Latest Cryptocurrency News 📰
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1. U.S. Judge Dismisses SEC Fraud Lawsuit Against Hex Crypto Founder
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by U.S. securities regulators accusing an online entrepreneur of raising over $1 billion through unregistered cryptocurrency offerings and defrauding investors of $12.1 million to purchase luxuries, including the world's largest black diamond. The judge cited a lack of ties between the alleged conduct and the United States as the reason for dismissing the SEC's case.
2. SEC Classifies Meme Coins as Collectibles; Bitcoin Remains Below $80K
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared meme coins as collectibles rather than securities, indicating they do not fall under SEC regulations. Despite this, Bitcoin has struggled to maintain its value, remaining below the $80,000 mark amid market volatility and economic concerns.
3. North Korea's $1.5 Billion Crypto Theft Becomes Largest Heist in History
North Korean hackers, known as the Lazarus Group, have executed the largest cryptocurrency theft ever, stealing over $1.5 billion in Ethereum from the crypto exchange Bybit. This heist surpasses North Korea's 2023 defense spending, with stolen funds potentially supporting its nuclear and missile programs.
Top 20 Cryptocurrency Prices 💹
Here are the current prices for the top 20 cryptocurrencies:
- Bitcoin (BTC): $85,746.00
- Ethereum (ETH): $2,206.09
- Tether (USDT): $0.999641
- BNB (BNB): $605.80
- USD Coin (USDC): $0.999897
- XRP (XRP): $2.18
- Cardano (ADA): $0.660605
- Dogecoin (DOGE): $0.205353
- Solana (SOL): $142.45
- Polkadot (DOT): $4.65
- Litecoin (LTC): $123.89
- Shiba Inu (SHIB): $0.0000136
- TRON (TRX): $0.2333
- Avalanche (AVAX): $21.79
- Dai (DAI): $1.00
- Chainlink (LINK): $14.82
- Cosmos (ATOM): $4.49
- Monero (XMR): $223.09
- Ethereum Classic (ETC): $18.99
- Stellar (XLM): $0.311793
Please note that cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile and subject to rapid changes.
For more detailed information, you can visit CoinMarketCap's website.
Disclaimer: Cryptocurrency investments carry risks, including market volatility and regulatory changes. Always conduct thorough research before making investment decisions.
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