🔔 North Korea's Lazarus Group Laundered $200 Million from Crypto to Fiat, ZachXBT !
ZachXBT's investigation revealed that over a four-year period, the Lazarus Group laundered $200 million of cryptocurrency into fiat currency. The investigation analyzed more than 25 exploits across various blockchains and tracked the illicitly gained funds as they passed through mixers, exchanges, and other channels.
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ZachXBT's investigation revealed that over a four-year period, the Lazarus Group laundered $200 million of cryptocurrency into fiat currency. The investigation analyzed more than 25 exploits across various blockchains and tracked the illicitly gained funds as they passed through mixers, exchanges, and other channels.
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https://zachxbt.mirror.xyz/B0-UJtxN41cJhpPtKv0v2LZ8u-0PwZ4ecMPEdX4l8vE
🔔 JUST IN: EigenLayer Unveils Token Airdrop Plan with 15% Allocation for Stakers !
EigenLayer has introduced its native token, which will be distributed by the newly established Eigen Foundation. The project plans to allocate 15% of Eigen tokens across multiple seasons to stakers.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/291383/eigenlayer-foundation-formed-introduces-native-token-with-multi-season-stakedrop
EigenLayer has introduced its native token, which will be distributed by the newly established Eigen Foundation. The project plans to allocate 15% of Eigen tokens across multiple seasons to stakers.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/291383/eigenlayer-foundation-formed-introduces-native-token-with-multi-season-stakedrop
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⚡️ News Flash - 29 Apr 2024 !
1️⃣ Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Innocent, Granted Release on $1M Bond
Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to charges related to money laundering. He was released on a $1 million bond with home confinement.
2️⃣ Bankruptcy Judge Approves $450M Settlement Between FTX and Voyager
A judge has approved a $450 million settlement agreement between defunct crypto exchange FTX and bankrupt firm Voyager Digital, allowing Voyager to settle all claims and compensate creditors. FTX will relinquish any rights to $5 million held in escrow by Voyager and an additional $445 million involved in a loan repayment lawsuit from Alameda Research.
3️⃣ According to Arkham, GCR Withdrew Staked ETH from EigenLayer, Day After Airdrop Snapshot
GCR sent $1 million of ETH to a new Binance deposit and farmed Eigenlayer with $12 million of ETH. The account deposited almost 4,000 wbETH into Eigenlayer's contract, removed it, and farmed 3.48 million Eigen points.
4️⃣ SEC and Gensler Allegedly Considered Ether a Security for Over a Year
Consensys' lawsuit against the SEC revealed that the SEC and Gary Gensler believed Ether was a security for at least some time, according to court documents.
5️⃣ MicroStrategy Adds 122 BTC to Holdings, Now Owns 214,400 BTC
In April, MicroStrategy announced it added 122 BTC for $7.8 to its bitcoin holdings, bringing the total to 214,400 bitcoins valued at around $13.5 billion at the current price of about $63,000 per bitcoin.
1️⃣ Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Innocent, Granted Release on $1M Bond
Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to charges related to money laundering. He was released on a $1 million bond with home confinement.
2️⃣ Bankruptcy Judge Approves $450M Settlement Between FTX and Voyager
A judge has approved a $450 million settlement agreement between defunct crypto exchange FTX and bankrupt firm Voyager Digital, allowing Voyager to settle all claims and compensate creditors. FTX will relinquish any rights to $5 million held in escrow by Voyager and an additional $445 million involved in a loan repayment lawsuit from Alameda Research.
3️⃣ According to Arkham, GCR Withdrew Staked ETH from EigenLayer, Day After Airdrop Snapshot
GCR sent $1 million of ETH to a new Binance deposit and farmed Eigenlayer with $12 million of ETH. The account deposited almost 4,000 wbETH into Eigenlayer's contract, removed it, and farmed 3.48 million Eigen points.
4️⃣ SEC and Gensler Allegedly Considered Ether a Security for Over a Year
Consensys' lawsuit against the SEC revealed that the SEC and Gary Gensler believed Ether was a security for at least some time, according to court documents.
5️⃣ MicroStrategy Adds 122 BTC to Holdings, Now Owns 214,400 BTC
In April, MicroStrategy announced it added 122 BTC for $7.8 to its bitcoin holdings, bringing the total to 214,400 bitcoins valued at around $13.5 billion at the current price of about $63,000 per bitcoin.
🔔 Outflows from US Spot Bitcoin ETF Persist, with an Additional $51.5 Million Exiting !
Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw over $51.5 million in net outflows on April 29. The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF had the largest outflow of $31.34 million, followed by GBTC with $24.66 million. Some U.S. ETFs saw net inflows, with the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF gaining $6.84 million. Meanwhile, six spot bitcoin and ether ETFs debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw over $51.5 million in net outflows on April 29. The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF had the largest outflow of $31.34 million, followed by GBTC with $24.66 million. Some U.S. ETFs saw net inflows, with the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF gaining $6.84 million. Meanwhile, six spot bitcoin and ether ETFs debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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🔔 Ripple Partners with HashKey DX to Introduce XRP Ledger-Based Blockchain Solutions to the Japanese Market !
SBI Group will be the first Japanese corporation to use XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain supply chain solutions in a partnership with Ripple and HashKey DX. This collaboration aims to introduce XRPL enterprise solutions for supply chain finance in Japan.
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SBI Group will be the first Japanese corporation to use XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain supply chain solutions in a partnership with Ripple and HashKey DX. This collaboration aims to introduce XRPL enterprise solutions for supply chain finance in Japan.
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https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/1785128947870507420
🔔 Brian Rose, London's Joe Rogan and Crypto Advocate, Runs for Mayor !
Brian Rose, a pro-crypto businessman, is running for London mayor again, with the election on May 2. He aims to improve on his 1.2% vote share from 2021. Rose is known for his "Digital Freedom Platform" interviews, covering topics like blockchain. He criticizes the UK leadership for not promoting the crypto industry enough.
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https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/londons-joe-rogan-and-crypto-advocate-brian-rose-makes-bid-for-mayor-3406799
Brian Rose, a pro-crypto businessman, is running for London mayor again, with the election on May 2. He aims to improve on his 1.2% vote share from 2021. Rose is known for his "Digital Freedom Platform" interviews, covering topics like blockchain. He criticizes the UK leadership for not promoting the crypto industry enough.
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https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/londons-joe-rogan-and-crypto-advocate-brian-rose-makes-bid-for-mayor-3406799
🔔 DOJ: Roger Ver Known as “Bitcoin Jesus” Evaded Nearly $50M in Taxes !
Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin investor, has been charged with mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. He was arrested in Spain and faces extradition to the United States. Ver allegedly failed to report capital gains from Bitcoin transactions and concealed the true number of bitcoins he owned. He is accused of causing a loss to the IRS of at least $48 million. The case is being investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation's cybercrimes unit.
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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/early-bitcoin-investor-charged-tax-fraud
Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin investor, has been charged with mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns. He was arrested in Spain and faces extradition to the United States. Ver allegedly failed to report capital gains from Bitcoin transactions and concealed the true number of bitcoins he owned. He is accused of causing a loss to the IRS of at least $48 million. The case is being investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation's cybercrimes unit.
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⚡️ Breaking: CZ SENTENCED TO 4 MONTHS IN PRISON !
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https://twitter.com/nikhileshde/status/1785383500021125617
⚡️ News Flash - 30 Apr 2024 !
1️⃣ Coinbase Launches Lightning Network Support in Partnership with Lightspark
Coinbase is now supporting the Lightning Network, allowing users to send, receive, or pay with bitcoin more quickly and cheaply.
2️⃣ Zimbabwe Adopts Physical Gold-Backed Token, Replacing Local Currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in paper and coin form, replacing the Zimbabwean dollar. ZiG is backed by a basket of gold and foreign currencies.
3️⃣ Aethir Partners with Magic Eden to Empower Web 3.0 Gaming
Aethir has partnered with Magic Eden to revolutionize Web 3.0 gaming. This collaboration combines Aethir's GPU infrastructure with Magic Eden's NFT platform, aiming to create a unified gaming ecosystem.
4️⃣ Celestia liquid staking protocol MilkyWay has raised a $5 million seed round
MilkyWay has secured $5 million in a seed funding round from investors such as Binance Labs and Polychain Capital. This funding precedes the project's upcoming token launch and airdrop.
5️⃣ Yield Protocol's Arbitrum Contracts Drained of $181,000 in Crypto Assets
Hackers exploited defunct DeFi lending protocol Yield Protocol's smart contracts, stealing around $181,000 in crypto assets. Despite warnings to close positions and withdraw funds, the hack targeted Yield's Arbitrum blockchain contracts.
1️⃣ Coinbase Launches Lightning Network Support in Partnership with Lightspark
Coinbase is now supporting the Lightning Network, allowing users to send, receive, or pay with bitcoin more quickly and cheaply.
2️⃣ Zimbabwe Adopts Physical Gold-Backed Token, Replacing Local Currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in paper and coin form, replacing the Zimbabwean dollar. ZiG is backed by a basket of gold and foreign currencies.
