Sam Bankman-Fried, the former big shot of the crypto world, is not giving up. His legal team is making a big push to overturn his conviction. They say he didn't get a fair trial. The judges will listen to their arguments soon. Bankman-Fried was found guilty of some serious charges. He was accused of taking $8 billion from FTX customers. The court said he committed a...
David Sacks, President Trump’s advisor on crypto and AI, has a clear vision: he wants America to lead the world in digital innovation, with crypto at the forefront. He believes that clear rules are essential for this to happen. Sacks has been vocal about the need for the U. S. to set up proper regulations for crypto. He thinks the current approach, where the SEC und...
Michael Saylor, the big boss at Strategy, recently talked about the tough challenges Bitcoin and companies like his are facing. He thinks the main problem is that old-school banks and credit rating agencies don't see Bitcoin as real money. This is a big deal because it makes it hard for companies to use Bitcoin as collateral for loans or other financial stuff. Saylo...
Big names in the crypto world are quietly bankrolling a huge project at the White House. They're putting money towards building a new ballroom where the old East Wing used to be. But now, a senator wants answers, and most of these crypto bigwigs are staying silent. Only one company, Coinbase, has spoken up so far. They said they're happy to support the project and w...
KR1, a crypto staking company from the Isle of Man, is making a big move. They are planning to switch their listing from the smaller Aquis exchange to the main London Stock Exchange (LSE). This shift is expected to happen soon and could open doors for more crypto companies in the future. KR1 is special because it is the first real digital asset company to list on th...
The crypto scene in the U. S. is booming, and the Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, are at the forefront, pushing for policies that support this growth. They recently donated $21 million in bitcoin to the Digital Freedom Fund PAC, which backs pro-crypto candidates. This move is part of a bigger strategy to keep the momentum going, especially with the midterm elect...
North Korean hackers have found a new way to target crypto startups. They are using fake Zoom updates to sneak malware onto Mac computers. This malware, called NimDoor, is more advanced than usual. It uses a mix of different programming languages to steal data and stay hidden. The hackers first trick people into downloading a fake Zoom update. They do this by sendin...
Crypto has become a big deal under Trump's leadership, with some major players seeing huge benefits. The industry now makes up a big chunk of the Trump Organization's wealth. But it's not just about money; these crypto leaders are also gaining political influence. Justin Sun, a Chinese entrepreneur and founder of Tron, has been a major player in Trump's crypto ventu...
The Senate has made a significant step forward in the world of digital money. They passed a law to regulate stablecoins, which are a type of cryptocurrency designed to keep a steady value. This is a big deal because it's the first time the U. S. government is setting rules for these digital tokens. Stablecoins are often linked to the U. S. dollar and are used by cryp...
The crypto world scored a major victory in Washington. A key bill, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U. S. Stablecoins Act, or GENIUS Act, moved forward with a significant vote. This bill aims to bring stablecoins under federal oversight, a big step for an industry known for its wild west ways. The vote was 68-30, with 18 Democrats joining the "yea...