California man John Khuu was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for laundering drug trafficking proceeds through crypto. Authorities say he used dark web markets to sell illegal drugs, accepting crypto payments before converting them to cash through multiple transactions and accounts.
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Month: March 2025
Crypto Influencer T.J. Stone Sentenced to 45 Months for Fraud
Thomas John Sfraga, known as T.J. Stone, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud. Prosecutors revealed he defrauded real estate and cryptocurrency investors out of over $2 million, using fake businesses and false promises to fund a Ponzi-style scheme while portraying himself as a crypto expert.
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SXSW 2025: Crypto Targets Mainstream With Educational Panels and Record-Breaking Bitcoin Logo
Crypto companies at SXSW 2025 shifted focus toward education, online security, and blockchain utility. A record-breaking Bitcoin logo drone show, Coinbase’s fraud panel, and Web3 social media discussions marked the event. Gemini, Coinbase, and Calaxy highlighted crypto’s evolving role in tech and finance.
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Crypto Payments MoonPay Acquires Wisconsin Money Transmitter License
MoonPay secures a Money Transmitter License in Wisconsin, reinforcing compliance with U.S. regulations and expanding its crypto payment services. The license allows Wisconsin residents to fund their MoonPay Balance without extra fees, reflecting the platform’s continued growth in regulated markets.
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‘For holding a wombat, thousands threatened my life’
Sam Jones says she was trying to get the wombat safely off the road, and the video was not staged for social media.
Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal
Germany’s conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to updated indictment
The new allegations include that the rapper forced an employee into sex acts – something his lawyers deny.
SpaceX rocket launches as Butch and Suni prepare return
The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth two days after the new crew arrive.
Mark Carney sworn in as first new Canadian prime minister in nine years
The economist and political newcomer takes office just days after being elected Liberal leader.
Greenland’s politicians unite against Trump
In an unusual show of unity, party leaders say they “cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland.”