Allegations of running pump and dump schemes surface against former head of OpenSea Ventures
Allegations of running pump and dump schemes surface against former head of OpenSea VenturesAccording to NFT Ethics, Kevin Pawlak, the former head of OpenSea Ventures, is allegedly connected to 2021 $60 million AnubisDAO rug pull under the pseudonym 'Sisyphus.'Happy Monday!The global crypto market cap is $1.07 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $24.7 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $27,461.73, and BTC market dominance is 50.2%. The price of Ethereum is $1,579.60, and ETH market dominance is 17.8%. The best-performing sector is DuckSTARTER, which gained 15%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently Neutral (50). Top NewsAllegations of running pump and dump schemes surface against former head of OpenSea VenturesAccording to NFT Ethics, Kevin Pawlak, the former head of OpenSea Ventures, is allegedly connected to 2021 $60 million AnubisDAO rug pull under the pseudonym 'Sisyphus.' Checkin.com: Innovating fast and secure KYC for Crypto & Web3Ad: As regulations tighten their grip, KYC becomes a must-have for crypto platforms. But how can crypto and Web3 products streamline the onboarding to make the KYC process easy instead of a hassle? Checkin.com is stepping up, offering a solution that's both comprehensive and intuitive. Their platform merges IDV, document scanning, anti-fraud measures, and data collection, catering to 165+ markets. The results? High conversions and an easy user experience across devices without compromising on security. What sets Checkin.com apart is its hands-on approach. Right now, crypto and web3 products can submit their current site for analysis and receive an interactive demo of a tailored KYC process in their own branding and requirements. The insights used to remodel this experience are derived from a large collection of data points, ensuring each adaptation is precise. Stars Arena secures funding to plug $3M shortfall following exploit, will reopen after security auditThe platform has also engaged a white hat team to conduct a security assessment to ensure there are no vulnerabilities in the code. HTX, KuCoin among exchanges on UK’s FCA unauthorized operators listThe regulator stated that all financial firms serving UK customers must be authorized or registered with it. Latest InsightsThe #1 CopyTrading Exchange-Bitget Turns 5, $100 Bonus for NewcomersAd: Five years ago, a visionary group of traditional finance experts and innovators embarked on a journey to reshape the digital landscape. Inspired by Nakamoto Satoshi’s vision of a more equitable financial system, Bitget emerged as a beacon of innovation. Deposit $100 with a 0% fee and receive a $100 bonus for newcomers! More NewsEthereum futures ETFs launch to tepid demand; Bitcoin and Solana remain favored investment productsBitcoin and Solana investment products dominates the $78 million inflows recorded for digital assets investment products last week. South Korean UPbit counters 1,800% surge in hacking attempts with AI-driven security measuresUPbit has introduced an artificial intelligence-backed Fraud Detection System (FDS) that would help it prevent financial fraud. Venture funding for crypto hits lows last seen in 2020 due to SBF trial falloutA mere $2 billion was poured into the sector, contrasting sharply with the enthusiasm seen in previous industry peaks, based on data provided by PitchBook. |
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