SEC Bans Robinhood Crypto in Connecticut
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection orders @RobinhoodApp, @cryptocom, and Kalshi to cease unlicensed sports wagering operations. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Miners Busted in $1.1B Theft
Malaysia’s crackdown on illegal Bitcoin mining reveals $1.1B power theft, with 14,000 operations found in five years; Thailand dismantles a $8.6M scam-linked mining setup. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Mining Bust Unveils $8.6M Scam
Thai authorities seized $8.6M in Bitcoin mining equipment linked to Chinese scam networks in Myanmar, uncovering 3,642 rigs used for laundering illicit funds. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin ATM Coinme Ordered to Return $8M
Washington regulators order @Coinme to repay $8M in unclaimed vouchers, facing license revocation and fines for violating money-transmission laws. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Extortion: Ukrainian Police Arrest Two
Two Ukrainians arrested for torturing and murdering a student in Vienna, linked to crypto wallet theft; case transferred to Ukraine. #Breaking #Crypto
Bitcoin Integrates Deeper into Mainstream Finance
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlight growing institutional interest in digital assets, pointing to stablecoin legislation and tokenization as key developments. Crypto
Bitcoin Security Breach: Unpatchable Chip Flaw
Ledger’s Donjon lab exploited an unpatchable flaw in MediaTek’s smartphone chip, highlighting risks to software wallets. The flaw allows full device control via electromagnetic faults. Security
Connecticut Bans Kalshi Robinhood Crypto.com Sports Betting
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection issued cease-and-desist orders to @Robinhood, @Kalshi, and @Crypto.com for unlicensed online gambling. Non-compliance may lead to penalties. #Breaking #Legal $USDT
Binance Appoints Yi He Co-CEO
Binance names co-founder Yi He as new co-CEO alongside Richard Teng, emphasizing global regulatory compliance and user safety. #Breaking #Crypto $BNB
Ethereum: BlackRock Moves $135M to Coinbase
BlackRock transferred $135 million in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, likely for operations related to its spot Ethereum ETF, amid recent net outflows. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
AI Agents Uncover $4.6M in Smart Contract Bugs
Commercial AI models reportedly generated $4.6M in smart contract vulnerabilities, indicating a rapid decline in the cost of such exploits. #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Scam Domain Seized by DOJ
U.S. DOJ seizes tickmilleas.com domain tied to Burma-based crypto scam; Google, Apple, and Meta remove linked apps after FBI alert. Huione Group shuts down amid sanctions. #Breaking #Legal @DOJ
Bitcoin Seized: $29M Cryptomixer Shutdown
European authorities seized $29M after shutting down a cryptomixer linked to illicit activities, marking a significant legal enforcement action. #Breaking #Legal
Chainlink ETF Launches as Grayscale Unveils GLNK
@Grayscale has launched the first U.S. Chainlink exchange-traded product, GLNK, on NYSE Arca with zero management fees, providing regulated access to $LINK’s infrastructure. $LINK rose over 11% post-announcement. #Breaking #Crypto $LINK (+7) ↗