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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/caseylolz on 2023-12-29 20:26:01+00:00.

I have held crypto in this exchange for a few years now and never had much issue because I never tried to do much

In July the exchange was ending it's Operation in my state (Hawaii) and I needed to get my money out before a certain date. They required I submit verification after verification which I was able to provide to properly identify myself. It was problem after problem and for one reason or another their system was not allowing me to move or withdraw my crypto

After all of the verifications I passed they finally are now asking me to send a photo of myself with a debit card that was lost and cancelled years ago. Of course I don't have it and so they ask for a photo of me with a document with the full card number and my name on it saying it was cancelled which sounds reasonable enough but when I go Charles Schwab and ask for such a document they tell me that for security reasons they can't provide such a document and that CEX.IO's request is highly unusual.

Cex says there is nothing they can do and that although my identity has been verified and they even accepted a new debit card to be used they will not let me do anything until this other debit card is verified somehow.

Customer support stopped responding to me weeks ago and when I make a post on their Twitter to describe my situation they have now blocked me twice on different accounts.

They replied about it on their subreddit but have since deleted their account

I believe this company is fraudulent. I have seen other people online with a similar experience where they cannot withdraw money from their account.

I have reported them to several government agencies now and I believe this needs to get out that this organization is not letting people withdraw money

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/After_Sock_3550 on 2023-12-29 20:03:55+00:00.

I think we all know the situation with Binance. They were charged with many things from market manipulations, insider trading, commingling of user funds, wash trading, evasion of US laws KYC regulations and related laws etc etc. They got fined 4.5 Billion from the CFTC lawsuit and their SEC lawsuit is still not yet concluded. But there's actually a lot of gold in the fine details.

Yes, Binance is being forced to leave the US, but Binance are also STILL being forced to comply with US regulations. We (used to?) spit on and cry about US regulations being applied to crypto but the reality is that it's many of those same regulations that have US exchanges as the safest and most trustworthy exchanges around(Kraken, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Gemini). Very few non-US exchanges can be trusted to any reasonable degree. And Binance is now being forced to comply with all those regulations plus extra oversight because of their particular situation.

What this means is that Binance is now a much safer platform where you get to enjoy the breath of tokens available plus the high liquidity to avoid slippage. There's still the caveat however.

Binance still have to pay this 4.5 Billion in addition to whatever the SEC fine comes up to. While the numbers aren't small, it's very fair to say Binance more than has the funds to cover those costs. Certainly CZ himself could fairly easily cover it out of pocket if he want to. His net worth was estimated at 37 Billion, and is likely much higher given how extremely secretive he is about is assets, lifestyle and wealth. And Binance is certainly worth more than the cost of these fines as a very conservative estimate of Binance revenue each month is $1.4 Billion on trading fees alone. This is using the CoinMarketCap spot and derivatives volume and assuming the average user traders >$15 Million per month on spot and >$50 Million on derivatives and holds relevant amount of BNB(higher trading volume lowers fees). It also does NOT includes withdrawal and other non-trading fees as well as BSC related revenue. Of course this number is just revenue and does not account for employee, equipment, rental, real estate, utility and other costs.

The downside is now that the US government will almost certainly have access to your trading data, which is a minor or major issue depending on who you are and what you're doing. Beware, Any and all wallet you will transfer to/from and also probably any you have ever transferred to/from in the past are now visible to the US gov. As Binance has to among other things " agreed to retain an independent compliance monitor for three years" and remediate KYC/AML policies.

Tldr: Binance can almost certainly cover the cost of fines and will almost certainly be willing to pay them as Binance is worth FAR more than the cost of the fines. In addition, even though Binance is being forced to leave the US they are being forced to comply with US regulations with even more oversight giving customers extra security.

BUT the Government likely has access to your trading data.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/crayola110 on 2023-12-29 19:46:18+00:00.

Can a proxy provider hack a wallet on defi or on crypto networks?

I was using different proxies for my different browsers/ wallets and wondering if the proxy provider I was using could hack my wallets.

I was using international Proxies so i can have different dedicated IP addresses so my comp is same for each defi protocol i use

I do use anti virus/ firewall etc on my comp.

I don't want to use a VPN as some of the defi protocols block me from using shared VPN IPs. That's why I'm using individual 'dedicated' or static IPs from proxy provider.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/ReubenSD on 2023-12-29 19:38:35+00:00.

