Bessent considers U.S. Bitcoin purchases as BTC holds $42,000 amid policy debate

Kenneth Bessent suggests U.S. may consider strategic Bitcoin purchases amid mixed signals, as BTC trades near $42,000 with $800B market cap.
FBI reports 12,000 cases of fake law firms targeting crypto scam victims in 2023

FBI warns of fake law firms targeting crypto scam victims; Bitcoin and Ethereum mentioned; 2023 saw 12,000 reported cases; avoid unverified recovery services.
Hong Kong regulators address 5% stablecoin market swings in Q1 2024

Hong Kong regulators caution on stablecoin volatility amid Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) fluctuations, noting a 5% market swing in Q1 2024.
Wall Street seeks GENIUS Act edits for stablecoins USDC and USDT by 2024

Wall Street and consumer advocates urge changes to the GENIUS Act, impacting stablecoins like USDC and USDT; 2024 proposals include stricter reserve requirements.
US Treasury adopts budget-neutral Bitcoin purchases under Bessent policy reversal

Kenneth Bessent reverses Bitcoin stance; US Treasury plans budget-neutral BTC purchases. Bitcoin rises 5% to $42,000 amid policy shift.
US Treasury sanctions Garantex and BitRiver over $20 million cybercrime links

The US Treasury sanctioned Russian crypto firms including Garantex and BitRiver for cybercrime ties and sanctions evasion, freezing $20 million in assets.
US Treasury sanctions Garantex again over $100M crypto transactions

The US Treasury sanctioned Garantex again, targeting $100M in illicit transactions involving BTC and ETH, marking increased regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges.
OFAC sanctions Kyrgyzstan firms and stablecoins over $20M Russian sanctions breach

OFAC sanctioned 4 Kyrgyzstan firms and stablecoins for bypassing Russian sanctions, involving $20M in transactions with prohibited entities.
SEC reviews 12 Solana ETF filings targeting Q1 2025 launch

Analysts estimate 99% approval odds for a Solana ETF, with BlackRock and VanEck leading applications. SEC reviews 12 filings, targeting Q1 2025 launch.
Justin Sun files $10M defamation lawsuit against Bloomberg in 2024

Justin Sun sues Bloomberg for alleged defamation. Tron (TRX) founder seeks damages. Case filed in 2024 involves $10M claim. Bloomberg denies allegations.