A Chinese court has sentenced nine fraudsters behind a $6.2M China fraud ring that targeted over 66,800 Indian victims using fake investment apps, romance baiting, and crypto-based laundering channels tied to USDT.
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South Korean Crypto Industry Smarts at Stablecoin Regulation Plans
South Korean crypto industry insiders have expressed dismay at lawmakers’ plans to police the stablecoin industry, calling proposals “unfair.”
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Vitalik Buterin Calls for Stronger Privacy in Web3, Citing Rising Data Risks
Vitalik Buterin urges the Web3 community to prioritize privacy as a core feature, highlighting its importance in safeguarding personal autonomy amid rising data risks and advancing decentralized technologies.
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Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya
It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.
South Africa appoints special envoy to ease US relations
Relations are at an all-time low – South Africa’s ambassador to the US was expelled last month.
5.2-magnitude earthquake hits California near San Diego
There are no reports of injuries or major damage after the quake struck on Monday morning.
Conditions at Gaza hospitals ‘beyond description’ after Israeli attacks, WHO says
The agency says it is seeing “attack after attack” and supply shortages following an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital.
Hungary’s parliament votes to limit rights of dual nationals and LGBTQ+ people
The amendments will enable the government to ban public LGBTQ+ gatherings like Pride parades.
Katy Perry among all-female space crew back on Earth after historic flight
Six women – including pop star Katy Perry – blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission
Crypto Startup Paying Out Life Insurance in BTC Raises $40 Million
Crypto startup Meanwhile closed a $40 million Series A to scale its Bitcoin (BTC)-denominated life insurance product.
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