South Korean Police Probe Counterfeit Cash Ring That Targeted Crypto Traders – Decrypt
In brief Police seized more than 9,000 counterfeit Korean won bills linked to in-person crypto trades. Three men were arrested last year and two have...
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FBI Seizes Crypto Exchange Allegedly Used to Launder $70M From Ransomware Attacks – Decrypt
In brief U.S. prosecutors have indicted Mykhalio Petrovich Chudnovets, a Russian national accused of running E-Note. Authorities seized E-Note’s servers and websites, alleging the service...
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Central African Republic’s Crypto Experiment ‘Riddled With Red Flags,’ Says Report – Decrypt
In brief A new GI-OTC report has warned that the Central African Republic’s experiment with cryptocurrency has been poorly designed, opaque and vulnerable to abuse....
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Hong Kong Court Adjourns $206M JPEX Fraud Case Until March: Report – Decrypt
In brief The JPEX fraud case in Hong Kong has been adjourned until March 16, 2026. Prosecutors say more time is needed to organise extensive...
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Financial Stability Oversight Council Softens Crypto Stance in 2025 Report – Decrypt
In brief The FSOC has dropped many of its warnings on crypto and stablecoins in its latest annual report. It said the GENIUS Act provides...
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Coinbase Preps Prediction Market, Tokenized Equities Launch for December 17: Report – Decrypt
In brief Coinbase is reportedly planning to launch a prediction market and tokenized equities on Dec. 17, according to Bloomberg. Demand for prediction markets is...
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Spanish Police Dismantle Network Linked to Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’ Murder – Decrypt
In brief Five people have been arrested in Spain over an April kidnapping and murder in Málaga, in which attackers allegedly tried to force access...
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Official Trump Crypto Game Revealed With $1 Million in Solana Meme Coin Rewards – Decrypt
In brief Trump Billionaires Club is slated to launch at the end of this year on iOS and Android. Players can earn the TRUMP meme...
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What a $440,000 Hack Shows About the Rising Threat of Ethereum 'Permit Scams' – Decrypt
In brief A USDC holder lost more than $440,000 after signing a malicious “permit” transaction. “Permit” phishing attacks accounted for some of November’s largest individual...
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UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy Targets Crypto Sanctions Evasion – Decrypt
In brief On Monday, UK deputy prime minister David Lammy laid out new measures for tackling corruption in the UK and abroad. They include strengthening...
