DOJ Flags Three Crypto Cases in ‘America First’ Push Against Fraud

In recent developments, the Justice Department ramps up crypto fraud enforcement as scams surge, losses hit record highs, and AI aids financial crime. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

New Jersey Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Using Bitcoin to Pay Chinese Fentany…

In recent developments, the scheme distributed drugs as counterfeit pharmaceutical pills throughout New Jersey, with eight co-defendants already pleading guilty. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Hardware Wallet Manufacturer Ledger Eyes $4B US IPO Listing: Report

In recent developments, the hardware wallet firm is following BitGo in tapping U.S. public markets, amid renewed crypto investor appetite. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who…

Bitcoin Bearish Sentiment Climbs as BTC Price Slips Under $89K

In recent developments, prediction market odds of Bitcoin falling to $69,000 have more than doubled in a week as BTC continues to trade below $90,000. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Farcaster to Repay $180M to Investors Amid Pivot to ‘Developer-Focused Direct…

In recent developments, “Farcaster is not shutting down,” Merkle co-founder Dan Romero said, as the project transitions under new ownership. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Morning Minute: PwC Says Crypto Adoption Has Passed The Point of No Return

In recent developments, the Big Four firm argues in its latest report that institutional adoption has permeated crypto so much there’s no turning back. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

‘Professional Money Launderer’ Ordered to Pay UK $7.6M Over Zhimin Qian Case

In recent developments, the Crown Prosecution Service has given Zhimin Qian’s fixer Sen Hok Ling three months to cough up the funds. The development has drawn attention from traders and…

Bitcoin Stuck in Neutral, But This Gaming Token Is Going Parabolic

In recent developments, while Bitcoin treads water below the death cross, Axie Infinity is exploding this week as GameFi catches fire and whales pile in. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Olympic Snowboarder Turned Alleged Crypto Crime Kingpin Arrested in Mexico

In recent developments, ryan James Wedding was accused of using stablecoin Tether to fuel a cocaine smuggling and murder operation in Latin America and the U.S. Looking closer, market participants…

Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF’s bank charter

In recent developments, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.…