Judge Overturns Key Convictions in $110M Mango Markets Crypto Case
A federal judge overturned Avraham Eisenberg’s fraud convictions in the $110M Mango Markets case, ruling his actions exploited flawed smart contracts rather than constituting fraud. Eisenberg remains jailed on unrelated charges.
French Court Blocks Pavel Durov’s Travel to Oslo Freedom Forum
A French court denied Pavel Durov permission to attend the Oslo Freedom Forum due to ongoing legal restrictions. Durov accused French intelligence of pressuring him to censor political content on Telegram.
VanEck Exec Slams SEC For Delay On Bitcoin ETF Options – Details
VanEck’s Matthew Sigel criticizes SEC for delaying options trading on Bitcoin ETF without feedback, highlighting lack of transparency despite approvals for other Bitcoin ETFs.
Crypto investor charged with kidnapping, torturing an Italian for passwords
A Manhattan crypto investor faces charges for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian man to steal his Bitcoin wallet passwords. The victim endured weeks of abuse before escaping.
CZ fires back at WSJ: Denies involvement with Trump’s WLFI – Details
CZ denies involvement with Trump-linked WLFI, refutes WSJ allegations of being a ‘fixer’ and misrepresenting his role in crypto-politics. He criticizes the report as false and agenda-driven.
Durov blocked from attending Oslo Freedom Forum — Human Rights Foundation
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov was blocked from attending the Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway by French courts but will deliver his keynote remotely. He remains a vocal advocate for free speech amid censorship allegations.
Judge Overturns Convictions in Mango Markets Exploiter’s Crypto Fraud Case
A U.S. judge overturned fraud convictions against Avraham Eisenberg, who exploited Mango Markets for $110M, ruling prosecutors failed to prove false representations.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signals Support to Sign Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Establishing State-Level Bitcoin Reserve
Texas Governor Greg Abbott supports the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill, aiming to establish a state-level Bitcoin reserve, signaling potential legislative approval.
Fed Quietly Buys $43,600,000,000 in US Treasuries in Alleged ‘Stealth QE’ Operation After China Abruptly Dumps Billions in Bonds – The Daily Hodl
The Federal Reserve purchased $43.6 billion in US Treasuries in a week, raising concerns of ‘stealth QE.’ China sold $18.9 billion in US bonds, reducing its holdings to $765.4 billion.
Chicago Fed President Raises Stagflation Concerns, Says Interest Rate Decision Likely To Be Delayed Amid Tariff Uncertainty – The Daily Hodl
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns of potential stagflation due to tariff uncertainty, delaying interest rate decisions amid economic instability.
