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Real estate ‘finfluencer’ gets jail time for $23M Ponzi scheme April 17, 2026 11:05 am Inman News Features - Florida A 31-year-old Ohio man who promoted his “Boss Lifestyle” investment plan through social media has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme and committing “tax fraud to further that scheme,” according to a statement …
Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets April 17, 2026 11:03 am WSLS - Virginia WASHINGTON – As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman …
GOP rises or sets in the Sun Belt April 17, 2026 11:00 am Politico Presented by With help from Eli Okun, Irie Sentner and Makayla Gray On today’s Playbook Podcast: POLITICO’s Megan Messerly and Eli Stokols discuss President Donald Trump’s visit to Nevada and Arizona — and whether an off-ramp could be in sight for the war …
Microsoft Courts Students With Xbox Freebies for Windows 11 PC Buyers April 17, 2026 10:52 am PC Magazine Facing competition from Apple's lower-cost MacBook Neo, Microsoft has launched a new promotion aimed at convincing students to purchase Windows 11 PCs. With the "ultimate college bundle," Microsoft is promising a few freebies for eligible US …
Money secrets that can take you from debt to millionaire April 17, 2026 10:46 am Yahoo Finance 0:06 spk_0 Hey guys, welcome to Real Money Talk with Ross Mack, where we help the average person stop struggling with their finances silently. We all know that talking about finances is taboo, but not no more. We allow questions from the audience each and …
Tennessee Senate Committee to Weigh State Bitcoin Reserve Next Week April 17, 2026 10:45 am Bitcoin Magazine - Tennessee Tennessee lawmakers will take a fresh look at a proposal to create a state Bitcoin reserve when the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee hears SB 2639 next Tuesday, April 21. The “Tennessee Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act” would direct the state to hold …
Bitcoin holds near $74,600, Ethereum steady above $2,300 amid volatility; technicals signal strength April 17, 2026 10:24 am The Economic Times Bitcoin trades near $75,000 while Ethereum remains steady above the $2,300 mark amid the market volatility. The cryptocurrency was trading at $74,856 mark, whereas Ethereum was trading at $2,329 mark. In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin and Ethereum slipped 0. …
Kripicard Launches Global Virtual USDT Card for Creators April 17, 2026 10:19 am EIN Presswire NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The use of cryptocurrency worldwide is steadily increasing. But paying with tokens in daily life can still be complicated. Particularly, global merchants face certain restrictions …
Crypto’s Dark Side Raises Money Laundering Fears in Sri Lanka April 17, 2026 10:00 am Lanka News Web The growing use of cryptocurrency in Sri Lanka is increasingly linked to concerns over financial crime, with authorities warning that digital assets are being exploited for money laundering and illicit transactions. Regulators, led by the Central Bank of …
Microsoft Warns of macOS Attack Using Fake Job Interviews and AppleScript Malware April 17, 2026 9:58 am WindowsReport.com Microsoft has revealed a highly targeted macOS attack campaign that used fake recruiter outreach and malicious interview lures to steal sensitive data from victims. The company says the operation, linked to threat actor Sapphire Sleet, relied more on …
Unlicensed residential care providers in Qld given millions in funding, inquiry hears April 17, 2026 9:41 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Queensland's Department of Child Safety has given tens of millions of dollars to unlicensed residential care providers in recent years, a hearing has heard. In the case of one provider, which had almost 80 children under its care, an estimated $35 …
Geopolitical Ouroboros April 17, 2026 9:40 am Orissa Post By Jayati Ghosh The Ouroboros, the ancient image of a serpent devouring its own tail, has long symbolized self-defeating strategies. It is thus an apt metaphor for US President Donald Trump’s current policies. His reckless and illegal war against Iran is …
U.S. Launches Compensation Process for Victims of OneCoin Crypto Fraud April 17, 2026 9:29 am BGNES The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the launch of a compensation process for victims of the international investment scheme OneCoin—a fraud orchestrated by Bulgarian national Ruja Ignatova and her co-founder Karl Sebastian Greenwood. Between 2014 …
