The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan will scale back its focus on cryptocurrency crimes after securing high-profile convictions, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), according to Scott Hartman, co-chief of the securities and commodities task force at the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Hartman noted that while crypto cases will not be ignored, fewer […]
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Breaking BRICS: Analyst Warns of Trump’s Bid to Weaken Global Alliance
Trump’s foreign policy will target BRICS as its main adversary, aiming to disrupt the coalition and counter the influence of China and Russia, an analyst predicts. Analyst Sees the Battlefields of Trump’s Vision to Reshape Global Power At a roundtable held by the Expert Institute for Social Research (EISR) in Moscow on Friday, political analyst […]
Read MoreTrump Appoints Former SEC Chair to a Role That Could Influence Crypto Oversight
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to a key role, drawing attention to his crypto regulatory legacy and enforcement record. Former SEC Chair Steps Into a Role That Could Redefine Legal Power U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay […]
Read MoreA Crypto Mixer’s Endgame: Helix Operator Sentenced With $400M Asset Forfeiture
The DOJ has sentenced the operator of Helix, a cryptocurrency mixer, to prison and ordered the forfeiture of over $400 million in assets tied to money laundering. DOJ Ends Helix’s Reign: Operator Sentenced The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday that Larry Dean Harmon, 41, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in […]
Read MoreGoldman Sachs’ Bold Bet: Bank Boosts Its Bitcoin ETF Stake to $710 Million
The substantial increase in Goldman Sachs’ bitcoin ETF holdings demonstrates the growing interest of institutional investors in bitcoin. Institutional Investments in Bitcoin Keeps Rising The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 13F report for Q3 ending Sept. 30 revealed that Goldman Sachs now owns $710 million in cryptocurrency assets. The 13F report is a mandatory […]
Read MoreSolidion Technology Allocates 60% of Its Cash to Buying Bitcoin
Solidion Technology follows other institutional investors such as Microstrategy by purchasing bitcoin with a plan for future acquisitions. Strategic Bitcoin Allocation for Solidion Treasury Solidion Technology, a provider of advanced battery materials, announced on Thursday that it had invested a portion of its excess cash reserves in bitcoin. This strategic move aligns with the company’s […]
Read MoreBelow Summit Levels: Altcoins Dream of Peaks as Bitcoin Stays Close to Glory
At 3:40 p.m. EDT on Friday, bitcoin (BTC) was priced at $91,046, reflecting a 2.4% dip from its all-time high (ATH). Here’s a breakdown of the remaining top ten cryptocurrencies and their current standing compared to their previous ATHs. Bitcoin Inches Toward the ATH Reached 2 Days Ago, While Altcoins Struggle Below Previous Peaks At […]
Read MoreFTX Targets Binance and CZ With $1.8 Billion Clawback
Crypto mogul Changpeng Zhao—notoriously known as “CZ”—may be out of prison, but he’s not out of hot water yet. The bankruptcy estate of former-leviathan FTX has filed suit against Binance and its ex-CEO, CZ, seeking to recoup nearly $1.8 billion in allegedly fraudulent transfers. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael […]
Read MorePolymarket Turns Up the Heat: Millions Wagered on Paul vs. Tyson Bout
This evening at 8 p.m. ET, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will host an electrifying boxing showdown: Mike Tyson, the legendary heavyweight, squares off against Jake Paul, the social media star turned professional fighter. Earlier in the day, Polymarket bettors are already placing their bets on the bout’s outcome. Paul vs. Tyson: Bettors Predict a […]
Read MoreHashkey CEO: Trump’s Crypto Push Could Force China to Pivot
Xiao Feng, CEO and Chairman of Hashkey, one of the few licensed crypto exchanges in Hong Kong, believes that Trump’s support for the cryptocurrency sector could accelerate a pivot from anti-crypto policies in China. Hashkey CEO: China Might Pivot Its Anti-Crypto Policies Following Trump’s Moves The recent endorsement of the cryptocurrency sector and bitcoin as […]
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