Donald Trump's recent pardon of Binance's founder, Changpeng Zhao, has raised eyebrows and sparked debates. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to money-laundering charges, was pardoned by Trump on Oct. 23. Just five days later, Binance started promoting Trump's family crypto coins, USD1 and WLFI, on its U. S. platform. This move has led to questions about potential conflicts ...

In Asia, big things are happening with crypto. Hong Kong is stepping up its game. Standard Chartered Hong Kong is set to start trading crypto ETFs soon. This comes as nearly 80% of wealthy clients there plan to invest in digital assets within a year. Over 30% already have some crypto. The city is also approving new crypto ETFs, like the first spot Solana ETF. But, it...

Sean Kingston, a well-known rapper, and his mother, Janice Turner, have been found guilty of fraud in a federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The jury took just over three hours to reach their verdict. This was a big decision. It came after a trial that involved serious accusations. Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his mother, Turner, were accu...

Imagine being the CEO of a small bank, trusted by your community to manage their hard-earned savings. Now, imagine being coerced into stealing millions of dollars from your own institution to fund a crypto scam, only to end up behind bars for 24 years. This is the shocking story of Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank in Kansas. The scam, known as ...

The case of a former bank CEO who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzling $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam has left many wondering about the risks of getting caught up in get-rich-quick schemes. Shan Hanes, a 53-year-old man from Kansas, was once the CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, but his love for cryptocurrency led him to make some "b...