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FBI TO RAMP UP EFFORTS AGAINST CRYPTO FRAUD & SCAMS! FRANKLIN TEMPLETON'S NEW BITCOIN ETFS!
June 20, 2026
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5 min readFBI Targets Crypto Scams, Franklin Templeton Files Creative Bitcoin ETFs, and More
FBI Director Kash Patel posted a video on Twitter declaring that "crypto fraudsters have been scamming and taking advantage of the American people for too long. No more. This FBI will find you and we will bring you to justice." The statement signals a major ramp-up in federal enforcement against crypto-related fraud, which the host calls "very good" regardless of political affiliation, because the industry needs to remove bad actors who prey on less educated investors. The timing is notable given that the Clarity Act may be on the verge of passage and institutions are rapidly building out crypto services.
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- 1 (01:04) **Episode Introduction** - Host Tony Edward welcomes listeners and asks for subscriptions and likes.
- 2 (01:23) **FBI to Ramp Up Crypto Fraud Enforcement** - FBI Director Kash Patel tweets a video warning crypto fraudsters, stating the FBI will find and bring them to justice.
- 3 (04:25) **Microsoft Finds Malware That Hijacks Crypto Wallets via USB** - A new malware strain, "crypto clipper" (Trojan Win32/Cryptobandit), spreads through infected USB drives and targets crypto wallets.
- 4 (06:44) **Zelle to Launch a Stablecoin** - The peer-to-peer payment platform announces Zelle USD, a US dollar-backed stablecoin, as part of its first international expansion into India.
- 5 (07:37) **Franklin Templeton Files for Two "Bitcoin DRIP" ETFs** - The asset manager proposes ETFs that automatically reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin, starting with a 95/5 equity-to-Bitcoin split.
- 6 (10:37) **Sponsor Break: iTrustCapital** - Host promotes iTrustCapital for investing in crypto and precious metals via a tax-advantaged IRA, highlighting low fees and institutional-grade custody.
- 7 (12:54) **Charles Schwab to Enter Prediction Markets** - Schwab will allow customers to wager on the S&P 500, moving beyond its recent launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum trading.
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Show Notes
Crypto News: FBI director Kash Patel issues warning to crypto fraudsters and scammers. Franklin Templeton proposes new ETFs that turn corporate dividends into bitcoin.
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:23 FBI Kash Patel Crypto
03:26 Microsoft Crypto Malware
05:12 Zelle stablecoin
06:38 Franklin Templeton Bitcoin ETFs
11:53 Charles Schwab Prediction Market
13:21 Kraken Exchange Solana tokens
13:59 Coinbase Base Beryl upgrade
15:49 GoMining Bitcoin Payments =================================================
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:23 FBI Kash Patel Crypto
03:26 Microsoft Crypto Malware
05:12 Zelle stablecoin
06:38 Franklin Templeton Bitcoin ETFs
11:53 Charles Schwab Prediction Market
13:21 Kraken Exchange Solana tokens
13:59 Coinbase Base Beryl upgrade
15:49 GoMining Bitcoin Payments =================================================
#Crypto #FBI #Bitcoin #CryptoNews #Cryptocurrency #BTC #BitcoinNews #ETF #News #Ripple #XRP #XRPNews #RippleXRP #Ethereum #EthereumNews #ETH #Solana #money #investin
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