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👨⚖️ John Deaton Offers to Lead Trump-Era Probe Into Alleged Crypto Crackdown 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0'
John Deaton has proposed leading a Trump administration investigation into the rumored "Operation Chokepoint 2.0."
🤬 Elon Musk Sparks Backlash Over X Algorithm Shift to Prioritize Educational Content
Elon Musk’s announcement about changes to X's social media algorithm has ignited widespread controversy, sparking accusations of censorship.
⛏️ US Dominates Bitcoin Mining with Over 40% of Global Hashrate at End of 2024
At the close of 2024, the United States solidified its position as a leader in Bitcoin mining, accounting for over 40% of the global hashrate.
🛒 MicroStrategy Plans Additional $2 Billion Stock Offering to Bolster Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has announced plans to raise another $2 billion through a perpetual preferred stock offering.
😔Convict in 'Undead Apes' NFT Scheme Takes Life Days Before Sentencing
Berman Jerry Nowlin, one of two men convicted in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme described by federal prosecutors as a “rug pull,” died by suicide just before Christmas, according to a report by Tampa Bay Times.
📉UK Rapper Russ Millions’ Meme Coin $MILLION Tanks 99% in ‘Social Experiment’ Gone Wrong
$MILLION, Russ Millions' meme coin, plunges 99% in hours. Critics call it a rug pull, while Russ plans a comeback.
🇨🇾Coinbase Acquires Cyprus Subsidiary of BUX: Report
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has expanded its footprint in Europe with the acquisition of Cyprus unit of BUX, previously known as Stryk, according to a report by Finance Magnates.
3️⃣XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap
XRP climbs back to the third spot in crypto rankings, overtaking USDT with a $141B market cap.
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Matt Zahab and Rachel Wolfson are back with Episode 25, breaking down the latest crypto headlines.
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⚖️ Do Kwon Indicted on Multiple Charges, Could Face Up to 130 Years in Prison
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, faces up to 130 years in prison on multiple fraud charges after his extradition to the U.S.
🔒 Virtuals Protocol Fixes Critical Bug, Rewards Security Researcher
Virtuals Protocol has fixed a critical bug in its smart contract, thanks to a vigilant security researcher. They've also relaunched their bug bounty program to enhance security.
₿ ETF Issuers to Launch New Crypto-Centric Funds in 2025: Report
Several ETF providers filed crypto-based funds and products with the US Securities and Exchange Commission recently.
📉 BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $330M in Outflows on January 2
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced a historic outflow of $332.6 million on January 2, marking the largest withdrawal.
🚨 Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Fraud Charges After Extradition from Montenegro
Terraform Labs' Do Kwon pleads not guilty to multiple U.S. fraud charges, including allegations tied to TerraUSD's collapse.
🎁Telegram Introduces NFT-Enabled Collectible Gifts in Latest Update
Telegram’s latest update introduces features including collectible gifts with over 1,400 appearances that can be upgraded to NFTs.
📈 Bitcoin Network Settles $19 Trillion in 2024, Doubling Last Year’s Volume
The Bitcoin network finalized over $19 trillion in transactions in 2024, more than doubling the $8.7 trillion settled in 2023.
⁉️Global Conflict and Tighter Laws Could Derail Crypto in 2025: Experts
The threat of global war looms over economies as we head into 2025. Experts warn: crypto won’t be spared.
🚀 Coinbase Explores Tokenized Shares for U.S. Users on Ethereum Layer-2 Network Base
Coinbase is exploring the possibility of offering tokenized shares of its stock, COIN, to U.S. users via Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network.
🚨Coinbase Secures FDIC Unredacted Files in Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Probe
Coinbase has uncovered FDIC documents revealing efforts to halt crypto banking activities, exposing a systematic push against the industry.
💰OKX Ventures Invests in Sui-Based Liquid Staking Protocol Haedal
OKX Ventures invests in Haedal, a liquid staking protocol aimed at enhancing staking and liquidity within the Sui ecosystem.
🇮🇳 India Partners with Google and Facebook to Combat Crypto Pig Butchering Scams: 2024 Report
India is teaming up with Google and Facebook to tackle crypto scams targeting vulnerable groups.
🪝Phishing and Private Key Theft Made Attackers Most Money in 2024
Phishing was the most costly attack vector in 2024, accounting for nearly half of the $2.36 billion total loss, according to CertiK.
MARA CEO Suggests Retail Investors 'Hodl' Bitcoin Long-Term
Fred Thiel, CEO of MARA Holdings, suggests retail investors to adopt a "buy and hold" strategy, citing Bitcoin's strong historical performance and outlining key factors that will drive its future growth.
🇺🇸Crypto.com Introduces Stock and ETF Trading for U.S. Users with 3% Bonus
Crypto.com launches commission-free stock and ETF trading with 3% transfer bonus in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Arizona.
🚨 New Crypto Wallet Scam Targets YouTube Comments: Multi-Signature Trick Steals Funds
A new YouTube crypto scam is targeting users with deceptive multi-signature wallet tricks.
🤝BlackRock’s BUIDL Token Approved to Back Frax Finance’s frxUSD Stablecoin
The Frax community has approved a proposal to use BlackRock’s BUIDL as collateral for its upcoming frxUSD stablecoin.
🧑⚖️ California Resident Sues 3 Asia-Based Banks for Failing to Prevent Crypto Scam Resulting in $1M Loss
A California resident has filed a lawsuit against three Asia-based banks, accusing them of negligence in preventing cryptocurrency scam.
🔮 Morgan Stanley Mulls Crypto Trading Launch Through E-Trade Platform: Report
Morgan Stanley sets sights on crypto trading via E-Trade, banking on potential Trump-era regulatory ease.
🇧🇷Binance Acquires Licensed Broker-Dealer in Brazil
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has secured approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer in Latin America.
⛏️BitFuFu Signs Deal With BITMAIN to Acquire 80,000 Miners
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm BitFuFu Inc. has signed a deal with BITMAIN, a manufacturer of digital asset mining hardware, to acquire up to 80,000 S-series miners.