ederal judge orders Debiex to pay $2.5 million after CFTC proves it ran a romance scam that stole $2.3 million from five victims.

A new phishing scam is targeting cryptocurrency exchange users with fake emails that trick them into transferring funds to wallets controlled by scammers.

Artificial intelligence agents need to prioritize their intrinsic utility, not the launch of their in-house native tokens to raise funds. AI agent-related tokens have significantly declined over the past month, as their cumulative market capitalization decreased by over 21% to the current $27 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data.

French central bank governor warns Trump's pro-crypto policies could trigger a global financial crisis.

StraitsX USD, a Singaporean firm-issued USD stablecoin, soared as high as 5% after Binance announced it will be listing the token on March 19. On Mar.

Moonpay has received a Money Transmitter License in Wisconsin, marking a key regulatory milestone in its U.S. expansion. Residents can now access MoonPay's crypto services fee-free through its Balance platform.

A European CB official stated that the US crypto policy could trigger a global financial crisis. After the recent change in administration, the US crypto sector has seen a massive boom.

Here's what might have triggered the spectacular price increase.

Binance's Mubarak (MUBARAK) meme coin saw a massive 325% price surge, hitting $148 million market cap on reports of Changpeng Zhao's purchase.

Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary stressed that crypto is out of the “cowboy era” and has entered a “new phase” under President Trump's administration. The post Shark Tank-Fame Kevin O'Leary Says Crypto Would “Become Part of All Sectors” appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crucial Federal Open Market Committee meeting is scheduled to be organised on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The newly established Pakistan Crypto Council aims to integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into the country's financial system through clear regulations and innovation-driven policies. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, serving as Chair, emphasized the government's dedication to fostering a secure and progressive crypto ecosystem.

On March 17, OKX paused its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator after discovering that the North Korean hacking group Lazarus was attempting to misuse its services. The exchange decided to suspend the DEX aggregator while it works on upgrades to prevent further issues, following consultations with regulators.

The stablecoin supply in the cryptocurrency market has recently surged to over $219 billion, suggesting that the market is still in the middle of a bull cycle rather than nearing its peak.

This week, the crypto market will be watching multiple global macroeconomic events. Each event has significant implications for traditional markets and, by extension, risk assets like crypto.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week.

French Central Bank Governor François Villeroy de Galhau sounded the alarm on US President Donald Trump's support for crypto. He warned that his policies could sow the seeds of the next global financial crisis.

Fraudulent emails impersonating crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini have been reported.

Traders based in London can expect under a millisecond latency, the crypto exchange said.

Crypto exchange OKX announced that it would be suspending its DEX aggregator services as the recent investigation from the EU regulator showed that perpetrators of the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, used the exchange's services to launder funds. The exchange has blamed North Korea's Lazarus group for misusing its DeFi services.

OKX has temporarily suspended its DEX aggregator in response to concerns over its alleged misuse by the North Korean hacking group Lazarus. The post OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid EU Scrutiny Over Bybit Hack Money Laundering Allegations appeared first on Cryptonews.

Amid the ongoing mild crypto recovery led by Bitcoin (BTC), the BNB ecosystem has recorded significant growth in on-chain transactions catalyzed by memecoin trading led by the recently launched Mubarak (MUBARAK).

OKX halted its DeFi services used by hackers to launder some of the proceeds from the $1.5 billion Bybit hack.

The platform reportedly caught regulators' attention after reports that it was used to launder some of the proceeds of the recent Bybit hack.

US President Donald Trump's second ex-wife, Marla Maples, has shown support for ending the country's case against early Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus.”“Sharing more re [regarding] the call to dismiss the prosecution against Roger Ver,” Maples said in a March 16 X post, sharing a video created by an organization aimed at supporting Ver and tagging Trump, Elon Musk and US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

US President Donald Trump's second ex-wife, Marla Maples, has shown support for ending the country's case against early Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus.”“Sharing more re [regarding] the call to dismiss the prosecution against Roger Ver,” Maples said in a March 16 X post, sharing a video created by an organization aimed at supporting Ver and tagging Trump, Elon Musk and US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

OKX has taken down its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, citing security concerns linked to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus.

