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Cyber Cheat Nabbed From Tamil Nadu for Duping Defence Official on Pretext of Investment in Cryptocurrency: Delhi Police

A 26-year-old cyber fraudster was arrested by Delhi Police from Tamil Nadu for duping people on the pretext of investment in crypto currency, a police official said on Wednesday. The accused was identified as Dinesh Kumar, a resident of Chinnyampalayam in Coimbatore.

Cryptocurrency Taxation: Rs 158 Crore Direct Tax Collected in Current Fiscal Through TDS on Crypto Assets

"Rrypto assets are currently unregulated in the country, however, transactions in cryptocurrencies are subjected to provisions of various laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and Income Tax Act, 1961," Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

Cryptocurrency: Black, Hispanic Investors Struggle with Faith in Crypto

But crypto companies also sought to capture a broader market of retail investors through lucrative sponsorship deals with celebrities and sports teams, many aimed directly at Black and Hispanic consumers by touting crypto as an economic equalizer.

Delhi Cyber Fraud: Two Held for Duping People Through Fake Instagram Accounts On Promise of High Returns in Bitcions

On enquiry from the jeweller, it was revealed that Dhall transferred the cheated money for purchasing a ring, they said. Police worked on the details of the accused provided by the jeweller and zeroed in on the location of Dhall at Rohini Sector-31. Subsequently, he was arrested, Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) Sagar Singh Kalsi said.

US Securities and Exchange Commission Sues Eight Celebrities, Including Lindsay Lohan, for Crypto Fraud via Market Manipulation

The Commission announced charges against Sun and three of his wholly-owned companies, Tron Foundation Limited, BitTorrent Foundation Ltd., and Rainberry Inc. (formerly BitTorrent), for the unregistered offer and sale of crypto asset securities Tronix (TRX) and BitTorrent (BTT).

Bitcoin's Epic Rally Defies Silicon Valley Bank Shutdown: AI Cryptocurrencies yPredict, AGIX and Fetch Emerge As Industry's Powerhouse

In conclusion, the abrupt downfall of Silicon Valley Bank has brought to light the immense potential of the cryptocurrency market and the critical role of AI in driving innovation and growth. This technology can help reduce risk and increase returns, providing a decisive edge in a highly competitive landscape.

Cryptocurrency Fraud: Thane Businessman Loses Rs 34 Lakh in Bitcoin Trade On False Promise of Huge Returns

After a couple of days, he received a message that the bitcoin application was frozen as the "contract has expired". The accused duo also became incommunicado, following which the businessman lodged a complaint with the police.

Microsoft May Add Crypto Wallet Feature to Edge Browser, Allow Users To Store, Send and Receive Cryptocurrency Funds

The wallet is non-custodial and is integrated directly into Edge's existing wallet feature for storing payment cards. It comes secured by a password, along with a trusted recovery method if users ever lose their password, the report said.

Euler Finance Hack: Cyber-Criminals Steal $197 Million in Cryptocurrencies From Crypto Lending Platform

Independent researcher ZachXBT posted on Twitter that this is "almost certainly" an attack by malicious hackers. "We are aware and our team is currently working with security professionals and law enforcement. We will release further information as soon as we have it," Euler Finance said in a tweet.

Bitcoin Plummets Below $20,000 per Coin: Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Other US Banks Results in Wiping Off $70 Billion in Global Crypto Market

The collapse of three banks in the US, including the giant Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), within a week has hammered the global crypto market, wiping off more than $70 billion as Bitcoin fell below $20,000 per single coin.