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Police recover money stolen from elderly Pleasant Hill resident in $350,000 crypto scam
This post was originally published on this site. Nearly four years after an East Bay woman was victimized in a six-figure cryptocurrency investment scam, police said much of the money has been recovered. According to the Pleasant Hill Police Department the victim came forward in March 2022, saying she lost…
BitGo Targets $1.9 Billion IPO for Crypto Custody Firm
This post was originally published on this site. BitGo has become the latest cryptocurrency sector company with plans to go public. The crypto custody startup said Monday (Jan. 12) that it was seeking a valuation of up to $1.96 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The company and some of…
Former New York Mayor Eric Adams has a new act as a crypto entrepreneur—though details of his “NYC Token” remain vague
This post was originally published on this site. During his final days in office, embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams teased his future after politics, pledging to use cryptocurrency to “go after violence, educate our children, and deal with antisemitism.” It didn’t take long for Adams to unveil his…
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveils ‘NYCToken’ cryptocurrency he…
This post was originally published on this site. Swagger remains his currency. High-flying Eric Adams returned from his post-mayoralty travels to unveil the “NYC Token” on Monday, moving forward on his bizarre vow to tackle antisemitism with cryptocurrency. Adams announced the crypto coin in Times Square, surrounded roughly a half…
Tether Freezes More Than $182 Million in USDT Stablecoins
This post was originally published on this site. Tether reportedly froze more than $182 million of its USDT stablecoin Sunday (Jan. 11), CoinDesk reported Monday (Jan. 12). The action, which happened across five wallets on the Tron blockchain, was one of the biggest single-day enforcement moves disclosed on that chain…
George Jones’ Widow Countersued Over Ex-Boyfriend’s Alleged Cryptocurrency Theft
This post was originally published on this site. Country icon George Jones’ widow Nancy Jones was countersued in her bid to recover millions of dollars worth of alleged stolen cryptocurrency from her ex-boyfriend, who now claims that he is entitled to a share of the fortune and accuses the 78-year-old…
Eric Adams’ next act is exactly what you thought it might be
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PlayFame Casino: Best sweepstakes casino for cryptocurrency payments in 2026
This post was originally published on this site. While sweepstakes casinos are available in many US states, they typically rely on standard third-party payment methods. However, there are a few sweeps casino brands where players can choose alternative payments. For example, cryptocurrency is an option at PlayFame Casino. PlayFame Casino:…
Bank of Italy: what if TradFi adopts Ethereum but ETH collapses? – Ledger Insights
This post was originally published on this site. The Bank of Italy has published a working paper exploring how to handle a loss of faith in a public blockchain, with Ethereum as one example. It sees it as an important question given that many traditional financial institutions are interested in…