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Binance’s $4.3 Billion Settlement Sets Record for DOJ Criminal Recoveries, Signals Stricter U.S. Crypto Regulations
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Western Washington has set a new record for money recovered from criminal cases, thanks mainly to Binance’s big settlement. On February 12, the office said it collected $1.5 billion in criminal cases for the 2024... -
Intel Stock Is Having the Best Run in 2 Decades: Here’s Why
Intel stock (NYSE: INTC) has skyrocketed this week and has added almost 25% to its market cap over the last five days. The stock has had the best three-day price movement in over 2 decades after it fell to a... -
SEC Reviews Grayscale’s XRP and Dogecoin ETF Proposals
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged Grayscale Investments' applications to transform its XRP and Dogecoin Trusts into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This acknowledgment initiates the SEC's formal review process, which could lead to significant developments in the... -
CAR Memecoin Presidential Launch Sparks Surge Then 97 Percent Crash Amid Controversy
The President of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadéra, officially introduced the CAR Memecoin on February 9, sharing a video on his X account. However, the launch quickly became a topic of debate, with some speculating that his account... -
Chicago Family Kidnapped by Six Men, Forced to Transfer $15M in Cryptocurrency
A Chicago kidnapping for a crypto ransom saw a family held for five days, with kidnappers demanding $15 million in cryptocurrency—an event now under investigation. Kidnappers Demand a $15 Million Crypto Ransom The news of the Chicago kidnapping broke on... -
Central Banks Reevaluate CBDC Initiatives Amid Regulatory and Economic Challenges
A recent survey published on February 11 by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) and security technology firm Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology indicates that approximately 31% of central banks have delayed their Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) projects. The... -
BYD Stock Rises to Record Highs After It Launches Self-Driving With DeepSeek
BYD stock has risen to a record high while other electric vehicle (EV) stocks are down today after the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) company released an assisted driving system in partnership with DeepSeek - the Chinese startup that made... -
Supreme Court Lawyer Tom Goldstein Detained Over Alleged Tax Evasion and Cryptocurrency Transfers
Supreme Court attorney Tom Goldstein has been ordered into federal custody without bail following allegations of significant tax evasion and undisclosed cryptocurrency activities. Federal prosecutors assert that Goldstein, known for founding SCOTUSblog, failed to report substantial poker winnings and concealed... -
Bitcoin to Billions? Mass Adoption Could Skyrocket by 2030
Bitcoin (BTC) adoption is surging, with several billion people expected to use the digital asset by 2030. This projection comes as institutional interest, regulatory clarity, and macroeconomic factors drive mainstream acceptance at an unprecedented pace. https://twitter.com/bonybean/status/1889155528380518841 Many countries are making... -
CAR Memecoin Sparks Controversy Amid Deepfake Allegations
The CAR memecoin has drawn widespread attention after AI detection tools flagged a video featuring the Central African Republic’s President Faustion-Archange Touadera as potentially fake. Despite skepticism, the token hit a peak valuation of $527 million shortly after its launch...