Soon the SEC will give their verdict on the Blackrock ETF which we have all been waiting for. Of course if it doesn’t get approved it’s extremely bearish as much of the approval rally has probably been priced in on a retail level. On the other hand if the ETF gets approval btc is not guaranteed to moon. Hedge funds and big bank aren’t stupid, they are in bed with the SEC and will know if it’s gonna get approved before it does, they likely will crash the price to allow them to accumulate cheaply. Of course approval is very bullish long term but don’t get stuck holding the bag in the short term (if you Are margin trading)

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/Electrical_Tension on 2023-12-30 03:46:02+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/Eminem1907 on 2023-12-29 19:25:05+00:00.

Hey. So I’m currently 16 and began by using ramp through trust to invest £15 into solana. Recently got some money and wanted to invest another £70 and upon doing this I was told I needed to verify my identity. No problem. Showed my passport and all that and it’s locked my account. I’ve only now been told I needed to be 18 however I have £15 worth that I can’t withdraw as it’s too little. What should I do here? Should I hold until I’m 18 then buy more or should I contact ramp and try to withdraw my £15? Ramp let me sign up originally to buy £15 and accepted I was 16 with no question. I’m a beginner to trading so please be nice.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/TCr0wn on 2023-12-29 16:50:27+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/aItalianStallion on 2023-12-30 03:26:18+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/BruteSilverback on 2023-12-29 15:42:33+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/NHLroyrocks on 2023-12-30 03:03:51+00:00.

I have heard opening a lightning channel is expensive since it must be done on L1. Are there any services where some whale basically already had a ton of BTC on lightning and if you give them cash money they will load you up with some lightning BTC for a tiny fee?

Ideally you would be able to be paid via lightning without any meaningful fees but until that is a reality what’s the least friction way to get onto L2?

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/gigabyteIO on 2023-12-30 00:56:17+00:00.

Original Title: Remember influencers are not out to help you. We're the product! They exist to influence what we do and what we think! Behind the scenes, they're run by marketing agencies and bankers that want to instill narratives and shape beliefs! Remember this, when you consume them. (InvestAnswers/Coin Bureau)

It's important to remember this, especially as the bull run commences. These channels are here to influence us, they masquerade as master traders who are just trying to give us alpha that is "informational" and "educational" all the while they market to us and behind the scenes are paid to influence us. They are not utilitarian and altruistic, they are manipulative and deceptive. They have teams that are paid to provide us with dazzling and mesmerizing graphics and charts that plant beliefs in us, but they're shaping narratives and forwarding an agenda, do not be fooled and lulled into complacency. They're wolves who herd us like sheep.

Everyday they shill investment advice, but are protected by the pedantically worded Terms of Service buried within their websites. They do everything they can to influence and shape our beliefs, purchases, and investments but take zero responsibility for anything.

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Let's take a look at InvestAnswers. His whole website and Youtube channel is based around giving you investment advise. Take a look at his "not financial products". They look like financial products to me. He has a whole gambit of increasingly expensive investing "tools" for gullible people. Please have a look for yourself!

Wow, for just 174$/month you can take all these investing suggestions and advice, you're gonna be RICH!

But then take a look at the ToS, absolving them of any responsibility. And by the way, InvestAnswers isn't giving you investment advice and is not a financial advisor or investment advisor, this is all just make believe, it's just ENTERTAINMENT!

It's just for entertainment! Haha, are you not entertained?!

For giggles give this little video of InvestAnswers a gander, you won't be disappointed:

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Now, for good old CoinBureu, the lovely completely unbiased gentlemen who is just out to help the lowly little crypto investor, he is just here to help you! Can't you see it!

Good ole little CoinBureau is a subsidiary of , previously V3.digital. These wonderful little enterprises are are DIGITAL MARKETING FIRMS. And you guessed it, they're here to help educate and inform you to the best of their ability... (haha, did you believe that?).

CoinBureau is a BRAND operated by MoonRock Media.

If you read through the ToS, it's the usual bit absolving them of any liability. Nothing they say is investment advise, they're all just here for entertainment and education! Except they stand by nothing they say and cannot be held liable for false information!

Who would have thought?! They get paid to market to you.

It's pretty weird how V3 and Moonrock look exactly the same and do the exact same thing:

MoonRock

V3 Digital

Coin Bureau was founded by Nic Puckrin:

Nic Puckrin using all the money you made him to do cool things.