French finance minister calls for euro-based stablecoins April 17, 2026 9:11 am Yahoo Finance PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure on Friday said Europe needed more ‌euro-based stablecoins and encouraged the bloc's banks to ‌explore tokenised deposits. In pre-recorded comments at a crypto conference in Paris, …
Economy2 hours ago Naira Gains N1.44 Against Dollar at Official Market April 17, 2026 9:06 am BusinessPost Nigeria By Adedapo Adesanya The value of the Naira improved against the United States Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) by N1.44 or 0.11 per cent on Thursday, April 16, to N1,342.30/$1 from Wednesday’s N1,343.74/$1. In the …
Cardano Price Soars 2% as Midnight Launch Boosts Sentiment April 17, 2026 9:03 am CryptoNewsZ On April 16, the Cardano (ADA) price soared by around 2.37% on the daily chart, soaring its price from $0.2449 to $0.2514 with a market capitalization of around $9.09 billion. The cryptocurrency might see a major breakout in price after staying in a …
Shiba Inu Price Surges 6% as it Reaches Monthly Highs April 17, 2026 9:03 am CryptoNewsZ On April 16, Shiba Inu (SHIB) price gained a bullish momentum after it experienced a spike of 6%, soaring its price above $0.0000063. The rally in the memecoin was witnessed after it broke the monthly consolidating pattern amid the bullish sentiment in …
Solana Price Surges 5% Amid Major Short Liquidations April 17, 2026 9:02 am CryptoNewsZ On April 16, Solana (SOL) price gained an upward momentum and soared by around 5% on a daily chart, increasing its value by around $90. The upward momentum in the cryptocurrency was witnessed after it broke a long consolidation pattern formed during the …
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Price Jumps 3%, Breakout May Follow April 17, 2026 9:02 am CryptoNewsZ On Thursday, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price rallied by 3% in the last 24 hours, soaring its value to around $455 with a market capitalization of around $9.12 billion. The cryptocurrency is currently following a recovery pattern after breaking above an overhead …
Odisha man duped of Rs 25.76 lakh in crypto trading scam after friendship on Facebook April 17, 2026 8:57 am Sambad English Jagatsinghpur: A man from Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district has allegedly been cheated of Rs 25.76 lakh in a cryptocurrency trading scam that began with a Facebook friend request. According to reports, the victim, identified as Sapan Kumar Adhikari from the …
North Korea Cyber Attacks: How DPRK Hackers Are Using Phishing and Social Engineering April 17, 2026 8:31 am Home Business Magazine - Minnesota Introduction The rise of shumali korea—commonly referring to North Korea—as a cyber power has become one of the most concerning developments in global cybersecurity. While traditionally known for its military posture, North Korea has increasingly shifted …
Who Is Joe McCann? Millionaire Crypto Boss Fiance of Influencer Found Dead in Tunisia Had Massive Fight with Her Before Death April 17, 2026 8:14 am International Business Times Singapore The cryptocurrency executive fiancé of a lifestyle influencer who was found dead in Zanzibar shortly after their engagement is currently being detained for questioning. Ashlee Jenae —real name Ashly Robinson — was found unconscious in her villa at the Zuri …
Elusive Wolf in South Korea Captured, Returned to Zoo after 9 Days on the Run April 17, 2026 8:04 am Asharq Al-Awsat A wolf that escaped from a zoo in the South Korean city of Daejeon was recaptured on Friday after nine days on the run, bringing to a close a saga that gripped the public as the elusive animal evaded earlier capture attempts. After a number of sightings …
Ben McKenzie On Exposing “Scam” Of Cryptocurrency In His New Documentary And Trump Family Cashing In On Coins – Miami Film Festival April 17, 2026 8:03 am Deadline Actor-director Ben McKenzie isn’t afraid to make a bold statement. For instance, when we meet up at a hotel in Miami to discuss his debut documentary, Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, he’s wearing a blue baseball cap stitched with the words “Make Lying …
$13M Grinex Hack Triggers Shutdown of Sanctions-Linked Exchange April 17, 2026 7:56 am Blockonomi TLDR: Grinex halted operations after a cyberattack drained over $13M in user crypto wallets. Elliptic traced rapid USDT transfers across TRON and Ethereum networks post-breach activity. The exchange is linked to Garantex, previously sanctioned for illicit …
