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THE emergence of adulterated vape products such as K-Pod, reportedly laced with dangerous psychoactive substances like ketamine, marks a disturbing escalation in Malaysias battle against evolving substance abuse trends, particularly among youths. While it is critical to confront this alarming development, it is equally important to recognise that not all who vape are engaging in drug use. Many individuals, both youth and adults, use vape products legally, some as a means to quit smoking. A broad-brush condemnation of vaping would ignore this nuance and risk driving the issue further underground. Tampered vape liquids are no longer just a health issue;...

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Trump Considers Treasury Secretary Bessent to Replace Fed Chair Powell in 2026

By Andrea Shalal and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could be a candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but suggested that might not happen. After landing at Joint Base Andrews following a trip to Pittsburgh, Trump was asked if Bessent was his top choice to replace Powell, whose term ends in May 2026. "Hes an option, and hes very good. Well, hes not, because I like the job hes doing, right?" Trump told reporters. Trump has railed against Powell for months for not lowering U.S. interest rates and...

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US President Donald Trump Confirms Shipment of Weapons to Ukraine Amid Russia Crisis

News Published July 16, 2025 7:57am US President Donald Trump speaks with the media upon his arrival from Pennsylvania, as US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, July 15, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard Want to see the E25 local results for Russia, Europe ? Click location. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that weapons are already being shipped to Ukraine. Trump, speaking to reporters, added he has not spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since sanctions against Russia were announced on Monday. Reuters

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This Week in Crypto: NFT Trading on TON, Binance Delists Altcoins, GOAT Hits New Highs

This week in the crypto market, BeInCrypto highlights the community’s attention on the news, such as a 400% increase in NFT trading activity on the TON network in Q3 and Binance’s delisting of 4 altcoins, leading to significant price drops. Additionally, the value of GOAT tokens in the crypto wallet linked to the AI-driven X account “Terminal of Truths” has surpassed $1.3 million. The community is also focused on an ECB economic expert report criticizing Bitcoin’s price surge. Lastly, Russian President Putin announced plans to integrate digital assets into BRICS’ investment payment system. NFT Trading on Telegram Surges by 400%...

$20 Million in Seized Bitfinex Funds Stolen From U.S. Government

By Mark Hunter 1 month agoFri Oct 25 2024 09:17:34 Reading Time: 2 minutes Over $20 million in cryptocurrency seized in the 2016 Bitfinex hack has reportedly been stolen from a U.S. government-controlled wallet Blockchain analysis indicates funds moved in several transactions to wallets and exchanges in suspected laundering attempts Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan were previously arrested in connection with laundering funds from the Bitfinex hack A hacker appears to have stolen approximately $20 million in Ethereum and stablecoins from a U.S. government wallet, likely related to assets seized in the investigation of the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Blockchain analysts...

Blockchain Life 2024 gathered the leaders of the crypto community from 120 countries in Dubai

MEXC and MEXC Ventures have announced a $20 million Aptos ecosystem fund. Aptos is a Layer-1 blockchain platform renowned for its high-performance infrastructure and commitment to advancing Web3 mass adoption. This ecosystem fund is designed to support the Aptos ecosystem’s continuous innovation. This fund will sponsor hackathons, invest in and incubate early-stage projects, and provide support for the MOVE developer community. As Aptos scales its capabilities and continues to pioneer innovations in Web3, this strategic commitment reflects a shared vision for the broader adoption of blockchain technology and empowering developers to unlock new possibilities for decentralized applications. “Aptos, with its...

Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case

Author of the article: The Associated Press Chinedu Asadu And Eric Tucker Published Oct 24, 2024 • Last updated Oct 24, 2024 • 2 minute read WASHINGTON (AP) — An American cryptocurrency executive held in Nigeria for the past eight months has been released after authorities there announced they were ending his money laundering trial on health and diplomatic grounds. Article content Article content Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, was freed on a humanitarian basis and was returning to the United States to receive medical attention, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement...

Kraken Set to Launch Its Own Blockchain ‘Ink’ in 2025

Being an industry giant for the past 14 years, Kraken, one of the oldest centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, is planning to explore areas of blockchain technology similar to Coinbase and Binance. On October 24, 2024, Kraken published a report announcing that it will launch its own blockchain, “Ink” for both retail and institutional users. In a report, Andrew Koller, the founder of Ink said that Kraken will launch in the first quarter of 2025 to support decentralized applications that allow users to trade, borrow, lend tokens, and explore many other use cases without intermediaries. Kraken’s Ink is similar to Coinbase’s Base...

GOAT token soars as Binance lists perpetual contract

Popcat rose more than 10% to hit a new all-time high of $1.67 The cat-themed meme coin’s surge coincides with an uptick for most meme coins Popcat (POPCAT) is among the top gaining coins in the top 100 by market cap. This comes as Popcat’s price recorded a 24-hour spike of over 10.5% to hit a new all-time high of $1.67. The cat-themed Solana meme coin has jumped more than 24% in the past week and 69% over the last 30 days. Its price hovered just above $0.88 on September 24, having gained momentum following its listing on Kraken. Bulls...

Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan ends ordeal in Nigeria

Homepage > News > Business > Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan ends ordeal in Nigeria Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is free, ending an eight-month ordeal that threatened diplomatic relations between the United States and Nigeria. Gambaryan was first detained on February 26 in Abuja along with his colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla. The latter, a Kenyan who heads the digital asset exchange’s operations in Africa, soon eluded the guards and escaped Nigeria, leaving Gambaryan to face the charges on his own. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged him with money laundering and tax evasion but later dropped the tax-related charges. After...

Nigerian Government Drops Charges Against Binance Executive in Money Laundering Case

You are here: Home / News / Nigerian Government Drops Charges Against Binance Executive in Money Laundering Case Nigеriаn govеrnmеnt drops chаrgеs аgаinst Binance еxеcutivе Tigrаn Gаmbаryаn аhеаd of triаl. Gаmbаryаn’s lеgаl tеаm highlightеd his limitеd rolе in Binance’s finаnciаl dеcisions during thе court hеаring. U.S. diplomаtic еfforts rеportеdly influеncеd thе Nigеriаn govеrnmеnt’s dеcision to rеlеаsе Gаmbаryаn from dеtеntion. Thе Nigеriаn govеrnmеnt hаs unеxpеctеdly withdrаwn аll chаrgеs аgаinst Tigrаn Gаmbаryаn, а Binance Holdings еxеcutivе, who hаd bееn dеtаinеd аnd fаcing triаl for monеy lаundеring sincе April 2024. In а surprisе hеаring hеld on Wеdnеsdаy morning аt thе Fеdеrаl High Court...

Ubisoft Launches Its First Original NFT Game

By Philip Maina 1 month agoThu Oct 24 2024 09:59:58 Reading Time: 2 minutes Ubisoft has launched its first NFT game called “Grimoria Chronicles” The Oasys blockchain powers the game’s NFTs Grimoria Chronicles is a competitive multiplayer turn-based RPG (role-playing game) game Gaming heavyweight Ubisoft has released its first original blockchain and NFT game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. The free-to-play computer game takes a competitive multiplayer and turn-based approach where squad members take turns leading their mates in battles. The game is available through the game publishers’ Connect platform and the Grimoria Chronicles’ NFTs are optional for players, making it...

Tigran Gambaryan Walks Free After Nigerian Charges Dropped

By Mark Hunter 1 month agoThu Oct 24 2024 07:48:28 Reading Time: 2 minutes Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dropped money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan Gambaryan, the company’s compliance head, was accused of laundering $35.4 million through the crypto platform but denied the allegations Gambaryan will now leave the country to seek medical help abroad, although the tax evasion charges against the company still stand Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dropped charges against Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive facing money laundering allegations . Gambaryan, arrested in February during a business trip, was in charge of...

Ubisoft Launches ‘Champions Tactics’: Pioneering NFT Integration in Gaming

Ubisoft has introduced Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles , its first original non-fungible token (NFT) game, available for free on PC through Ubisoft Connect, using blockchain technology on the Oasys network. Ubisoft minted 75,000 champions as NFTs, priced around $10 worth of OAS tokens, offering unlimited use in ranked matches and additional rewards. A recent cyberattack by the Lazarus Group targeted cryptocurrency investors with a fake NFT game, highlighting the importance of vigilance and awareness of scams in the crypto space. Ubisoft has introduced its first original non-fungible token game—Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles. This free-to-play PC game, available through the Ubisoft...

Ethereum Prepares for 10% Drop As Supply on Exchanges Rises: Here’s the Next ETH Price Trend

Ethereum has had a turbulent start to the week, and data suggests that further declines may be on the way. As Bitcoin loses momentum and drops below immediate support levels in recent hours, selling pressure on Ethereum is increasing. This downward trend is reinforced by various on-chain metrics, which now point to a potential sharp 10% drop for Ethereum in the coming hours. According to data from Coinglass, Ethereum liquidations have surged significantly, surpassing $42.7 million in total. Of this amount, approximately $40 million resulted from the liquidation of long positions. A bearish indicator is the increasing supply of ETH...

BNB Flashes Sell Signal, Eyes on $525 Level

The ongoing selling pressure across the cryptocurrency market has shifted the sentiment to a downtrend. Amid this, Binance Coin (BNB) has begun to show bearish signals as it breaches a crucial support level of the ascending trendline and forms bearish price action on the daily time frame. Binance Coin (BNB) Technical Analysis and Upcoming Level According to expert technical analysis, BNB appears bearish as it has breached the crucial support of the ascending trendline and the horizontal level of $590. In addition to this breakdown, the asset has formed a bearish divergence on the daily time frame. Between September 27...

