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A sophisticated financial crime ring involving chartered accountants, a company secretary, and a cryptocurrency trader has been uncovered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The group allegedly defrauded victims of over ₹640 crore through various online scams, TOI reported. Two chartered accountants, Ajay and Vipin Yadav, and crypto trader Jitendra Kaswan were arrested between November 28th and 30th following search operations …

New Delhi, Two chartered accountants and a cryptocurrency trader have been arrested here in a money laundering investigation linked to a cyber fraud case of Rs 640 crore, the Enforcement Directorate said Wednesday. A fourth person, the brother of another “absconding” CA whose farmhouse was raided on November 28 by the federal agency as part of this probe, has been …

Bitcoin is all the rage now. However, altcoins are back in the spotlight too. With interesting utilities and themes, they have been drawing the attention of investors. Here’s a look at the altcoins potentially poised to take off in the next bull. 1. Catslap (SLAP) – The new cat coin sensation Catslap ($SLAP) is a new cat coin drawing the …

Another turbocharged bull run seems to be underway. Here are the three crypto picks that could make a mark this year. Still in the presale stage, they have higher upside potential than popular crypto stretching their limits. 1. Crypto All-Stars Meme coins are fun. However, there has to be more to them. If they can go viral without any purpose, …

Established cryptos make headlines. However, multifold gains are challenging for them. That’s why strategic investors allocate a share of their portfolio to new crypto coins that are capable of surges. In a sea of upcoming tokens, it is hard to tell which one could make it big. Here’s a look at the potential top new altcoins. 1. Crypto All-Stars (STARS) …

Once marked by exponential growth in 2021 and subsequent corrections in 2023, the cryptocurrency sector’s hiring trends may see a new upward trajectory. Cryptocurrency exchanges that ET spoke to believe the proximity of Elon Musk-the self-styled “Dogefather”- to the incoming American dispensation, greater regulatory clarity at home and global crypto exchanges entering India may lead to a spike in professional …

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 106.20 crore in India and Dubai as part of its investigation into the alleged HPZ token ‘scam’, the agency said on Thursday. The ‘scam’, officials said, involving shell entities, including those with Chinese links, duped investors of hundreds of crores on the pretext of doubling their investments through …

Cryptocurrency is a buzzword that continues to dominate headlines, garner social media traction, and spark debates. Caught in the contrasting worlds of allure and fear, many believe, the volatile paradigm of crypto is the key to decentralised financial future. Yet, for many, it remains shrouded in mystery. Terms like “blockchain,” “staking,” and “futures trading” can feel daunting, even alienating. Is …

Best Wallet is gearing up for the launch of its native crypto $BEST. Before the token makes its way to exchanges, the community has an exclusive opportunity to grab it at discounted prices. The first stage of the in-app presale sold out the targeted $100,000 within six hours of going live. Since then, the public presale smashed over $1 million …

Locked in a tight race for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, Republican candidate Bernie Moreno got a major boost in the weeks before the election: $40 million from the cryptocurrency industry. The money, which funded ads that aired across Ohio, was the most ambitious effort in an audacious multistate campaign by crypto firms to influence dozens of crucial congressional races. …