Inaugural – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:08:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Inaugural – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Fake Trump-Vance Inaugural Email Nets $250,300 in USDT, FBI Gets $40,300 Back https://earlybirdsinvest.com/fake-trump-vance-inaugural-email-nets-250300-in-usdt-fbi-gets-40300-back/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/fake-trump-vance-inaugural-email-nets-250300-in-usdt-fbi-gets-40300-back/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:08:44 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/fake-trump-vance-inaugural-email-nets-250300-in-usdt-fbi-gets-40300-back/

The US Department of Justice has recovered $40,300 in cryptocurrency that was stolen in a scam involving a fake Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee email.

On December 24, 2024, a donor received an email that appeared to come from Steve Witkoff, the committee’s co-chair, according to the Department of Justice’s press release on July 2.

The message used a nearly identical domain name to the real one, which swapped the letter “i” for a lowercase “l” in “t47lnaugural.com”.

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The victim transferred $250,300 in USDT, and the scammers immediately moved the funds through multiple crypto wallets to make it harder to trace.

Investigators at the FBI’s Washington Field Office used blockchain analysis to follow the trail of transactions. They were able to locate and recover $40,300 of the stolen funds. Prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture case to return the recovered amount to the victim.

Steven Jensen of the FBI stated, “Impersonation scams take many forms and cost Americans billions in losses each year”. He advised the public to carefully verify email addresses and never send money or crypto to individuals they do not know personally.

He added that scammers often rely on small details, including minor changes in email addresses or domains, to trick victims into believing fraudulent messages are legitimate.

On June 18, the Department of Justice seized $225 million in crypto linked to scams that misled over 400 people into fake investment schemes. How? Read the full story.

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Bitget Sponsors The Inaugural Crypto Jazz Festival at Montreux https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitget-sponsors-the-inaugural-crypto-jazz-festival-at-montreux/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitget-sponsors-the-inaugural-crypto-jazz-festival-at-montreux/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:50:28 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitget-sponsors-the-inaugural-crypto-jazz-festival-at-montreux/

[PRESS RELEASE – Victoria, Seychelles, June 13th, 2025]

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is proud to announce its participation as the main partner of the inaugural Crypto Jazz Festival, set to take place from July 9 to 12, 2025. This groundbreaking new event is an integral part of the globally renowned Montreux Jazz Festival, the world’s second-largest jazz festival, which annually draws over 250,000 attendees. Bitget’s participation represents a unique opportunity to bridge the innovative, and decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies with the rich heritage, artistic excellence, and global appeal of the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Created in 1967 by Claude Nobs and directed by Mathieu Jaton since 2013, the Montreux Jazz Festival has consistently evolved, generating fantastic stories and legendary performances. Each year, the festival expands its offerings, introducing new experiences to keep pace with evolving trends and audience requests. This year marks the exciting launch of the Crypto Jazz Festival, opening its doors to over 25,000 crypto enthusiasts with completely free access, and featuring panels and special events that fuse pioneering technology with the vibrant pulse of live music.

“On this first edition, we’re particularly excited to partner with Bitget,” said Yannick Fattebert, Co-Founder of the Crypto Jazz Festival. “Our vision for the Crypto Jazz Festival has always been to open up the world of jazz to new audiences, much like the promise of crypto is to open up finance for everyone. Together, we’re not just creating unforgettable melodies; we’re building bridges to a more inclusive and accessible future for all.”

Bitget is proud to join this iconic celebration, forging a unique partnership that resonates with the festival’s spirit of pioneering vision and global community. Just as jazz pushes boundaries and evolves with each performance, the world of cryptocurrency is reshaping financial landscapes, offering new rhythms of possibility.

“Montreux is more than just a festival; it’s a global gathering where music lovers connect, share experiences, and celebrate their shared passion,” said Vugar Usi Zade, COO of Bitget. “This sense of community mirrors the ethos of Bitget, where we strive to build a connected, informed, and empowered community of users who share a vision for a more open financial future. We believe that true value is created when people come together.”

Bitget is leveraging this event to strengthen its bond with its community, offering several exclusive benefits to users. This includes the chance to win tickets to access exclusive concerts, allowing winners to choose from a wide array of renowned artists, including Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, and Raye. Additionally, Whale VIP tickets offering ultra-exclusive access, along with dinner passes and closing party accesses, are among the potential prizes. More information on this exciting initiative can be found here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. It is serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions. It aims to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. At the same time, it offers real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices.

Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet. It offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features, including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist), and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

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Honoring Nikolai Durov: NikolAI Launches Inaugural NFT Series https://earlybirdsinvest.com/honoring-nikolai-durov-nikolai-launches-inaugural-nft-series/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/honoring-nikolai-durov-nikolai-launches-inaugural-nft-series/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:21:39 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/honoring-nikolai-durov-nikolai-launches-inaugural-nft-series/

In honor of Nikolai Durov’s 44th birthday, the NikolAI project is launching its inaugural NFT series. Durov, a renowned mathematician, cryptographer, and co-founder of Telegram, has been a major inspiration for the initiative. This exclusive collection aims to pay tribute to his contributions while aiming to engage with its community in the TON blockchain ecosystem.

Blending AI and Blockchain Innovation

NikolAI ($NIKO) is a community-driven cryptocurrency inspired by Nikolai Durov’s work. It has quickly become one of the most popular AI meme coins on the TON blockchain. What sets NikolAI apart is its AI agent that actively interacts with users on platforms like X.com and Telegram. Within two weeks of its launch, $NIKO reached an all-time high fully diluted valuation of $180 million.

The upcoming NFT collection features 1,000 unique, limited-edition PFPs created using AI-generated art. Expected to be a hugely anticipated NFT drop for the TON ecosystem, the collection offers holders exclusive benefits.

To participate in the NFT mint, users need to be among the top 44% of $NIKO token holders on the TON blockchain. Those holding tokens on centralized exchanges can be transferred on-chain to ensure eligibility. The cut-off date for participation is November 28, 2024, at 23:59 UTC. After this deadline, eligible holders (the top 44%) will gain access to the free minting of these NFTs.

Having one of these NFTs is not just a digital art piece; it’s a ticket to exclusive opportunities within the NikolAI ecosystem. Holders will have a say in the project’s governance, early access to new tools, AI, and potential yield and airdrop rewards for future project developments.

As NikolAI grows, this NFT collection marks another milestone in its journey. By integrating AI-generated art with blockchain technology, the project is setting a solid foundation for future initiatives to enhance community engagement and technological innovation.

Inspired by Nikolai Durov’s achievements, the project hopes to embody a spirit of innovation and progress. According to the announcement, “NikolAI is no mere AI. Part genius, part jest, NikolAI isn’t here to simply “join” the AI wave. He is the wave.”

Editor’s note: Written with the assistance of AI – Edited and fact-checked by Jason Newey.

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