The FBI reportedly launched its own cryptocurrency, 'NexFundAI Token,' as part of a sting operation to expose and apprehend fraudulent actors in the crypto space.
This move was revealed alongside charges brought against four cryptocurrency firms and 14 individuals, accused of market manipulation.
Among the accused were market-making companies, with one having faced previous allegations of manipulating memecoin prices, as highlighted by crypto investigator ZachXBT last year.
The FBI’s strategy involved setting up a fake token and company to infiltrate the market, aiming to trap those involved in illicit activities.
According to official statements, the NexFundAI Token operated on the Ethereum blockchain as a security under law enforcement supervision.
Binance has made waves in the cryptocurrency world with its recent collaboration with Circle, a move aimed at boosting the adoption of the USDC stablecoin and enhancing the global digital asset ecosystem.
XRP has been riding a wave of significant momentum since early November, breaking free from a long period of lackluster trading amidst ongoing regulatory battles.
The broader cryptocurrency market recently faced a temporary setback, losing its upward momentum. Solana (SOL) was also affected, seeing its price dip to between $215 and $220 earlier this week.
Binance, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has made headlines by announcing the removal of specific spot trading pairs for Pepe Coin (PEPE), Decred (DCR), and Horizen (ZEN).