Canadian crypto exchange gambled away $9.5M of users’ Bitcoin and Ether
The British Columbia Securities Commission reveals how ezBtc’s founder misappropriated millions in customer funds for personal use, leading to significant investor losses.
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SEC to up scrutiny of firms offering or giving advice about crypto
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Open-Source Platform Lets Users Build Their Own Blockchain in Under 10 Min
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Ripple Funds Blockchain’s Disruption of the Legal Industry
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US Researchers Develop Blockchain Protocol to Fight Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
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Lido’s market dominance and Ethereum decentralization post-Merge
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