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GainBitcoin Crypto Scam Case: CBI Arrests Darwin Labs CTO and Co-Founder Ayush Varshney
The CBI has arrested Darwin Labs co-founder and CTO Ayush Varshney in connection with the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Investigators allege the scheme promised investors fixed Bitcoin returns through cloud mining but operated as a Ponzi-style operation. Authorities claim the technical infrastructure, including the MCAP token and related platfor...
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MeitY Launches Blockchain India Challenge, Invites Startups to Solve Governance Problems
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced a new national-level initiative on Wednesday. It is intended to promote the use of blockchain technology in various sectors. The initiative has been named “Blockchain India Challenge.” This is a move towards developing indigenous blockchain solutions. MeitY stated that the...
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Crypto Wrench Attacks Surged in 2025, Total Recorded Losses Hit $41 Million: Report
Crypto wrench attacks witnessed a massive surge in 2025, with both the number of incidents and the total losses over the year reaching an all-time high, a new report stated. As per the report by a cybersecurity firm, these violent means to extort cryptocurrency and related digital assets from individuals grew by 75 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 202...
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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US Judge Declares Mistrial In MIT Grad Brothers' $25 Million Crypto Fraud Case
James Peraire-Bueno, 29, and his brother Anton, 25, argued their actions were fair game in an unregulated market.
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'Bitcoin Jesus' Agrees To Pay $50 Million To Resolve US Tax Case
Roger Ver, an early investor in cryptocurrency known as "Bitcoin Jesus," has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve US tax charges, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
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Cryptology Key CEO Found Dead in Lamborghini in Ukraine Amidst Cryptocurrency Market Crash
Ukrainian crypto investor and blogger Konstantin Galish, known as Kostya Kudo, was found dead in his Lamborghini in Kyiv. Authorities confirmed a gunshot wound and a weapon registered in his name, with police initiating a pre-trial investigation. The 32-year-old was a prominent figure in crypto education and trading, managing millions in investor f...
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Raids In Multi-Crore Tech Support Scam, Crypto Trail Worth Millions Uncovered
In a major crackdown on a global online fraud racket, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today carried out search operations at 15 locations.
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GainBitcoin Crypto Scam Case: CBI Arrests Darwin Labs CTO and Co-Founder Ayush Varshney
The CBI has arrested Darwin Labs co-founder and CTO Ayush Varshney in connection with the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Investigators allege the scheme promised investors fixed Bitcoin returns through cloud mining but operated as a Ponzi-style operation. Authorities claim the technical infrastructure, including the MCAP token and related platfor...
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MeitY Launches Blockchain India Challenge, Invites Startups to Solve Governance Problems
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced a new national-level initiative on Wednesday. It is intended to promote the use of blockchain technology in various sectors. The initiative has been named “Blockchain India Challenge.” This is a move towards developing indigenous blockchain solutions. MeitY stated that the...
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Crypto Wrench Attacks Surged in 2025, Total Recorded Losses Hit $41 Million: Report
Crypto wrench attacks witnessed a massive surge in 2025, with both the number of incidents and the total losses over the year reaching an all-time high, a new report stated. As per the report by a cybersecurity firm, these violent means to extort cryptocurrency and related digital assets from individuals grew by 75 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 202...
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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US Judge Declares Mistrial In MIT Grad Brothers' $25 Million Crypto Fraud Case
James Peraire-Bueno, 29, and his brother Anton, 25, argued their actions were fair game in an unregulated market.
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'Bitcoin Jesus' Agrees To Pay $50 Million To Resolve US Tax Case
Roger Ver, an early investor in cryptocurrency known as "Bitcoin Jesus," has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve US tax charges, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
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Cryptology Key CEO Found Dead in Lamborghini in Ukraine Amidst Cryptocurrency Market Crash
Ukrainian crypto investor and blogger Konstantin Galish, known as Kostya Kudo, was found dead in his Lamborghini in Kyiv. Authorities confirmed a gunshot wound and a weapon registered in his name, with police initiating a pre-trial investigation. The 32-year-old was a prominent figure in crypto education and trading, managing millions in investor f...
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Raids In Multi-Crore Tech Support Scam, Crypto Trail Worth Millions Uncovered
In a major crackdown on a global online fraud racket, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today carried out search operations at 15 locations.