Breaking the RWA Value Monopoly: Zoomex Launches SpaceX Token Airdrop Carnival, Sharing a $300,000 Reward Pool April 17, 2026 7:56 am EIN Presswire VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As global capital markets closely watch the dawn of an emerging “interstellar economy,” access to top-tier tech giants should not remain the privilege of a select few. Today, leading global digital …
Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $76K as Ceasefire Optimism Fuels Rally and Short Squeeze Potential April 17, 2026 7:54 am Blockonomi Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged to approximately $76,000 this week, marking its strongest performance in several months, propelled by diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. President Trump’s announcement of a 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce …
Musk Calls for Federal Payments to Counter AI Job Displacement April 17, 2026 7:53 am Blockonomi Key Highlights Elon Musk advocates for federal payments under a “universal high income” framework to combat AI-related job displacement The tech leader claims AI-driven abundance will offset inflation concerns from increased money supply His X platform …
Federal Authorities Transfer Bitcoin (BTC) From Bitfinex Hack to Coinbase Prime Custody April 17, 2026 7:52 am Blockonomi Key Takeaways Federal authorities transferred approximately $606,000 worth of Bitcoin (8 BTC) connected to the 2016 Bitfinex security breach to Coinbase Prime The cryptocurrency is associated with Ilya Lichtenstein, responsible for stealing 119,756 BTC …
Crypto News: AlphaPepe Closes In On Binance Listing While XRP Price Prediction Targets $8 After Rakuten Wallet Integration April 17, 2026 7:30 am EIN Presswire MONACO, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AlphaPepe has entered Binance listing discussions and the presale response has been immediate. Capital is entering at a pace that most projects in 2026 have failed to generate as stages finalize in days. The …
Wisconsin woman turns $4,400 crypto scam loss into advocacy April 17, 2026 7:26 am FOX 6 - Wisconsin Experts from Wisconsin’s DATCP report that imposter scams are rising sharply, with projected 2025 losses exceeding $12.5 billion. BROWN DEER, Wis. - When she visited FOX6 News in March, 71-year-old Karin Schmeling got to meet all her favorite FOX6 Weather …
Column: The biggest casualty of the Iran war may be U.S. debt April 17, 2026 7:24 am The Daily Gamecock - South Carolina Over 7,000 people have died since the start of the war between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the U.S.-Israeli coalition on Feb. 28, 2026 - including Iran's (now former) Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Across the Gulf Coast, oil refineries are burning …
Phoenix Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor April 17, 2026 7:22 am Arizona Daily Independent Adam Clift [Photo courtesy Arizona Attorney General's Office] A Phoenix man, Adam Clift has been sentenced to prison for 7 years on drug trafficking charges, and 12.5 years followed by lifetime supervised probation with sex offender terms on two counts …
Ukraine arrests FBI-wanted cybercrime suspect, seizes $11M in assets April 17, 2026 7:20 am Coin Telegraph Ukrainian authorities have arrested a member of an international cybercrime network wanted by the FBI over allegations of fraud and money laundering tied to losses exceeding $100 million across the United States and Europe. The suspect was arrested in the …
OneCoin’s fallout lingers as US victims get a shot at recovery April 17, 2026 7:19 am Coin Telegraph In the United States, victims of the $4 billion crypto Ponzi scam OneCoin are finally receiving compensation. On April 13, the US Department of Justice said that $40 million in assets are available to anyone who purchased OneCoin between 2014 and 2019 and …
Armchair Trumpologists weigh in on presidential goals April 17, 2026 7:18 am Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette After his years in the public spotlight that include more than a decade as a politician, armchair Trumpologists who have closely observed President Donald Trump's behavior know he is nearly 100 percent businessman, no matter what career position he …
Charles Schwab to roll out spot Bitcoin, Ether trading for retail clients April 17, 2026 7:16 am Coin Telegraph Charles Schwab, one of the largest US brokerage firms, will roll out spot cryptocurrency trading for retail clients in the coming weeks, starting with Bitcoin and Ether, through a dedicated account linked to its brokerage platform. According to a Thursday …
