Tether has frozen $344 million in USDT on the Tron blockchain following requests from U.S. law enforcement, citing suspected illicit activity. This move highlights growing scrutiny over stablecoin issuers' roles in combating illegal financial flows.
Financial advisors must understand how AI agents are driving the rise of agentic finance, with cryptocurrency emerging as the essential infrastructure for autonomous transactions. This article explores use cases, risks, and expert perspectives on the future of AI-driven payments.
Sam Bankman-Fried has pulled his request for a new trial, citing concerns over fairness, but may revisit the motion after his ongoing appeal is resolved. The FTX founder, who is serving a 25-year sentence, drafted the motion himself while incarcerated, with minimal assistance from his family and legal team.
The U.S. military is actively running a Bitcoin node for cybersecurity testing and views the cryptocurrency as a strategic tool for power projection, particularly in relation to China.
FTX's estate sold its Cursor equity for $200K in 2023, a stake now valued at $3 billion following SpaceX's acquisition deal. This missed recovery highlights criticism of FTX's asset liquidation strategy and supports Sam Bankman-Fried's claims of lost value.
Bitcoin's Bull Score Index has moved into neutral territory for the first time since its peak, signaling a potential market shift. However, historical data warns that this could be a temporary pause rather than a confirmed trend reversal.
Tesla maintained its 11,509 BTC position in Q1 2026 despite a $173 million unrealized loss as Bitcoin prices dropped from $90,000 to $68,000. The automaker's stock rose 4% after reporting higher-than-expected earnings per share of $0.41, though quarterly revenue of $22.39 billion fell short of analyst projections.
Kalshi announces additional insider trading cases, including a Virginia Senate candidate and reality TV star, as it continues to face regulatory scrutiny and legal battles over its market operations.
U.S. banking coalitions are requesting extended comment periods for GENIUS Act stablecoin regulations, arguing that multiple federal agencies are advancing rules too quickly without a unified framework.
The blockchain industry is shifting toward private networks, but the real debate is over the type of privacy being built — whether through trusted operators or cryptographic guarantees.
HIVE Digital and Keel Infrastructure are accelerating their shift toward AI infrastructure, with HIVE raising $115M for data center expansion and Keel exiting Latin America to focus on North American AI and HPC projects.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted its first coordinated operation against unregistered peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading, targeting eight London locations in collaboration with HMRC and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). The sites were shut down for facilitating P2P trading without required registration or anti-money laundering controls, posing a financial crime risk.
Bitcoin surges past $79,000, driving gains in crypto-linked stocks like Strategy, Circle, and Coinbase, as analysts highlight a potential short squeeze fueled by heavy bearish positioning.
Bitcoin has climbed past the typical post-dividend dip of Strategy's STRC for the first time in six months, fueled by a short squeeze and sustained U.S. spot demand. This recovery allows Strategy to potentially access its ATM program for further Bitcoin acquisitions.