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Egypt arrests 29 allegedly involved in $620K HoggPool digital asset scam
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8 March, 2023

Egypt arrests 29 allegedly involved in $620K HoggPool digital asset scam

While digital assets are illegal in Egypt, HoggPool managed to lure investors since its launch in August before the founders...
Hermès files to stop MetaBirkin NFT sales
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8 March, 2023

Hermès files to stop MetaBirkin NFT sales

Hermès won the jury trial in February and was awarded $133,000 in damages over the use its signature Birkin bag...
EU to monitor antitrust and promote healthy competition in the metaverse
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8 March, 2023

EU to monitor antitrust and promote healthy competition in the metaverse

The European Union’s antitrust head says the region must adapt its policies to fit the digital age, including promoting healthy...
Philippines’ fintech unicorn Maya seeking to raise $150M amid IPO push: report
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8 March, 2023

Philippines’ fintech unicorn Maya seeking to raise $150M amid IPO push: report

Maya, which raised $210 million in 2022, is now reportedly seeking to inject $150 million to boost growth, taking its...
Miami-based BKCoin shut down over alleged $100M digital asset Ponzi scheme
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7 March, 2023

Miami-based BKCoin shut down over alleged $100M digital asset Ponzi scheme

The U.S. securities regulator has obtained an asset freeze, appointed a receiver, and acquired other emergency relief against BKCoin and...
Mt. Gox repayments to start in March 2023—nine years after collapse
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7 March, 2023

Mt. Gox repayments to start in March 2023—nine years after collapse

Mt. Gox trustee revealed that repayments to some creditors will start in a week and extend all the way to...

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