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The Australian financial services regulator has issued a warning against “pump-and-dump” operators following the conviction of four individuals who used Telegram group chats to push up the share prices of Australian stocks before selling them at inflated prices. Bust of a Pump-and-Dump Scheme The four offenders have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment, to be served through intensive corrections orders (ICOs), and must also pay thousands of dollars in penalties. All pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit market manipulation and dealing with the proceeds of crime. Joe Longo, the Chairman of ASIC “This group used social media to rig the…

Ramkumar, the core contributor at OpenLedger, has announced its strategic partnership with theCUBE, a Layer 1 public blockchain that facilitates faster transactions in cubes. The main purpose of this integration is to bring trust and solve data integrity problems by bridging artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3. Our core contributor @Ramkumartweet joins @theCUBE to dive into the real challenges of AI and how blockchain finally fixes the trust, attribution, and data problems holding it back.From decentralized intelligence to real enterprise use cases, this conversation covers every… pic.twitter.com/8h8L7CqwRJ — OpenLedger (@OpenledgerHQ) December 20, 2025 According to the source, OpenLedger is recognized as…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $2,950. ETH is now consolidating and might soon attempt another recovery wave if it clears $3,050. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,950 zone. The price is trading above $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,920 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above the $3,050 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price started a decent increase from $2,775, like Bitcoin. ETH price was…

Hong Kong is preparing to issue a new batch of government-backed digital green bonds, deepening its move into blockchain-based finance as it tries to position itself as a leading global hub for tokenized assets. The offering, Hong Kong’s third digital bond sale since 2023, will be denominated in US dollars, euros, offshore yuan and Hong Kong dollars, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar with the issuance. Pricing could be finalized as early as today. These are so-called digitally native bonds, meaning they are created and settled entirely on blockchain-based platforms. The infrastructure for this latest issue will come from HSBC. The…

18 bipartisan U.S. House lawmakers have urged the Internal Revenue Service to reexamine the country’s taxation laws on cryptocurrency staking. Summary A group of U.S. lawmakers has urged the IRS to review its 2023 guidance on staking rewards before the 2026 tax year. The letter recommends taxing staking rewards only at the time of sale to avoid double taxation. Separately, lawmakers have introduced the PARITY Act, which suggests allowing deferral of staking and mining tax liabilities. Led by Republican Representative Mike Carey, the group has sent a letter to IRS acting Commissioner Scott Bessent, requesting a review of existing tax…

Atleta Network, a modular Layer 1 blockchain built for the sports industry to bring Web3 innovation, has announced its strong bonding with Abo Obinnaya, Africa’s first legal-tech generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform. The main purpose of this groundbreaking integration is to bring football, sport, and Web3 together for the creation of new opportunities for players. 🔥 ATLETA Expands to AfricaATLETA Network is entering the African market — opening a new chapter where football, sport, and Web3 come together.In partnership with @AgboObinnaya , we’re unlocking fresh opportunities across one of the most passionate football regions in the… pic.twitter.com/PM7EUwWHaJ — Atleta Network…

Tom Lee’s associated firm Bitmine has continued its aggressive Ethereum accumulation. On December 22, on-chain data showed Bitmine purchased another 13,412 ETH. It is worth roughly $40.6 million at the time of transfer. Blockchain records indicate the ETH moved from a Kraken hot wallet into a Bitmine-linked address. The transaction occurred within minutes, signaling a direct exchange withdrawal rather than an over-the-counter transfer. On-Chain Wallet Activity Confirms Exchange Withdrawal According to on-chain tracking data, the receiving wallet address now holds more than 13,400 ETH on the Ethereum network. The funds arrived in a single transfer valued at over $40 million.…

Rumble (RUM) shares jumped 21% in pre-market trading after saying it agreed to buy AI and high-performance-computing firm Northern Data AG (NB2), and stablecoin issuer Tether committed to buying up to $150 million of GPU services from the combined company. Longboat Key, Florida-based Rumble said it expected the all-share acquisition to be complete in the second quarter of next year. Investors in Frankfurt-based Northern Data will receive 2.0281 new Rumble shares for each NB2 share they own, and will end up with about 30% of the combined company. Tether and other major Northern Data shareholders representing more than 70% of…

Key Takeaways Ghana legalized crypto trading through the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025. Individuals will not be arrested for trading crypto under the new law. Crypto trading is now legal in Ghana after the enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiamah announced. The law provides a structured regulatory framework to oversee digital asset activities and address risks associated with the fast-growing sector. The move, first reported by Daily Graphic, removes the uncertainty that previously surrounded crypto transactions. It also provides authorities with the tools to protect consumers…

Octav integrates Chainlink oracles to deliver neutral on-chain NAV, restoring trust during volatile DeFi markets. October shocks exposed DeFi operating without shared NAV, pushing demand for independent valuation infrastructure. Octav announced the integration of Chainlink oracles, a decentralized service that connects blockchain smart contracts, to provide verified on-chain NAV data for digital assets. This enables asset managers, vault curators, and strategists to access secure and reliable valuation data directly on the blockchain. Octav’s move to integrate Chainlink oracles aligns with broader industry trends where established asset managers are increasingly adopting Chainlink’s oracle services to bring net asset value data on-chain.…