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USAID in Chaos: Trump and Musk’s DOGE Unleash Digital Warfare on ‘Marxist Viper’s Nest’
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) finds itself at the center of a political firestorm as the Trump administration and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) launch an unprecedented attack on the agency. This developing scandal has sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond, raising questions about the future of American foreign aid.
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Tornado Cash Co-Founder Alexey Pertsev Released: Crypto Privacy Battle Continues!
Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, was released from prison on Feb 7, 2025, after being incarcerated since his conviction in May 202412. Pertsev, a 31-year-old Russian national, was sentenced to 64 months (5 years and 4 months) in prison by a Dutch court for money laundering charges related to his involvement with Tornado Cash.

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Attention: What You Should Know About Crypto-Based ETNs Under MiCA Regulation!
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) in the cryptocurrency sector have gained popularity in Europe, offering investors exposure to digital assets through regulated exchanges. With the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), which entered into force in June 2023, the regulatory landscape for crypto-based financial products is evolving.

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Investor Education: MiCAR’s Asset-Referenced Tokens And How RWA-Backed Crypto May Fit the Definition!
Real-World Asset (RWA)-backed tokens can potentially qualify as asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) under MiCAR, depending on their specific characteristics. ARTs are defined in MiCAR as a type of crypto-asset that aims to maintain a stable value by referencing another value or right, or a combination thereof, including one or more official currencies. The key characteristics of ARTs under MiCAR are:

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Uganda’s Central Bank Hacked – Finance Ministry Officials Arrested!
Massive cyber-heist in Uganda! Authorities have detained nine finance ministry officials over a $16.87 million hack targeting the central bank’s IT systems. The cybercriminals, allegedly operating under the alias "Waste", infiltrated accounts and funneled funds out. Investigations are ongoing, with top Treasury officials under scrutiny.
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Exposing the Dark Side of Online Gambling: Whistleblower Reveals Alarming Tactics of Illegal Platforms in the UK!
A whistleblower has courageously stepped forward to expose the alarming operations of unlicensed online gambling platforms targeting vulnerable individuals in the UK. These platforms, operating under offshore licenses, exploit problem gamblers, circumvent self-exclusion systems, and engage in illegal payment practices.

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Attention: Serious Claim Against Illegal Gambling Schemes in Curacao and Malta!
FinTelegram has received a detailed complaint from a Portuguese player against Slott Casino and its affiliated companies. This report analyzes the complaint and provides context regarding issues similar to those of other Curaçao-based casino operators. We thank the complainant for submitting the complaint and will report on it. Here is a first analysis. We also ask other players to submit complaints.

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Urgent Warning Against Illegal Online Casino Betsolino and its Payment Facilitators!
We recently found an interesting review on LinkedIn about the apparently illegal online casino Betsolino, published by Digital Marketing Strategist Michael Schmitt. According to the review, Betsolino has been identified as an illegal operation. Therefore, we looked at Betsolino and its payment processors. We discovered red flags and issued an urgent warning.

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Urgent Warning: Avoid the Illegal Wazamba Casino With Cyprus Payment Agent Mirata Services!
FinTelegram issues a strong warning against the illegally and anonymously operating Wazamba casino. This fraudulent platform, formerly associated with the now-insolvent Rabidi Group, is currently operating without any legitimate license and under complete anonymity. The website does not disclose any information about its operator, making it a risky and unreliable environment for players.
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CFTC Secures $451M Judgment Against Israeli Yukom Fraud Scheme—A Victory, but Justice Delayed
The U.S. CFTC has secured a massive $451 million judgment against the operators of the fraudulent Israeli binary options scheme linked to Yukom Communications. This enforcement action marks the culmination of years of global fraud facilitated by offshore entities and front companies, a network that FinTelegram has been exposing since its inception.
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MONEYVAL Flags Bosnia & Herzegovina for AML Failures – Urgent Fixes Needed!
MONEYVAL’s latest report exposes Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) weak anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) controls. Despite moderate effectiveness in some areas, major deficiencies remain—particularly in UN financial sanctions compliance, CTF risk mitigation in the non-profit sector, and enforcement against financial crime.

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Is Google’s Search Empire Cracking? The AI Disruption Threatening Alphabet’s Profitability!
Google has long maintained a dominant position in the search engine market, commanding a global market share exceeding 90% as of 2022. However, recent developments indicate a potential shift in this landscape, primarily due to the emergence of AI-driven search engines. Notably, Google's global search engine market share fell below 90% in Q4 2024, marking the first time since 2015 that it has dipped under this threshold.

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MUSK’S MELTDOWN: X’s $44B Lawsuit Gambit Exposes Free Speech Hypocrisy and Advertising Exodus!
Elon Musk’s X has launched an unprecedented legal offensive against major advertisers and industry groups, alleging a coordinated boycott that cost the platform billions in revenue. But beneath the fiery rhetoric of "war" and antitrust claims lies a desperate gambit to deflect blame for Musk’s self-inflicted advertising crisis—and a dangerous precedent for corporate free speech.
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