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    Estonia Renews U.S. Extradition of Crypto Businessmen Accused of $575 Million Ponzi Scheme: Report

    The Estonian government has decided to renew the United States extradition of two alleged fraudsters accused of running a $575 million scheme, Estonian Public Broadcasting reports.

    Eco’s Beam Wallet Developer Acquires Join for Integrated Amazon and Shopify Purchases

    Eco Inc., the crypto payments company behind the self-custody wallet Beam, announced its acquisition of Join, a shopping app that allows users to purchase stablecoins at major merchants like Amazon and Shopify.

    Russian Crypto Miners Blamed for Siberia Power Outages

    Russian power providers say crypto miners are to blame for “mass” electricity outages during recent cold snaps.

    SBF-Connected Billionaire Joe Lewis Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Charges

    Billionaire Joe Lewis, who has connections to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, pleaded guilty to insider trading charges in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday.

    Ethereum Dencun Upgrade Timelines Shared For Sepolia and Holesky Testnets – Mainnet Next?

    The highly anticipated Ethereum hard fork Dencun is gearing up for its testnet debut on Sepolia and Holesky in the upcoming weeks.

    Ransomware and Darknet Markets Top List For Most Prominent Crypto Crimes

    A new report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that crypto related crimes decreased in 2023. While notable, findings also show that ransomware and darknet market activity involving cryptocurrency increased considerably.

    SEC Chair Gensler Tempers Enthusiasm Over Ethereum ETF Applications

    Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has downplayed the possibility of Ethereum ETF applications being approved in the near future.

    Worldcoin to Launch New Orb Which Looks “Similar to an Apple Product”: Report

    Worldcoin is seeking to release a new version of its futuristic-looking Orb device. Alex Blania, CEO and co-founder of Tools for Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, told TechCrunch that the new Orb will resemble an Apple product.

    Binance’s Zhao Faces US Travel Constraints, UAE Return Postponed

    Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s request to travel from the US to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for personal reasons has been denied by a US federal judge, a recent court filing has revealed.

    Crypto Firm XBTO Loses Headline Sponsorship Deal with Messi’s Inter Miami CF

    XBTO has officially lost its place as Inter Miami FC’s headline sponsor, with cruise liner Royal Caribbean taking the crypto firm’s place.

    Ozys’ Former Chief Security Officer Allegedly Weakened Security of Network Weeks Before $81.5M Hack

    South Korean blockchain network Ozys has made a damning revelation in the aftermath of its January 1, 2024 platform hack.

    Crypto Bank Sygnum Raises $40 Million for Expansion and Mergers

    Sygnum AG, a global digital asset bank, has successfully raised $40 million in a strategic funding round led by Azimut Holding.

    Austria’s RLB NÖ-Wien Bank Allows Crypto Trading Using Bitpanda Tech

    Austrian cooperative bank Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien (RLB NÖ-Wien) is allowing clients to trade digital assets using their banking apps using Bitpanda infrastructure starting from today.

    BlackBerry Warns Mexican Bank and Crypto Firms on Potential Security Threat

    BlackBerry has flagged a potential threat to Mexican banks and cryptocurrency platforms based on hackers’ attempt to deliver a modern version of Allakore RAT.

    Solana Blockchain Introduces’ Token Extensions’ Allowing More Programmable Rules for Tokens

    Solana Blockchain has unveiled “token extensions” as part of the Solana Network’s SPL token evolution. Token extensions represent a new standard for SPL tokens, offering enhanced functionalities comparable to Ethereum’s ERC-20 token standard.

    Russian Crypto Miners Fume at Moscow’s Plans to Raise Their Electricity Tariffs

    Russia’s biggest crypto mining industry association has hit out at Moscow’s plans to increase electricity tariffs for miners.