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Police Bust Crypto Scammers, Nab Smishing SMS Blaster Operator
Hackread
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August 15, 2025
Thai police arrest SMS Blaster operator in smishing scam and bust crypto laundering gang moving $30M monthly through cross-border networks. Learn how law enforcement arrested on-the-ground scam operators with SMS blasters and dismantled a...
One of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy With $500 Right Now
Yahoo Finance
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The crypto's value will likely rise as its network activity increases. Its upcoming network upgrades should attract more developers. New ETFs with staking features could drive its price even higher. 10 stocks we like better than Ethereum ›...
Roblox Lawsuits Spark Stock Drop, Meta AI Shift, Low Enterprise Readiness
WebProNews
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August 16, 2025
In the fast-evolving world of technology, recent developments underscore the mounting pressures on platforms like Roblox, where child safety concerns have triggered significant legal and financial repercussions. On August 15, 2025, shares of...
Investors shift to this new Crypto as Bonk (BONK) loses momentum
Cyprus Mail
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August 16, 2025
Bonk (BONK) is facing significant downward pressure right now. The meme coin dropped nearly 6% within 24 hours. It tumbled from $0.00002606 to $0.00002436. This decline accelerated sharply after BONK failed to hold gains near $0.000027 on August...
Why US Fed decided to stop crypto-focused supervision of banks introduced after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
The Indian Express
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August 16, 2025
In a fresh boost for cryptocurrency popularisation in America, the US Federal Reserve on Friday withdrew its Novel Activities Supervision Program which was unveiled in the aftermath of the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its domino...
Gemini Files for Nasdaq IPO Amid Crypto Surge Despite $282M Loss
WebProNews
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August 16, 2025
Gemini’s Bold Step Toward Public Markets Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has officially filed for an initial public offering, marking a significant milestone in the evolving crypto industry. The company...
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Crypto in Singapore with Independent Reserve
Blockzeit
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August 16, 2025
The article is a beginner’s guide to buying crypto in Singapore using the Independent Reserve platform. The step-by-step process for new users includes creating an account, depositing funds, choosing a cryptocurrency, and initiating a trade. For...
California man charged in $500K cryptocurrency scam targeting South Dakota resident
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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August 15, 2025
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. — A Chamberlain, South Dakota, man lost close to half a million dollars in an alleged cryptocurrency scam that began with an online conversation and led to multiple in-person cash handoffs. One suspect, 35-year-old Chee Yeng...
Delhi: 18 Cyber Crooks Held For Rs 2.6 Crore Scam Targeting SBI Credit Card Holders
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Eighteen cyber crooks, including employees of call centres in Delhi and Gurugram, were arrested for running a multi-crore rupee nationwide financial crime syndicate that targeted SBI credit card customers,...
Dogecoin (DOGE) vs Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Which Penny Crypto Will Dominate the 2025 Bull Run?
Cryptopolitan
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August 16, 2025
With the 2025 bull run gaining momentum, penny tokens are going viral, with major focus on Dogecoin (DOGE) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as they battle for investors’ attention. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is currently priced at $0.035 in presale stage 6....
Circle or Bullish: Which Crypto Stock Is Best After Their Blockbuster IPOs?
24/7 Wall St.
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August 16, 2025
Investing Chinnapong / Shutterstock.com Key Points in This Article: The 2025 IPO market is booming, with crypto stocks like Circle Internet Group (CRCL) and Bullish (BLSH) riding pro-crypto policies and investor hype. Circle’s June IPO soared...
At One Fed Agency: Bumbling Lawyers, HR Annoyers, and One Guy, Grifting Away in Margaritaville
Red State
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August 16, 2025
Caroline Pham is a Republican commissioner at the little-known Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It regulates derivatives and will, in the future, be tasked to regulate cryptocurrency. In 2023, Commissioner Pham was the canary in the...
United States Senator probes Meta after leaked document shows online safety violation
Cryptopolitan
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August 16, 2025
United States Senator Josh Hawley has announced his intention to investigate the generative artificial intelligence products released by Meta. Hawley said he intends to check if the company’s products could exploit, deceive, or harm children after...
Delhi police bust Rs 2.6 crore SBI credit card scam, 18 cyber crooks arrested
Telengana Today
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August 16, 2025
Call centre insiders among arrested; fraud exposed nationwide breach of bank customers’ data Published Date - 16 August 2025, 04:35 PM New Delhi: Eighteen cyber crooks, including employees of call centres in Delhi and Gurugram, were arrested for...
Seagate spins up a raid on a counterfeit hard drive workshop — authorities read criminals' writes while they spill the beans
Tom's Hardware
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August 16, 2025
According to German news outlet Heise, notable progress has been made regarding the counterfeit Seagate hard drive case. Just like something out of an action movie, security teams from Seagate's Singapore and Malaysian offices, in conjunction with...
Illegal crypto mining operators leave Tajikistan to pick up $3.52 million bill
Cryptopolitan
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August 16, 2025
Tajikistan claims damages from illegal Bitcoin mining operations. According to the country’s Attorney General Khabibullo Vokhidzoda, the country lost more than $3.52 million to this menace in the first half of 2025. Speaking at a press conference,...
Fake CAPTCHA Scam: How Clicking ‘I’m Not A Robot’ Puts Your Device At Risk?
Zee News
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Fake CAPTCHA Scam: A fake CAPTCHA scam is a type of online trick where cybercriminals create fake CAPTCHA tests that look real but are actually dangerous. Normally, CAPTCHAs are used to check if a user is human, but in this scam, they are used to...
Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit: Almost Over, But Not Quite? SEC Files Status Report
Coingape
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August 16, 2025
The Ripple vs SEC lawsuit is among the biggest crypto battles, whose outcome is eagerly awaited. More than four years ago, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused Ripple Labs and the executives of conducting an unregistered securities...
NBI arrests 20, including 4 Chinese, over alleged crypto scam in Pasay
Inquirer
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August 16, 2025
The National Bureau of Investigation arrests 20, including four Chinese, for allegedly operating a scam hub in Pasay City. MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday said it arrested 20 individuals, including four...
Delhi Police busts cybercrime syndicate, 18 including data thieves, crypto converters held
The News Mill
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August 16, 2025
In a six-month-long operation, the Special Cell’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of Delhi Police has dismantled a cybercrime syndicate operating on a large scale. The entire cyber-crime chain callers, SIM card suppliers,...