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Sam Bankman-Fried, the dishonest founder of Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX, has been transferred to a new federal prison after his stint in one of the nation’s most infamous facilities. The 33-year-old, declared for 25 years in March 2024 for organizing one of the biggest financial frauds in history, is currently housed on Los Angeles’ Low Security Federal Correctional Facility (FCI) Terminal Island. SBF starts a new chapter The latest move comes as a major change from his previous location, the Victorville II Federal Correctional Facility in California. Bankmanfried had previously been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and the…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded its timeline for determining exchange trade funds (ETFs) related to Polkadot (DOT) and Hedera (HBAR).According to a regulatory filing posted on April 24, the SEC pushed for the Grayscale proposal to convert Polkadot Trust into Spot ETFs and the decision deadline for Canary Capital’s plans to list Spot HBAR ETFs on June 11.The agency also announced until June 10th that it will delay Bitwise’s proposed decision on joint Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs.In both submissions, the SEC stated it would be appropriate to specify a longer review period so that the proposal…

KeynoteFormer Celsius CEO Alex Masski is expected to be sentenced May 8th. The verdict was delayed a month after a request from the defense to present additional evidence. Celsius former CEO Alex Mashinsky is scheduled to be sentenced by a US court after pleading guilty to two criminal numbers on May 8, 2025. Two years ago, he faced multiple counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, merchandise fraud and market manipulation. The New York District Court filing, announced on April 23, 2025, sets the date of the judgment. Initially, the ruling was intended to occur on April 8, 2025, but Machineski’s…

Reasons to trust Strict editing policy focusing on accuracy, relevance and fairness Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standard for reporting and publishing Strict editing policy focusing on accuracy, relevance and fairness Morbi Pretium leo et nisl aliquam Mollis. Quisque Arcu Lorem, Ultricies Quis Pellentesque Nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Español. Ethereum officially defeated major technical resistance and has shown a bullish return to above $1,800. After weeks of uncertainty and sales pressure, the breakout suggests a possible trend change, and the Bulls are now celebrating the $2,000 psychological level of landfill. Despite the ongoing global tensions and…

Trustworthy editorial content reviewed by leading industry experts and veteran editors. Advertising disclosure Bitcoin is trading above $93,000 for the first time since early March, showing significant changes in market sentiment after weeks of strengthened volatility, global tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Once the Bulls regain control, they will push prices sharply through a long integration period between $81,000 and $88,000. Surge reflects new optimism among investors, many of which respond to a more stable outlook for risk markets. With US-China trade disputes still looming and speculations about interest rate cuts looming, Bitcoin appears to be separated from traditional market fears,…

The Indian government is under pressure to retaliate against hostile neighbour Pakistan, accusing the former of sponsoring the terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, which saw the murder of more than 28 civilians, including international tourists.India and Pakistan are both nuclear-powered countries, and have been at war with four examples over the past 75 years for geopolitical reasons. However, in the last 20 years, whenever India was a victim of a terrorist attack, it has avoided a full-scale war with Pakistan, rather opting for a multifaceted approach of economic real estate, international pressure and boycott.After the recent terrorist attacks in…

Disclosure: The opinions and opinions expressed here belong to the authors solely and do not represent the views or opinions of the crypto.news editorial. In just five years, Stablecoins have grown from a niche instrument to a $250 billion market. These digital assets now form the infrastructure essential for crypto adoption, enable transactions, and provide the foundation for the Defi protocol. But beneath this growth there is a troublesome reality. The dominant stubcoins carry hidden risks that contradict the fundamental principles of crypto. Recent history tells a warning story. When Terrausd collapsed in 2022, it wiped out billions overnight. Meanwhile,…

BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, recorded a massive trading volume of today’s $4.2 billion, as Bitcoin prices surged beyond $91,000 for the first time since early March. According to Barchart data, IBIT traded an astounding 81,098,938 shares and ended the trading session at a price of $52.08. According to Bitbo, the surge in ETF activity will take place on the same day Bitcoin rose to $91,739. This marks the highest price level since April 8, when Bitcoin hit its lowest price of $75,603. Strong upward momentum signals, particularly from institutional investment products such as Spot ETFs, have renewed purchasing pressure…

According to a new report from the United Nations Drug Dispatch (UNODC) (UNODC) (UNODC) , organized crime groups in Southeast Asia have expanded their operations by leveraging cryptocurrencies.The report says that the Criminal Syndicate is no longer using existing crypto infrastructure. Instead, they are actively building a customized financial ecosystem to avoid detection.One example cited in the report is that the Chinese ecosystem and market, known as Huione Guarantee, is now rebranded as Haowang, processing more than $24 billion in crypto related to fraud over the past four years.The value of the cryptocurrency funds received by Huione Guaranteed continues to…

Elizabeth Hansson |Detroit NewsThe next great technological revolution is unfolding, and the United States risks sitting on the sidelines. Countries like Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Germany are actively bringing blockchain innovators with clear policies and investment incentives to justice, but the US is plagued by regulatory uncertainty. For decades, America has guided the shaping of the internet, finance and technology, but without quick action, there is a risk of giving away to countries that are moving faster and thinking bigger about their competitiveness in the digital economy.Blockchain has become one of the most transformative technologies…