According to Chainalysis' 2025 Crypto Crime Report, darknet market (DNM) vendors are adapting their money laundering tactics. While centralized exchanges (CEXs) remain the dominant cash-out method, a notable shift has been toward decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

Following the discovery of an attempted attack by North Korea's Lazarus Group, OKX has temporarily suspended its decentralized exchange aggregator service. The exchange made the announcement on Mar.

In response to the security threats, OKX has implemented a hacker address detection system and a mechanism to block suspicious addresses.

Pakistan is making a major shift in its approach to cryptocurrency with the launch of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). This move signals a change from its previous skepticism, where digital assets were seen as a financial risk due to their potential use in illicit activities.

US federal judge has ordered Debiex to return around $2.26 million to its customers that it allegedly stole in romance scams. This includes an additional civil penalty of almost $221,500.

Crypto exchange OKX has temporarily paused its decentralized exchange aggregator to prevent “further misuse” by North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group.“Recently, we detected a coordinated effort by Lazarus group to misuse our defi services,” said OKX on March 17.

The crypto industry is facing an alarming rise in cyber threats, including phishing scams, social media hacks, and violent home invasions.

ECB's Francois Villeroy warns that the US' pro-crypto stance could trigger the next financial crisis. The post ECB Official Warns US Crypto Policies Could Trigger Next Financial Crisis appeared first on Cryptonews.

A so-called “Web3” wallet, a disturbing mascot, and a convoluted ticketing system have unsurprisingly resulted in lower-than-expected ticket presales for the anticipated Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

Meme coins have taken the crypto world by storm, proving that humor, community, and innovation can drive serious financial gains. But which ones are set to dominate in 2025? With the market shifting rapidly, staying ahead means knowing the best meme coins to invest in March 2025.

Crypto platform Debiex has been ordered to pay around $2.5 million after it failed to respond to a US Commodity Futures Trading Commission suit accusing it of being a romance scam ring.Arizona federal court Judge Douglas Rayes on March 13 granted the CFTC's earlier motion for summary judgment in its case and ordered Debiex to pay back around $2.26 million it stole from its customers, along with a civil penalty of nearly $221,500. Judge Rayes said there was no evidence that Debiex's failure to respond to the CFTC was the result of “excusable neglect.

Crypto users have reported a rise in scam emails made to look like they're from crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini that attempt to get users to set up a new wallet with pre-generated recovery phrases controlled by scammers.In several examples posted to X, the email claims to be from Coinbase, asking users to transition to self-custodial wallets and providing instructions on downloading the legitimate Coinbase Wallet, giving a deadline of April 1 to make the switch. Source: Steve Kaczynski However, it also provides pre-generated recovery phrases.

The increasing macroeconomic uncertainty around global trade tariffs poses a big risk to the Bitcoin price. Expectations among Bitcoin investors can be drastically affected by the meeting's conclusion.

This week, a chorus of voices has risen in support of Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency pioneer embroiled in an extradition battle with the U.S. over allegations of tax-related offenses. On Sunday, Marla Maples, the second wife of U.S.

According to the proposal, only investors who have at least $1.1 million can participate in the experimental regime.

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the governor of Banque de France and the European Central Bank Governing Council's member, believes U.S. president Donald Trump is making a huge mistake by supporting cryptocurrencies. In an interview with French weekly La Tribune Dimanche, Villeroy de Galhau said that the U.S.

This signals a shift towards strategic accumulation and reduced leverage.

A European Central Bank (ECB) official says America's embrace of cryptocurrency and non-bank finance could backfire. “The United States risks sinning through negligence,” Francois Villeroy de Galhau, a member of the bank's governing council, said in an interview with French weekly La Tribune Dimanche on Saturday (March 15).

Russian oil traders are processing millions in crypto monthly, using them to bypass sanctions and streamline cross-border transactions.

The financial services giant Goldman Sachs is telling shareholders that its competitors are now offering crypto products and services that the bank doesn't.