Extradition: US Sends Hacker to Trial
Rostislav Panev, linked to @Lockbit_Ransomware, was extradited to the U.S. for coding and consulting for the group, receiving cryptocurrency payments (March 14). #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
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Bitcoin Boosts Massie Amid Trump Feud
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, disclosed over $261,000 in campaign contributions and announced accepting bitcoin amid his fiscal clash with President Donald Trump. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Bitcoin Surges as US Reserves Underestimated
@BitwiseInvest’s Ryan Rasmussen highlights the underestimated impact of the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, urging institutions to adapt swiftly. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Crypto: Texas Unveils $250M Investment Plan
Texas passes a bill allowing $250M in public funds for crypto investments, enhancing its digital asset leadership. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Bitcoin Strategy Tackles National Debt
Andrew Hohns of @NewmarketIM proposed “Bit Bonds” at the Bitcoin Policy Institute summit to leverage $BTC growth for reducing U.S. national debt and empowering savings. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Crypto Scams: California Shuts Down 42
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the shutdown of 42 fraudulent crypto websites, exposing a $6.5 million scam affecting victims with an average loss of $146,306 each. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
Crypto Victory: Congress Overturns IRS Rules
Congress overturns IRS crypto rules, easing compliance burdens and boosting digital asset growth in a significant legislative move. #Breaking #Legal (+9) ↗
Trump Acknowledges Economic Challenges Ahead
President Donald Trump acknowledges a U.S. economic shift towards reduced spending, potentially leading to a slowdown during this transition period. #Update #Economy (-3) ↘
Bitcoin Reserves Drive Global Adoption
Anthony Scaramucci of @Skybridge reaffirmed Bitcoin’s strategic value, urging U.S. acceptance to maintain competitiveness, as government permits $BTC inclusion in reserves. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Crypto Regulation: SEC Backs Down Plan
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping a rule requiring certain crypto firms to register as alternative trading systems, per acting Chair Mark Uyeda. #Update #Legal (+2) →
Bitcoin Investment Soars with $21B Offering
@MicroStrategy, now Strategy, launches a $21 billion stock offering to capitalize on bitcoin’s market dip, reinforcing its aggressive treasury strategy. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Bitcoin Loss: Trump Vows No Sell
The White House reports a $17 billion loss from early bitcoin sales, prompting Trump to establish a strategic reserve with a “never sell” policy. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
Crypto Revolution: US White House Summit
The White House hosted a historic crypto summit with top officials and industry leaders, signaling bullish momentum for crypto’s future in the U.S. financial system. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Bitcoin Surge: Kiyosaki Predicts Global Adoption
Robert Kiyosaki supports Donald Trump’s executive order on strategic bitcoin reserves, predicting global influence and increasing his $BTC holdings. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