‘Mastermind of a Complex Web of Deception’ – Ringleader Ran Nationwide Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Operation That Stole $2,000,000: DOJ – The Daily Hodl
Nigerian man Oluwaseun Adekoya convicted of leading a $2M bank fraud and money laundering scheme using stolen HELOC data, fake IDs, and encrypted apps, facing up to 32 years in prison.
Lazarus Group Launders $1.95M in Stolen Ethereum via Tornado Cash – Crypto News Bitcoin News
North Korea’s Lazarus Group laundered $1.95M in stolen Ethereum via Tornado Cash, according to investigator ZachXBT. The funds were part of a $3.2M Solana hack in May 2025.
25% of South Korean adults now own crypto – What’s driving the growth?
25% of South Korean adults now own crypto, driven by government support for stablecoins and digital assets. The Bank of Korea is accelerating its digital won project amid surging trading volumes and retail investor interest.
Bitvavo Secures MiCA License, Expanding Services Across Europe Under Unified Crypto Regulation – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Bitvavo obtains MiCA license from Dutch AFM, enabling EU-wide operations under unified crypto regulations, including Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
New Crypto Projects Surge as Ripple Closes SEC Case
The Ripple-SEC case concludes with a $125M fine, boosting crypto industry optimism. New projects like BTC Bull Token and Bitcoin Hyper emerge, leveraging regulatory clarity and market momentum.
Bitcoin Bet Turns Bitter: 5 Lawsuits Vs. Strategy For $6 Billion Losses
MicroStrategy faces five class-action lawsuits over $6 billion in unrealized Bitcoin losses, with investors alleging misleading statements about risks and profitability. Executives’ stock sales and accounting changes are under scrutiny.
Ripple vs SEC: Why the XRP Legal Battle Still Isn’t Officially Over – Decrypt
The Ripple vs SEC legal battle over XRP sales continues despite recent progress. Court rulings and appeals have delayed resolution, though a settlement now seems imminent with reduced penalties and suspended appeals.
US entrepreneur Hayden Davis testifies in LIBRA case in New York as legal proceedings advance
Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, testified in the LIBRA case, denying fraud allegations and blaming the token’s collapse on an Argentine President’s deleted tweet. He proposed returning $100M in investor funds, blocked by a court freeze.
Central Banks Reveal ‘Doubts’ About US Dollar Following Geopolitical Tensions – Here’s Which Currencies They’re Shifting Toward – The Daily Hodl
A survey reveals central banks are diversifying from the US dollar due to political and fiscal concerns, favoring the euro and renminbi, though the dollar remains dominant in global reserves.
Kenyans Raise Alarm as Binance Gains Power in Crypto Regulation Board News ETHNews
Kenyan crypto startups oppose the VASP Bill due to Binance-linked VAC’s inclusion in the regulatory board, fearing unfair influence and monopoly in Kenya’s digital asset space.
