Bitvavo Secures MiCA License to Expand Across Europe
Bitvavo, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the Netherlands, has officially received a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license. This approval marks a significant step forward for the company, granting it legal authority to operate across the entire European Economic Area under a single regulatory framework. The MiCA license, issued by the Dutch financial markets […]
Fake IT Insiders Behind $1M in Crypto Losses Across NFT Protocols — ZackXBT
A recent investigation by an onchain investigator and cybersecurity analyst, ZackXBT, exposed a sophisticated scheme where individuals posing as IT insiders caused over $1 million in losses across several NFT and Web3 projects. The attack, which unfolded over the past week, targeted multiple platforms by exploiting their smart contracts and internal access controls. The attackers […]
XRP Spikes 3% After Ripple CEO Announces Dropping of SEC Cross-Appeal
XRP surged by over 3% following a major legal development involving Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The spike came shortly after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company would no longer pursue a cross-appeal in its long-standing legal battle with the SEC. The move was framed as an effort […]
Crypto Scammer Sentenced to 8 Years for $40M eEmpowerCoin and ECoinPlus Fraud.
A U.S. federal court has sentenced a cryptocurrency scammer to eight years in prison after he was found guilty of orchestrating two major crypto investment frauds, eEmpowerCoin and ECoinPlus, that defrauded investors of over $40 million. Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Schemes Unraveled The convicted individual, whose identity has been disclosed as part of court documents, masterminded […]
Aptos Sees Surge in Tokenization as Asset Managers Go On-Chain
Aptos, the Layer-1 blockchain built for speed, scalability, and secure smart contract development, is witnessing a major surge in tokenization activity. This comes as more traditional asset managers migrate real-world assets (RWAs) onto blockchain infrastructure, signaling a growing appetite for decentralized finance within institutional circles. In recent weeks, the total value of tokenized assets on […]