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Poland overtakes El Salvador in global Bitcoin ATM count
Poland surpasses El Salvador to become the fifth-largest Bitcoin ATM hub globally, recording 219 active machines amid a four-month installation spree.
Poland surpasses El Salvador to become the fifth-largest Bitcoin ATM hub globally, recording 219 active machines amid a four-month installation spree.
January 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Poland overtakes El Salvador in global Bitcoin ATM count
Poland surpasses El Salvador to become the fifth-largest Bitcoin ATM hub globally, recording 219 active machines amid a four-month installation spree.
Poland surpasses El Salvador to become the fifth-largest Bitcoin ATM hub globally, recording 219 active machines amid a four-month installation spree.
Pig butchering syndicates reportedly launder proceeds through a dark web marketplace called Huione Guarantee, which once heavily relied on Tether. To avoid frozen funds, the platform launched its own stablecoin in September, according to security firm Elliptic
January 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Pig butchering syndicates reportedly launder proceeds through a dark web marketplace called Huione Guarantee, which once heavily relied on Tether. To avoid frozen funds, the platform launched its own stablecoin in September, according to security firm Elliptic
Southeast Asia has become a hub for such scams, often run by criminal syndicates. Victims of these operations include individuals kidnapped and forced into scam operations at resorts.
January 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Southeast Asia has become a hub for such scams, often run by criminal syndicates. Victims of these operations include individuals kidnapped and forced into scam operations at resorts.
In November 2023, Tether froze $225 million in USDT linked to pig butchering scams — fraud schemes involving coercion and relationship-building to swindle victims — following a US Department of Justice investigation.
January 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In November 2023, Tether froze $225 million in USDT linked to pig butchering scams — fraud schemes involving coercion and relationship-building to swindle victims — following a US Department of Justice investigation.
“Let this serve as a clear warning—criminals who attempt to misuse Tether will get caught,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in the press release.
January 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
“Let this serve as a clear warning—criminals who attempt to misuse Tether will get caught,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in the press release.
Related: Crypto drainers are retiring as investigators start to close in
However, Tron is still the top blockchain for illicit transactions, with 58% of such activity occurring on the network, while Tether’s USDT is the most-used asset for criminal activities, according to TRM Labs.
January 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Related: Crypto drainers are retiring as investigators start to close in
However, Tron is still the top blockchain for illicit transactions, with 58% of such activity occurring on the network, while Tether’s USDT is the most-used asset for criminal activities, according to TRM Labs.
Tron’s security efforts have reportedly curbed illicit volumes on its blockchain by $6 billion. TRM Labs found that 49% of Tron’s illegal activity is linked to sanctioned entities, with 32% tied to blocklisted funds.
January 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Tron’s security efforts have reportedly curbed illicit volumes on its blockchain by $6 billion. TRM Labs found that 49% of Tron’s illegal activity is linked to sanctioned entities, with 32% tied to blocklisted funds.
“This organization moved millions across borders, using both cash and crypto to help criminal groups launder their profits,” a spokesperson for the Spanish law enforcement agency Guardia Civil said in a press release shared with Cointelegraph.
January 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
“This organization moved millions across borders, using both cash and crypto to help criminal groups launder their profits,” a spokesperson for the Spanish law enforcement agency Guardia Civil said in a press release shared with Cointelegraph.
The investigation relied on police surveillance to identify the crime organization. Its crypto wallets were connected to illicit activities using Know Your Customer data from service providers to mark the T3 Unit’s largest coordinated freeze to date,
January 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The investigation relied on police surveillance to identify the crime organization. Its crypto wallets were connected to illicit activities using Know Your Customer data from service providers to mark the T3 Unit’s largest coordinated freeze to date,
The operation involved collaboration with the T3 Financial Crime Unit, an anti-crime initiative launched in August 2024 by the three blockchain firms.
January 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The operation involved collaboration with the T3 Financial Crime Unit, an anti-crime initiative launched in August 2024 by the three blockchain firms.
Spanish law enforcement, in collaboration with blockchain firms Tron, Tether and TRM Labs, has frozen $26.4 million in cryptocurrencies linked to a pan-European money laundering operation.
January 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Spanish law enforcement, in collaboration with blockchain firms Tron, Tether and TRM Labs, has frozen $26.4 million in cryptocurrencies linked to a pan-European money laundering operation.
A Jan. 20 survey conducted by NFT Evening, which polled 1,092 adults, found that roughly 42% of those who purchased Trump family memecoins were first-time crypto investors.
January 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A Jan. 20 survey conducted by NFT Evening, which polled 1,092 adults, found that roughly 42% of those who purchased Trump family memecoins were first-time crypto investors.
Within 48 hours of launching, TRUMP reached a fully diluted valuation of approximately $71 billion and climbed to the number 15 spot by market capitalization on CoinGecko.
January 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Within 48 hours of launching, TRUMP reached a fully diluted valuation of approximately $71 billion and climbed to the number 15 spot by market capitalization on CoinGecko.
Memes come into sharper focus following Official TRUMP launch
Memecoins stole the spotlight again in January 2025, after United States President Donald Trump launched the Official Trump token (TRUMP).
Memecoins stole the spotlight again in January 2025, after United States President Donald Trump launched the Official Trump token (TRUMP).
January 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Memes come into sharper focus following Official TRUMP launch
Memecoins stole the spotlight again in January 2025, after United States President Donald Trump launched the Official Trump token (TRUMP).
