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Crypto Neobank Banq's Bankruptcy Case Dismissed by U.S. Judge
14.10.2024
The filing was dismissed because a U.S. judge who called the application a "bad faith" tactic
TD Bank Makes History as First US Bank to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy
14.10.2024
TD Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., has agreed to pay a record $3 billion penalty, the largest ever under the Bank Secrecy Act, after pleading guilty to felony charges. The bank is the largest in U.S. history to plead guilty to Bank Secrecy Act program failures and...
US Share of World Economy Projected to Reach Historic Low
13.10.2024
The U.S. share of the global economy has fallen below 15% during President Joe Biden’s term, according to Sputnik’s analysis of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Once peaking at over 21% in 1999, the U.S. has seen a steady decline, with China now commanding a larger share...
Tokenized US Treasuries Climb by $210M Since Crossing the $2 Billion Mark
12.10.2024
Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another $210 million. The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) still holds the top spot with a market cap of $531.88 million, reflecting a 3.32% rise over the last...
Which PC games have the highest % of U.S. (or Japanese) players?
11.10.2024
Also: a giant week for Steam debuts, and a whole bunch of news
DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search monopoly in antitrust case
11.10.2024
The US Department of Justice aims to dismantle Google’s dominance in online searches, raising questions about the future of Big Tech and its influence
Bitnomial Exchange Sues U.S. SEC, Alleging Regulatory Overreach
11.10.2024
Bitnomial's action follows a similar suit filed by Crypto.com on Tuesday
Nearly 50% of U.S. Investors Plan to Invest in Crypto ETFs: Charles Schwab Survey
10.10.2024
Crypto was the leading asset class among millennial ETF investors, topping even stocks and bonds, the survey showed
The U.S. Fell Behind in Crypto. It Cannot Afford to Fall Behind in AI
10.10.2024
The U.S. digital assets industry has been stymied by ineffective regulation. Is the same thing about to happen with artificial intelligence? Calanthia Mei, co-founder of Masa, says it's possible
U.S. September CPI Disappoints, Rising a Faster Than Expected 0.2%
10.10.2024
Bitcoin, Ether Nurse Losses as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
10.10.2024
A hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report would weaken the case for Fed rate cuts
Texas Drug Ring Sentenced for Laundering $50K Monthly in Cryptocurrency
10.10.2024
Six members of a Texas-based drug ring have been sentenced for their roles in a dark web drug operation, which laundered up to $50,000 per month in cryptocurrency. The group, operating as “Loverbois,” sold nearly 12 kilograms of meth. They processed about 20 drug orders daily between...
FBI Creates Crypto Token to Expose Fraud — Seizes $25M in Cryptocurrency, Charges 18
10.10.2024
Eighteen individuals and entities have been charged with fraud and market manipulation in the cryptocurrency industry. The charges involve deceptive practices such as wash trading and pump-and-dump schemes that inflated token prices, resulting in the seizure of $25 million in cryptocurrency....
Only 12.7% of crypto wallets report profits on Polymarket
9.10.2024
Only 12.7% of Polymarket users have made a profit in prediction markets, with the majority earning less than $100, according to onchain data
XRP Army Launches Petition Against SEC Appeal in Ripple Case
9.10.2024
The XRP Army is ramping up efforts to push back against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in the Ripple lawsuit, calling it unnecessary and damaging to the cryptocurrency market. XRP supporters claim that the SEC’s actions create instability in the crypto...
Peter Schiff Predicts Gold Could Soar to $100,000 as US Dollar Weakens
8.10.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff noted that if gold could rise from $20 to $2,600 an ounce, it could potentially reach $26,000 or even $100,000. He shared his views on global economic issues, including U.S. dollar weakness, China’s economic resilience, and the impact of U.S. foreign...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K Ahead of Busy U.S. Economic Data Week
7.10.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
US Targets Lazarus Group and APT38 in $879M Crypto Forfeiture Complaint
6.10.2024
Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean hacking groups Lazarus Group and Advanced Persistent...
Nigeria’s Oil-for-Naira Program, Blackrock’s New Stablecoin, and More — Week in Review
6.10.2024
Nigeria introduced an “oil-for-naira” program by selling crude oil to Aliko Dangote’s refinery in a bid to stabilize the weakening local currency. Blackrock announced its support for UStb, a new stablecoin from Ethena Labs. The SEC has formally appealed a court ruling in...
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of World War III Amid Global Tensions — Asks ‘Are You Prepared?’
6.10.2024
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has expressed concerns about World War III, warning that current global tensions could lead to catastrophic consequences. He emphasized the need for stronger leadership. This echoes past warnings from him about geopolitical threats and energy-driven...