The 3-Minute Financial Fix: Plan the Dive, Dive the Plan – Why Estate Planning is Essential to Your Financial Health April 17, 2026 7:15 am Meaford Independent Submitted by: Glen Izzard, CIM; Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager (Part 1 of 2 in our Estate Planning Series) In scuba diving, one of the first lessons you learn is simple but lifesaving: “Plan the dive, dive the plan.” Before ever slipping beneath …
This Nigerian APP wants to save you from the stress of sending long account numbers all the time April 17, 2026 7:14 am Pulse Keepaza is a new Nigerian platform that gives you one clean, professional link for all your payment details. You just finished a job. Your client asks for your account details. You open Instagram, type your ten-digit account number into a DM, add your bank …
Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days April 17, 2026 7:13 am Coin Telegraph Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward $90,000. Bitcoin (BTC) appears on track to hit $90,000 in the coming weeks as whales have accumulated about 20 times the cryptocurrency’s …
At least a dozen crypto entities attacked since Drift Protocol hack April 17, 2026 7:09 am Coin Telegraph At least 12 DeFi protocols and crypto businesses have been attacked in just over two weeks since the $280 million Drift Protocol exploit on April 1. Attacks aimed at crypto protocols or companies since the start of April include CoW Swap, Hyperbridge, …
Crypto in sustained winter as CEX volumes drop 39% in Q1: CoinGecko April 17, 2026 7:06 am Coin Telegraph The cryptocurrency market has entered a “sustained crypto winter,” according to CoinGecko, as spot trading volumes on centralized crypto exchanges rapidly fell over the first quarter of 2026. Crypto market capitalization fell by more than 20% during the …
Southern Colorado jury duty scam victim shares warning after losing thousands April 17, 2026 6:12 am KKTV - Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A Colorado Springs resident is speaking out after losing thousands of dollars in a sophisticated scam involving someone posing as law enforcement, hoping the experience serves as a warning to others. “It started with a …
EXCLUSIVE: How Nigerian Police Officers Allegedly Colluded With VeryDarkMan To Leak Detention Video Of Crypto Entrepreneur BLord April 17, 2026 5:45 am Sahara Reporters A fresh scandal involving allegations of misconduct and abuse of power has rocked the Nigeria Police Force, following claims that officers attached to the National Cybercrime Center (NCCC) in Abuja colluded with social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse …
Ukrainian emergency services and hospitals hit by espionage campaign using new AgingFly malware April 17, 2026 5:45 am The Record Hackers have targeted Ukrainian hospitals and local government bodies in a new espionage campaign using a malware tool dubbed AgingFly, researchers say. Ukraine’s computer emergency response team (CERT-UA) said the activity was carried out by a group …
Cargo thieving hackers running sophisticated remote access campaigns, researchers find April 17, 2026 5:43 am The Record Security researchers recently spent a month getting a first-hand look at the activity of cybercriminals targeting the trucking and logistics industry. The researchers, from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, previously described how threat actors gain access …
Trump❤️Munir: Why & what it means April 17, 2026 5:43 am The Times of India Many Pak generals have cosied up to US presidents. So, this version isn’t surprising. Deals, like on cryptocurrency, cringe-worthy flattery, and Pak-Saudi-Türkiye-Egypt emerging quad have made Munir the go-between. But, any peace talk is good for India …
How Social Media Influencer VeryDarkMan Falsely Attributed WhatsApp Group Comment To Sowore April 17, 2026 5:41 am Sahara Reporters Controversial social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has come under criticism over allegations of false attribution involving a statement he credited to former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The …
Schwab moves into spot crypto trading with phased retail rollout April 17, 2026 5:38 am Investment News Brokerage giant adds bitcoin and ethereum trading as demand for digital assets accelerates. Charles Schwab is preparing to bring spot cryptocurrency trading directly to its retail clients, marking a significant expansion of its digital asset capabilities …
AG Sunday Warns of Ticket Scams as Flyers, Penguins, and 76ers Begin Post-Season April 17, 2026 5:38 am Gant News - Pennsylvania HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are warning sports fans shopping for NHL and NBA tickets and merchandise to beware of scams. The Philadelphia 76ers begin their NBA play-in …
