SEC Charges 38 Entities Over Fraud
The SEC charged 38 entities for allegedly using false filings to appear as legitimate investment advisers, highlighting risks of fake regulatory credibility in online markets. #Breaking #Legal
Kraken Launches Crypto Perps for US Traders
Hyperliquid is negotiating with Kraken’s parent Payward to offer its perpetual futures in the U.S. via Bitnomial, amid regulatory efforts to localize offshore trading. Crypto
CFTC Fines Ex-Staffer for Insider Trading
The CFTC fined former White House staffer Gabriel Perez $172,000 for insider trading in event contracts, highlighting regulatory focus on prediction markets and market integrity. #Breaking #Legal
Kalshi Bans George Santos for Life
Kalshi permanently banned former Rep. George Santos for manipulating a prediction market, fining him $71,356 for profiting nearly $18,000. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Treasury Holdings Surge by $143M
Strive acquires 1,800 $BTC for $143M, raising holdings to 23,156 BTC valued at $1.76B, amid sector buying resurgence. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
CFTC Orders $172539 Penalty for Teleprompter Operator
CFTC orders former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez to disgorge $107,539.02 and pay a $65,000 penalty for insider trading on Kalshi. #Breaking #Legal $KSH
Texas Bans Flock Surveillance Funding
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halts state funding for Flock Safety’s surveillance cameras amid bipartisan backlash and privacy concerns, affecting 3,200 cameras installed since 2023. #Breaking #Legal
Kalshi Bans Santos Sparks Legal Clash
Kalshi permanently banned George Santos, imposing a $71,356 penalty for rule violations. The CFTC acknowledged his cooperation in their investigation. #Breaking #Legal
FTX Insiders Face Permanent CFTC Bans
Former FTX executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang have finalized CFTC consent orders imposing permanent trading and registration bans, marking a regulatory closeout in the FTX collapse aftermath. #Breaking #Legal
Ethereum Sees $131M Purchase by Bitmine
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased 53,501 $ETH for $131M, nearing its goal of controlling 5% of Ethereum’s supply. Holdings now total 5,901,112 ETH. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Rebounds to $77K Bulls Target $80K
Bitcoin holds $77K support as bulls aim for $80K; Metaplanet transfers 2,400 BTC ($186M) to Coinbase Prime. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Strategy Buys $370M in Comeback
MicroStrategy bought 4,603 $BTC for $370M, funded by selling MSTR shares. Total holdings now 845,050 BTC worth $6.71B. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Acquisition: Saylor Buys $370M
@Strategy bought 4,603 $BTC for $369.7M, raising holdings to 845,050 BTC. Net leverage is now 0.0%, with $6.71B in USD assets and $1.61B cash. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Banned in Ireland’s $203B Scheme
Ireland excludes crypto assets from its new tax-advantaged savings scheme, focusing on shares, bonds, and funds instead. The scheme aims to mobilize $203 billion in household deposits. Legal