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Crypto king Do Kwon jailed for 15 years over $40bn stablecoin fraud

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US President Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," stepped down as head of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023.

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US charges Cambodian crypto kingpin after largest ever bitcoin seizure

Prosecutors say individuals in forced-labour camps convinced victims to funnel billions into fake investments. The state may now use the seized crypto to repay the defrauded parties.

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Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists

The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets.

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Chinese woman convicted in UK over €6bn Bitcoin fraud

Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder the illegal cryptocurrency proceeds by buying property in the UK.

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Trump family business joins forces with Crypto.com

President Donald Trump's personal crypto ventures are expanding again, this time with plans for a digital asset treasury company that holds an alternative cryptocurrency.

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Will Poland and Europe miss out on crypto due to over regulation?

The cryptocurrency industry is growing fastest in Asia, and with Donald Trump's second term, the US has joined the race. Meanwhile, Europe has focused on regulating this new sector of the economy. What does this mean for businesses and customers?

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Why China is expanding into digital currencies

China launched its own digital yuan, the e-CNY issued by its central bank, on a trial basis in 2019.

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Crypto giant Binance gets BBVA backing to fix reputation, report says

After a history of questionable trading practices, mega crypto exchange Binance is teaming up with Spain’s BBVA to let traders park their assets with the bank — a major shift for the digital asset world.

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Win for the crypto industry: New major US regulation passed

Advocates said the passage of the bills marks a key moment in cryptocurrency's winding path toward mainstream adoption, as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the US the "crypto capital of the world".

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Bitcoin bubble? How much more is it expected to rise in 2025?

After the world’s most popular cryptocurrency recently reached a new record, it is expected to further increase in value, reaching levels beyond $160,000 in 2025.

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Bitcoin reaches new record high ahead of US House's ‘Crypto Week’

The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has attracted the interest of institutional investors as US Congress prepares to adopt its first major crypto regulation next week.

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How the Israel-Iran conflict is developing in cyberspace

Both Israel and Iran are leaning into digital attacks as the conflict reaches the first week point.

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French court to rule on 25 suspects in crypto kidnapping attempts

Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday.

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Trump Media eyes Bitcoin reserve with €2.3 billion investor backing

US President Donald Trump's media company said on Tuesday that institutional investors will buy $2.5 billion (around €2.3bn) in the company's stock with the proceeds going to build up a bitcoin reserve.

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French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings

The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families.

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Bitcoin hits new record as crypto scores US legislation win

Bitcoin hit a new all-time high as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency reached price levels not seen since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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Coinbase says cyber criminals stole data, demanded $20 million ransom

The company promised to reimburse any customers who fell prey to scams as a result of the data breach.

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Cryptocurrency boss' daughter escapes kidnapping attempt in Paris

In recent months, a spate of kidnappings — and kidnapping attempts — have targeted leading figures in the cryptocurrency sector.

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Kidnappers are targeting crypto entrepreneurs in France for ransom

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers.

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Spanish bank BBVA will start offering bitcoin and ether trading

Spanish financial giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria is preparing to offer crypto trading to customers on its platform in Spain.