A Texas man faces serious legal trouble after allegedly tricking people into investing over $12 million in a crypto scheme that promised big profits from AI trading bots. The U. S. regulator claims Nathan Fuller ran his operation through two fake companies, promising investors rapid returns—sometime
Germany’s finance ministry announced that the six largest EU economies have reached a common view on a European Commission plan to bring capital market oversight under a single authority. The proposal, introduced in December, would shift control from national regulators to the European Securities
Kalshi, a platform known for its prediction markets, has announced plans to offer perpetual futures contracts that focus on cryptocurrencies. This move gives American traders a regulated alternative to the many offshore exchanges that currently dominate this space. Perpetual futures, or “perps, ” d
Former Ukrainian police officers are accused of turning their training into a crime ring that kidnapped crypto business owners and stole more than two million dollars. The investigation, finished by the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, names four ex‑police men and one civilian who had a prior c
The SUI token fell 20 % this week and is now more than 83 % below its peak of $5. 35, trading near $0. 89. On Friday, the Sui layer‑1 blockchain went offline for a second straight day, adding to a series of outages that have plagued the network this year. Developers announced on X that the mai
JPMorgan’s chief, Jamie Dimon, has taken a strong stance against a new crypto bill that many lawmakers want to pass. He says the law is full of mistakes and will be fought on the Senate floor. The bill lets crypto firms pay interest on deposits or stablecoins without giving them the same safet
The U. S. Treasury said it has taken about $1 billion in digital money from people tied to Iran’s military. The seizure happened while the country is still fighting a war that began in February. At an economic forum, the Treasury chief explained that some holders of the stolen coins might not
The United States has frozen over a billion dollars in digital money linked to Iran, according to recent updates from officials. This cash pile isn’t just sitting in some virtual piggy bank—it’s part of an ongoing financial tug-of-war tied to global sanctions. The cash includes a big chunk seized in
The U. S. watchdog for derivatives markets recently pointed out that round-the-clock trading fits blockchain assets well, but may not suit older, slower industries. In a letter sent to businesses it regulates, the agency explained that always-on markets make sense for digital tokens and crypto contr
Recent moves by the U. S. have put serious pressure on Iran’s economy. Officials say American forces have taken control of about a billion dollars in Iranian cryptocurrency. The funds were connected to accounts believed to be used by the government and its leaders. This action is part of a wider eff