3️⃣ Aethir Partners with Magic Eden to Empower Web 3.0 Gaming
Aethir has partnered with Magic Eden to revolutionize Web 3.0 gaming. This collaboration combines Aethir's GPU infrastructure with Magic Eden's NFT platform, aiming to create a unified gaming ecosystem.
4️⃣ Celestia liquid staking protocol MilkyWay has raised a $5 million seed round
MilkyWay has secured $5 million in a seed funding round from investors such as Binance Labs and Polychain Capital. This funding precedes the project's upcoming token launch and airdrop.
5️⃣ Yield Protocol's Arbitrum Contracts Drained of $181,000 in Crypto Assets
Hackers exploited defunct DeFi lending protocol Yield Protocol's smart contracts, stealing around $181,000 in crypto assets. Despite warnings to close positions and withdraw funds, the hack targeted Yield's Arbitrum blockchain contracts.
🔔 LeverFi introduced DeFi Solutions for the BTC Ecosystem !
LeverFi is a decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure and innovation network that aims to provide new opportunities for the growing global web3 community. They focus on delivering innovative solutions in the BTC ecosystem and empower their community with exciting offerings.
▶️ LeverFi operates several networks:
▪️OmniZK (Bitcoin/EVM): This is a secure validation protocol that allows developers to shift complex computations onto any EVM layer and relay the final event outcomes back to the Bitcoin network for native settlements.
▪️LeverPro (Bitcoin): LeverPro is the premium BRC20 project launchpad with a focus on high-potential DeFi projects building in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
▪️LeverTrade (EVM): LeverTrade is a trader-centric platform that helps traders earn yield on collateral while trading with up to 10x leverage simultaneously.
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LeverFi is a decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure and innovation network that aims to provide new opportunities for the growing global web3 community. They focus on delivering innovative solutions in the BTC ecosystem and empower their community with exciting offerings.
▶️ LeverFi operates several networks:
▪️OmniZK (Bitcoin/EVM): This is a secure validation protocol that allows developers to shift complex computations onto any EVM layer and relay the final event outcomes back to the Bitcoin network for native settlements.
▪️LeverPro (Bitcoin): LeverPro is the premium BRC20 project launchpad with a focus on high-potential DeFi projects building in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
▪️LeverTrade (EVM): LeverTrade is a trader-centric platform that helps traders earn yield on collateral while trading with up to 10x leverage simultaneously.
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🔔 Chinese Authorities Apprehend StarkNet Airdrop Identity Forger: Report !
Chinese authorities have arrested a person for identity forgery related to the StarkNet (STRK) airdrop. The suspect used false identities to claim over 40,000 STRK tokens, converting them to over $91,000 worth of Tether USDT. The suspect, Lan Mou, was apprehended in Guangdong Province on April 25.
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https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_27237572
Chinese authorities have arrested a person for identity forgery related to the StarkNet (STRK) airdrop. The suspect used false identities to claim over 40,000 STRK tokens, converting them to over $91,000 worth of Tether USDT. The suspect, Lan Mou, was apprehended in Guangdong Province on April 25.
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🔔 Former Coinbase Designer Raises $5M for Crypto Voting Service Agora !
Agora, a cross-chain platform, has secured a $5 million seed round led by Haun Ventures, with support from Coinbase Ventures, Seed Club Ventures, and Consensys Ventures. Agora provides governance tools for decentralized protocols, aiming to enhance the efficiency of token-backed voting and collective governance. Initial customers include Uniswap, Optimism, and Nouns.
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https://fortune.com/crypto/2024/05/01/ex-coinbase-designer-raises-5m-for-crypto-voting-service-agora/
Agora, a cross-chain platform, has secured a $5 million seed round led by Haun Ventures, with support from Coinbase Ventures, Seed Club Ventures, and Consensys Ventures. Agora provides governance tools for decentralized protocols, aiming to enhance the efficiency of token-backed voting and collective governance. Initial customers include Uniswap, Optimism, and Nouns.
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https://fortune.com/crypto/2024/05/01/ex-coinbase-designer-raises-5m-for-crypto-voting-service-agora/
🔔 VanEck Estimates $175 Billion in Bitcoin Held by ETFs, Nations, and Companies !
According to a report from investment firm VanEck, approximately $175 billion worth of bitcoin is currently held by several ETFs, various nations, and public and private companies.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/292011/vaneck-says-about-175-billion-in-bitcoin-held-by-etfs-nations-and-companies
According to a report from investment firm VanEck, approximately $175 billion worth of bitcoin is currently held by several ETFs, various nations, and public and private companies.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/292011/vaneck-says-about-175-billion-in-bitcoin-held-by-etfs-nations-and-companies
⚡️ News Flash - 1 May 2024 !
