Category: Crypto

Bitcoin briefly soars above $100,000 while altcoins like XRP, XLM, and Solana surge significantly in the last 24 hours.
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The new state legislation would position Texas “at the forefront of the digital economy,” Senator Charles Schwertner noted.
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December marked a historic milestone for centralized crypto exchanges, achieving the highest combined spot and derivatives trading volumes ever recorded.
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The DOJ approves the return of 94,643 Bitcoin, worth $9.3 billion, to Bitfinex following the 2016 hack that exploited its wallet system. The breach, one of the largest in crypto history, saw the recovery of 80% of stolen funds, thanks to the cooperation of those convicted in the laundering case.
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signals a shift in cryptocurrency regulation. Republican commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda are expected to lead efforts in reassessing policies, potentially easing previous enforcement actions.
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Chainalysis estimates that more than $40.9 billion flowed to illicit addresses in 2024, accounting for approximately 0.14% of all on-chain transactions.
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The USA, Japan and South Korea released a joint statement, detailing DPRK-linked crypto thefts and their targeted entities.
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The UK government has initiated a consultation to evaluate a potential ban on ransomware payments for operators of critical national infrastructure.
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The SEC has accused Elon Musk of violating securities laws by failing to disclose his Twitter stake on time, allegedly enabling him to underpay by $150M for shares. The case includes scrutiny over Musk’s Tesla transactions used to fund the acquisition and allegations of broader misconduct.
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A Russian diamond mining firm employee has been jailed for sending crypto to the Ukrainian army.
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