Presidential Seal Controversy Hits TRUMP Memecoin Holder Event – Crypto News Bitcoin News

President Trump allegedly violated federal law by using the Presidential Seal at a private event for TRUMP memecoin holders, sparking controversy.
SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony Found Guilty of Fraud and Money Laundering

SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony convicted of fraud and money laundering after stealing investor funds for luxury purchases. Faces up to 45 years in prison and asset forfeiture.
Nearly Half of All Zelle Scams at JPMorgan Chase and Other US Banks Traced To a Single Source: Report – The Daily Hodl

A report reveals Meta Platforms fuels nearly half of Zelle scams at US banks via Facebook and Instagram, with 70% of new advertisers promoting fraud, often linked to Southeast Asian crime networks.
Crypto entrepreneur arrested for kidnapping and torturing his ex-business partner with chainsaw and cocaine

A Kentucky crypto entrepreneur was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an ex-business partner to extract crypto passwords. The victim escaped and reported the crime, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
FBI Takes Down $24 Million Crypto Cache from Russian Malware Mastermind

The DOJ seized $24M in crypto from Russian national Rustam Gallyamov, accused of developing Qakbot malware used in global ransomware attacks. The FBI and international partners disrupted his operations.
HSBC Launches Hong Kong’s First Blockchain Settlement Service After Stablecoin Law, Ant International Completes First Transaction

HSBC introduces Hong Kong’s first blockchain settlement service following new stablecoin regulations, with Ant International executing the inaugural transaction.
Mango Markets Hacker Avraham Eisenberg’s Fraud Charges Dismissed – Coinspeaker

Fraud charges against Mango Markets hacker Avraham Eisenberg were dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Eisenberg faces a 4-year sentence for a separate CSAM case but avoids crypto-related charges for now.
Buy a Burger With Bitcoin? Beware the Tax Risks, Experts Warn – Decrypt

Steak ‘n Shake now accepts Bitcoin, but experts warn that crypto purchases, even small ones, are taxable events requiring IRS reporting and capital gains calculations.
CZ Denies ‘Fixer’ Role in World Liberty Financial Deals

Former Binance CEO CZ denies acting as a ‘fixer’ for World Liberty Financial, accusing WSJ of false reporting. He refutes claims of arranging meetings and suggests a broader anti-crypto agenda.
Wall Street’s Next Crypto Play? US Banks Quietly Plan Joint Stablecoin Launch

Major US banks are exploring a joint stablecoin project, aligning with regulatory shifts and institutional interest in blockchain finance, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.