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Fugitive Crypto Exchange Founder Faruk Ozer Extradited to Turkey

Albania has extradited the founder of Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex to his home country where he is charged with defrauding investors. The crypto entrepreneur disappeared after his trading platform unexpectedly went offline in the spring of 2021 and was arrested last year by Albanian law enforcement. Albania Hands Over Alleged Crypto Fraudster to Turkish Authorities Faruk Fatih Ozer…
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New ‘Pepe the Frog’ Crypto Token Becomes Sixth Largest Meme Coin by Market Cap

A new token named after Pepe the Frog, the infamous meme, and cartoon character created by Matt Furie, has entered the meme coin economy. The token is called Pepe (PEPE), and at the time of writing, it has become the sixth-largest meme coin asset in terms of market capitalization, valued at just over $130 million. However, amidst the fast rise, both the website coinmarketcap.com and the Web3…
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Hong Kong Judge Rules Crypto Assets as ‘Property,’ Rulings Worldwide

In a court case linked to the now-defunct crypto exchange Gatecoin, a Hong Kong judge has ruled that cryptocurrencies are “property” which is “capable of being held on trust.” According to the law firm Hogan Lovells, this case should provide greater clarity to insolvency practitioners and other common law jurisdictions. Hong Kong Judge Designates Crypto Assets as ‘Property’ That Can Be…
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears Breakout Below $29,000 on Wednesday

Bitcoin fell to a one-week low on Apr. 19, as markets moved into consolidation following a recent bull run. Following today’s red wave, prices neared a breakout below the $29,000 level earlier in the session. Ethereum also declined, falling below $2,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin () moved lower on Wednesday, as markets began to consolidate following recent gains in price. Following a high of $30,470.30 on…
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