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Report Shows No Evidence of Special Treatment for BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind in Brazilian Jail

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The Brazilian State Attorney General has dismissed allegations that Johann Steynberg, the late mastermind of a South African bitcoin ponzi scheme, was granted irregular access to a computer and the internet while in prison. Acting public prosecutor Lauro Machado Nogueira recently released a report stating that evidence from prison authorities contradicted these claims. Additionally, Steynberg, … Read more

Turkey Detains 127 Crypto Ponzi Scheme Co-Conspirators, Seizes Assets Worth Over $31 Million

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According to Turkish authorities, the country’s law enforcement agencies have disrupted a criminal syndicate that lured unsuspecting residents into investing in a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency investment. The syndicate is reported to have swindled $1 billion from investors who were deceived by the scammers’ promise of high profits and zero risks. During the … Read more

‘Spraying’ Naira Notes Causes Depreciation, Warns Nigerian Anti-Graft Body

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning against the practice of spraying naira notes at social events, emphasizing that it diminishes the dignity of the currency. In a recent post on its official X page, the Nigerian anti-graft agency urged residents to respect the naira and avoid ridiculing it. The EFCC … Read more

South Africa’s Regulator Tightens Rules for Crypto Asset Transfers via Latest Directive

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The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has proposed a directive regarding crypto asset transfers. This directive follows the licensing of 75 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa. The FIC aims to tighten regulations by requiring CASPs to implement more detailed and stricter requirements for digital transactions. The directive’s … Read more

Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo Seemingly Ignores $1 Billion Lawsuit After Urging Fans to Sign Up Latest NFT Drop

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The Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has informed his 111 million followers on the social media platform X to prepare for the unveiling of his latest collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Binance. In a post dated May 24, Ronaldo encouraged his followers who are eager to relive the NFT journey to register for his fourth … Read more

Microsoft Invests $70 Million in South Africa for AI Advancement

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Microsoft South Africa (SA) has entered into a $70.5 million artificial intelligence (AI) investment agreement with the Southern African nation’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC). The investment aims to support the development of black-owned small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in both tech and non-tech sectors over the next 10 years. Approximately 200 … Read more

Abu Dhabi Regulator Prohibits Cryptocurrency Mining on Farms, Threatens Fines Up to $2,700

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The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority in the UAE has issued a new advisory prohibiting the use of farms for cryptocurrency mining. The advisory explicitly states that farms cannot be repurposed for cryptocurrency mining, which authorities consider a “misuse of the farm for purposes other than its intended use. Farmers caught engaging in … Read more

Bybit CEO Dismisses Hacking, Insolvency Claims; Says Rumors Lack Factual Basis

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Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that the cryptocurrency exchange has been hacked or is insolvent. Zhou stated that these rumors are not supported by facts, and users should be cognizant of this. To substantiate his dismissal of the rumors, Zhou directed social media users to the … Read more

Zimbabwean Millionaire Crypto Couple Rescued After Kidnapping by Individuals Posing as Interpol Officers

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A Zimbabwean millionaire couple, based in South Africa, has been kidnapped by a gang seeking to profit from their cryptocurrency valued at $13.9 million. The couple, Professor Sheperd Sikhosana and his wife, Sekayi Adelpha Sikhosana, were kidnapped in Pretoria, South Africa, and smuggled into Zimbabwe. The gang, led by Moses Nhachi Chademana and Liam Evans, … Read more

Cryptocurrency Exchange Kucoin Suspends P2P Services for Nigerian Naira

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Kucoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange platform, announced on May 15 that it has temporarily suspended its peer-to-peer (P2P) services for the Nigerian naira, as well as the Fast Buy service via naira cards. The crypto exchange stated that during this period, it will focus on ensuring compliance and creating a more robust and secure environment … Read more