US says Chinese firms using crypto to sell fentanyl chemicals to cartels
The US indicted two China-based pharmaceutical firms for allegedly selling fentanyl precursor chemicals to Mexican cartels for crypto.
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Afroman’s crypto token pumps 4,685% on defamation victory
Afroman, known for his 2000s hit "Because I Got High," was sued by police after he mocked a botched raid on his home via the medium of rap.
US, UK, and Canada launch ‘Operation Atlantic’ to tackle crypto fraud
Operation Atlantic will see the US, UK, and Canada contact potential victims of crypto fraud and advise them on how to keep assets safe.
Binance probed by DoJ, files lawsuit against WSJ
Binance's suit warns that the Wall Street Journal must not be allowed to set aside journalistic standards and publish defamatory narratives.
Was Bob Lax’s ‘brain-frying’ microwave a secret US weapon?
X users are drawing parallels between US Homeland agents purchasing secret microwave weapons and Bob Lax's one-star microwave review.
Crypto devs accused of rug pull blame Iran draft for abandoning project
The MONTRA token's market cap dropped from $100K to $20K, and the Montra Finance website now displays a 404 error page.
Nobitex users rush for exit after Tehran airstrikes crash Iranian currency
Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, is experiencing issues with its Tether/Toman trading pair during a 700% surge in outflows.
US senators call Binance ‘repeat offender’ over $2B Iran transfers
The inquiry questions Binance's commitment to a 2023 plea agreement and is demanding details related to Iranian sanctions.
World Cup games in Mexico at risk after crypto-laundering drug lord killed
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — known as El Mencho — led one of the most powerful cartels in Mexico before he was shot dead by police.
Coinbase’s Super Bowl ad was fun until it wasn’t
The latest Super Bowl ad from Coinbase was called a “textbook example of scaring the hoes” after its low-effort karaoke segment was jeered.