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What Are Investment DAOs and How Do They Work?
In the late 19th century, the first investment clubs were founded in Texas, where small communities gathered to discuss and make joint investments. Over 100 years later, this collective investment model has evolved, now finding a new home on the blockchain. 
Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager predicts that within the next five years, governments will increasingly leverage AI to uncover financial crimes on the blockchain, including tax evasion. This initiative is expected to be coordinated rather than fragmanted across various agencies. 
Blockchain researcher ZachXBT revealed details of a $243 million fraud operation. This led to the arrest of several suspects and the freezing of funds' portion. The victim was a lone creditor from the Genesis platform, and the main culprits were Greavys (Malone Iam), Wiz (Veer Chetal), and Box (Jeandiel Serrano). 
WhiteBIT, Europe’s leading crypto exchange and the official sponsor of the Ukrainian national football team, started a pre-sale of tickets for the upcoming Ukraine vs Georgia home match in the UEFA Nations League, accepting payments in cryptocurrency. The game will be held on October 11 at the City Stadium in Poznań, Poland. 
In a move that feels like it’s straight out of a crypto-thriller, the UK government proposed a new legislation aimed at clarifying the legal status of digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and others. Known as the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill, this marks a significant milestone in providing legal recognition for all digital assets, classifying them as personal property. 
Paolo Ardoino: “Winning Is a Marathon, It’s Not a Sprint”
His rapid rise in the crypto world is a modern success story, filled with ambition, ingenuity, and an unwavering drive to transform global finance. Best known as the CEO of Tether, his influence extends far beyond that role. Meet Paolo Ardoino. 
Top Crypto Conferences of 2024: Must-Attend Events
The cryptocurrency industry is evolving rapidly, with new innovations, projects, and ideas emerging every day. Crypto conferences play a key role in this growth, offering platforms for networking, education, showcasing promising ideas, and strengthening the global community. In today’s article, we highlight the top crypto conferences of 2024 that you won’t want to miss. GNcrypto appoints Sebastian Scheplitz as new CEO
GNcrypto is pleased to announce the appointment of Sebastian Scheplitz as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. As the new CEO, Scheplitz brings more than two decades of experience in digital marketing, AI innovation, and business development, with a proven track record of scaling companies and driving exponential growth. 
A federal judge in Texas dismissed ConsenSys' lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler. The company sought to legally establish that Ethereum is not a security and to prevent the SEC from interfering with the operation of the MetaMask crypto wallet. 
Bloomberg reports that Dragonfly Capital, a crypto-focused venture company, is preparing to raise $500 million for a new fund aimed at early-stage blockchain projects. So far, over $250 million has been secured, with the full fundraising expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025. SEC Ramps Up Enforcement with Tougher Fines
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying its crackdown on the crypto industry. A new report reveals that total fines for regulatory violations in the cryptocurrency sector in 2024 (and the year isn’t even over yet) have already reached a record-breaking $4.7 billion. Which companies have been hit the hardest by the SEC’s actions? 
Top Ukrainian VCs Investing in Crypto Companies
Big names in crypto such as Solana, NEAR, and Matter Labs originated in Ukraine. The country’s growing Web3 landscape has received attention from local and global investors, among whom Venture Capitalists (VCs) play a key role. In this article, we’ll list Ukrainian VCs that invest in the crypto sector. 
Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs established the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU)—a collaborative initiative aimed at fighting financial crimes within the cryptocurrency sector. This is a pioneering move where private companies united to assist law enforcement agencies. 