1️⃣ States Continue Backlash Against Binance.US as 6th License Is Pulled
Oregon has revoked Binance.US's license, preventing it from conducting certain financial activities in the state due to felonies committed by former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.
2️⃣ Securitize Secures $47M in Strategic Funding Led by BlackRock
Securitize, a digital securities platform, raised $47 million in funding led by BlackRock. Other investors included Aptos Labs, Paxos, and Circle. The funds will support product development, global expansion, and partnerships in the financial services sector.
3️⃣ bitSmiley Launches bitPoint, The bitSmiley Point System
bitSmiley has introduced bitPoint, the bitSmiley Point System, allowing users to earn rewards by participating in their protocol. The pre-season begins on May 1st, 2024, offering opportunities to earn #bitPoints by minting bitUSD on Bitlayer and providing liquidity on bitCow.
4️⃣ Federal Prosecutors Investigate Financial Transactions at Block, Owner of Cash App and Square
Federal prosecutors are investigating compliance lapses at Block, the fintech firm launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, focusing on its units Square and Cash App.
5️⃣ Tether Reports Record Net Profit of Over $4.5 Billion in Q1 2024
Tether's attestation for Q1 2024 showed a net profit of $4.52 billion, its highest-ever percentage ownership of Treasury bills, and total net equity exceeding $11.3 billion.
1️⃣ States Continue Backlash Against Binance.US as 6th License Is Pulled
Oregon has revoked Binance.US's license, preventing it from conducting certain financial activities in the state due to felonies committed by former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.
2️⃣ Securitize Secures $47M in Strategic Funding Led by BlackRock
Securitize, a digital securities platform, raised $47 million in funding led by BlackRock. Other investors included Aptos Labs, Paxos, and Circle. The funds will support product development, global expansion, and partnerships in the financial services sector.
3️⃣ bitSmiley Launches bitPoint, The bitSmiley Point System
bitSmiley has introduced bitPoint, the bitSmiley Point System, allowing users to earn rewards by participating in their protocol. The pre-season begins on May 1st, 2024, offering opportunities to earn #bitPoints by minting bitUSD on Bitlayer and providing liquidity on bitCow.
4️⃣ Federal Prosecutors Investigate Financial Transactions at Block, Owner of Cash App and Square
Federal prosecutors are investigating compliance lapses at Block, the fintech firm launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, focusing on its units Square and Cash App.
5️⃣ Tether Reports Record Net Profit of Over $4.5 Billion in Q1 2024
Tether's attestation for Q1 2024 showed a net profit of $4.52 billion, its highest-ever percentage ownership of Treasury bills, and total net equity exceeding $11.3 billion.
🔔 LayerZero Labs finalizes initial snapshot for potential airdrop !
LayerZero Labs, the developer of a cross-chain communication protocol, has completed the first snapshot apparently related to a potential airdrop distribution to community members. The snapshot — the final point at which transactions count for eligibility of the airdrop — was finalized at 11:59:59 PM UTC on May 1, 2024. "More information coming soon," the team added in a graphic shared on X.
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https://twitter.com/LayerZero_Labs/status/1785821562475839843
LayerZero Labs, the developer of a cross-chain communication protocol, has completed the first snapshot apparently related to a potential airdrop distribution to community members. The snapshot — the final point at which transactions count for eligibility of the airdrop — was finalized at 11:59:59 PM UTC on May 1, 2024. "More information coming soon," the team added in a graphic shared on X.
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https://twitter.com/LayerZero_Labs/status/1785821562475839843
🔔 WSJ: Ex-FTX Europe Chief Spends $1.5M on Titanic-Recovered Gold Watch !
Patrick Gruhn, former head of FTX Europe, has paid nearly $1.5 million for a gold pocket watch recovered from the body of John Jacob Astor IV, the richest passenger on the Titanic. Astor was returning from his honeymoon when the ship sank in 1912. Astor's body was found with the watch, cuff links, a diamond ring, and a gold pencil.
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https://www.wsj.com/finance/ftx-survivor-pays-1-5-million-for-gold-watch-recovered-from-titanic-71af4ae8
Patrick Gruhn, former head of FTX Europe, has paid nearly $1.5 million for a gold pocket watch recovered from the body of John Jacob Astor IV, the richest passenger on the Titanic. Astor was returning from his honeymoon when the ship sank in 1912. Astor's body was found with the watch, cuff links, a diamond ring, and a gold pencil.
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https://www.wsj.com/finance/ftx-survivor-pays-1-5-million-for-gold-watch-recovered-from-titanic-71af4ae8