U.S. prosecutors have disrupted the E-Note cryptocurrency laundering service, which processed over $70 million in illicit funds from cybercrimes since 2017. Federal authorities in Michigan, alongside international partners, seized its infrastructure, charging its operator with conspiracy to launder money tied to ransomware and infrastructure attacks. E-Note enabled cybercriminals to transfer ransomware proceeds and convert cryptocurrency […]

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surged initially after U.S. inflation cooled to 2.7% in November, below expectations, boosting rate cut hopes. However, volatility ensued with Bitcoin at $88,399 and Ethereum at $2,957, reflecting mixed market reactions to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Inflation cooled to 2.7% annually, the slowest since July, per Bureau of Labor […]

Circle announced partnerships with Intuit and Stacks on 18 December, integrating USDC into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma for faster payments, while launching USDCx on Stacks to enable Bitcoin-secured DeFi applications with stable liquidity. Intuit Partnership: USDC enables quicker tax refunds and cross-border payments for over 100 million users. Stacks Integration: USDCx provides interoperable liquidity […]

Trump Media & Technology Group is merging with fusion power firm TAE Technologies in a $6 billion all-stock deal, boosting shares by 35%. This partnership combines media infrastructure with advanced energy tech, aiming to drive AI and energy innovation while supporting crypto initiatives like Bitcoin investments. Merger Value: $6 billion all-stock transaction expected to close […]

The AI bubble could significantly impact Bitcoin by 2026, according to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, due to BTC’s correlation with capital markets. He predicts potential market turmoil from AI infrastructure spending but expects no sharp corrections like in 2022, thanks to growing institutional adoption. AI-driven risks: Excessive spending on AI tech and data centers may […]

Jarett Dunn, a former Pump.fun developer, was sentenced to six years in prison for draining $2 million in Solana from the platform. He distributed the funds to random addresses and confessed publicly, earning a ‘crypto Robin Hood’ nickname despite his fraud conviction. Jarett Dunn pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and money laundering […]

A federal court has approved a class-action lawsuit against Pump.fun and Solana Labs, alleging market manipulation in Solana memecoin launches. The case targets the network’s high-speed features, claiming insiders exploited them for unfair advantages in tokens like TRUMP and MELANIA. The lawsuit accuses Solana’s infrastructure of enabling insider trading during memecoin launches on Pump.fun. Top […]

Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $457 million on Thursday, indicating a strong flight to quality as investors consolidate capital around Bitcoin amid Ethereum outflows and broader market caution, according to SoSoValue data. Bitcoin ETFs recorded the third-largest single-day inflow since October 8, trailing only November 11 and October 21 figures. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $262.11 million, […]

The Crypto Market Structure Bill faces potential delays until late 2026 due to partisan tactics ahead of U.S. midterm elections, with Senate Democrats possibly stalling negotiations to maintain goodwill with lobbyists while avoiding internal conflicts. Experts warn this could jeopardize the bill’s passage if extended beyond the elections. Delay Tactics: Senate Democrats may prolong the […]

U.S. prosecutors have disrupted the E-Note cryptocurrency laundering service, which processed over $70 million in illicit funds from cybercrimes since 2017. Federal authorities in Michigan, alongside international partners, seized its infrastructure, charging its operator with conspiracy to launder money tied to ransomware and infrastructure attacks. E-Note enabled cybercriminals to transfer ransomware proceeds and convert cryptocurrency […]

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surged initially after U.S. inflation cooled to 2.7% in November, below expectations, boosting rate cut hopes. However, volatility ensued with Bitcoin at $88,399 and Ethereum at $2,957, reflecting mixed market reactions to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Inflation cooled to 2.7% annually, the slowest since July, per Bureau of Labor […]

Circle announced partnerships with Intuit and Stacks on 18 December, integrating USDC into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma for faster payments, while launching USDCx on Stacks to enable Bitcoin-secured DeFi applications with stable liquidity. Intuit Partnership: USDC enables quicker tax refunds and cross-border payments for over 100 million users. Stacks Integration: USDCx provides interoperable liquidity […]

Trump Media & Technology Group is merging with fusion power firm TAE Technologies in a $6 billion all-stock deal, boosting shares by 35%. This partnership combines media infrastructure with advanced energy tech, aiming to drive AI and energy innovation while supporting crypto initiatives like Bitcoin investments. Merger Value: $6 billion all-stock transaction expected to close […]

The AI bubble could significantly impact Bitcoin by 2026, according to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, due to BTC’s correlation with capital markets. He predicts potential market turmoil from AI infrastructure spending but expects no sharp corrections like in 2022, thanks to growing institutional adoption. AI-driven risks: Excessive spending on AI tech and data centers may […]

Jarett Dunn, a former Pump.fun developer, was sentenced to six years in prison for draining $2 million in Solana from the platform. He distributed the funds to random addresses and confessed publicly, earning a ‘crypto Robin Hood’ nickname despite his fraud conviction. Jarett Dunn pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and money laundering […]

A federal court has approved a class-action lawsuit against Pump.fun and Solana Labs, alleging market manipulation in Solana memecoin launches. The case targets the network’s high-speed features, claiming insiders exploited them for unfair advantages in tokens like TRUMP and MELANIA. The lawsuit accuses Solana’s infrastructure of enabling insider trading during memecoin launches on Pump.fun. Top […]

Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $457 million on Thursday, indicating a strong flight to quality as investors consolidate capital around Bitcoin amid Ethereum outflows and broader market caution, according to SoSoValue data. Bitcoin ETFs recorded the third-largest single-day inflow since October 8, trailing only November 11 and October 21 figures. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $262.11 million, […]

The Crypto Market Structure Bill faces potential delays until late 2026 due to partisan tactics ahead of U.S. midterm elections, with Senate Democrats possibly stalling negotiations to maintain goodwill with lobbyists while avoiding internal conflicts. Experts warn this could jeopardize the bill’s passage if extended beyond the elections. Delay Tactics: Senate Democrats may prolong the […]