U.S. Last Attempt To Break Iran April 17, 2026 5:28 am SouthFront Support SouthFront To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iran in a last attempt to break the will of the Islamic Republic before a …
BingX Renews Chelsea FC Partnership, Bolstering Leadership in Global Sports Strategy April 17, 2026 5:15 am Mid East Information PANAMA CITY (ARAB NEWSWIRE) – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced it will renew its partnership with Chelsea FC, reinforcing its long-term position as a global leader in sports partnerships. The partnership with …
Altcoins at Most Oversold Levels in Years, Analyst Flags ETH, ADA, SUI and DOG Setups April 17, 2026 5:14 am The Azeri Times Crypto analyst Dan Gambardello is watching four altcoins right now. The setups forming across Ethereum, Cardano, SUI and DOG on Bitcoin are sitting at oversold levels he has not seen since previous cycle bottoms. “I’m not saying that the bottom is in. I …
CONSUMER ALERT: PUBLIC WARNED ABOUT INVESTMENT SCAMS ON META PLATFORMS April 17, 2026 5:04 am Governor of State of Hawaii STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION MANA MORIARTY EXECUTIVE …
Blord’s bestie shares the main reason behind billionaire’s incarceration amid ongoing saga with Verydarkman April 17, 2026 4:49 am Legit News Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Blord has continued to trend amid the ongoing saga between him and Verydarkman Recall that the online activist bragged about sending the billionaire to prison for impersonating him However, fresh reports Blord’s team revealed …
DA Katz: Bayside Woman Sentenced for Pig Butchering Scam April 17, 2026 4:28 am Queens Ledger - New York BY COLE SINANIAN cole@queensledger.com Thirty-seven-year-old Bayside Woman Tiffany Yang was sentenced Wednesday for running an online scam that stole millions from 13 victims around the country. Yang befriended the victims online and convinced them to …
Elusive wolf in South Korea captured and returned to zoo after nine days on the run April 17, 2026 4:22 am WKZO - Michigan SEOUL, April 17 (Reuters) – A wolf that escaped from a zoo in the South Korean city of Daejeon was recaptured on Friday after nine days on the run, bringing to a close a saga that gripped the public as the elusive animal evaded earlier ‌capture attempts. …
How much money did citizens in your state lose to cryptocurrency fraud last year? April 17, 2026 4:20 am Arizona Capitol Times Key Points: Americans lost over $11 billion in cryptocurrency crimes California reported the most crypto crimes and dollars lost Twenty-three states have enacted crypto ATM regulation laws to curb fraud Americans reported losing more than $11 billion in …
Bitcoin, Ethereum Flat, XRP, Dogecoin Gain Amid Trump's 'Nuclear Dust' Claim, Lebanon Ceasefire: Analyst Says BTC In For 'Good' Q2 April 17, 2026 4:15 am Benzinga Leading cryptocurrencies held steady, while stocks closed at new records on Thursday as President Donald Trump said Iran agreed to transfer its "nuclear dust" to the U.S Major Coins Consolidate Bitcoin traded in a range between the mid-$73,000s …
Iran To Surrender Enriched Uranium? Crypto Prediction Market Prices In Higher Odds As Trump Hints At Nuclear Deal April 17, 2026 4:14 am Benzinga Cryptocurrency bookmakers significantly raised odds of Iran surrendering its enriched uranium stockpile after President Donald Trump claimed the Middle-Eastern country agreed to abandon nuclear weapons. Polymarket Traders Raise Optimism The odds of this …
Hamawy is, indeed, best-funded Dem in packed NJ-12 race April 17, 2026 3:42 am New Jersey Globe The Democratic primary for retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing)’s 12th district remains crowded and unpredictable, but one candidate, surgeon and Army veteran Adam Hamawy, has built himself a small financial lead. Hamawy raised $546,965 in the 1st …
France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year April 17, 2026 3:32 am Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota France has seen more than forty cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a worrying surge since last year as criminals seek to extort digital currency investors for ransom, authorities said Thursday. Since late 2024 …
April 1776: When America opened its ports to the world April 17, 2026 3:31 am World Socialist Web Site As the Trump administration imposes the military closure of the ports of Iran, part of its wider neo-colonial war against the peoples of the Middle East, it is notable that 250 years ago last week, on April 6, 1776, the Continental Congress, the …
