Senators Declare War on Crypto ATM Scams With Tough New Rules

New legislation would mandate fraud warnings, transaction limits, and mandatory refunds for crypto ATM users, aiming to curb scams and hold operators accountable. Senators Introduce Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act U.S. Senator... Read more »

Bitcoin Miner MARA Sees Revenue Soar 69% in 2024

MARA reported a record-high revenue of $214.4 million in Q4 of 2024, a 37% increase from the same period in 2023. MARA’s Block Wins Rise 25% Bitcoin miner and publicly listed firm... Read more »

Mask Network Founder Suji Yan Loses $4M in Crypto to Hackers on Birthday

Mask Network founder Suji Yan’s personal digital assets worth nearly $4 million were stolen in a suspicious transaction. Coordinated Laundering Attempt The blockchain security firm Cyvers said Feb. 27 it had detected... Read more »

‘Anti-American’ Stablecoin Regulation Push Sparks Outrage Among Crypto Industry Leaders

A U.S.-based venture capitalist has spoken out against proposals that would restrict international stablecoin issuers from accessing the U.S. treasury market. Stablecoin Regulatory Battle Emerges in Washington Vance Spencer, co-founder of Framework... Read more »

SEC Crypto Task Force Meets With Robinhood to Discuss Digital Asset Regulations

Robinhood pushed the SEC in a high-profile meeting to clarify crypto rules, criticizing case-by-case litigation and urging a structured regulatory framework. Robinhood Urges SEC to Clarify Crypto Rules During High-Profile Meeting The... Read more »

Bitdeer Posts $531.9M Q4 Loss Amid Heavy ASIC Investments, Eyes 40 EH/s Hashrate Target  

Bitdeer Technologies Group reported a $531.9 million net loss for Q4 2024 as it invested heavily in proprietary mining hardware development, including $243.4 million in payments to chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing... Read more »

Chainflip to Block Bybit Hack Funds With New Protocol Upgrade

Chainflip, a decentralized cross-chain service and market maker, is implementing an upgrade to block illicit funds, specifically those from the recent Bybit hack. Hacked Funds Expose LPs to Excessive Risk Market maker... Read more »

OKX Pleads Guilty and Shells Out $500M After Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws

“OKX was used to facilitate over five billion dollars’ worth of suspicious transactions and criminal proceeds,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky. OKX Settles for $500M Following Guilty Plea in Anti-Money Laundering... Read more »

Infini Hacked: $49M in USDC Stolen, Admin Privileges Exploited

Infini, a Hong Kong stablecoin neobank, confirmed a $49 million hack due to exploited administrative privileges, just days after a massive breach at Bybit. Infini: Runway Still Solid The Hong Kong stablecoin... Read more »

Grayscale’s XRP ETF Under SEC Review—The Countdown Begins

The SEC’s review of Grayscale’s XRP ETF is officially underway, sparking speculation that a crypto-friendly shift could lead to a groundbreaking approval. SEC Begins Review of Grayscale’s XRP ETF Proposal The Federal... Read more »
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