Bybit hackers have resumed laundering stolen funds. On March 2, they moved another 62,200 ETH, worth $138 million. This marks a significant increase in laundering activity. Of the 499,000 ETH stolen on February 21, only 156,000 ETH remains unprocessed. Analysts predict the remaining funds will be cleared within three days.
A US judge has dismissed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fraud lawsuit against Hex founder Richard Heart. The judge ruled that the US lacked jurisdiction over the case. On February 28, US District Judge Carol Bagley Amon dismissed the SEC’s claims against Heart. The regulator accused him of raising
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a significant setback on February 25, reporting their largest-ever daily net outflow of approximately $938 million. This downturn follows a broader crypto market rout that has seen Bitcoin’s price falter, trading below the crucial $90,000 mark. In total, the 11 Bitcoin funds experienced
Ross Ulbricht, the recently pardoned founder of Silk Road, is now advocating for clemency for Roger Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus.” Ver was arrested in Spain in April 2024 on U.S. charges of tax evasion, fraud, and filing false tax returns. He faces a potential 109-year prison sentence if
Several U.S. states, including California, Florida, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, are making significant moves by investing in Strategy stock formerly known as MicroStrategy as a way to gain indirect exposure to Bitcoin. With Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy driving its stock performance, state pension funds and treasuries see this as
Senator Cynthia Lummis has filed an amicus brief backing Coinbase’s legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Wyoming Republican accuses the agency of overstepping its authority and undermining Congress’s regulatory role. Lummis criticized the SEC’s enforcement-driven approach under former Chair Gary Gensler. She described it as
Scott Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager and vocal crypto supporter, has officially become the 79th US Treasury Secretary. The Senate confirmed his nomination with a 68-29 vote, following President Donald Trump’s recommendation. Bessent succeeds Janet Yellen and takes office at a crucial time for US fiscal and crypto policy.
Pro-crypto Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) has been named vice chair of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. The announcement was made by Committee Chairman French Hill as part of the 119th Congress subcommittee assignments. The Digital Assets Subcommittee, established in 2023, focuses on regulating crypto
Singapore has officially banned Polymarket, labeling it an illegal gambling platform. The restriction follows the country’s stringent Gambling Control Act 2022, prohibiting unauthorized online betting activities. Visitors to Polymarket’s site in Singapore now face a warning from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), stating potential penalties of up to $10,000, six
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is set to launch its first-ever subcommittee dedicated to digital assets. This move reflects the Senate’s commitment to addressing the growing impact of cryptocurrency on the financial sector. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a staunch Bitcoin advocate, is expected to chair the panel pending a committee
