CRYPTO

Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

Fresh crypto project Pepeto nears launch while old-school meme coins fade

Pepeto is getting ready to go live on Binance soon, but this isn’t just another meme coin trying to ride the hype. While Dogecoin struggles below its 2021 peak of $0. 74, trading at just $0. 097 today, the big question is whether meme coins can ever recover their past glory. Analysts throw around nu

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Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

How Crypto Freezes Affect Iran’s Money Moves

U. S. officials recently blocked $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran, a move aimed at stopping funds from reaching groups like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hizballah. The freeze happened days after Tether, a major stablecoin company, locked up an identical amount at the govern

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

France Takes Strong Action Against Violent Crypto Theft Gangs

French police have launched a major crackdown on organized crime groups targeting cryptocurrency owners through brutal, hands-on theft methods. Authorities have charged 88 suspects—including over 10 minors—in 12 separate investigations across the country. Most of these suspects are now held in custo

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Crypto Scam Bust: $700 Million Recovered for U. S. Victims

A federal team has pulled back $700 million that had been siphoned by a Chinese‑run fraud ring operating from a compound in Burma. The money was trapped on blockchain networks, but new tools let authorities freeze and redirect it back to those who lost their savings. The operation was led by a joint

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Apr 27 2026CRYPTO

Western Union’s New Digital Dollar Could Speed Up Global Transfers

Western Union, the 175‑year‑old money‑transfer giant, is ready to launch its own stablecoin, a digital dollar that could change how it moves money worldwide. The company said the coin, called USDPT, will be issued through Anchorage Digital and run on the Solana blockchain. The launch is expected nex

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Teen Sentenced for Laundering Crypto Millions

A 22‑year‑old from California has been handed a 70‑month federal prison term for moving stolen cryptocurrency worth over $263 million. The young man, whose name is Evan Tangeman, also faces three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to a RICO conspiracy. The case shows how quickly onlin

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Crypto Kidnappings in France: A Question of Data Theft

Pavel Durov, the person behind Telegram, has claimed that French tax officials are handing over personal information about people who own cryptocurrencies to criminals. He says these data leaks have helped thieves target wealthy crypto owners for ransom attacks. The accusations come after France re

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Apr 27 2026CRYPTO

Fast‑Forward Future: Why Investors Should Watch the Crypto Wave

Jordi Visser, a seasoned Wall Street professional, recently shared his view that the world’s progress is speeding up so fast that in just twenty years we could see what normally takes a hundred. He points to the idea of “creative destruction” from economist Joseph Schumpeter, meaning that old system

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Apr 27 2026CRYPTO

PrimeXBT Earns Top Spot as Crypto Broker

PrimeXBT has just been named the best cryptocurrency broker by ADVFN’s International Financial Awards for 2026. The honor highlights the company’s focus on building a fast, reliable trading space that meets what today’s crypto traders need. Customers can trade futures and contracts on digital

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Apr 27 2026CRYPTO

Weekly crypto buzz: Big bets, political heat, and Bitcoin's rollercoaster

A venture firm isn't letting market troubles slow it down. Blockchain Capital is hunting for $700 million to launch two new funds, even while crypto values have been sliding. The firm aims to close these funds within half a year. Other crypto investors are also managing to gather funds despite the d

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