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Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says
Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS’s most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.
Ovens and bone fragments – BBC visits Mexican cartel ‘extermination’ site
The BBC’s Will Grant visits the site believed to have been used by drug cartels to dispose of victims’ remains.
South African ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US, Rubio says
The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a “race-baiting politician who hates America”.
Weekly Crypto Regulation News Roundup: GENIUS Act, Trump’s Crypto Reserve, Binance Lands $2B Investment, and More
This week’s crypto regulation news covers major developments, including the U.S. Senate’s approval of the GENIUS Act, scrutiny over Trump’s crypto reserve proposal, Binance’s $2B investment, and OKX’s new MiFID II license. Explore the shifting regulatory landscape impacting digital assets worldwide.
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California Man John Khuu Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
California man John Khuu was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for laundering drug trafficking proceeds through crypto. Authorities say he used dark web markets to sell illegal drugs, accepting crypto payments before converting them to cash through multiple transactions and accounts.
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Crypto Influencer T.J. Stone Sentenced to 45 Months for Fraud
Thomas John Sfraga, known as T.J. Stone, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud. Prosecutors revealed he defrauded real estate and cryptocurrency investors out of over $2 million, using fake businesses and false promises to fund a Ponzi-style scheme while portraying himself as a crypto expert.
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SXSW 2025: Crypto Targets Mainstream With Educational Panels and Record-Breaking Bitcoin Logo
Crypto companies at SXSW 2025 shifted focus toward education, online security, and blockchain utility. A record-breaking Bitcoin logo drone show, Coinbase’s fraud panel, and Web3 social media discussions marked the event. Gemini, Coinbase, and Calaxy highlighted crypto’s evolving role in tech and finance.
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Crypto Payments MoonPay Acquires Wisconsin Money Transmitter License
MoonPay secures a Money Transmitter License in Wisconsin, reinforcing compliance with U.S. regulations and expanding its crypto payment services. The license allows Wisconsin residents to fund their MoonPay Balance without extra fees, reflecting the platform’s continued growth in regulated markets.
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‘For holding a wombat, thousands threatened my life’
Sam Jones says she was trying to get the wombat safely off the road, and the video was not staged for social media.