WASHINGTON: US authorities have charged Singaporean Malone Lam with heading up a 13-member crime ring that allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars of cryptocurrency. The 20-year-old has already been charged with stealing cryptocurrency worth US$230 million from one victim in Washington DC. In a new indictment, federal prosecutors alleged that he orchestrated a wider
The crypto market has been through a volatile few days, reacting to all of the weekend’s news while most markets were closed. Tariff negotiations between the U.S. and other countries seem to be at a standstill, and there are threats of higher tariffs this summer if deals aren’t reached. Cryptocurrencies may not be where you
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A New Zealand man has been arrested for allegedly being a part of an international criminal organization that stole $265 million in crypto assets from seven people. In a new press release, authorities allege that the unnamed Wellington man participated in a scheme that fraudulently obtained the crypto assets by manipulating victims between March and
Businesses providing crypto services in the UK will be required to collect more extensive user and transaction data by next year. The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) says the new rule covers all UK-based reporting crypto-asset service providers (RCASPs), which include exchanges, brokers, dealers, and any firm that transacts with digital assets on behalf of
In a powerful speech at Consensus 2025, crypto’s most influential event, Buchi Okoro, CEO and Co-founder of Quidax (www.Quidax.io), delivered a message for global collaboration to unlock Africa’s potential. Sharing his personal journey and highlighting the transformative power of crypto on the continent, Okoro called on the global community to join Quidax in building the
Opinion by: Darius Moukhtarzadeh, Research Strategist at 21Shares A new wave of crypto fundraising is emerging, changing how Web3 projects launch and who can invest at an early stage: Community Sales. At first glance, community sales may seem reminiscent of the ICO (Initial Coin Offering) era from 2016–2017. Yet, they represent a significant evolution that
Crypto investment products brought in $785 million in inflows last week, pushing year-to-date totals to $7.5 billion and marking a full recovery from the nearly $7 billion withdrawn during February and March’s market correction. The rebound was led by U.S.-based investors, who contributed $681 million, followed by $86.3 million from Germany and $24.2 million from
Ripple builds on the Dubai regulatory license, partnering with Zand Bank and Mamo to offer blockchain-based payment services. Zand Bank believes collaborating with Ripple will enhance its global payment solutions, with an AED-backed stablecoin. XRP faces steep downside risks, especially if price break below the 50-day EMA, potentially dropping to $2.00. Ripple (XRP) price hovers at
As cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, more individuals than ever are trading and investing in digital assets. However, the crypto environment is filled with new opportunities, it also has its share of nefarious actors. Being hacked can be a worst nightmare—particularly if actual money is involved. And if you ever do become a victim of