Bitcoin Bribery Probe: Bithumb CEO Detained
South Korean police name Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won a bribery suspect after a second raid; investigation involves hiring solicitation claims. #Breaking #Legal
CFTC Countersues New Mexico Over Kalshi Dispute
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against New Mexico, seeking to assert jurisdiction over event markets including sports prediction contracts from @Kalshi, amid state gambling law enforcement efforts. #Breaking #Legal $KALSHI
Bitcoin Service Crippled in Global Takedown
Authorities arrest Ruslan Igorevich Tkachuk and Alexander Vladimirovich Ledenev in Georgia for allegedly laundering over $389M via AudiA6. Extradition to Pennsylvania pending. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Heist: Fake Delivery Intrusion
Armed intruders used a fake food delivery to access a Winnetka home, demanding crypto account access. Eight defendants face charges. #Breaking #Crypto
AI Sparks Job Loss Fears Hope Cures
Anthropic’s survey reveals 64% of Americans fear AI-induced job loss, while only 15% trust AI firms, with bipartisan support for regulation at over 70%. AI
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme: $6M Stolen Indictment
A Tennessee man was indicted for running a $1.9M crypto Ponzi scheme through Star Credit Holdings, facing charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
FBI Drones Hijacked Iran Threatens World Cup
Iran-linked hacking group Handala claims breach of FBI drones, threatening 2026 FIFA World Cup security; researchers dispute evidence. #Breaking #Security
Bitcoin Mogul’s Fraud Conviction Upheld
A federal appeals court upheld Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year fraud conviction, rejecting his claims about FTX’s solvency. A presidential pardon is his last option. #Breaking #Legal
SpaceX Launches Record $135 Billion IPO
SpaceX’s Record-Breaking IPO and Crypto Integration SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 per share, raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. The company holds 18,712 BTC, valued at nearly $1.2 billion. A tokenized version of SpaceX shares will be available on Solana, tradeable one-to-one for real shares. Coinbase launched a tool for… Read More »SpaceX Launches Record $135 Billion IPO
SEC Backs States in Prediction Market Battle
Gary Gensler supports states against CFTC in prediction market regulation, emphasizing state authority on gambling issues. Thirty Native American tribes back Ohio’s legal stance. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Network Dismantled Ransomware Gangs
Law enforcement dismantled AudiA6, a crypto laundering network linked to ransomware, processing 10,333 BTC ($389M). Two administrators arrested in Georgia; U.S. seeks extradition. #Breaking #Legal @Chainalysis
Bank of America Warns Bear Market Signals
@BankofAmerica’s Savita Subramanian warns equities show signs of a potential 20% correction, urging investors to take profits as 70% of bear market signposts are triggered. #Breaking #Crypto $MATIC (-8) ↘
Crypto Sting Dismantles $390M Money Laundering Ring
An international law enforcement operation has dismantled the AudiA6 money laundering ring, processing $390M in illicit funds, arresting two suspects, and freezing $900K in cryptocurrency. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
CFTC Approves Most Sports Contracts
The CFTC proposed a rule defining sports event contracts as gaming, banning five categories but allowing most. Event listings grew from 220 in 2021 to over 8,000. Legal