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Don’t Trust, Verify: Senator Rand Paul Proposes an Audit of Fort Knox’s Gold
17.2.2025
During an online exchange involving news outlet Zerohedge and D.O.G.E. head Elon Musk, Rand Paul explained that Fort Knox’s gold reserves weren’t audited yearly. Paul proposed to help Musk conduct this audit and verify that the purported $425 billion worth of gold is still held there....
Going Down the Rabbit Hole: Who Might Really Be Behind Libra and Its Links With MELANIA
17.2.2025
The Bubblemaps team has unraveled the onchain trail linking the people behind Libra, the token endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei, with MELANIA, another well-known meme token. Libra Comes Under Scrutiny: Bubblemaps Reveals the MELANIA Links The Libra scandal has given rise to a series...
SEC Seeks New Voices for Advisory Committee Amid Crypto Pivot
17.2.2025
The SEC is seeking candidates for its Investor Advisory Committee, emphasizing investor protection and regulatory priorities as it shifts toward a more pro-crypto stance under new leadership. Investor Advisory Committee to Shape SEC Policies—Who Will Join? The U.S. Securities and Exchange...
SEC Seeks More Time in Coinbase Battle as Crypto Rules Shift
16.2.2025
The SEC seeks a 28-day extension to respond to Coinbase’s appeal, citing ongoing crypto regulatory reviews. With a leadership shift under Trump, the agency’s stance on crypto is evolving. SEC Requests Extension in Coinbase Appeal The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a motion...
President Trump Declares the Death of De-Dollarization With Tariffs at the Frontline
16.2.2025
Trump believes that by using tariffs as a weapon, he can safeguard the current U.S. dollar’s status as the world reserve currency and stop de-dollarization. So far, this has been proven right in a limited way. Trump States That Countries Have Stopped Their De-Dollarization Efforts Stopping...
FBI Saves 4,300 Crypto Victims, Stopping $285M in Devastating Losses
16.2.2025
The FBI’s Operation Level Up has saved over 4,300 potential victims from losing $285 million to cryptocurrency scams, preventing life-altering financial losses and exposing fraudulent platforms. Operation Level Up: Inside the FBI’s Mission to Protect 4,300 From Crypto Fraud The FBI announced...
US Lawmaker Blasts Trump’s Meme Coin, Accuses Elon Musk’s DOGE of Gutting Consumer Protections
16.2.2025
A U.S. representative has slammed President Trump and Elon Musk for dismantling consumer protections, warning they’ve turned crypto into a breeding ground for scams. Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE Bros’ Shutting Down Consumer Protections? Lawmaker Sounds the Alarm U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley...
White House’s Crypto Council Gears up for Major Moves—Crypto Czar David Sacks Signals Big Changes
16.2.2025
The White House’s crypto czar and Crypto Council are driving a market-shifting overhaul, with top officials coordinating and imminent moves set to redefine digital asset regulation. Crypto Czar David Sacks Signals a Market-Altering Crypto Overhaul David Sacks, the White House’s crypto czar...
US May Lift Russian Sanctions if Ukraine Talks Progress, Expert Says
14.2.2025
The U.S. may lift sanctions on Russia if Ukraine negotiations progress, an expert says, as the Trump administration commits to immediate diplomatic talks amid shifting global economic alliances. Potential US Sanctions Relief on Russia Amid Ukraine Negotiations The United States may ease sanctions...
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine, US Dollar, and Cooperation: ‘We Agreed to Work Together’
14.2.2025
Donald Trump has announced a game-changing dialogue with Vladimir Putin, agreeing to fast-track Ukraine peace talks, plan mutual visits, and launch immediate high-level negotiations. Trump: ‘We Agreed to Work Together, Very Closely, Including Visiting Each Other’s Nations’ U.S....
Grand Theft Crypto: Family Kidnapped for $15 Million Ransom in Chicago
14.2.2025
Recently unsealed court records indicate that a family was kidnapped by a group of six individuals in Chicago last November. Kidnappers asked for a $15 million ransom in cryptocurrency before releasing the family near a dry cleaning business. Kidnappers Demand $15 Million Crypto Ransom for Release...
Former SEC Chief Talks Dismantling of Crypto Enforcement: ‘C’est La Vie and to the Moon’
13.2.2025
John Reed Stark, former SEC Chief of Internet Enforcement, stated that the recent pause in the case against Binance marks the start of the dismantling of the crypto initiatives in the commission, which will take a more relaxed and limited approach in this subject. Former SEC Chief Laments...
NC’s Crypto Investment Bill Advances, Bringing Digital Assets Closer to Public Portfolios
13.2.2025
North Carolina is set to modernize its investment strategy with a bill allowing the State Treasurer to allocate funds to digital asset products, signaling a shift toward blockchain-based finance. North Carolina Considers Crypto Investments for State Funds in New Bill North Carolina Speaker of...
20 US States Push Bitcoin Reserve Bills, Potentially Igniting a $23 Billion BTC Buying Frenzy
13.2.2025
Lawmakers in 20 U.S. states are pushing bitcoin reserve bills that could inject $23 billion (247K BTC) into the market, according to Vaneck’s head of digital assets research, who calls the estimate conservative. 20 State Bitcoin Bills Could Unleash a $23 Billion Buying Wave—247K...
Trump Nominates Crypto Advocate to Lead CFTC, Backed by Industry Leaders
13.2.2025
Brian Quintenz, Head of Policy at Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) crypto division and a fierce champion for crypto innovation, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the CFTC. Trump’s CFTC Pick Brian Quintenz Praised for Pro-Crypto Stance and Regulatory Vision Brian Quintenz announced on social...
SEC and Binance Agree to Pause Lawsuit Amid Regulatory Changes
13.2.2025
The SEC and Binance have agreed to pause their lawsuit for 60 days as regulators craft new crypto rules, a move that could reshape digital asset oversight in the U.S. SEC and Binance Reach Agreement to Pause Lawsuit for Regulatory Review The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Bitgo Plans Potential IPO by H2 2025, Aiming to Strengthen Its Position in Crypto Custody Market
12.2.2025
Crypto custody platform Bitgo might be planning to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) by the second half of 2025, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter. While the California-based company is already in discussions with potential advisors for the listing...
Federal Court Bans My Big Coin Founder, Orders $7.6M Restitution
12.2.2025
A Florida man must repay over $7.6 million after deceiving investors with a fake cryptocurrency, using their funds for luxury goods instead of promised assets. Cryptocurrency Fraudster Ordered to Repay Millions A federal court has ruled that Randall Crater of Heathrow, Florida, must pay more than...
Fed Chair Confirms US Won’t Launch Digital Dollar Under His Watch
12.2.2025
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed that the Federal Reserve will not pursue a central bank digital currency, backing legislative efforts and an executive order blocking its creation. Powell Shuts Down CBDC Fears With One Word Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate...
Fed ‘Struck’ by De-Banking Surge—Powell Promises a Fresh Look
11.2.2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has admitted a rise in de-banking cases, stating he is “struck” by the trend and pledging a “fresh look” at the issue. Powell Admits Growing Cases of De-Banking—Will the Fed Finally Take Action? Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate...