An Ohio woman recovered her entire loss after a fake Microsoft support call directed her to send money through a crypto ATM. The case illustrates how computer warnings can become payment demands that move cash into fraudsters’ digital wallets.
Key Takeaways
A 63-year-old Ohio woman received her entire $15,300 loss back.
BCI has assisted with 309 cases involving $5.6 million in kiosk…
Three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms come under new UK sanctions over suspected efforts to bypass restrictions on Russia. The measures target financial channels authorities associate with sanctions evasion as Britain expands pressure on Moscow’s war…
Local reports indicated that the gang held the unidentified foreigner at gunpoint, restrained him, and forced him to transfer the cryptocurrency to the wallet of one of the perpetrators, who sold it immediately. The attackers also took cash and three luxury watches from the…
XRP whale withdrawals from Binance have surged to a seven-month high, a new analysis shows, raising questions about available trading supply. Persistent transfers away from the platform could reduce tokens readily available for sale, depending on their destinations.
Key Takeaways
The 30-day Binance whale outflow total reached approximately 1.38 billion XRP.
Sustained transfers off Binance could…
Robinhood is adding bitcoin to its corporate assets, extending its exposure beyond the cryptocurrency services it offers customers. The allocation reflects a diversification strategy as the brokerage expands its digital asset business and trading infrastructure.
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Veteran trader Peter Brandt identifies a potential XRP move to $2.16 but warns that overhead selling pressure could obstruct its advance. He favors monero’s chart setup, viewing all of its comparable supply burden as already absorbed.
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Monero is Peter…
Stock market access to Evernorth’s XRP treasury is expected later than previously planned after an administrative delay. The company has revised its merger and Nasdaq trading timetable while maintaining that the setback should not affect completion.
Key Takeaways
Evernorth now expects its merger to close Friday, Oct. 9.
Nasdaq trading for the combined company is targeted for Oct.
XRP Could Skip Final Rally and Fall Toward $1.27 Support
October 7, 2026
XRP’s tightening range is nearing a decision point below $1.65, with one analyst saying the crypto token does not need another high before a larger pullback begins. The setup still leaves room for a stronger breakout if buyers reclaim nearby resistance.
Key Takeaways
XRP…
Adam Iza called himself “The Godfather” and used money from a roughly $37 million Meta advertising fraud to hire off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. Five former deputies have since been convicted. On Oct. 5, a federal judge sentenced Iza to 78 months and…
Turkey’s large crypto market is creating opportunities for bank custody and dollar-backed stablecoins, according to Ripple. The company ties its local strategy to currency pressure and evolving regulations as institutions follow consumers into digital assets.
Key Takeaways
Turkey recorded nearly $200 billion in annual transactions, according to Chainalysis.
Garanti BBVA’s digital asset…
