Crypto Fraudster Convicted for $263M Scheme
A Californian man was sentenced to 70 months for laundering $3.5M from a $263M crypto heist, involving hackers and physical thefts; nine guilty pleas recorded. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
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SpaceX Allegedly Used as $1B Loan Tool
Elon Musk reportedly borrowed $500 million from @SpaceX at favorable rates, raising investor transparency concerns ahead of its 2026 IPO valued at over $1.75 trillion. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Chinese DeepSeek Delays V4 Launch Amid Huawei Chip Issues
Chinese startup @DeepSeek delays the V4 model launch due to integration with Huawei chips, aiming for cost-efficiency and independence from Western tech. The release is 3-6 months behind global leaders. #Update #Crypto
KelpDAO Hack Exposes $2M Vulnerability
Bitcoin surpasses $78,000 amid geopolitical tensions; Ethereum dips to $2,334 after peaking at $2,400. KelpDAO hack leads to $293M losses in DeFi. EU sanctions impact crypto operations. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Ethereum Launches EIP-8182 Privacy Revolution
Ethereum developers propose EIP-8182 to create a unified “protected pool” for private transactions, enhancing privacy amid rising institutional demand, despite potential risks. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Awards 1 BTC for Quantum Hack
Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli received 1 BTC from Project Eleven for a quantum hack on elliptic curve cryptography, threatening over $2.5 trillion in assets like $BTC and $ETH. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Justice Department Closes Fed Chief Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into Jerome Powell, boosting Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair candidacy from 30% to over 80%, impacting future monetary policies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Ethereum ETFs Attract $980M Surge
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted nearly $980M in capital inflows last week, marking four consecutive positive weeks for Bitcoin-ETFs and three for Ethereum-ETFs. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Insider Trading Scandal Hits Polymarket $400K
US Army soldier Gannon Kane Van Dyke faces insider trading charges for profiting over $409K on Polymarket using classified info, prompting DOJ and CFTC legal actions. #Breaking #Legal $POLY
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5 Super-App Revolution
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, enhancing programming and scientific capabilities while integrating cybersecurity features, moving closer to its AI super app vision. #Update #AI $OP
Crypto Bans Russian Transactions in New Sanctions
The European Union has enacted a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency transactions with Russian services, targeting decentralized platforms and the RUBx stablecoin as part of its 20th sanctions package. #Update #Crypto $RUBx
Wisconsin Sues Crypto Giants Kalshi and Coinbase
Wisconsin has filed lawsuits against @Kalshi, @Polymarket, @Robinhood, @Crypto.com, and @Coinbase to prohibit sports betting derivatives, claiming they violate local gambling laws. #Breaking #Legal $CRO
Bitcoin Inflows Near $2 Billion YTD
Bitcoin spot ETFs have seen nearly $2 billion in net inflows since 2026, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading at $2.14 billion monthly; investors remain committed despite market volatility. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Meta Lays Off 8000 Employees Amid Restructuring
@Meta to lay off 10% of its workforce, affecting 8,000 employees, and has closed 6,000 job vacancies amid rising employee dissatisfaction. #Update #Crypto