SBP permits bank accounts for licensed virtual asset providers April 17, 2026 3:16 am GEO TV Banks may open accounts after PVARA verification. Separate client money accounts made mandatory. AML and compliance rules remain strict. The State Bank of Pakistan has allowed financial institutions to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service …
Sri Lanka Arrests Nine Chinese Nationals Over Alleged Cyberscam Equipment Smuggling April 17, 2026 3:05 am The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain email: online@newsofbahrain.com Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities have arrested nine Chinese nationals at the country’s main international airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle in communication equipment linked to cyberscam operations, Customs …
Many peptides are named to sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why April 17, 2026 2:49 am The Times of Israel JTA — A growing number of Americans are injecting themselves with peptides they ordered online, often with no idea what’s in the vial, hoping to cure ailments and reverse aging. And for reasons that will soon be made clear, some of the peptides that make …
Tracking the Trump family's business deals and profits in his 2nd term April 17, 2026 2:48 am PBS Frontline Amna Nawaz: In his second administration, President Trump's family, including his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and sons Eric and Don Jr., are expanding their business ventures, earning hundreds of millions of dollars, and prompting fresh concerns about …
Nancy Guthrie Kidnap: Experts Assess Slim Odds of Safe Recovery After 75 Days With No Major Breaks April 17, 2026 2:32 am International Business Times - Australia TUCSON, Ariz. — More than 75 days after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson, authorities and forensic experts say the chances of finding her alive have grown increasingly slim, even as the high-profile …
Japanese men held over fraud allegations after transfer from Indonesia April 17, 2026 2:26 am The Japan Times Japanese police on Thursday arrested 13 Japanese men in their 20s to 50s on suspicion of involvement in a crypto asset fraud scheme after they were transferred from Indonesia. The men were suspected of convincing a woman in her 60s in Nara Prefecture to …
Oakes Farms files new complaint alleging $12.5M fraud by former executive April 17, 2026 2:20 am WINK - Florida FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A legal battle between Oakes Farms and its former vice president is escalating. A federal civil lawsuit involving Oakes Farms is moving forward with new details, as the company files an amended complaint accusing its former vice …
Sanctioned Russian-linked crypto exchange halts operations after $13 million cyberattack April 17, 2026 1:53 am The Kyiv Independent A sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange with ties to Russia said April 16 it has suspended operations after a cyberattack resulted in the theft of more than 1 billion rubles (13.1 million dollars) in assets. Grinex, based in Kyrgyzstan but linked to Russia, …
Russian Sanctions-Evasion Crypto Exchange Suspends Operations After $13M Cyberattack April 17, 2026 1:51 am UNITED24 Media Grinex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange utilized heavily for sanctions evasion, has suspended operations after losing over 1 billion rubles ($13 million) in what it claims was a massive cyberattack orchestrated by foreign intelligence agencies, The …
Paul Hastings Guides Schwab On Retail Crypto Launch April 17, 2026 1:46 am Law360 By Katryna Perera ( April 16, 2026, 7:25 PM EDT) -- Charles Schwab on Thursday announced the launch of its new spot cryptocurrency trading offering that will provide retail clients direct access to bitcoin and ethereum trading, developed with the guidance …
Ask Anthony: The new wave of scams designed to trick you...and take your money April 17, 2026 1:30 am WJXX First Coast News - Florida Scammers are using fear and urgency to steal your money. From fake texts to impersonators, here’s how the latest schemes work—and how to protect yourself. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Financial scams are getting more sophisticated — and more personal — costing …
Nasdaq Surges Past 24,000 as Bitcoin (BTC) Rallies to $76K Amid Ceasefire Optimism April 17, 2026 1:12 am Blockonomi TLDR Nasdaq Composite achieved an unprecedented peak of 24,016 while S&P 500 surpassed the 7,000 milestone Bitcoin surged to $76,000, marking a nearly 10% increase in the past fortnight Markets rallied on positive sentiment surrounding potential US- …
Bitcoin Bottom Likely In, Says Analyst as On-Chain Data and Institutional Flows Converge April 17, 2026 1:07 am Blockonomi TLDR: Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio dropped to 1.36, the lowest reading recorded since the 2023 bear market cycle. Morgan Stanley launched a Bitcoin ETF, opening a new distribution channel for sidelined wealth management clients. A DOL proposed rule could unlock …
Bitcoin Decouples from S&P 500 as Market Correlation Turns Negative Mid-Cycle April 17, 2026 1:06 am Blockonomi TLDR: A $19B leverage wipeout in October 2025 erased Bitcoin’s two-year correlation with the S&P 500 index. Bitcoin’s 30-day correlation with equities turned negative after open interest collapsed from $45B to $21.9B. Historical halving data shows …
MD88 introduces integrated wallet system alongside broader platform transformation April 17, 2026 1:04 am Yogonet International MD88, a Malaysian luxury digital entertainment platform, has announced its Wallet Integration, a key feature of the brand's 2026-2027 transformation. This technological overhaul arrives in tandem with the visual overhaul in the platform's user …
Why Hive Digital Technologies Stock Slumped Today April 17, 2026 1:02 am Nasdaq Key Points Hive Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE), one of several cryptocurrency miners pushing deeper into data center operations, had a forgettable Thursday on the stock exchange. After the company announced a new round of financing, investors sold out …
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest battles Meta over fake ads April 17, 2026 1:02 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Australian billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam ads using his likeness without permission. Mr Forrest's legal team is asking a judge to rule that Meta cannot hide …
Captura Cyber Launches Specialist Scrutiny Service for Civil Cryptocurrency Expert Evidence April 17, 2026 1:00 am EIN Presswire Captura Cyber addresses the 'Expert Bombshell' in civil litigation, providing specialist human interrogation of cryptocurrency evidence in high-stakes disputes. NORTH SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Captura …
How Bitcoin Is Changing Online Casinos: What Players Need to Know in 2026 April 17, 2026 12:57 am Racine County Eye - Wisconsin Technology has always shaped online casinos, evolving from simple card games to immersive live dealer experiences. In 2026, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are fundamentally transforming how people play, emerging as a primary driver in this ongoing …
Changelly Launches Ultimate DeFi Swap Flow and API for Cross-Chain and On-Chain Swaps April 17, 2026 12:46 am EIN Presswire KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This April, Changelly, an instant cryptocurrency exchange platform trusted by millions of users and over 600 partners, launched Changelly DeFi, a cross-chain swap service for …
Best Crypto Casinos to Play at in April 2026 April 17, 2026 12:09 am Eye on Annapolis - Maryland The strongest crypto casinos in 2026 are no longer judged only by how many coins they accept. Players now look at whether the cashier feels smooth, how quickly the site loads, and whether the platform can support both short sessions and repeat visits. That …
Google, CoreWeave Fuel AI Funding Frenzy With $6.7 Billion Bonds April 17, 2026 12:02 am Yahoo Finance (Bloomberg) -- There’s no stopping the artificial intelligence financing boom, with a record deal involving Google-backed data centers and an add-on sale by cloud infrastructure firm CoreWeave Inc. raising a combined $6.7 billion in new junk debt. The …
XRP Explodes in Japan: Rakuten Opens XRP to 44M Users at 5M Merchants April 16, 2026 11:54 pm Disruption Banking Japan’s fintech powerhouse Rakuten has just delivered one of the biggest real-world adoption breakthroughs for XRP. On April 15 2026 the company rolled out its Rakuten XRP integration allowing 44 million Rakuten Pay users to buy XRP directly with loyalty …
Tax Fraud Blotter: A little off the sides April 16, 2026 11:52 pm Accounting Today Failed election campaign; six-figure salary; online scam; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Processing Content Fort Myers, Florida: Wilner Cenecharles has pleaded guilty to six counts of assisting in the preparation of false tax documents and two …
