A California lawmaker has just added Bitcoin and crypto investor protections to a money transmission bill first introduced in February, marking a potentially historic step toward securing self-custody rights for nearly 40 million residents of the Golden State. Assembly Bill 1052, originally known as the Money Transmission Act, was introduced on February 20, 2025. But
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A newly uncovered malware strain dubbed “Crocodilus” is emerging as one of the most sophisticated threats to Android users in recent memory. Disguised beneath a veneer of fake security alerts, this digital Trojan goes straight for the jugular—your seed phrase. Discovered by cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric, Crocodilus represents a disturbing leap forward in the evolution of
Crocodilus Android Malware Hijacks Phones to Steal Crypto
Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) is ramping up its bet on Bitcoin, announcing a new $2 billion stock offering aimed squarely at bolstering its BTC reserves. In a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Marathon confirmed the launch of an at-the-market (ATM) equity program, allowing shares to be sold
Marathon Digital Launches $2B Stock Sale to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
In a political climate where headlines feel more like plot twists, CNBC’s Jim Cramer just added another one to the mix, sparking fresh debate over one of crypto’s most controversial figures: Sam Bankman-Fried. Could the convicted FTX founder actually score a presidential pardon if Donald Trump returns to office? That’s the question Cramer casually floated
Jim Cramer Questions If Bankman-Fried Could Be Next Trump Pardon
When Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin knelt before a four-legged robot and let out a surprisingly heartfelt “meow,” no one expected it to shake up the crypto world. But in true Web3 fashion, it did. The short, bizarre clip has sparked memes, market speculation, and an explosive rise in cat-themed memecoins almost overnight. The moment quickly
Vitalik Buterin Meows at Robot, Sparks Memecoin Frenzy
In a move that could reshape the future of digital finance in the U.S., the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has quietly dismantled key directives that once cast a regulatory shadow over the crypto derivatives market. The change isn’t just bureaucratic, it’s strategic. And it sends a loud message: digital asset derivatives are no longer
CFTC Eases Rules for Crypto Derivatives Market
When a crypto exchange dips its toe into altcoin waters, it’s not just listing a token, it’s signing up for an endless race, says River Financial CEO Alex Leishman. In a pointed March 29 post on X, Leishman warned that listing even a single altcoin initiates a perpetual cycle, where exchanges feel pressured to continuously
River CEO Warns Altcoin Listings Trap Exchanges in ‘Hamster Wheel’
Democratic U.S. Senators are calling on financial regulators to investigate USD1, a Trump-backed stablecoin, over concerns of conflicts of interest and broader financial risks. In a letter dated March 28, Senator Elizabeth Warren and four other Democratic members of the Senate Banking Committee urged oversight from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller
Senators Question Regulators Over Trump-Linked WLFI Stablecoin
In the wake of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck parts of Thailand and Myanmar, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, co-founder of Binance, has pledged 500 BNB tokens (worth over $300,000) to each country as part of an emergency relief effort. The quake, which hit on March 28 near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, has already claimed at
CZ Donates BNB for Earthquake Relief in Thailand and Myanmar
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd., the company behind OKX, for allegedly running a digital asset exchange without regulatory approval. The SEC also named nine individuals linked to the platform, claiming they helped promote OKX’s services in Thailand without proper authorization, a move
Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against OKX for Operating Without License
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to launch its long-awaited Digital Dirham in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a significant step forward in the country’s vision to lead in blockchain-powered financial innovation. The announcement was made by Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama, as reported by Khaleej Times. Balama emphasized
UAE to Launch Digital Dirham in Q4 2025, Unveils New Currency Symbol
As Bitcoin slips below $86,000 amid a broader market cooldown, renowned trader Peter Brandt has added to the growing caution among investors, suggesting a potential correction toward $70,000 in the short term. The warning comes just hours before the release of key U.S. PCE inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s next rate move