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Investors slam Hawk Tuah memecoin creators with lawsuit. Investors have filed a lawsuit against key figures and entities behind the Hawk Tuah (HAWK) memecoin, accusing them of orchestrating an unregistered securities offering. The complaint, filed on Dec. 19, names the Tuah The Moon Foundation, OverHere Ltd, and promoters Clinton So and Alex Larson Schultz as defendants. #Secret3 #cryptonews #web3 #blockchain #cryptocurrency Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPjpcXuN

Aptos Mo Shaikh steps down as CEO. Mohammad Shaikh, co-founder and former CEO of Aptos Labs, has stepped down from his leadership role, marking the beginning of a new chapter for both him and the company. Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Avery Ching will now serve as CEO, a transition Shaikh described as essential for driving Aptos Labs’ next phase of growth. #Secret3 #cryptonews #blockchain #crypto #aptos Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtJ6Qikv

North Korean crypto theft surges to $1.3B in 2024, Chainalysis reveals. North Korean hackers have escalated their operations in 2024, stealing over $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency, a staggering 61% of all reported crypto thefts for the year, according to analytics firm Chainalysis. The report highlights a sharp increase compared to the $660 million stolen in 2023, with hackers becoming more proficient and frequent in their attacks. #Secret3 #cryptonews #blockchain #defi #web3 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gguCW7TZ

Arthur Hayes warns of crypto sell-off around Trump’s inauguration. As speculation mounts over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's impact on the cryptocurrency market, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has raised a controversial warning. Contrary to widespread optimism about pro-crypto policies, Hayes predicts a dramatic sell-off surrounding Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. #Secret3 #cryptonews #web3 #blockchain #crypto Read more: https://lnkd.in/giH8zZcN

Judge backs Coinbase decision to delist wBTC amid Justin Sun controversy. A U.S. federal judge has ruled in favor of Coinbase in its decision to delist Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), rejecting BiT Global’s request for a temporary restraining order to block the move. The Dec. 18 ruling came after BiT Global filed a lawsuit on Dec. 13, alleging that Coinbase’s decision to delist wBTC would harm its market value and result in substantial financial losses for holders. #Secret3 #cryptonews #defi #blockchain #cryptocurrency Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRvEGnTx

South Korean lawmaker faces jail over crypto scandal. South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk could face six months in prison for allegedly failing to disclose significant cryptocurrency holdings to the government. Prosecutors claim Kim underreported his assets in 2021, declaring only 1.2 billion Korean won (around $834,356), while holding approximately 9.9 billion won in digital assets. In 2022, he reportedly concealed 990 million won worth of cryptocurrency. #Secret3 #cryptonews #blockchain #crypto #web3 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gP9y9Bfc

Virginia man found guilty of funding ISIS with cryptocurrency. A federal jury has convicted Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a 35-year-old Virginia resident, for providing substantial financial support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) through cryptocurrency transactions. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that between October 2019 and October 2022, Chhipa sent $185,000 worth of cryptocurrencies to ISIS operatives in Syria. #Secret3 #cryptonews #web3 #defi #crypto Read more: https://lnkd.in/giSqGfNB

Mt. Gox moves $172M Bitcoin to new wallets. Mt. Gox, the infamous crypto exchange that collapsed in 2014, has made headlines again by transferring $172.5 million worth of Bitcoin to unknown wallets. This move comes as Bitcoin holds steady near an all-time high of $107,000. #Secret3 #cryptonews #blockchain #cryptocurrency #bitcoin Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKJ5_Zfr

Anchorage Digital gains NYDFS approval, secures BitLicense. Anchorage Digital, a prominent cryptocurrency bank, has received a coveted BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This approval marks a significant milestone for Anchorage’s New York subsidiary, allowing the firm to offer regulated crypto services starting in 2025. #Secret3 #cryptonews #blockchain #crypto #web3 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g54jhyCy

Bitpanda secures UAE approval. Bitpanda, a leading European digital asset platform, has secured in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) as it prepares to expand into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This milestone marks a significant step in Bitpanda’s ambition to extend its regulated operations beyond Europe and solidify its position in the global cryptocurrency market. #Secret3 #cryptonews #cryptocurrency #defi #blockchain Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYM8JubT