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Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

January 27, 2025 Paulo

Forcount promoter Antonia Perez Hernandez sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, defrauding investors of $8.4M.

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

January 27, 2025 Paulo

Crypto markets crash with nearly $1B liquidated, Bitcoin below $98K, and Ethereum sinking. DeepSeek AI news sparks risk asset sell-off.

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Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Paulo

Bitpanda earns MiCA licence, streamlining EU crypto operations. The unified regulatory framework boosts investor protection and market growth potential.

House Oversight Committee members discuss debanking claims tied to crypto industry and Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

Oversight Committee Republicans Launch Debanking Investigation

January 26, 2025 Paulo

House Republicans launch a probe into crypto debanking claims, as Democrats call for an investigation into Trump’s memecoin and potential conflicts.

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Cathie Wood Credits Crypto Deregulation for ‘Unleashing Animal Spirits’

January 25, 2025 Paulo

Cathie Wood credits crypto deregulation under Trump for sparking market optimism. ARK Invest eyes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for growth.

Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Had His Hand Mutilated in Ransom Plot

January 25, 2025 Paulo

David Balland, ex-Ledger co-founder, was kidnapped in France. A 48-hour ordeal ended with his rescue, leaving him injured. Police arrested 10 suspects.

a16z to Close London Office to Refocus on U.S. Crypto Market

January 24, 2025 Paulo

Andreessen Horowitz shuts London office, pivoting to U.S. crypto market growth amid Trump’s executive order and renewed SEC clarity efforts.

Canadian Government Warns of Crypto’s Role in Illicit Opioid Trade

January 24, 2025 Paulo

Canada raises alarms over crypto use in opioid trade, citing darknet platforms and laundering tactics. FINTRAC’s Project Guardian combats illicit financing.

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

January 24, 2025 Paulo

Europe sees fastest growth in extremist crypto donations, Chainalysis warns. Funding linked to hate groups rises amid global inflows exceeding $20M.

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Trump Champions US Leadership in Crypto at Davos, Lummis Leads Senate Digital Assets Panel

January 23, 2025 Paulo

Trump backs US crypto leadership at Davos as Lummis chairs a new Senate panel focused on digital assets and bipartisan crypto legislation. (149 characters)

Month: January 2025

Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

Oversight Committee Republicans Launch Debanking Investigation

Cathie Wood Credits Crypto Deregulation for ‘Unleashing Animal Spirits’

Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Had His Hand Mutilated in Ransom Plot

a16z to Close London Office to Refocus on U.S. Crypto Market

Canadian Government Warns of Crypto’s Role in Illicit Opioid Trade

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

Trump Champions US Leadership in Crypto at Davos, Lummis Leads Senate Digital Assets Panel

Bitcoin Price Prediction: What Falling U.S. Yields Mean for BTC’s Next Move