Thai Police Arrest Four Russians for Crypto Ransomware Attack on Swiss Companies

Four Russian nationals have been arrested in Thailand for their alleged role in crypto ransomware attacks targeting Swiss firms. The operation, coordinated across 14 countries, dismantled 27 servers linked to the criminal network, underscoring the growing global effort to combat cybercrime and protect digital assets.
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Crypto Exchanges Recorded $19 Trillion in Trading Volume in 2024: Report

Centralized crypto exchanges experienced a remarkable uptick in trading activity, with spot trades reaching almost $19 trillion in 2024. This represents a more than 100% increase from the previous year, although it still falls short of the record-high volumes seen in 2021.
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Is Litecoin About to Pull an XRP? Traders Bet Big as ETF Approval Odds Soar

Litecoin (LTC) has emerged as one of this year’s strongest performers, climbing 14% year-to-date as speculation grows around a potential spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in 2025. On prediction markets like Polymarket, traders have increased the odds of Litecoin’s ETF approval from 50% at the start of the year to 84% today. Similarly, Solana’s spot […]
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Franklin Templeton Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund (FOBXX) on Solana

Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market fund, FOBXX, is now available on Solana, following previous deployments on Ethereum, Base, and other networks. This move highlights Solana’s role in institutional adoption and blockchain-based financial solutions.
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Hester Peirce: SEC’s Crypto Task Force to Refocus on Policy

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses changes in crypto enforcement, with the Crypto Task Force reviewing regulatory policy and jurisdiction. The SEC looks to set clear rules before pursuing enforcement actions.
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