Economy5 minutes ago NGX All-Share Index Rises 1.23% to 211,901.01 points By Dipo Olowookere For the fourth straight trading session, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited ended on a positive note with... April 16, 2026 11:49 pm BusinessPost Nigeria Key Takeaways Here are the main points to consider when comparing these two exchanges for RWA trading. MEXC often provides promotional zero-maker fees for RWA spot trading, while Kraken uses a tiered fee structure starting at 0.16% for makers and 0.26% for …
Europe Could Run Out of Jet Fuel in Just 6 Weeks April 16, 2026 10:55 pm Gizmodo European countries could face a severe shortage of jet fuel in as little as six weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t open soon, according to a warning from the International Energy Agency. The executive director of the IEA, Fatih Birol, told the …
Most candidates for US House, Senate in NH are millionaires, disclosures show April 16, 2026 10:52 pm WMUR 9 - New Hampshire Wealth is a form of power, and it is undoubtedly also a means of gaining power. For many candidates who choose to run for higher office in the United States – a feat that is notoriously expensive and time-consuming – having wealth or proximity to it opens …
Bitcoin Pulls Back After Rally as Markets Weigh Global Risks April 16, 2026 10:17 pm Curacao Chronicle Bitcoin saw a modest pullback after a recent rally, as investors reassessed global economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory developments impacting the cryptocurrency market. The digital asset slipped slightly after climbing above the $ …
The results are in: The SEC’s FY2025 enforcement results reflect decrease in actions – but a focus on fraud April 16, 2026 10:11 pm JD Supra - California On April 6, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission) announced its enforcement results for fiscal year 2025 (FY2025). The results show a dramatic – but largely unsurprising – reduction in the enforcement activities that served …
FBI Releases Its 2025 Internet Crime Report and Highlights Significant Cyber Threats to Financial Institutions and Their Customers April 16, 2026 10:08 pm JD Supra - California The numbers are in, and the news is not good. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently published its annual Internet Crime Report[1], revealing that Americans lost more than $20 billion to cybercrime in 2025. Key takeaways from the FBI’s …
A Framework for Crypto Asset Regulation April 16, 2026 9:59 pm JD Supra - California This past March, traditional institutions and cryptocurrency firms alike welcomed long‑awaited guidance on crypto asset regulation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In this …
Google-linked data centres selling record $5.7 billion junk bond April 16, 2026 9:57 pm The Hindu Business Line Google Data Center Southland is seen from air in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S | Photo Credit: BRIAN SNYDER Data centers linked to Alphabet Inc.’s Google are seeking to raise $5.7 billion from a junk-bond sale, in what would be the largest deal of its kind to …
Logan Paul talks Christianity, Pokémon prayer, Jesus and feeling God wrath April 16, 2026 9:52 pm The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026 Logan Paul visits "Varney & Co." at Fox Business Network Studios on Nov. 10, 2023, in New York City. | Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesAmerican influencer Logan Paul remains a …
Stake Accused of Targeting Young Users Through Influencers April 16, 2026 9:22 pm Gambling News - New York Offshore operator Stake faces new legal challenges as a lawsuit filed this month accuses the company of enabling underage gambling through a mix of influencer marketing and digital payment systems. The case, brought in New York by Pensacola law firm …
Akindele Liasu divests Dubai business to fund payment identity startup, Keepaza – P.M. News April 16, 2026 9:14 pm Ghana MMA A Nigerian entrepreneur, Akindele Liasu, has sold part of his Dubai-based business operations to finance Keepaza, a payment identity platform designed to simplify how Nigerians send and receive money. Liasu, who founded Keepaza under OH Mobility Solution …
G. Love Says He Was Scammed Out of More Than $400K Because of ‘Malicious’ App: ‘Let It Serve as a Warning’ April 16, 2026 8:45 pm Billboard G. Love has lost his Bitcoin savings in a scam, the musician recently revealed on social media. Earlier in the week, the G. Love & Special Sauce frontman posted on X that he’d had a “really tough day today” after he “lost my retirement fund in a hack…
Australian tycoon battles Meta over fake ads April 16, 2026 8:37 pm Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam ads using his likeness without permission. Forrest's legal team is asking a judge to rule that the social media colossus cannot …