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Austin Mwendia is a passionate crypto journalist with three years of experience. He has contributed to various media outlets, covering blockchain technology, market analysis, and financial trends. He is committed to educating readers and expanding the adoption of blockchain and decentralized finance.

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DOJ Charges Brazilian Man in $290M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/22/2025

Highlights: A Brazilian man was extradited for a $290 million Bitcoin fraud and now faces multiple charges in a US court. The suspect tricked investors with a fake crypto platform that never existed. The accused could face up to 20 […]

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Arthur Hayes Calls for Ethereum Rollback After $1.4B Bybit Hack

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/22/2025

Highlights: Arthur Hayes has suggested rolling back Ethereum to help recover the stolen assets. The Bybit hack saw attackers steal funds from an ETH cold wallet and move them across multiple addresses. Experts warn a rollback will harm Ethereum and […]

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Next Memecoins to Explode, February 22 – Toshi, Brett, Shiba Inu

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/22/2025

Highlights: The memecoin market is down as panic selling continues after the Bybit hack linked to the Lazarus Group. Toshi surged after its Kraken listing, increasing trading volume and attracting more traders to the meme coin. BRETT holds key support […]

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FTX Repayments Begin, But Creditors in 26 Countries Face Exclusion

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/21/2025

Highlights: FTX creditors from restricted countries cannot get their funds due to issues with jurisdiction. Creditors must verify claims by April 11 to qualify for the next repayment round scheduled for May. The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking a […]

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SafeMoon CTO Pleads Guilty to Fraud in $200M Crypto Scheme

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/21/2025

Highlights: The former CTO of SafeMoon has pleaded guilty to fraud and could face up to 25 years in prison. SafeMoon executives allegedly misused over $200 million and inflated the market value of the token. The court has set April […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today, Feb 21 – TRX, Ether, LTC

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/21/2025

Highlights: TRON leads in Tether transactions with lower fees and rising meme coin interest, boosting TRX’s price potential. Ethereum staking ETF approval could attract investors and push ETH to new highs in the coming years. Litecoin ETF launch nears, and […]

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KuCoin Applies for MiCAR License in Austria to Expand in Europe

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/20/2025

Highlights: KuCoin EU has applied for a MiCAR license in Austria to expand its crypto services. The company chose Vienna for its European headquarters due to clear crypto rules. KuCoin EU has appointed experienced executives to help run operations. KuCoin […]

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Metaplanet Buys 269.43 BTC, Now Holds 0.01% of Total Supply

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/20/2025

Highlights: Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC and now controls 0.01% of the total Bitcoin supply. The company raised JPY 4 billion through unsecured bonds to fund Bitcoin purchases in 2026 and 2027. The company has become […]

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Braza Group Launches BBRL Stablecoin on XRPL to Boost Payments

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/20/2025

Highlights: Braza Group has launched the BBRL stablecoin in Brazil using the XRP Ledger. BBRL will be available to businesses first and later to individuals through the Braza On app. Braza Group expects BBRL to capture 30% of the market […]

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Court Rules LUNA and UST Are Not Securities in Crypto Case

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/19/2025

Highlights: South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled that the two tokens are not securities under the Capital Markets Act. Prosecutors failed to seize Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-Seong’s assets due to the court’s decision. Terraform Labs executives still face fraud charges […]

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Hong Kong Accelerates Tokenization to Lead Web3 Innovation

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/19/2025

Highlights: Hong Kong is expanding tokenization and stablecoins to boost its Web3 industry. Officials will introduce stablecoin rules that will help to govern virtual assets. Lawmakers are urging the government to act quickly in order to remain competitive. Financial Secretary […]

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Coinbase Faces Lawsuit Over Bankruptcy Risks and Misleading Investors

Crypto News1 years ago

By Austin Mwendia2/19/2025

Highlights: Coinbase is facing a lawsuit for misleading investors about the risk of bankruptcy and the security of assets. The lawsuit claims Coinbase hid the risk of losing customer funds during bankruptcy. Investors accuse executives of selling stock while hiding […]