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Portland police alert public to court scam involving cryptocurrency – Newport Dispatch

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Portland police alert public to court scam involving cryptocurrency – Newport Dispatch

PORTLAND — The Portland Police Department is warning residents about a scam where callers, posing as officials from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, claim that the victims are in contempt of court for failing to appear as witnesses in a trial.

The scammers then demand payment of a substantial fine to avoid further charges, including arrest.

Victims are being instructed to make payments through Coinstar machines using Dogecoin or other cryptocurrencies.

The phone number used for the scam calls, when searched on Google, appears to be associated with the Cumberland County Courthouse.

Authorities urge anyone who receives such calls not to engage with the scammer.

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Instead, they should contact the courthouse directly at 207-822-4200 to verify the legitimacy of the call.

Officials have clarified that the courthouse will never request payments over the phone.

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Coincheck Group Chairman talks IPO debut, growth plans

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Coincheck Group Chairman talks IPO debut, growth plans

Coincheck Group (CNCK), the holding company of Coincheck Inc., has officially gone public on the NASDAQ exchange. Coincheck Group Executive Chairman Oki Matsumoto joins Market Domination Overtime to discuss the company’s growth strategy following this milestone.

Matsumoto explains that Coincheck is a cryptocurrency exchange platform in Japan, boasting over 2 million individual customers domestically. The company’s strategic plan is to leverage its newly public status to “acquire our competitors in Japan and also acquire similar businesses around the globe.” Matsumoto is also the chairman and founder of the Monex Group (8698.T, MNXBF).

The NASDAQ listing provides Coincheck with the opportunity to “really expand” the business, positioning them as only the second cryptocurrency exchange to go public, alongside Coinbase (COIN). However, the company currently offers its services exclusively in the Japanese market.

To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here.

This post was written by Angel Smith

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Bitcoin's Next Move: $105,000 Or $85,000? Poll Finds Over 60% Say…

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Bitcoin's Next Move: 5,000 Or ,000? Poll Finds Over 60% Say…

The price of Bitcoin BTC/USD has soared in 2024 thanks to several catalysts including Bitcoin ETFs, more companies acquiring the cryptocurrency and expectations for a more pro-crypto White House administration with Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election.

As Bitcoin dips below the $100,000 level, Benzinga readers predict whether new all-time highs will be hit next or a further dip to $85,000.

What Happened: Bitcoin has reached several new all-time highs since the 2024 presidential election in November, passing the $80,000 and $90,000 levels and recently clearing the $100,000 level.

The leading cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of $103,900.47 on Dec. 4 and spent several days above the $100,000 milestone.

Since then, Bitcoin has fallen and has struggled to pass the milestone again. Benzinga recently asked readers which price milestone they think Bitcoin will hit next.

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“Which level is Bitcoin more likely to reach next: $105,000 or $85,000?” Benzinga asked.

The results were:

  • $105,000: 63%
  • $85,000: 37%

The majority of readers polled see Bitcoin reaching all-time highs of $105,000 before the leading cryptocurrency trades back down to $85,000, if it ever goes that low again.

Bitcoin last traded at $85,000 or below one month ago on Nov. 11.

Read Also: Bitcoin To $200,000, Ethereum To $7,000, Solana To $750 In 2025, Predicts Bitwise

What’s Next: Bitcoin is up 123% year-to-date in 2024, which ranks higher than leading stock indexes and many assets. While many would be happy with ending the year up over 100%, the fact that Bitcoin recently passed $100,000 and the move was short-lived could have investors wanting more.

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Benzinga recently asked readers what price they thought Bitcoin would end 2024 at. The results were:

  • Under $90,000: 18%
  • $90,000 to $100,000: 30%
  • $100,000 to $120,000: 40%
  • Over $120,000: 12%

The range of $100,000 to $120,000 won the poll with 40% of the vote. Adding in the 12% of respondents who said Bitcoin would trade over $120,000 at year-end and a majority (52%) of voters see a six-figure price to close out the year.

The range of $90,000 to $100,000 got second place in the poll with 30%, suggesting a further pullback could happen in the coming weeks.  

Bitcoin topped a poll asking readers to choose which cryptocurrency they believe will outperform others in 2025, including Solana SOL/USD, Dogecoin DOGE/USD, Ethereum ETH/USD, Shiba Inu SHIB/USD, Hedera HBAR/USD, and XRP XRP/USD.

Bitcoin won the poll with 28% of readers believing the leading cryptocurrency will outperform the other options next year. Ranking second in the poll was XRP with 24%.

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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 10 through Dec. 11, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 147 adults.