Binance Executive Released from Nigerian Custody, Money Laundering Charges Dropped

2024-10-23T15:06:18.845+02:00 W e d n e s d a y , 2 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 2 4 | 1 3 : 0 6 G M T by Jared Kirui Tigran Gambaryan has been in prison since April for allegedly laundering $34.4 million. His release was prompted by diplomatic pressures from US lawmakers and concerns over his health. Nigerian government dropped all money laundering charges against the detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, local media publication Premium Times reported. The decision was revealed two days before a previously scheduled hearing, marking the culmination of months of diplomatic interventions....

Magic Eden Announces Future Vision

By Philip Maina 1 month agoWed Oct 23 2024 12:17:08 Reading Time: 2 minutes Magic Eden has revealed that it’s charting a new course for its future The vision includes making the NFT marketplace a one-stop shop for all NFTs on all blockchains Magic has started working on this vision and is set to support the newly launched ApeChain NFT marketplace Magic Eden has disclosed its plans for the future, including being a one-stop platform to trade NFTs on all blockchain s. The marketplace disclosed that its new vision for the future will be powered by its native token, ME....

Nigeria Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Ex-US Federal Agent

The Nigerian government has dropped money laundering charges against jailed Binance executive and former U.S. Federal agent Tigran Gambaryan. The Binance executive’s lawyer said the charges were dropped after the court determined that Gambaryan was merely an employee and could not be prosecuted for crimes allegedly committed by his employer. This decision follows months of diplomatic efforts between the Nigerian and US governments. Gambaryan was arrested in April and held in detention. The money laundering case against Gambaryan ended abruptly with the withdrawal of charges, likely due to diplomatic pressure and concerns about his health.

Binance executive released after being detained in Nigeria for over 7 months

Court cites health issues in Gambaryan's release. Key Takeaways Tigran Gambaryan was released from detention on health grounds. Charges of money laundering and currency manipulation against Gambaryan were dropped. Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan was released from a Nigerian prison after being detained since late February on charges of money laundering and currency manipulation, the government’s lawyer said in court on Wednesday. The Nigerian authorities have also dismissed charges against Gambaryan. The latest decision comes after his lawyer’s unsuccessful plea for acquittal but successful argument for release on health grounds. Gambaryan had been held at the Kuje correctional center in Abuja...

Nigeria Drops Charges Against Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan

After six months, the Nigerian government has dropped all money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. It comes barely a month after the release of Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) from California’s Lompoc II detention center. Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan Charges Dropped In a recent development, a lawyer representing the prosecuting agency disclosed the withdrawal of the charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja. They withdrew the charges on Wednesday morning after possible “behind-the-scenes diplomatic lobbying” between the Nigerian and US governments. “Wednesday’s hearing was a climax of the behind-the-scenes diplomatic lobbying that had been ongoing...

Why Elon Musk Thinks Cryptocurrency is the Future

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, recently shared his thoughts on cryptocurrency after a long break from talking about it. Musk, who has been a big fan of crypto in the past, had stayed quiet about it for some time, but now he’s back with some interesting ideas on why he thinks cryptocurrency is so important. During a town hall discussion in Pittsburgh, Elon Musk spoke about the role of cryptocurrency in society. He wasn’t just talking about a specific type of crypto, like Bitcoin or XRP, but rather the overall idea of cryptocurrency. Musk believes that...

SEC going down swinging, resumes fights with Binance, Ripple

Homepage > News > Business > SEC going down swinging, resumes fights with Binance, Ripple America’s securities regulator shows no sign of backing off its fights with law-flouting ‘crypto’ operators despite uncertainty over how November’s election plays out. On October 16, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a proposed amended complaint in its longstanding legal fight with the parent companies of the Binance digital asset exchange, its U.S. offshoot Binance.US, and Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao. (For simplicity’s sake, we’ll refer to the defendants as ‘Binance’ going forward.) The SEC filed its suit over a year ago, charging the...

Is It Time We Ditched “Cryptocurrencies” for “Digital Assets”?

By Mark Hunter 1 month agoTue Oct 22 2024 08:41:32 Reading Time: 2 minutes The term “cryptocurrencies” has been around since the birth of Bitcoin, but it has since created misconceptions about their purpose Digital assets have diversified beyond currency use, encompassing NFTs, stablecoins, and more The evolving regulatory landscape has prompted a shift towards broader, more accurate terminology Ever since Satoshi Nakamoto and Martti Malmi agreed that the term “cryptocurrency” best described Bitcoin in 2009, the term has been used for all tokens produced in the sector. However, in recent years, the term “cryptocurrency” has created confusion and limited...

Cryptocurrency Transactions’ Volumes Spike Nearly 25% in Brazil

The volume of cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil has yet again registered record numbers. According to figures offered by the Brazilian IRS equivalent, volumes grew 24.2% compared to last year, reaching over $43.5 billion between January and September 2024. Stablecoin volumes were significant, with Tether’s USDT leading the charge. The leading stablecoin registered volumes of $27.4 billion, accounting for 62% of all the volumes traded during the same period. Most of these numbers were reported by cryptocurrency exchanges to the organization, while international brokers and individuals also reported a minority of these operations.

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