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Was The Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit Just A Distraction? Pundit Claims US Government Owns XRPL
Bitcoinist
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August 16, 2025
Crypto analyst Pumpius has sparked a debate after claiming the long-running Ripple vs. SEC case was never an actual fight, but a carefully staged distraction. He says the fintech company and its backers crafted the “David vs. Goliath” image of...
US DOJ Seizes $2.8M in Crypto from Alleged Ransomware Mastermind
Bitcoinist
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August 16, 2025
The US Justice Department has unsealed a set of warrants authorizing the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency linked to an alleged ransomware operation. The action also includes the confiscation of $70,000 in cash and a luxury...
New York’s 0.2% Crypto Tax Push Sparks Fears of a Market Sell-Off
Bitcoinist
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August 16, 2025
New York may soon add another chapter to its already strict crypto regulation playbook. Assembly Bill 8966, introduced by Democratic Assembly member Phil Steck, proposes a 0.2% excise tax on all crypto and NFT transactions, including Bitcoin,...
Three High-Income Cryptocurrency Investments to Purchase
Dividend Investor
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August 16, 2025
Three high-income cryptocurrency investments to purchase offer people seeking exposure to that asset class a chance to be paid for staying patient. Cryptocurrencies have been volatile with sharp movements up as well as periods of significant...
Dogecoin’s Market Recovery, Pi’s Strategic Shift, and BlockDAG’s Sports Power Play at $0.0276 Lead the Crypto Race
South Africa Today
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August 16, 2025
The crypto market is seeing a surge of movement across both established coins and ambitious presale projects. A fresh Dogecoin (DOGE) market analysis shows a 23% rally, fueled by whale accumulation and bullish chart formations. Meanwhile, the Pi...
5 High-Potential Meme Coins to Watch – MoonBull’s Whitelist for the Best Upcoming Crypto Presale 2025 Is Nearly Full
South Africa Today
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August 15, 2025
Which meme coins are poised to dominate the crypto World in 2025, and how can investors capture maximum upside before the public even hears about them? With global trends showing countries rapidly adding Bitcoin reserves and retail investors...
Cold Wallet Joins Monero, Cardano & Ethereum in the Race for 2025’s Top Crypto Gainers
South Africa Today
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August 15, 2025
As the crypto market braces for a potential bull run, a few standout projects are positioning themselves as top crypto gainers for 2025. While big names like Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and Monero (XMR) are drawing headlines, it’s the explosive...
80 crypto leaders urge Donald Trump to block bank fees threatening open banking
CryptoSlate
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August 15, 2025
Over 80 executives from leading crypto and fintech companies, including Gemini, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, and Kraken, have called on US President Donald Trump to block new bank-imposed fees for accessing consumer financial data. In an Aug. 14...
US authorities raid ransomware operator, seize $2.8M in crypto
CryptoSlate
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August 15, 2025
The U.S. Justice Department authorized the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and other assets from a suspected ransomware operator, according to an Aug. 14 announcement. Federal prosecutors unsealed six warrants tied to...
Polymarket traders bet on Trump shunning crypto during Putin meeting, go all in on Zelensky mention
CryptoSlate
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August 15, 2025
Polymarket traders are pricing low probabilities on several notable phrases being spoken during President Donald Trump’s joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage today, even as volumes on the event’s prediction...
Sask. Polytech students take drone security to new heights with mPowered Technologies
SaskToday.ca
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August 16, 2025
Students secure unmanned aerial vehicle vulnerabilities with cutting-edge encryption. SASKATOON — A group of Saskatchewan Polytechnic students is helping make drone communications safer, thanks to a partnership with mPowered Technologies and the...
FBI: ‘The Com’ is recruiting kids to carry out crimes
Arizona’s Family
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August 15, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The FBI is warning of a dangerous criminal organization called The Com, which is recruiting kids as young as 11. “‘The Com’ is short for the community. It’s an international, online criminal network,” said Heith Janke, the FBI...
Rethink India’s ‘crypto’ strategy
The Hindu Business Line
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August 16, 2025
Indian regulators have long viewed “crypto” as a dirty word. The Reserve Bank of India has warned repeatedly that cryptocurrencies threaten macroeconomic stability and monetary sovereignty. In 2022, the government slapped a 30 per cent tax on...
Dubai Businessman Loses Dh2.2 Million In Bao Bao Panda Crypto Scam, Probe Underway
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) It was billed as the "panda revolution" of the crypto world . Bao Bao Panda, a meme coin with a grinning mascot, viral internet hype, and AI-driven investing, claimed it would change fortunes“one paw-step at a time.”...
Crypto Tokens
The Salem News - Massachusetts
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The financial world is buzzing about tokenization, a process using blockchain to turn real-world assets like stocks or real estate into digital tokens. Advocates say this could revolutionize investing, making it cheaper, more transparent, and...
NBPS issues Community Alert after multiple cryptocurrency fraud reports
SNnewswatch
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NBPS advises the public to conduct due diligence before investing and, whenever possible, to invest in person with reputable companies. The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has received multiple reports involving fraudulent companies claiming to...
3 Reasons XRP Has Dominated the Cryptocurrency Market in 2025
myMotherLode - California
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August 15, 2025
XRP has left the rest of the market in the dust. No top cryptocurrency has done better than XRP (XRP 0.37%) in 2025. It's up 59% for the year through Aug. 12, more than Bitcoin, Ethereum, and all the other big names. It has also added more than...
Crypto Scam Prevention Platform Warns of Growing Address Poisoning Threat
Crypto Economy
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August 15, 2025
TL;DR Surging losses: More than $1.6 million was stolen this week via address poisoning, including 140 ETH misdirected and an $880,000 stablecoin drain. Additional victims lost $80,000 and $62,000. Tactic explained: Attackers seed lookalike...
Gemini Plans to Go Public via Nasdaq as Crypto IPOs Boom
Decrypt
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August 15, 2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced Friday that it has submitted a public S-1 filing with the SEC to launch a planned initial public offering, two months after previously revealing a confidential filing with the regulator. Gemini, which was...
Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - August 14, 2025
JD Supra - California
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August 15, 2025
Lowenstein Crypto advises leading digital asset and cryptocurrency projects, exchanges, and trading firms. Our practice covers regulatory advice, transactions and structuring advice, investigations, and adversarial matters including commercial...