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CCFD-Terre Solidaire Enters the Era of Web3 and Launches into Cryptocurrency Fundraising

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CCFD-Terre Solidaire Enters the Era of Web3 and Launches into Cryptocurrency Fundraising

For over 60 years, CCFD-Terre Solidaire has been acting alongside those who fight daily against all the causes of hunger and who face the injustices of the current development model. Today, the NGO takes a new step by opening its donation collection to cryptocurrencies. This initiative, led in partnership with Vadato, a specialist in association tools, and Coinhouse, a leader in crypto-asset services in France, aligns with the fundamental values of Web3: transparency, inclusion, and equity.

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Why cryptocurrencies? Why now?

Climate disruptions, inequalities leading to excessive concentration of wealth, as well as other challenges in today’s world, require tools that go beyond conventions. Cryptocurrencies have a unique potential to mobilize new communities, particularly those attracted by the radical transparency of blockchain and the ideals of a more equitable economy. With this project, CCFD-Terre Solidaire opens itself to Web3 actors to collectively build solutions that address current and future economic and social challenges.

A pioneer of financial and social revolutions, CCFD-Terre Solidaire is innovating again by becoming one of the first French NGOs to offer a cryptocurrency collection solution compliant with regulations. One step closer to solidarity rooted in the future.

Marie-Hélène Vouilloux, Innovation Officer at CCFD-Terre Solidaire

A mission driven by universal values

Since its creation in 1961, CCFD-Terre Solidaire has never shied away from challenges. The NGO operates on the ground, hand in hand with over 400 partner organizations in 60 countries. Its approach? Support projects led by the populations themselves, for sustainable solutions adapted to each context.

Four battles for a fairer world

A central pillar of its commitment, food sovereignty relies on peasant and solidarity agroecology, which preserves natural resources and strengthens short circuits. The NGO supports peasant communities, responsible for 80% of global food production, but among the most affected by hunger. Convinced that migration is a wealth and that peace relies on justice and dialogue, CCFD-Terre Solidaire acts for inclusive and solidarity-based societies. Finally, the organization places economic justice at the heart of its fight against the impunity of multinationals and promotes an economic system that respects human rights. CCFD-Terre Solidaire advocates for fair international taxation, the cancellation of unsustainable debts of southern countries, and a global governance that holds large companies accountable. A pioneer of solidarity savings in France, CCFD-Terre Solidaire has been implementing solidarity financial investment products for the common good for 40 years: Common Investment Funds, savings accounts, micro-donations…

When Web3 meets the values of solidarity

Web3 is not just about technology: it is a vision. A vision where transparency, fairness, and individual autonomy, through decentralization, redefine the rules of the game. CCFD-Terre Solidaire has shared these ideals since its inception and resonates them with its own battles.

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By choosing to accept cryptocurrencies, the NGO does not impose a change, but proposes a bridge. It invites the crypto community to actively participate in concrete projects, which bear sustainable transformation for the most vulnerable. You are invited to show that the virtual and immaterial value of crypto-assets can translate into concrete results and a force for change.

Vadato and Coinhouse: partners serving a global cause

To meet this challenge, CCFD-Terre Solidaire has surrounded itself with two essential players:

  • Vadato, which has developed a custom technical solution, allowing the integration of a cryptocurrency collection, and supports multiple other aspects of philanthropic activities thanks to its tools and techniques;
  • Coinhouse, recognized for its expertise and its registration with the AMF, which guarantees the security and compliance of transactions.

Our mission is simple: to make donations accessible and secure for all. Whether you are a regular donor or an active member of the Web3 community, our technology is here to facilitate engagement.

Damien Chalret du Rieu, CEO of Vadato

We believe in a Web3 that transcends the boundaries of innovation to serve causes that matter. This collaboration is proof that blockchain can have a real impact, here and now.

Nicolas Louvet, CEO of Coinhouse

A call to those who want to take action

This initiative is much more than a simple collection: it is an invitation to be part of a movement. Each donation directly contributes to projects that change lives, but it is not just about financial support. It is about bringing your voice, your ideas, and your support to a global mission.

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For example, in 2009, CCFD-Terre Solidaire produced an exclusive report on financial diversions carried out by several heads of state around the world. This was followed by 10 years of intense legal battles that resulted, in 2017, in multiple convictions, including the total confiscation of “ill-gotten” goods and the restitution of more than 150 million euros to the dispossessed peoples. In March 2017, France adopted an unprecedented law on the duty of vigilance of companies and became a pioneer in the fight against the impunity of multinationals. This law is the result of a long struggle led by CCFD-Terre Solidaire with civil society and committed politicians. This text marks a historic advancement towards the respect of human and environmental rights by multinational companies.

Join the CCFD-Terre Solidaire Telegram, follow the evolution of projects dedicated to Web3 and discover how your donations, even modest ones, can become a driving force to transform unjust systems.

We believe in a future where economic justice is not a distant ideal, but a concrete reality. With your help, we can build it together.

Marie-Hélène Vouilloux

Now is the time to act. Join us! t.me/ccfd_tsolidaire

More info: https://ccfd-terresolidaire.org/donner-en-cryptomonnaies/

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