CRYPTO
Fugitive foreigner sentenced in the U.S. to 20 years for $73 million crypto scam
A U.S. judge sentenced Daren Li to 20 years for a $73 million crypto fraud. The scam used Cambodia-based compounds to target victims via social media and dating apps. What to know: A federal judge in California sentenced in absentia a dual national of China and St. Kitts and Nevis […]
Sam Bankman-Fried files for new trial over FTX fraud charges
The incarcerated former leader of the failed crypto exchange wants a new chance to defend against fraud charges. What to know: Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is seeking a new trial, according to a request filed in a New York federal court by his mother. […]
Crypto’s eligibility for 401k retirement funds is under fire after brutal market rout wipes out $2 trillion
“401ks exist to help people save for a secure retirement, not gamble on speculative assets,” said an industry observer. What to know: Bitcoin’s 50% plunge from its October peak has done more than just erase $2 trillion in market value — it has reignited a fierce debate over the fiduciary […]
Crypto-focused Erebor wins first new US bank charter of Trump’s second term: WSJ
Erebor doubled its valuation to $4 billion after a $350 million Lux Capital-led funding round late last year. The United States has approved a newly created national bank for the first time during President Donald Trump’s second term, granting a charter to crypto-friendly startup Erebor Bank. The Office of the […]
Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Facing Stress Test After Bitcoin Selloff, S&P Says
Wall Street’s first public bitcoin-backed bond, issued by Ledn and rated by S&P, is facing stress after a 27% bitcoin drop forced liquidations. Wall Street’s first attempt at a public bond sale backed by bitcoin loans has hit some turbulence after bitcoin’s sharp decline triggered forced liquidations. Bankers at Jefferies […]
Ex-SafeMoon CEO gets 8-year prison sentence for defrauding investors
Braden John Karony had been convicted last year on several federal charges, and he’s ordered to pay back $7.5 million in restitution. What to know: Former SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony will face an 8-year prison sentence after being convicted last year on a string of federal charges tied to defrauding investors […]
The Hijacking of Bitcoin
The original vision for Bitcoin was simple: peer-to-peer digital cash, free from banks and government. However, the document argues that this vision was deliberately “hijacked,” as Bitcoin is now pushed as “digital gold,” a scarce asset for Wall Street, with slow and expensive transactions for everyday use. This shift began […]
Tether buys $150 million stake in Gold.com to boost tokenized gold distribution
The companies plan to expand global access to tokenized gold and allow the buying of bullion with Tether’s stablecoins. What to know: Tether, issuer of the world’s most popular stablecoin, has acquired a $150 million minority stake in Gold.com (GOLD), deepening its push into the gold market just as the […]
The Dark Truth About Crypto and Bitcoin
The investing world is currently falling for one of the greatest trojan horse operations in history. The term “trojan horse” relates to the famous Greek poem Aeneid, which chronicles the 10-year siege of the city of Troy by Greek soldiers. In its simplest rendering, after years of failing to enter […]
JPMorgan: Bitcoin is Now a More Attractive Investment Than Gold Long Term
JPMorgan says Bitcoin’s long-term case versus gold is strengthening despite its historic sell-off. Bitcoin’s long-term investment case relative to gold has strengthened, according to JPMorgan, even as the cryptocurrency suffers one of the sharpest market pullbacks in its history. In a new note, JPMorgan analysts reportedly said Bitcoin’s risk-adjusted profile versus gold […]
