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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)...
Bitpanda Secures FCA Approval to Expand Operations in the UK
13.2.2025
Bitpanda has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the United Kingdom, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the European cryptocurrency platform. This approval, along with a recently obtained MiCAR license, allows Bitpanda to expand its offerings...
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...
Altcoins ‘hardly sold off’ as Fed casts doubt over future rate cuts
12.2.2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there’s “no need to hurry” on rate cuts — but this didn’t trigger much of a crypto sell-off, leading to one analyst to call a market bottom
Altcoins ‘hardly sold off’ as Fed casts doubt over future rate cuts
12.2.2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there’s “no need to hurry” on rate cuts — but this didn’t trigger much of a crypto sell-off, leading to one analyst to call a market bottom
Altcoins ‘hardly sold off’ as Fed casts doubt over future rate cuts
12.2.2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there’s “no need to hurry” on rate cuts — but this didn’t trigger much of a crypto sell-off, leading to one analyst to call a market bottom
Altcoins ‘hardly sold off’ as Fed casts doubt over future rate cuts
12.2.2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there’s “no need to hurry” on rate cuts — but this didn’t trigger much of a crypto sell-off, leading to one analyst to call a market bottom
Altcoins ‘hardly sold off’ as Fed casts doubt over future rate cuts
12.2.2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there’s “no need to hurry” on rate cuts — but this didn’t trigger much of a crypto sell-off, leading to one analyst to call a market bottom
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...
Man Pleads Guilty in Fake SEC Bitcoin ETF Approval Announcement Case
11.2.2025
Eric Council pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and access device fraud charges, acknowledging his involvement in the attack that caused a surge in bitcoin prices due to a fake SEC announcement of a bitcoin ETF approval. Man Pleads Guilty to ID Theft and Sim Swapping to Fake SEC Bitcoin...
The Death of the Penny: Trump Orders U.S. Treasury to Stop Minting One-Cent Coins
11.2.2025
President Trump stresses that producing the penny is “wasteful,” given that it costs more to produce than the coin’s face value. The U.S. Mint lost over $85.3 million in the last fiscal year from coining pennies. The Penny’s End? Trump Orders the Elimination of...
Desperate Bid: British Computer Expert Offers to Buy Landfill to Recover Over $700 Million in Lost Bitcoin
10.2.2025
James Howells, a British man who lost a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins, has offered to buy part of the Newport landfill where he believes it is buried. Howells Wants Landfill Area With 100,000 Tons of Waste A British computer expert who lost a hard drive containing about 7,500 bitcoins...
Why Trump Is Right on a Digital Currency Reserve
10.2.2025
Holding BTC is not necessarily an endorsement, but it’s definitely in the interests of the United States as it looks to become a fintech powerhouse, argues Chip Daniels, chief executive officer of Salomon Brothers