Memecoins stole the spotlight again in January 2025, after United States President Donald Trump launched the Official Trump token (TRUMP).
In November 2024, Dogecoin's market cap surged to over $56 billion — eclipsing the market capitalization of Porsche — the renowned luxury automotive manufacturer.
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
In November 2024, Dogecoin's market cap surged to over $56 billion — eclipsing the market capitalization of Porsche — the renowned luxury automotive manufacturer.
Data from CoinMarketCap shows that the total current market capitalization of the memecoin sector is over $101 billion, with Dogecoin
DOGE
$0.3421
accounting for a staggering $51 billion of the market cap.
DOGE
$0.3421
accounting for a staggering $51 billion of the market cap.
January 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Data from CoinMarketCap shows that the total current market capitalization of the memecoin sector is over $101 billion, with Dogecoin
DOGE
$0.3421
accounting for a staggering $51 billion of the market cap.
DOGE
$0.3421
accounting for a staggering $51 billion of the market cap.
Memecoins dominated mindshare and crypto markets in 2024
According to a December 2024 report from CoinGecko, memecoins were the most popular crypto narrative in 2024, capturing more than 30% of global crypto investor interest.
According to a December 2024 report from CoinGecko, memecoins were the most popular crypto narrative in 2024, capturing more than 30% of global crypto investor interest.
January 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Memecoins dominated mindshare and crypto markets in 2024
According to a December 2024 report from CoinGecko, memecoins were the most popular crypto narrative in 2024, capturing more than 30% of global crypto investor interest.
According to a December 2024 report from CoinGecko, memecoins were the most popular crypto narrative in 2024, capturing more than 30% of global crypto investor interest.
Both markets legitimize intangible value through narrative. If the very foundation of the memecoin market is considered a scam, then, by the same logic, the art market must also be viewed as a scam.
January 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Both markets legitimize intangible value through narrative. If the very foundation of the memecoin market is considered a scam, then, by the same logic, the art market must also be viewed as a scam.
Ju predicted that the memecoin market would mature over the next five years and won't disappear or go to zero despite short-term issues like rug pulls and fake tokens.
January 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Ju predicted that the memecoin market would mature over the next five years and won't disappear or go to zero despite short-term issues like rug pulls and fake tokens.
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju recently said that memecoins and the art market share similar valuation mechanisms, with both relying on the power of narrative creation to drive price appreciation.
January 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju recently said that memecoins and the art market share similar valuation mechanisms, with both relying on the power of narrative creation to drive price appreciation.
Memecoins and art market share similar economics — Ki Young Ju
"While the hype surrounding meme coins may fade, the market itself will not disappear," the CryptoQuant founder wrote on social media.
"While the hype surrounding meme coins may fade, the market itself will not disappear," the CryptoQuant founder wrote on social media.
January 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Memecoins and art market share similar economics — Ki Young Ju
"While the hype surrounding meme coins may fade, the market itself will not disappear," the CryptoQuant founder wrote on social media.
"While the hype surrounding meme coins may fade, the market itself will not disappear," the CryptoQuant founder wrote on social media.
In June 2024, a market regarding Barron Trump’s alleged involvement in a memecoin sparked outrage when Polymarket overruled UMA’s resolution and refunded bettors against UMA’s verdict.
January 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In June 2024, a market regarding Barron Trump’s alleged involvement in a memecoin sparked outrage when Polymarket overruled UMA’s resolution and refunded bettors against UMA’s verdict.
In this case, the DVM process was bypassed, and the market resolved directly to “Yes,” leading to accusations of manipulation.
This isn’t the first time Polymarket has faced criticism.
This isn’t the first time Polymarket has faced criticism.
January 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
In this case, the DVM process was bypassed, and the market resolved directly to “Yes,” leading to accusations of manipulation.
This isn’t the first time Polymarket has faced criticism.
This isn’t the first time Polymarket has faced criticism.
Polymarket’s dispute resolution process
Polymarket relies on UMA’s Optimistic Oracle (OO) to resolve its prediction markets. The OO provides initial outcomes for disputes, which can escalate to UMA’s Data Verification Mechanism (DVM) if contested.
Polymarket relies on UMA’s Optimistic Oracle (OO) to resolve its prediction markets. The OO provides initial outcomes for disputes, which can escalate to UMA’s Data Verification Mechanism (DVM) if contested.
January 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Polymarket’s dispute resolution process
Polymarket relies on UMA’s Optimistic Oracle (OO) to resolve its prediction markets. The OO provides initial outcomes for disputes, which can escalate to UMA’s Data Verification Mechanism (DVM) if contested.
Polymarket relies on UMA’s Optimistic Oracle (OO) to resolve its prediction markets. The OO provides initial outcomes for disputes, which can escalate to UMA’s Data Verification Mechanism (DVM) if contested.
Spot, another bettor, labeled the decision “disgusting” and called the platform a “scam.”
A petition demanding accountability for alleged manipulation in the TikTok market vote has surfaced, though it has gathered fewer than 100 signatures.
A petition demanding accountability for alleged manipulation in the TikTok market vote has surfaced, though it has gathered fewer than 100 signatures.
January 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Spot, another bettor, labeled the decision “disgusting” and called the platform a “scam.”
A petition demanding accountability for alleged manipulation in the TikTok market vote has surfaced, though it has gathered fewer than 100 signatures.
A petition demanding accountability for alleged manipulation in the TikTok market vote has surfaced, though it has gathered fewer than 100 signatures.