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Antonia Perez Hernandez sentenced in court for her role in Forcount crypto Ponzi scheme

Judge Sentences Forcount Promoter to 30 Months Behind Bars

January 27, 2025 Dan K

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

Bitcoin price chart showing sharp decline amidst massive crypto liquidations.

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

January 27, 2025 Dan K

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 Dan K

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 Dan K

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

Cathie Wood speaks at a financial event, emphasizing deregulation's role in cryptocurrency growth.

Cathie Wood Credits Crypto Deregulation for ‘Unleashing Animal Spirits’

January 25, 2025 Dan K

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

A digital representation of Ethereum transactions highlighting the Bybit hack and THORChain laundering.

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

January 25, 2025 Dan K

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.

Robinhood and Bitstamp logos symbolizing crypto acquisition deal

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

January 24, 2025 Dan K

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

A digital rendering of a Trump-branded virtual world with a metaverse marketplace and NFT trading hub.

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

January 24, 2025 Dan K

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

Chart depicting the rise in extremist crypto donations in Europe compared to North America.

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

January 24, 2025 Dan K

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

El Salvador’s Congress approves Bitcoin law amendments as part of an IMF loan agreement.

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

January 23, 2025 Dan K

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

Sextortion and $400M in Bitcoin: Inside the Secret Service’s Crypto War