SafeMoon CTO Thomas Smith pleads guilty to securities and wire fraud conspiracy, reversing his 2023 plea amid allegations of misappropriated investor funds and luxury spending.
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Category: Cryptocurrencies
U.S. Digital Assets Sub-Committee to Hold Hearing on Bipartisan Crypto Legislation
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is set to revisit U.S. Crypto regulations in a February 26 hearing. Lawmakers and industry experts, including representatives from Kraken and Lightspark, will debate stablecoins, market structure, and a proposed Bitcoin reserve to shape future digital asset policies.
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Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto Offerings with Weighted Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF ‘EZPZ’
Franklin Templeton has expanded its crypto portfolio with the launch of the EZPZ ETF, offering weighted exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Michael Saylor Says the U.S. Should Buy Up To 20% of Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve
Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, has called on the United States to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve by acquiring up to 20% of the Bitcoin network.
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Freed Ross Ulbricht Seeks Clemency for ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver in Tax Evasion Case
Ross Ulbricht, the recently pardoned founder of the Silk Road marketplace, is publicly advocating for clemency for Roger Ver, known as “Bitcoin Jesus.”
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Javier Milei-Linked Libra Token Hit by $99M Withdrawal from Creator Team Wallets: Report
A $99M withdrawal from the Libra token’s liquidity pool raises concerns, as Chainalysis links the funds to wallets tied to the token’s creator.
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Canary’s Spot Litecoin ETF Added to DTCC List Ahead of SEC Clearance
Canary Capital’s spot Litecoin ETF is still pending regulatory approval from the US SEC, but has been listed on the DTCC.
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Bitcoin Eyes $101,000: Bullish Momentum and Institutional Demand Drive Rally
Bitcoin price targets $101,000 as bullish momentum continues. Institutional demand and regulatory optimism fuel the rally. Key levels to watch: $98,000 and $99,200.
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Litecoin Transactions Surge to $9.6B Daily Amid U.S. ETF Listing Hype: Santiment
Litecoin’s network activity has skyrocketed, with daily transaction volumes reaching $9.6 billion, fueled by mounting excitement over potential U.S.-listed Litecoin ETFs.
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South African Firm Altvest Capital Makes First Bitcoin Investment, Joining Growing Trend
Altvest Capital, a South African investment firm, has become the latest company to venture into the Bitcoin market, officially announcing its first investment in the leading cryptocurrency.
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