The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a subpoena to @Coinbase for customer data related to the prediction market Polymarket, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny of blockchain-based platforms. #Breaking #Legal @Coinbase (+8) ↗
A Sydney high school student is under police investigation for allegedly creating AI-generated pornographic deepfakes of female classmates, using images from social media and school events, marking a significant AI-related incident in Australia. #Breaking #Legal @TheGuardian (+8) ↗
Dogecoin whales have purchased 470 million $DOGE, valued at approximately $155 million, amid a bullish recovery in key metrics and potential price breakout patterns. #Breaking #Crypto $DOGE (+8) ↗
$BTC network sees $903M in transfers amid its 16th anniversary of the first Twitter mention, with large transactions involving @KrakenFX, @Binance, and @RobinhoodApp raising questions about motives. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
A blockchain security solution by @Cyvers could prevent 99% of crypto hacks and scams, addressing vulnerabilities like phishing and CEX exploits that cost $2.3 billion in 2024, the company said. #Breaking #Crypto (+9) ↗
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s trial for fraud related to the $40B TerraUSD collapse is set for January 2026 in New York, facing up to 130 years if convicted. #Breaking #Legal @TerraformLabs (+9) ↗
American crypto firms like @Ripple, @RobinhoodApp, and @Coinbase are donating millions to support Donald Trump’s inauguration, emphasizing the industry’s political influence. #Breaking #Crypto $XRP (+8) ↗
Travis Ford, co-founder of @WolfCapital, admitted to orchestrating a $9.4M crypto pyramid scheme affecting 2,800 investors with false promises of 547% annual returns; he faces up to five years in prison for wire fraud conspiracy. #Breaking #Legal @WolfCapital (+8) ↗
The US has announced that Do Kwon, former CEO of @TerraformLabs, will face a criminal fraud trial in January 2026 due to extensive evidence review and translation challenges. #Breaking #Legal @TerraformLabs (+8) ↗
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, led by Biden appointee Rohit Chopra, proposes a rule to regulate crypto wallets like @MetaMask as financial institutions, sparking criticism from the crypto community ahead of Trump’s pro-crypto administration. #Breaking #Legal $ETH (+8) ↗
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted three Russian nationals on Jan. 10 for using cryptocurrency mixers to launder proceeds from cybercrimes, including ransomware and wire fraud, obscuring illicit funds’ origins #Breaking #Legal @DOJ (+9) ↗
@Circle has donated $1 million in $USDC to Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, reflecting the significant role of crypto in the 2024 elections and the industry’s growing influence in Washington. #Breaking #Crypto $USDC (+8) ↗
Three Russian nationals linked to crypto mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io face money laundering charges, with two arrested and one at-large, says the U.S. Department of Justice. #Breaking #Legal (+8) ↗
Ripple Labs’ recent transfer of 300 million $XRP worth over $680M has sparked speculation about potential market strategies and regulatory impacts under the incoming administration. Investors are keenly observing for any significant developments. #Breaking #Crypto $XRP (+8) ↗
