The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington reported a record $1.5 billion in criminal recoveries for 2024, largely driven by Binance’s $1.5 billion settlement. The case marks a significant step in crypto regulation and enforcement. Binance Settlement Accounts for Majority of DOJ’s Record-Breaking Recoveries The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District…

State Street and Citigroup are preparing to launch crypto custody services, signaling Wall Street’s deepening involvement in digital assets. Learn more about their plans. Wall Street Banks Deepen Crypto Engagement Several major Wall Street financial institutions are expanding their presence in the cryptocurrency market, with reports indicating that State Street and Citigroup are preparing to…

Fold and Visa launch a Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, offering up to 2% BTC back on purchases. Join the waitlist now for exclusive perks. Fold, a bitcoin rewards platform, has partnered with Visa to introduce the Fold Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, allowing users to earn bitcoin instead of traditional cashback or points. Bitcoin Rewards Instead…

Hashdex and Nasdaq have launched the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ), providing U.S. investors with regulated access to Bitcoin and Ethereum through a single ETF. Hashdex and Nasdaq Global Indexes have introduced the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ), allowing U.S. investors to gain exposure to both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)…

U.S. lawmakers introduce new bipartisan bills to regulate stablecoins, enforcing reserve requirements, banning tech giants from issuing them, and closing offshore loopholes. Learn how these proposed laws could reshape the stablecoin industry. Bipartisan Efforts Seek Federal Oversight and Consumer Protections Legislators in both the U.S. House and Senate have introduced new bills aimed at regulating…

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledges a rise in de-banking cases and pledges a fresh review. Lawmakers demand transparency and action on financial discrimination. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Faces Pressure Over Financial Exclusion and Crypto Oversight Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell admitted to a growing number of de-banking cases during his testimony before the…

Real-time blockchain data is transforming bitcoin mining equity research, offering instant transparency and reducing reliance on delayed corporate reports. CryptoQuant Analysis Highlights Instant Bitcoin Mining Transparency Real-time blockchain data is transforming how investors assess bitcoin mining companies, reducing reliance on delayed quarterly reports. According to a recent CryptoQuant analysis, blockchain intelligence provides near-instant insights into…

Auradine AT2880 bitcoin miner delivers efficiency levels rivaling Bitmain’s hardware, with recent tests showing 17 J/TH. Could this U.S.-designed ASIC chip reshape the mining market? Auradine AT2880 Challenges Industry Giants Auradine’s latest bitcoin miner, the AT2880, is gaining attention in the cryptocurrency mining sector after recent tests showed efficiency levels comparable to Bitmain’s industry-leading models.…

Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty to hacking the SEC’s X account to post a fake Bitcoin ETF approval, briefly spiking Bitcoin prices. He faces up to five years in prison. Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and access device fraud in connection with the January 2024 hacking…

Kenya DCI regains control of hacked social media accounts used to promote a fake cryptocurrency and launches an investigation into the cyber-attack Hackers Exploited Accounts to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on February 9, 2025, that it had regained control of its X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts after hackers…