shares XRP ETF. The proposed ETF will be organized as a “Commodity-Based Trust,” which has already been used for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. This move follows a growing trend…
#altcoin#crypto#donald-trump
Scammers posing as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a fraudulent memecoin, exploiting the growing interest in celebrity-endorsed cryptocurrencies. Authorities later confirmed that the account used for promotion had been compromised. The scammers introduced the so-called…
#crime#crypto#defi
GeneralBeginnerThe Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has concluded a year-long “blitz” targeting non-compliance among remittance and digital currency exchange providers. This crackdown resulted in actions against 13 entities, with over 50 others still under investigation. AUSTRAC CEO…
#australia#crypto
BitcoinBeginnerIndian authorities have seized approximately $190 million worth of cryptocurrency assets linked to the infamous BitConnect Ponzi scheme. This significant recovery marks a major step in the ongoing investigation into the cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors worldwide. “The Enforcement…
#crypto#fraud#india
GeneralBeginnerOpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace, has teased the potential launch of its own governance token. The company recently updated its terms of service to include provisions for a potential token, hinting at its plans to further decentralize the platform and potentially give users more control over…
#crypto#marketplace#nfts
BitcoinBeginnerThe South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced plans to allow institutions, such as charities and universities, to sell their cryptocurrency donations starting in the second half of 2025. This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s cryptocurrency regulatory…
#altcoin#asia#crypto
BitcoinBeginnerA New York state senator has introduced legislation that would create a special task force to study the impact of cryptocurrencies on the state. The “New York State Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Study Act” aims to better understand the evolving landscape of digital currencies and their potential…
#crypto#government#new-york
StarknetBeginnerzkLend, a decentralized money lending protocol built on the Starknet network, has suffered a significant exploit, losing approximately $4.9 million. The incident occurred on February 12th, 2025, and involved the exploitation of a vulnerability within the protocol. Following the exploit, zkLend has…
#altcoin#crypto#decentralization
TONBeginnerThe TON has significantly expanded its interoperability by integrating with LayerZero, enabling seamless and cost-effective transfers of Tether’s USDt stablecoin across various blockchains. This integration marks a crucial step in TON’s journey toward becoming a key player in decentralized finance…
#assets#crypto#defi
BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a public comment period on a proposal that would allow Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to create and redeem shares using the underlying cryptocurrencies themselves instead of cash. This “in-kind” redemption method is…
#crypto#etfs#sec
BNB ChainBeginnerFour.Meme, a platform on the BNB Chain specializing in memecoin launches, has suffered a significant exploit, resulting in losses of approximately $183,000. The incident, which occurred on Feb. 11, exploited a vulnerability in the platform’s smart contracts, allowing the attacker to drain funds…
#altcoin#crypto#defi
