The FBI’s fake cryptocurrency token unraveled a landmark market manipulation case, leading a founder to plead guilty to running automated wash trades across exchanges. In FBI-Created Token’s Trap, Crypto Mogul’s Empire Collapses The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that Liu Zhou, the founder of Mytrade, a cryptocurrency financial services firm, has pled […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/fbi-created-token-hits-its-mark-landmark-guilty-plea-shatters-crypto-fraud-ring/
Convenience store chain Sheetz now accepts crypto payments at all its locations — over 750 stores across multiple U.S. states — allowing customers to pay with cryptocurrencies and earn rewards. Sheetz Customers Gain a New Way to Pay — And Get Rewarded American convenience store chain Sheetz has expanded its partnership with crypto payment firm […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/750-us-convenience-stores-embrace-crypto-sheetz-brings-digital-currency-payments-to-mainstream/
9,500 kiosks now offer cash-to-crypto access as Coinstar expands with a new digital wallet, driving affordable remittances and financial inclusion nationwide. Coinstar’s 9,500 Kiosk Rollout Redefines Financial Access With New Digital Wallet Coinstar, a leader in self-service financial kiosks, announced Tuesday the launch of CINQ by Coinstar, a digital wallet developed in partnership with crypto […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/9500-coinstar-kiosks-bring-crypto-closer-to-millions-of-americans/
The move by UBS to launch a tokenized fund on Ethereum is like “putting ETH right into the heart of traditional finance,” says one crypto commentator. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ubs-ethereum-tokenized-fund-eth-bullish-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto rewards received before an account freeze are taxable in the year they’re received, even if holders can’t access their funds later, the IRS says. IRS Clarifies Tax Rules for Digital Assets in Locked Accounts The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a memorandum in October, addressing the tax obligations of digital asset rewards in accounts […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/irs-frozen-crypto-rewards-taxable-despite-account-lockdowns/
Bitcoin could skyrocket to record highs if Trump wins the election, driven by pro-crypto policies, deregulation, and surging investor demand, predicts Devere Group’s CEO. A Historic Bitcoin Rise in Sight Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory giant Devere Group, believes bitcoin could hit unprecedented highs if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the upcoming U.S. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/unprecedented-bitcoin-rally-looms-with-crypto-market-poised-for-record-highs/
The CEO of Paxos has issued an urgent letter to both Trump and Harris, urging them to pursue immediate crypto reforms to preserve U.S. financial leadership. Urgent Crypto Reform Needed: Trump and Harris Face a High-Stakes Decision The CEO of blockchain infrastructure firm Paxos, Charles Cascarilla, issued an open letter to Vice President Kamala Harris […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/urgent-plea-to-trump-and-harris-create-welcoming-crypto-policy-to-keep-us-on-top/
With just four days left until the U.S. 2024 election, the latest prediction market data paints a shifting landscape: former President Donald Trump’s odds have taken a downturn, while Vice President Kamala Harris is enjoying an upswing in her chances. Trump’s Odds Slip, Harris Gains — What 2 Major Prediction Markets Are Telling Us As […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/republican-sweep-what-prediction-markets-are-forecasting-for-election-day/
Roman Storm, currently free on bail and facing three federal charges, will have another four months to prepare for his criminal trial. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tornado-cash-roman-storm-trial-pushed-april-judge?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Canaan Inc. announced a new agreement to deliver 3,800 Avalon A1566I miners to Cleanspark Inc., a publicly listed bitcoin mining and energy technology firm. A New Deal Between Canaan and Cleanspark According to the announcement, the bitcoin miners, set to run at 249 terahash per second (TH/s) without overclocking, are configured for immersion cooling—a technique […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/inside-cleansparks-move-to-boost-efficiency-with-3800-immersion-cooled-canaan-bitcoin-miners/
