The CFTC said that My Big Coin investors might not get their money back as the alleged operators “may not have sufficient funds or assets.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/my-big-coin-to-pay-26m-fines-to-ctfc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Huione darknet humming at ‘full capacity’ despite shutdown
Despite repeated attempts to stamp out the crypto-crime-linked Huione, Chainalysis says there’s been no meaningful decline in transactions. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/huione-still-thriving-despite-shutdown-chainalysis?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin slides to $103K as Israel launches airstrikes on Iran
Jan3 founder Samson Mow tells GameStop CEO, “This is where you buy” as Bitcoin’s price tumbled after Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-declines-israel-airstrikes-iran?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Czech government hit with no-confidence vote over $45M Bitcoin scandal
Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek resigned last month after the Justice Ministry auctioned off nearly 500 Bitcoin it received from a convicted online drug trafficker. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/czech-government-no-confidence-vote-bitcoin-scandal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC axes Biden-era proposed crypto rules in flurry of repeals
The SEC has withdrawn over a dozen rules the agency proposed under Joe Biden, including two crypto-related rules targeting DeFi and digital asset custody. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-axes-biden-era-proposed-rules-on-crypto-in-flurry-of-repeals?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
CFTC’s Pham says it won’t give ‘easy street’ to anybody, crypto included
CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says the agency won’t ease up on crypto just because the Trump administration has pledged to support the industry. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-caroline-pham-not-going-easy-on-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Sharplink Gaming drops 73% amid looming $1B Ethereum buy
A crypto executive says if Sharplink Gaming were to announce its planned mega-Ether buy tomorrow, it could “light the match to reignite the stock.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sharplink-gaming-shares-plunge-ether-buy-looms?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Australia bans financial adviser for 10 years for $9.6M crypto scam
Australia’s financial regulator alleges Glenda Maree Rogan told clients they were investing in a high-yield fixed-interest account but sent their funds to a crypto exchange listed as a scam. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/australia-ten-year-ban-financial-adviser-crypto-scam?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Tencent explores purchase of Nexon gaming company
Talks of a potential acquisition follow renewed interest in Nexon’s massively multiplayer online role-playing game series MapleStory. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/tencent-purchase-nexon-gaming-company?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Solana futures open interest hits $7.4B amid ETF speculation: Is $200 SOL next?
SOL’s futures open interest hits a 2-year high above $7.4 billion, but neutral funding and declining DEX activity cast doubt on a breakout to $200. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-futures-open-interest-2-year-high-etf-rally?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound