Crypto Heist: $40 Million Stolen by Contractor’s Son
U.S. Marshals investigate allegations that John Daghita, son of CMDSS president, stole over $40M in seized crypto assets; inquiry ongoing. #Update #Legal $ETH
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U.S. Marshals investigate allegations that John Daghita, son of CMDSS president, stole over $40M in seized crypto assets; inquiry ongoing. #Update #Legal $ETH
The Senate Agriculture Committee postponed its crypto market structure bill hearing to Thursday due to a winter storm, amid disagreements on amendments. The SEC and CFTC also rescheduled a press appearance. #Update #Crypto
@MicroStrategy purchased 2,932 $BTC for $264.1 million last week, reducing acquisition pace; total holdings now at 712,647 $BTC valued over $62 billion. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Metaplanet revises FY2025 revenue forecast to 8.9 billion yen after a 31% increase, driven by its Bitcoin Income Generation business; FY2026 projected at 16 billion yen. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@SuiGroup Holdings aims to become a key player in the blockchain ecosystem, holding 108M $SUI tokens and launching SuiUSDE stablecoin in February. #Update #Crypto $SUI
Gold prices have surged over 80% in the past year, but @Aurelion CEO Björn Schmidtke warns that 98% of gold investors lack proof of ownership, risking chaos during a crisis. #Update #Crypto $XAUT
Gold surpasses $5,000 as Bitcoin hovers around $87,000 amid market supply issues; older holders sell at a loss, indicating consolidation. #Update #Crypto $BTC $GOLD
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain rates at 3.5%-3.75% amid inflation concerns, while traders await Chairman Powell’s comments on future cuts and Trump’s affordability policies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Strive has upsized its follow-on offering of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock SATA to $202.5 million, using proceeds to retire $90 million in convertible debt and fund bitcoin purchases. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante emphasizes Solana’s shift towards financial infrastructure, highlighting growing institutional interest despite subdued crypto prices. Compliance is crucial for real-world adoption. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin fell below $88,000, trading at $87,800, down 2% in 24 hours; $224 million in liquidations occurred, with significant losses across major cryptocurrencies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Grayscale’s Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) recently distributed $0.083178 per share in staking rewards, raising questions on whether to hold $ETH directly or invest in ETFs for passive income. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Ukraine has banned @Polymarket due to its unlicensed status under local law, particularly concerning war-related bets totaling over $270 million; other prediction markets may face scrutiny. #Update #Legal
@GameStop transferred 4,710 BTC, valued at $420 million, to Coinbase Prime, raising speculation of a potential exit from its bitcoin position amid market pressures. #Update #Crypto $BTC