FTX Sues NFT Stars and Kurosemi over $1.3M Token Shortfall

FTX has sued NFT Stars and Kurosemi after repeated efforts to secure SENATE, SIDUS and AGI tokens failed, the latest action in a $14.5 billion asset hunt that has recovered funds from Bybit and K5 Global and will help finance creditor repayments starting in May under a court-approved plan.
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Bitcoin Miners Race for Insurance as $912M ETF Inflows Spark Institutional Boom

Bitcoin miners have bolstered insurance coverage amid record ETF inflows and tougher network conditions. Brokers such as IMA Financial and specialty carriers like Relm Insurance have provided property, cyber, D&O and business-interruption products, meeting institutional investors’ risk requirements.
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$TRUMP Gala Selling Seats to 220 Investors Triggers Senators’ Corruption Probe

Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have sought an Office of Government Ethics inquiry into President Trump’s May 22 $TRUMP gala, where 220 coin holders may dine at his Washington golf club and the top 25 enjoy a prior reception, prompting pay-to-play concerns over foreign investors.
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UK Unveils Draft Crypto Rules to Curb Scams, Eyes Cross-Border Sandbox With US

UK crypto legislation has outlined stricter duties for exchanges, dealers and custodians, extending finance oversight to Bitcoin, Ethereum and more assets. Officials say the move will curb scams, raise transparency and support growth, while the UK and US study a joint sandbox for securities.
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Samourai Wallet Dismissal Bid Gains Steam After DOJ Policy Pivot, 16-Day Delay

Samourai Wallet lawyers and U.S. prosecutors have jointly requested an extension for their respective pretrial motions after the Department of Justice (DOJ) shifted its stance on digital asset litigation earlier this month, an April 28 court filing shows.Samourai Wallet Founders Push To Drop Case According to a Monday letter addressed to U.S. District Judge Richard […]
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Melania Team Dumps $1M Liquidity, Igniting New Rug-Pull Jitters

Arkham Intelligence and Lookonchain have recorded fresh liquidity removals by the Melania team, moving $1m from Meteora pools and selling $1.5m within 72 hours. With price still 96% below January’s high, traders have feared a stealthy soft rug pull pattern.
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Beijing’s Blockchain Blueprint Fast-Tracks AI, Finance, Healthcare

Beijing has outlined goals through 2027 to embed blockchain systems across AI, healthcare, education and finance. The plan has called for national hub nodes, privacy computing, post-quantum cryptography and shared data standards, with 20+ benchmark applications to test large-scale deployment.
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