DOJ Opposes Dismissal of Tornado Cash Founder’s Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is challenging efforts to dismiss charges against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Semenov. In their recent court filing, prosecutors argued that Semenov should be held accountable for conspiracy and money laundering due to Tornado Cash’s operations. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is resisting attempts to drop the accusations against … Read more

SlowMist Reveals Node Hijacking Scheme in Crypto Fraud

Blockchain investigators at SlowMist have uncovered a new crypto scam targeting users making offline USDT payments through physical cash trades. The con artists deceive victims into connecting their imToken wallets to a malicious node controlled by the scammers. As a crypto investor, I’ve come across some troubling news. Blockchain investigators at SlowMist have uncovered a … Read more

Robinhood Wallet Integrates Polygon for Cross-Chain Swaps

Robinhood Wallet just made it easier for users to swap tokens across different blockchain networks, thanks to collaborations with 0x Project and LI.FI protocols. Now, Robinhood users can easily switch between tokens supported by these projects on the Polygon Proof-of-Stake network. This new functionality is a game-changer, providing access to over 23 million Robinhood app … Read more

Phoenix Wallet halts services for US users amid regulatory uncertainty

Phoenix Wallet, a Lightning payment Bitcoin wallet, is no longer available for U.S. residents starting May 3. ACINQ, the company behind Phoenix Wallet, plans to remove it from U.S. app stores, leaving American users without access. The reason for this decision isn’t clear yet, but recent U.S. government statements have raised doubts about the regulatory … Read more

Franklin Templeton’s Ethereum ETF hits DTCC, hopes for SEC approval

Franklin Templeton recently introduced its Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), named “Franklin Ethereum TR Ethereum ETF,” with ticker code EZET. The DTCC website now lists this ETF, allowing for creation and redemption. However, SEC approval is still pending. Franklin Templeton, a well-known asset management company, has introduced its new Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) named “Franklin Templeton … Read more