Victim Escapes Elaborate Crypto Scam Involving Fake NFT Game
A crypto scam involving a fake NFT game called MythIsland nearly drained a victim’s funds.
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Multichain CEO Resurfaces on Telegram After Detention by Chinese Police
Zhaojun He, CEO of Multichain, has resurfaced on Telegram after his unexplained detention in 2023, raising questions about his current situation.
Shibarium Adoption Grows With Gate.io Support
Shibarium, the layer-2 network of the popular meme coin Shiba Inu, has achieved a major milestone with top exchange Gate.io integrating support, allowing easy transfer of tokens to Shibarium wallets and boosting the adoption of the fledgling blockchain network.
Iceland Battles Volcanic Eruption, Lava Destroys Grindavik Homes
A volcano erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, spewing lava that destroyed several homes in the evacuated fishing town of Grindavik. Authorities had ordered residents to leave hours before as earthquakes signaled an imminent eruption.
MANTA Lists on Exchanges After Binance IDO
Manta network’s MANTA token will list on major exchanges on January 18th after being named the 44th launchpad project on Binance.
Genesis Global Trading to Cease Operations in NY and Settle for $8M
Genesis Global Trading agrees to pay an $8 million fine and cease operations in New York after a settlement with NYDFS over significant deficiencies in anti-money laundering and cybersecurity programs.
Venezuela Officially Terminates Petro, Its National Cryptocurrency
Venezuela terminates its national cryptocurrency, the Petro, due to legal troubles, lack of adoption, and operational issues.
Michael Saylor Warns of Deep-Fake Bitcoin Scams
MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor warns Bitcoin users about deep-fake scams promoting Bitcoin that use AI-generated videos, urging them to be cautious and verify information before taking any action.
Russian Economist: Mandatory CBDC Pensions in Moscow
A Russian economist predicts that the adoption of the digital ruble will gradually replace conventional pensions, sparking concerns over government control and increased monitoring.
Crypto’s Recovery Driven by Institutional Interest and Bitcoin Adoption
The crypto industry is rebounding with institutional interest and Bitcoin’s rising popularity, paving the way for trends such as scalability solutions, decentralized infrastructure, interoperability, and the possibility of approved Bitcoin ETFs.