The US government has issued a notice on the sale of over $130 million in BTC linked to Silk Road. Court documents indicate this includes 2,874 BTC seized from drug trafficker Ryan Farace and 58 BTC from convicted law enforcement agent Sean Bridges. BTC price remained near $40k, but market is watching Ethereum, Solana. Crypto […]
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OneCoin’s Lawyer Gets a Decade in Jail for Laundering $400 Million
Mark Scott, the lawyer who laundered $400 million for the OneCoin crypto scam, has been sentenced to ten years in prison. He was convicted of two counts related to bank fraud and money laundering in 2019. The Sentencing after a Long Wait Scott was sentenced yesterday (Thursday) by Judge Edgardo Ramos of the US District […]
Social Media Scams: Help Shape the Fight with Your 2024 Survey Participation
In an industry as dynamic and interconnected as financial trading, the prevalence of scams and clones presents a significant threat, not just to individual companies but to the sector’s integrity as a whole. The 2024 industry poll is an attempt to collect comprehensive insights from industry participants to understand better and counter these threats. We […]
Integral Secures $30 Million in Funding to Streamline Expansion Goals
Integral, a major trading technology provider to the buy-side firms, raised $30 million in growth financing from Canada’s Vistara Growth. The company will use the proceeds in its business expansion. Integral’s Expansion amid Demand Rise According to the press release yesterday (Thursday), the company will increase its headcount and strengthen its product roadmap. The expansion […]
The Silent Guardian: Clean Data’s Crucial Role in Fortifying Financial Security
In the dynamic landscape of financial security, one often overlooked yet powerful ally emerges—clean and accurate data. As financial institutions continually grapple with evolving threats of fraud, the strategic emphasis on pristine data becomes imperative. In this exploration, we unravel the subtle yet profound influence of clean data in bolstering fraud prevention efforts, offering insightful […]
Kraken Announces Two Executive Hires to Navigate Regulatory Landscape
Aiming at fortifying its leadership and navigating the complex terrain of global regulatory frameworks, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals to key executive positions. Two Decades of Leadership: Journey to Kraken Gilles BianRosa has joined Kraken as the Chief Operating and Product Officer (COO/CPO), bringing over two decades of […]
US Economy Grew Faster than Expected in Q4, Raising Hopes for a Soft Landing
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. The US gross domestic product (GDP), a key indicator of economic growth, grew slower in Q4 than the previous quarter but surpassed economists’ estimates. Consumer spending was the primary catalyst behind the expansion, raising […]
Lif3 Accelerates DeFi Adoption and Innovation with BitFinex Listing
Today, $LIF3 (pronounced Life), a ground-breaking and complete omni-chain DeFi Layer-1 Curated Blockchain ecosystem, announces its recent listing on Bitfinex, a premier digital asset trading platform, after recently migrating to the Ethereum Network from Fantom. This announcement coincides with Lif3’s vision and commitment to breaking down barriers to cryptocurrency, enabling easier adoption for consumers entering […]
Lif3 Accelerates DeFi Adoption and Innovation with BitFinex Listing
Roadtown, British Virgin Islands, January 25th, 2024, Chainwire Followed by LIF3’s Token Migration to Ethereum Network for Enhanced Market Accessibility Today, $LIF3 (pronounced Life), a ground-breaking and complete omni-chain DeFi Layer-1 Curated Blockchain ecosystem, announces its recent listing on Bitfinex (https://trading.bitfinex.com/t/LIF3:USD), a premier digital asset trading platform, after recently migrating to the Ethereum Network from […]
Lif3 Accelerates DeFi Adoption and Innovation with BitFinex Listing
Roadtown, British Virgin Islands, January 25th, 2024, Chainwire Followed by LIF3’s Token Migration to Ethereum Network for Enhanced Market Accessibility Today, $LIF3 (pronounced Life), a ground-breaking and complete omni-chain DeFi Layer-1 Curated Blockchain ecosystem, announces its recent listing on Bitfinex (https://trading.bitfinex.com/t/LIF3:USD), a premier digital asset trading platform, after recently migrating to the Ethereum Network from […]