Nic Puckrin using all the money we made him to race McLaren's! Don't worry you will do the same one day if you just listen to his advice on Coin Bureau!

Nic Puckrin on the best TRT funded by all the shilling. He is here to help!

He and Guy using all the money we made them to buy dinners in Dubai.

Nic Puckrin, is a former investment banker from Goldman Sachs. Definitely someone you can trust and is looking out for your well being, we're all here because we love bankers, right!

Citibank and Goldman Sachs

Guy, the quirky lovable main character of the channel is a literal ACTOR. His cute English accent and likable demeanor are setup purposefully to INFLUENCE YOU.

To put it bluntly, Coin Bureau is founded and bank rolled by a Goldman Sachs banker, head quartered in Dubai and is operated by a sketchy digital marketing firm out of god knows where and by god knows who. There is almost zero information on who owns it and where it is located.

Stay safe out there folks, and remember all this stuff when consuming anything by influencers. They're trying to influence you!

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/OldestManInTheWorld on 2023-12-29 05:31:08+00:00.

So about two days ago a SOL meme coin called dogewifjupiter ($JUPDOG) rugged almost 300k.

They ran a "presale" by simply having people send SOL to an address.

After they rugged it they keept the X account up for a bit before switching the name to Grape Finance (pic).

Later they shut down the account and switched to another for Grape Finance.

Of course they are doing a presale again having people sending them SOL.

I am willing to bet on the fact that they will rug this one too.

There are a couple of X accounts with ETH in the name that pushed JUPDOG that now pushes Grape Finance and another coin called PhantomwifJupiter.

The accounts I have seen mainly do this are @ punk1685 and @ Jameseth100x .

I get that rugs happen and that the meme coin scene is very risky but its crazy to me how these guys are allowed to pull of the same scheme multiple times in a row.

The people trying to warn others gets covered by all the people dropping their wallets in hopes of airdrops.

Is there anything that can be done to prevent these guys from continuing?

If not punished then at least shut down.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/CryptoDaily- on 2023-12-30 00:00:35+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/hi_top_please on 2023-12-29 22:46:28+00:00.

Just to preface: I am employed as a machine learning specialist at my current job. I also studied data analytics with a focus in artifical intelligence.

I have firsthand experience in actively engaging with AI and machine learning in a professional capacity. In several companies and roles, neither I nor my colleagues or superiors have ever perceived blockchain as a means to enhance these technologies.

I'm genuinely open to understanding how blockchain technology contributes to this field. My impression is that people that don't understand it view it as a bandwagon where they throw around buzzwords without a thorough understanding.

Please, enlighten me.

(i've also seen people saying gaming will be the next focus. that's equally stupid aswell imo)

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/nanooverbtc on 2023-12-29 20:29:49+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/Purtuzzi on 2023-12-29 19:44:16+00:00.

Still early.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/GabeSter on 2023-12-29 19:21:03+00:00.

For those that don't know Solana Phone was sold with two day FedEX shipping. However due to an abundance in sales over one day as a result of the airdrops on the phone being worth more than the phone itself. The company behind Solana Phone took ages to ship out orders placed two weeks before.

Now here's the hypothetical problem. Solana Mobile gives buyers 14 days after purchase to return the phone:

However the item is not being delivered until 15 days after purchase.

Order Dec. 14th

Delivery Dec. 29th

Which means the phones are technically unable to be returned due to them not meeting the return policy.

Now if Solana Mobile would allow for an exception and approve of the return despite not meeting return requirements - is another question.

But needless to say, this exceptional forward thinking business practice is exactly what we've come to expect from Solana.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/FitScore3115 on 2023-12-29 16:39:17+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/kirtash93 on 2023-12-29 16:14:44+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/Electrical_Tension on 2023-12-29 15:36:01+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/Electrical_Tension on 2023-12-29 15:34:01+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/jwinterm on 2023-12-29 15:32:39+00:00.

Original Title: Samourai teases the release of non-custodial BTC-XMR swaps coming soon™️ maybe just in the nick of time with the recent privacy coin delisting announcements from OKX and presumably other exchanges also soon™️

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The original was posted on /r/cryptocurrency by /u/Electrical_Tension on 2023-12-29 15:34:01+00:00.