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A gang of British fraudsters jailed for stealing crypto must repay $30 million in three months or face another 14 years behind bars, following a glitch exploit at CoinSpot that led to their conviction. #Breaking #Legal $BTC (-9) ↘
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, launched a website featuring the Dogecoin logo, causing $DOGE to spike 14% to a $58B market cap. The site was registered by a U.S. Cybersecurity Agency employee. #Breaking #Crypto $DOGE (+9) ↗
President Donald Trump endorsed a Mars mission in his inauguration speech, calling it America’s “manifest destiny” and aligning with @SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s goals. However, experts warn of challenges if lunar plans are abandoned for Mars. #Update #Space @SpaceX → 0
Utah introduces legislation allowing state treasurer to invest up to 10% of public funds in digital assets, focusing on security and self-custody rights, as part of a broader trend among U.S. states considering crypto investments. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Ross Ulbricht remains in prison as President Donald Trump has not yet commuted his sentence, despite previous promises to do so. Advocates continue to push for Ulbricht’s release, highlighting his exemplary behavior and the debate over his severe sentencing. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Elon Musk is now the sole leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following Vivek Ramaswamy’s exit to pursue a gubernatorial bid in Ohio, leaving Musk to spearhead cost-cutting initiatives. #Update #Crypto $DOGE (+3) ↗
@worldlibertyfi, a DeFi platform linked to President Donald Trump, added $47M in Wrapped Bitcoin ($WBTC) amid his inauguration. This purchase is part of regular treasury management, increasing its crypto holdings to over $320M. #Breaking #Crypto $WBTC (+8) ↗
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman urges calm over artificial general intelligence, clarifying that AGI isn’t imminent despite recent teasers about the o3 model. He emphasizes managing expectations while promising exciting developments soon. #Update #Tech (+2) →
Donald Trump has launched the Official Trump ($TRUMP) meme coin on the Solana blockchain, attracting significant attention with a $10 billion market cap and 855,000 unique holders. The token blends politics and meme culture, though flagged for “suspicious trades” by Bubblemaps.
@WorldLibertyFi, linked to President-elect Donald Trump, registered Ethereum domains including trumpcoin.eth amid speculation of new meme coin launches. This follows a $48M ETH purchase post-$TRUMP coin launch. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (+8) ↗
Indian national Anurag Pramod Murarka was sentenced to 121 months in the U.S. for laundering over $20 million through crypto and hawala systems, highlighting the global scope of cybercrime. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
Italian parliament member Marcello Coppo urges banking foundations to invest in $BTC, citing potential returns and increased public support, despite Italy’s unlikely establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve soon. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
@Saga_xyz’s new protocol, Metropolis, aims to revolutionize AI and blockchain integration by enabling AI agents to create interconnected blockchains called “chainlets,” fostering new services and interactions. Launching this spring, it involves collaborations with @ai16z, Virtuals, and Wayfinder. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has accused the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of misconduct in handling digital asset oversight, threatening whistleblowers and destroying materials related to “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” Lummis demands accountability and preservation of records. #Breaking #Legal #Crypto (-8) ↘
