Crypto Exchange eXch Shuts After Hack
@eXch will shut down on May 1 after links to the $1.4B Bybit hack and an “active transatlantic operation,” citing DOJ whistleblower data. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
Bitcoin Impact of Trump Firing Fed Chair
President Trump considers firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, potentially destabilizing traditional markets but boosting Bitcoin’s appeal as a stable alternative. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
Crypto Lawsuit Coinbase Faces Oregon Clash
@Coinbase challenges Oregon’s Attorney General lawsuit, calling it politically driven and doomed in court after SEC exit. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme: Brazilian Men Sentenced
Three Brazilian men sentenced to 170 years for $190M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme by Braiscompany, the largest crypto con in Brazil’s history. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↘
Market Crash Risk Warren Warns Powell
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren warned on CNBC that U.S. markets could crash if President Trump removes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about potential dictatorship. #Breaking #Legal (-8) ↘
Bitcoin Transfer: Lazarus Moves 3,932 BTC
North Korea’s Lazarus Group transferred 3,932 $BTC worth $331.99M, maintaining its position as the third-largest nation-state bitcoin holder. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Phishing Attack Targets Manta Co-Founder
Kenny Li, co-founder of @MantaNetwork, reports a Zoom phishing attempt by North Korea’s Lazarus Group using deepfakes and malware. #Breaking #Security (+8) ↘
Bitcoin Surge Japan’s ANAP Buys $70M
Japan’s @ANAP_official acquires $70M in $BTC as part of its investment strategy, highlighting growing institutional interest in Bitcoin. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Coinbase Enhances Solana Infrastructure Speed
@CoinbasePltfrm enhances Solana infrastructure, boosting transaction speed and resilience; Janover buys 80,567 $SOL for $10.5M, signaling institutional interest. #Breaking #Crypto $SOL (+8) ↗
Trump Threatens Fed Chief Powell Removal
Former President Donald Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell after Powell asserts Fed’s legal independence, sparking debate on monetary policy direction. #Breaking #Economy (+9) ↗
Ethereum Scam Disrupted by Secret Service
U.S. Secret Service and Canadian authorities disrupted a $4.3M Ethereum approval phishing scam, targeting wallet holders in a joint operation. #Breaking #Security $ETH (+9) ↗
Bitcoin Acquisition Semler Buys $500M
@SemlerScientific files with the SEC to issue $500M in securities after a tentative $30M DOJ settlement, planning to acquire more $BTC using Coinbase loans. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
De-dollarization: Trump’s Tariffs Trigger USD Decline
Trump’s tariffs spark global concerns as China and BRICS accelerate de-dollarization, warns Chinese finance expert Zheng Runyu on potential US dollar decline. #Breaking #Economy (+9) ↘
Ethereum Price Threatened by Whale Activity
Ethereum faces selling pressure as major holders sell at a loss, with $ETH trading between $1,550 and $1,700; whales recently bought 77,000 ETH for $125M. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (+8) ↗