Forcount Crypto Scheme Promoters Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud
Two individuals have pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for their roles in the Forcount cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, which defrauded $8.4 million from investors. Antonia Perez Hernandez and Nestor Nunez entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the Forcount scheme during a hearing on July 22 at the United […]
SEC Approves US Ethereum ETFs for Launch Today
The SEC has approved Ethereum ETFs from multiple firms, allowing them to start trading in the US. The day has finally arrived: Ethereum ETFs have been officially authorized for trading in the United States. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has permitted registration forms from 21Shares, Bitwise, BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, VanEck, and Invesco […]
Fake Zoom Malware Steals Crypto While Appearing to Load, User Warns
Crypto scammers use fake Zoom links to install malware and steal crypto, warns NFT collector “NFT_Dreww.” The latest weapon of crypto fraudsters is malicious links that redirect users to a webpage resembling the video conferencing platform Zoom. Upon clicking on these links, they prompt users to install malware. NFT_Dreww, a cybersecurity engineer and collector of […]
Ex-Coinbase staffers’ NPC Labs Raises $21M to Build Games on Base
NPC Labs, founded by ex-Coinbase employees, raised $21M to boost GameFi development on Coinbase’s Base network. NPC Labs, a GameFi infrastructure startup that three former Coinbase employees established, has raised $21 million to expedite gaming development on Coinbase’s Ethereum layer 2 network Base. Pantera Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in cryptocurrency, provided $18 million […]
Hong Kong Adds Blockchain Vertical to Global Fast Track 2024
Invest Hong Kong‘s Global Fast Track 2024 program introduces a blockchain vertical, offering fintech startups global pitching opportunities and mentorship, with applications open until September 20. Invest The 7th iteration of the Global Fast Track (GFT) 2024 has been announced by the government department of Hong Kong, which is responsible for attracting foreign direct investment. […]