Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has been moved to a low-security federal prison in Los Angeles following a brief stint at one of the country’s most notorious facilities. His new placement, FCI Terminal Island (BOP Number: 37244-510), is known for its calmer environment—especially in contrast to the medium-security Victorville complex,
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In a sign of changing regulatory winds, the Alabama Securities Commission has officially withdrawn its lawsuit against Coinbase over the exchange’s staking services. Filed on April 23, the motion reflects a growing move away from state-level enforcement as the U.S. heads toward cohesive federal oversight of digital assets. Alabama originally filed its complaint in June
Alabama Withdraws Coinbase Staking Lawsuit as Regulatory Landscape Shifts
Bitcoin has officially surpassed Google in global asset rankings, climbing to the fifth-most valuable asset in the world with a market capitalization exceeding $1.84 trillion as of April 23. The milestone underscores the cryptocurrency’s evolving role in global finance, fueled by price momentum, institutional demand, and macroeconomic tailwinds. According to data from CompaniesMarketCap, Bitcoin now
Bitcoin Surpasses Google to Become World’s 5th Largest Asset
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG)—the parent company behind Truth Social—has finalized a partnership with Crypto.com and asset manager Yorkville America Digital to develop a new suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) centered on U.S.-based industries and digital assets. Signed on April 22, the agreement outlines plans to launch ETFs that blend exposure to cryptocurrencies and
Trump Media and Crypto.com Finalize Deal for Crypto ETFs
Bitcoin surged past $93,000 on April 22, marking a 45-day high and mirroring gold’s record-setting climb, as markets responded to signs of a potential thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions under President Trump. While investors continue to hedge against macroeconomic instability, analysts are raising questions about whether current futures data truly supports the optimism behind Bitcoin’s
Bitcoin Eyes $95K Amid Trade War De-escalation
Bitcoin’s rally to a four-week high near $89,000 stalled on April 22, sparking fresh warnings of a possible 10%–15% correction as key technical signals turned bearish. According to TradingView data, BTC/USD retreated sharply after hitting $88,874, failing to break decisively above the 200-day simple moving average (SMA)—a historically significant resistance level. The pullback came as
Bitcoin Eyes 15% Pullback After $89K Rejection
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States logged their largest daily net inflow in nearly three months, collecting $381.3 million on April 21 as renewed bullish sentiment swept through the crypto market. The last time inflows reached this level was January 30, shortly after Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark in spot markets. According to
Bitcoin ETFs Record Highest Inflows Since January Peak
Bitcoin surged past $88,000 on April 21, extending its decoupling from traditional equity markets as geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic instability dominate headlines. The asset’s latest rally mirrors gold’s climb to record highs, further reinforcing Bitcoin’s growing status as a hedge during turbulent times. According to data from TradingView, BTC/USD hit its highest level since late
Bitcoin Hits $88K as Global Correlation With Stocks Diminish
Nearly two-thirds of the digital assets stolen in the February 2025 Bybit hack remain traceable, according to CEO Ben Zhou, who shared new details about what has become the largest crypto exchange breach to date. In an April 21 post on X, Zhou revealed that of the $1.4 billion siphoned from the exchange—allegedly by the
Bybit CEO Says Majority of $1.4B Stolen in Hack Still Trackable
Bitcoin is showing signs of breaking out of its recent consolidation phase, with prices surging to $87,400 on April 21—the highest level since March 28. The move represents a steady recovery from the cryptocurrency’s early April slump, which saw BTC fall to just under $75,000 on April 9. In less than two weeks, Bitcoin has
Bitcoin Reclaims $87K, Eyes Breakout After April Rebound
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a fundamental change to the blockchain’s architecture by suggesting the replacement of the Ethereum Virtual Machine’s (EVM) contract language with the RISC-V instruction set—a move aimed at supercharging Ethereum’s execution speed and strengthening its position against high-throughput networks like Solana and Sui. In a blog post published on April
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Major Upgrade to Ethereum Virtual Machine
One year after Bitcoin’s 2024 halving event, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is up more than 33%, showing resilience despite mounting global economic tensions. Analysts say the uptick may signal a shift in Bitcoin’s historical price cycle—thanks largely to accelerating institutional adoption and the growing impact of Bitcoin ETFs. The halving, which took place in April