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FBI’s undercover $250 Bitcoin payment helps take down alleged serial corporate hacker
The FBI’s $250 Bitcoin transaction played a key role in capturing a suspected serial corporate hacker, highlighting law enforcement’s advancing capabilities in tackling cryptocurre...
Read Full Article →Funeral scams: ‘It’s hard to imagine a more callous form of fraud’
Fraudsters exploit grieving individuals by creating fake live stream links of funeral services, deceiving them into providing payment details or donations, causing financial losses...
Read Full Article →Elliptic, Internet Watch Foundation Team Up to Combat Crypto Financing of Child Abuse Material
The collaboration between Elliptic and the Internet Watch Foundation highlights efforts to address the widespread use of digital currencies as a primary payment option on illegal c...
Read Full Article →Ripple, SEC Ask Court to Dissolve XRP Injunction, Release $125M in Escrow
Ripple and the SEC have jointly requested the court to end the injunction on XRP and release $125 million held in escrow, including a proposed $50 million payment to help resolve t...
Read Full Article →Payment giant Stripe to buy crypto wallet firm Privy
Stripe's acquisition of Privy highlights its ongoing strategy to expand digital payment services, following its previous $1.1 billion investment in the stablecoin platform Bridge.
Read Full Article →Disney finally has full control of Hulu
By acquiring the remaining stake in Hulu for $439 million, Disney consolidates its position in the streaming market, potentially enhancing its revenue opportunities and strategic c...
Read Full Article →Gold Coast residents slugged one-off $10 payment for cyclone clean-up
Residents of the Gold Coast faced an additional charge in their local rates to help fund the $50 million expenses associated with recovery efforts after the recent natural disaster...
Read Full Article →Boeing to Pay $1.1B Instead of Going to Trial Over 737 Max Crashes
Boeing has agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement to resolve claims related to the 737 Max accidents, avoiding an extended legal battle in court.
Read Full Article →US-Boeing crashes deal 'repugnant' - lawyer for victims' families
Boeing has agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement to resolve legal claims related to two deadly crashes that resulted in 346 fatalities, avoiding further criminal charges.
Read Full Article →Brazil’s central bank plans to use CBDC data to guide interest rate decisions
By incorporating transaction information from the digital currency system into its economic analysis, the central bank aims to enhance the precision of its monetary policy and infl...
Read Full Article →Panama City mayor says canal should give Bitcoin-paying ships faster access
The proposal to prioritize vessels paying with cryptocurrency for Panama Canal transit could potentially increase revenue streams and attract innovative financial transactions, imp...
Read Full Article →Russian crypto couple abducted in Buenos Aires, rescued after paying ransom
The incident highlights security risks in the cryptocurrency sector, where criminals target individuals for substantial sums, underscoring the potential vulnerabilities and financi...
Read Full Article →Merge expands stablecoin payment offering with EMI and VASP license activation
By obtaining both EMI and VASP licenses, Merge enhances its capabilities to process stablecoin payments, potentially increasing transaction efficiency and broadening its market rea...
Read Full Article →AEON launches AI Payment for autonomous crypto payments in real-world and online commerce
The introduction of an AI-driven payment system by AEON enables automated cryptocurrency transactions across various retail environments, potentially increasing efficiency and broa...
Read Full Article →Ex-AFL player accused of $170k deception over undelivered family pools
Former Australian footballer Mr. Stevens is facing allegations of financial misconduct after multiple individuals reported significant monetary losses related to unpaid services fo...
Read Full Article →Ripple expands UAE presence with the integration of two new blockchain payment clients
The addition of Zand Bank and Mamo as clients in the UAE highlights Ripple’s growing adoption of its blockchain technology for enhancing cross-border payment solutions in the regio...
Read Full Article →TMK de-risks, pivots from WA to focus on Mongolian coal seam gas
TMK Energy's decision to sell its stake in the Western Australia offshore project for a deferred $1 million reduces exposure to that area while reallocating resources toward coal s...
Read Full Article →From debanking to a banking arms race—The rise of stablecoins
The growing adoption of stablecoins in financial institutions is transforming payment processes and operational efficiency, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics and revenue o...
Read Full Article →Crypto VC deals drop in Q1, but funding more than doubles: PitchBook
In the first quarter of 2025, total venture capital investment in cryptocurrency companies more than doubled in value despite a significant decline in the number of individual fund...
Read Full Article →Co-op: All forms of payment now working after cyber attack
The recent cyber incident disrupted transactions across nearly 2,400 locations, impacting revenue flow, but restoration efforts are now enabling normal payment processing and expec...
Read Full Article →Most shops in Cannes to accept crypto by summer this year — Web3 exec
Cannes merchants are preparing to accept cryptocurrency payments by summer 2023, aiming for widespread adoption to attract affluent clientele and modernize the city's economic land...
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