Worldcoin Officially Launches in Colombia

Worldcoin, the iris-scanning biometric proof-of-personhood project, announced on Thursday the launch of its operations in Colombia. Via social media, the project reported that eye-scanning operations were already available in Bogota and Medellin, for World ID users. Currently, only ten locations with orbs (iris scanning machines) are available, six in Bogota and four in Medellin. Nonetheless, […] Source CryptoX Portal

Turkey Detains 127 Crypto Ponzi Scheme Co-Conspirators, Seizes Assets Worth Over $31 Million

According to Turkish authorities, the country’s law enforcement agencies have disrupted a criminal syndicate that lured unsuspecting residents into investing in a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency investment. The syndicate is reported to have swindled $1 billion from investors who were deceived by the scammers’ promise of high profits and zero risks. During the […] Source CryptoX Portal

SEC Issues Investor Alert Highlighting 5 Common Crypto Scams

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has issued an alert, highlighting five common crypto scams investors should watch out for to avoid losing money. The SEC warns that fraudsters exploit cryptocurrency popularity with sophisticated techniques, making fund recovery difficult. For example, “Fraudsters may conduct pump-and-dump schemes with crypto assets, including so-called ‘memecoins’ that […] Source CryptoX Portal

billionaires catching up to crypto FOMO

What prompted billionaire investors like George Soros, Mark Cuban, and others to change their stance on Bitcoin and dive into the crypto market? George Soros, the Hungarian-American billionaire and legendary investor, is known for his sharp financial insights and bold moves in the investment world.  Back in January 2018, Soros made headlines at the World Economic Forum in Davos by calling Bitcoin a “bubble,” comparing the crypto frenzy to the tulip mania of the 1600s in the Netherlands. However, in a surprising turn of events, Soros Fund Management revealed in…

Penguiana Doubles Market Cap to Over $2.5 Million Ahead of GUIANA NFT Mint

Penguiana, the distinctive penguin-themed meme coin on the Solana blockchain, continues to captivate the crypto community, achieving a new milestone by doubling its market cap to over $2.5 million according to Dexscreener. This surge in valuation underscores the strong investor confidence and community enthusiasm surrounding the project, especially with the impending launch of the GUIANA […] Source CryptoX Portal

Survey: 77% Believe Presidential Candidates Should Be Informed on AI and Crypto

The Grayscale-Harris Poll survey, conducted in April-May 2024, reveals crucial insights into American likely voters’ views on cryptocurrency and its potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. The survey, involving over 2,000 adults, highlights key trends such as high interest in crypto among young, minority, male, and Democratic voters. Significant findings include 97% of likely […] Source CryptoX Portal

Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies

A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide, with notable increases seen across all continents. ‘562 Million […] Source CryptoX Portal

Estonian Nationals Extradited to US for $575M Crypto Fraud

Two Estonian nationals have been extradited from Estonia to the U.S. to face charges for their roles in “a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme,” according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin are accused of operating a $575 million Ponzi scheme involving the fraudulent cryptocurrency mining service […] Source CryptoX Portal

Crypto Re-Staking Platform Attracts $18.8 Billion

The rising trend of “re-staking” has driven significant cryptocurrency investments into platforms that reward users for locking up their tokens. Leading this movement is Seattle-based startup Eigenlayer, which secured $100 million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm in February. Eigenlayer has attracted $18.8 billion worth of crypto to its platform from less than $400 […] Source CryptoX Portal

Metaplex Announces Introduction of Hybrid Defi Protocol for Solana

Metaplex, a Solana-based protocol that allows for the easy deployment of NFTs across applications, has introduced MPL-404, a hybrid decentralized finance standard. MPL-404 leans on SPL-404, a protocol that allows for the exchange of an NFT for a fixed number of tokens assigned by the designers of each artistic collection. Metaplex Aims to Extend Hybrid […] Source CryptoX Portal