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.
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.
