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FreeWallet accused of 'robbery' via hidden fees and KYC delays

FreeWallet, a custodial wallet that has operated for nearly a decade, is facing allegations of theft and a complex scheme to drain customers of funds. In a public plea for help, a customer claims that months of needlessly lengthy know your customer (KYC) verification delays are FreeWallet’s excuse to charge monthly maintenance fees tantamount to “robbery.” As the complaint escalated into public accusations, FreeWallet claims to be actively working on a resolution this morning. FreeWallet offers both custodial and non-custodial wallets. Relevant to this complaint is its custodial wallet service, which launched in 2016 when the price of bitcoin (BTC) was less than $1,000. According to the customer’s complaint, FreeWallet is abusing its powerful status as one of the oldest custodial crypto wallets . Specifically, the customer claims to own DOGE in his wallet that he deposited “years” ago. Depending on the holding period, DOGE has almost certainly appreciate...

$1.5 trillion global asset manager to launch mutual fund on Solana

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In a move that blends the world of traditional finance with cutting-edge blockchain technology, Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager with a cool $1.5 trillion in assets under management, has just revealed its plans to launch a mutual fund natively on the Solana (SOL) blockchain during the Solana Breakpoint 2024 event in Singapore on September 20.  And, yes, you read that right—a mutual fund on Solana. Mike Reed, the guy leading Partnership Development at Franklin Templeton, took the stage at the event on September 20 to break down what could be a game-changer for both finance and crypto. In his keynote, Reed highlighted why blockchain is more than just hype for financial services—it’s a way to actually make things run more smoothly and cost-effectively. Picks for you Where to put $5,000 in crypto to make you a millionaire in 20...