Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have filed a joint motion to pause their respective appeals as they work toward finalizing a negotiated settlement in one of the most consequential legal battles in U.S. crypto history. According to the filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, both
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Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, has been transferred to the medium-security federal prison in Victorville, California—one of the most violent correctional facilities in the state—according to inmate records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The prison, commonly referred to by inmates as “Victimville,” is located in the Mojave Desert, about two hours northeast
SBF Moved to Notorious ‘Victimville’ Prison in California
Ethereum led crypto markets higher on Thursday, climbing more than 9% in the past 24 hours after the Trump administration announced a 90-day pause on new tariff enforcement. The relief rally was further fueled by a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation report, which hinted at a possible shift toward looser monetary policy later this year. As of
Ethereum Pops 9% on Tariff Pause, Inflation Relief
What appeared to be a cryptocurrency mining operation in South Korea’s Gwangju district has been revealed as a front for an underground gambling ring. Local authorities raided the site earlier this week, uncovering 50 altered gaming machines and two cash kiosks secretly operating inside a commercial office space. According to a statement from the Gwangsan
South Korean Police Raids Gambling Den Disguised as Crypto
Jack Dorsey, former Twitter CEO and long-time crypto advocate, has called on Signal Messenger to integrate Bitcoin as its default peer-to-peer payment option—challenging the platform’s current preference for alternative tokens. Responding to a post by Bitcoin developer Calle on April 9, Dorsey argued that Bitcoin’s decentralized and censorship-resistant qualities make it a natural fit for
Jack Dorsey Advocates for Bitcoin Integration in Signal Messenger
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has set a bold target for Bitcoin, predicting it could soar to $250,000 by the end of this year—or early next—citing a coming wave of institutional adoption and improved regulatory clarity in the U.S. crypto sector. Speaking on CNBC’s Fast Money podcast, Hoskinson said that once the current market slowdown plays
Cardano Founder Hoskinson Predicts $250K Bitcoin, Dismisses Tariff Worries
Markets surged Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a temporary 90-day suspension of most “reciprocal” tariffs, easing pressure on global trade and investor sentiment. The announcement triggered immediate gains across crypto and equities—though tariffs on Chinese goods were simultaneously hiked to a steep 125%, maintaining strain on U.S.-China trade relations. Bitcoin jumped 4.6% within the
Bitcoin and Stocks Surge Following Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause
Florida’s plan to incorporate Bitcoin into state reserves will take center stage on April 10 as House Bill 487 (HB 487) faces its first public hearing before the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee. The legislation, introduced earlier this year by Representative Webster Barnaby, seeks to authorize the state’s Chief Financial Officer to allocate a portion of
Florida’s Bitcoin Reserve Bill Advances to Public Hearing
Tensions between the world’s two largest economies reached a boiling point on Wednesday as China announced an 84% blanket tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 10. The move, issued through the State Council Tariff Commission, is Beijing’s retaliatory response to Washington’s earlier tariff hike from 34% to 84% on Chinese exports. In a strongly
China Hits Back With 84% Tariff on U.S. Goods
Two men have been sentenced to a combined 13 years in prison by a UK court for laundering over £6 million (approximately $7.6 million) in a crypto-fueled war profiteering scheme tied to the conflict in Ukraine. The convictions were handed down on April 7 following a five-week trial at Wood Green Crown Court. Valeriy Popovych,
UK Jails Crypto Launderers Linked to Ukraine War Profits
On Tuesday, Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies approved three draft resolutions to launch a formal investigation into the controversial $LIBRA cryptocurrency project. The resolutions authorize the creation of a special commission tasked with examining the events and potential misconduct surrounding the token’s promotion and rapid collapse. The vote passed with 128 in favor, 93 against, and
Argentine Congress Initiates Investigation into $LIBRA Cryptocurrency Scandal
Plans for a U.S.-listed SUI exchange-traded fund (ETF) have advanced as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) filed a 19b-4 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking permission to list the product. The ETF, proposed by Nashville-based Canary Capital, would provide regulated exposure to the SUI token—a layer-1 blockchain aiming to compete with