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FTX sues Binance and demands $1.8bn in restitution
The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has sued crypto exchange Binance and its former head Changpeng Zhao, demanding it repay about $1.8bn. FTX alleges that Binance and Mr Zhao received the funds in 2021 in a fraudulent share repurchase transaction. In the course of that transaction, they sold then FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried about 20 per
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The Trends VI to Bring More Than 10,000 Participants to Moscow Around Technology, Investment, and the New Economy
From November 17 to 19, 2026, VDNH will host The Trends VI, the sixth international forum and exhibition dedicated to investment, technology, and the transformation of key industries. In the new season, the organizers are changing the event model: instead of traditional industry-focused tracks, The Trends brand will bring together a series of independent professional
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Bitcoin was $300 once — and they called it a bubble. Now it’s over $118,000
The price of Bitcoin has surpassed the $118,000 mark for the first time in history, which has become an important event for the cryptocurrency market and has generated widespread interest among investors and analysts. Let's look at the main reasons that led to this record growth, as well as the factors that contribute to the
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Why did the head of BlackRock "re-brand" and change his stance on bitcoin?
CEO Larry Fink blew up the media space with his statements during an exclusive interview for Fox Business on 5 July 2023. Он заявил, что криптовалюта может произвести революцию в мире финансов. Финк также объявил о намерении запустить биткоин- ETF . Why was everyone surprised? Fink has always been a critic of bitcoin, and in
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$80,000 per bitcoin this goal has already been reached
Bitcoin reached over $80,000 for the first time on 10 November, driven by positive expectations surrounding Trump's victory in the US presidential election. Bitcoin, the world's largest and most famous cryptocurrency, has risen 65.4% from its yearly low of $38,505 reached on 23 January 2024. Trump has promised to make the US the ‘crypto capital
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What if crypto wasn't originally about speculation?
When it comes to cryptocurrencies, most people immediately imagine trading and quick profits. Active price fluctuations and stories of multiple gains are the main backdrop to the crypto market's perception. However, the true essence of cryptocurrency runs much deeper—it was never intended to be about speculation. Crypto represents a fundamentally new way of thinking, a
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Hackers Attacking JavaScript via NPM Developer Have So Far Stolen Only $50
A popular developer, Josh Junon, on the NPM platform was hacked by cybercriminals. This breach provided attackers access to the JavaScript ecosystem, enabling them to inject malicious software into widely used libraries aimed at stealing funds from cryptocurrency wallets, according to Charles Guillemet, CTO of Ledger. The attack began with a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting
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Ripple may enter the real estate tokenisation market
Ripple's central bank digital currency (CBDC) advisor Anthony Welfar said that the company is considering tokenising real estate. On his Twitter, he emphasised the growing global interest in this area and said that the team is focused on real-world scenarios using CBDC and stablecoins. Using blockchain and digital currencies, Ripple aims to overcome current obstacles
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The IMF categorised cryptocurrencies as an "impediment" to tax collection
International Monetary Fund officials believe that governments have yet to consider possible ways to tax cryptocurrencies, as the amount of duties not imposed and collected could run into the tens of billions of dollars. Experts noted that the task of tax officials is complicated by the semi-anonymity of cryptocurrencies, their dual nature as an investment
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Risk Indicators of Crypto Addresses: How Not to Get “Dirty” Coins and Avoid Freezes
Crypto services, exchanges, and payment platforms deepen their AML checks and users increasingly face “dirty” coins, the role of risk indicators of crypto addresses has become critical. The correct understanding of these indicators affects not only your money, but also your ability to work with legal platforms, withdraw funds, exchange cryptocurrencies, and avoid criminal liability. What are