Blockchain
November 13, 2025
Super Group Enters the Digital Currency Sector with ZAR Supercoin
Super Group, the company behind Betway and Spin, announced the launch of a new stablecoin called ZAR Supercoin. The new digital currency has been developed primarily for use in African markets, the company said. Super Group Launches an Africa-Oriented Stablecoin According to Super Group’s official announcement, ZAR Supercoin is a stable digital currency that has […]
Blockchain
November 6, 2025
Gemini Eyes Prediction Markets Amid Rising Competition
NASDAQ-listed Gemini Space Station, the crypto exchange run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is looking to enter prediction markets, joining the wave of companies looking to take advantage of bets on elections, sports, and other real-world events. Upcoming Derivatives Exchange from Gemini The company has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) […]
Blockchain
November 6, 2025
$294K Gambled Away by Fraudulent Crypto Trader Using Investor Funds
A 30-year-old crypto trader in Belarus has allegedly been using the funds of investors to gamble. The amount of investor money he has allegedly lost to gambling is over 1 million Belarusian rubles ($293,387). The police believe he has been presenting himself as a crypto expert and had been using telegram to lure in numerous […]
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October 31, 2025
AUSTRAC Penalizes Cryptolink for AML/CTF Failings
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced that it has penalized crypto payments firm Cryptolink over certain anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing shortcomings. In addition to that, Cryptolink was required to onboard a third-party auditor to ensure its compliance. The Penalty Seeks Assurance That Cryptolink Will Raise Its Standards In its official announcement, […]
Blockchain
October 17, 2025
Kraken Boosts US Presence by Buying Small Exchange for $100M
Crypto trading platform Kraken has beefed up its US derivatives standing by shelling out $100 million to buy Small Exchange, a Chicago-based Designated Contract Market (DCM) under the watchful eye of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This purchase from London’s IG Group is a big move in Kraken’s plan to set up a regulated […]
Blockchain
October 13, 2025
Whale.io Launches Battlepass Season 3, with $77K in Crypto Casino Rewards Awaiting
The popular crypto casino and sportsbook, Whale.io, has introduced its Battlepass Season 3. The company is a true pioneer, offering a purchasable Battlepass and adding gamification features that are akin to traditional gaming to its time-tested portfolio and platform. Thousands Worth of Bonuses Over 90 Days! Anyone who buys the Battlepass would have access to […]
Blockchain
September 16, 2025
DOJ Wants to Take $5M in Bitcoin Connected to SIM-Swap Attacks
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has started a civil forfeiture action to take over $5 million in Bitcoin that investigators believe thieves stole through planned SIM-swap attacks on cryptocurrency owners across the country. SIM-Swap Hackers Accused of Laundering Millions in Bitcoin via Casino Accounts Federal prosecutors claim the thefts happened between October 2022 and […]
Blockchain
September 1, 2025
Erik Bergman Feels “Ashamed and Stupid” After $1.25M Scam
Great.com founder and Catena Media co-founder Erik Bergman has revealed that he fell victim to an elaborate crypto scam over the weekend. The ordeal ended up costing him $1.25 million, after being tricked into believing he was investing alongside YouTube stars and high-profile personalities. “I Feel Ashamed and Stupid” The 37-year-old entrepreneur, known for his […]
Blockchain
August 4, 2025
Coinbase Aims at Prediction Markets in the United States, Beyond
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its intention to expand far beyond its traditional stock in trade, crypto, and move into the “everything exchange” sector, which encompasses real-world assets, stocks, early-stage token sales, derivatives, and prediction markets. Coinbase Outlines Shift in Strategy and Why It Is Necessary Coinbase is now preparing for a “gradual […]
Blockchain
June 24, 2025
Sleuth Accuses Crypto Guru in Engineering Scam to Fuel Gambling Habit
ZachXBT, a popular Twitter (now X account), who has investigated cases of scam and fraud in the crypto space, has launched a dedicated thread in which it addressed the case of Christian Nieves, better known as Daytwo. Christian Nieves Named by Crypto Sleuth in Coinbase Mirror Sites Scam According to the sleuth, Daytwo is supposedly […]