The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended a group of Indian nationals accused of running an unlicensed business that converted cryptocurrency into cash for clients seeking anonymity. Five out of the six suspects were arrested and charged with operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The individuals involved were Raju Patel, Brijeshkumar Patel, Hirenkumar Patel, Naineshkumar […]
VeChain, a leading blockchain platform, has established significant partnerships with renowned companies to revolutionize its blockchain solutions and drive widespread adoption. These collaborations are reshaping various industries, with a particular focus on logistics and supply chain management. Notably, VeChain has joined forces with Kuehne & Nagel, a prominent player in the logistics sector, to leverage […]
Investment expert Linda P. Jones has provided insight into the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC. Talks of a potential settlement have emerged after the SEC dropped charges against Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen. Jones believes that Ripple has the upper hand in negotiations with the SEC, stating that they can […]
Ripple and its cryptocurrency XRP have achieved another legal victory in their ongoing battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC has dropped its charges against Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and Executive Chairman, Chris Larsen. The SEC had accused them of facilitating Ripple in violating federal securities laws through XRP transactions. However, […]
A recurring theme in the trial of crypto mogul Bankman-Fried has been his commitment to effective altruism, a philanthropic ideology focused on maximizing impact through charitable contributions and career choices. Bankman-Fried aligned himself with others who shared this philosophy, including the head of engineering and his former girlfriend, who was also the CEO of his […]
Two years after James Zhong was apprehended for stealing 50,000 bitcoins from the dark web marketplace Silk Road in 2012, new details have emerged about the events leading to his arrest. Zhong, a computer expert, lived a lavish lifestyle with expensive cars, luxury hotels, and extravagant purchases. In March 2019, he reported a break-in at […]
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, a layer 2 payment protocol built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, has been found to have a major security flaw that puts users’ funds at risk. Former Lightning developer Antoine Riard discovered a vulnerability called the replacement cycling attack, which allows hackers to gain control of the network’s Layer 2 protocol. […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its charges against Ripple executives Chris Larsen and Brad Garlinghouse, canceling the scheduled trial for April 2024. However, the focus now shifts to Ripple’s alleged violation of securities laws through the sale of XRP. The company is accused of marketing over $700 million worth of XRP […]
Lawyer and cryptocurrency advocate John Deaton has criticized the Lightning Network, stating that the ‘Spend The Bits’ protocol on the XRP Ledger is more effective. The Lightning Network is a second-layer solution built on the Bitcoin blockchain to improve scalability and efficiency. Deaton, who is an angel investor and chief legal officer for ‘Spend the […]
Ripple, a leading blockchain-based payment and liquidity hub provider, is expanding its global presence in response to the growing demand for its services and the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The company is currently in discussions with more than a dozen governments worldwide to facilitate the issuance of CBDCs using Ripple’s blockchain technology. […]
