Roger Ver could pay the government $48 million to avoid going to prison Roger Ver, the early Bitcoin investor known in crypto circles as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has reportedly reached a deal with the US Department of Justice to settle his tax evasion case. According to a report from The New York Times, Ver’s legal team
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UK Set to Embrace Crypto Exchange-Traded Notes
The FCA will allow retail investors to buy crypto ETNs through FCA-approved exchanges The UK has officially lifted its ban on cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs), marking a major shift in its approach toward digital assets. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Wednesday that retail investors will now be allowed to buy crypto ETNs through
Bitcoin Insurance Company Meanwhile Adds $82 Million in New Funding Round
Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures are leading the charge to help the company expand Bitcoin-based life insurance company Meanwhile has secured $82 million in fresh funding to expand its suite of digital financial products. The round was led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures, with participation from Apollo, Stillmark, and Northwestern Mutual Future
Bitcoin ETFs Are Paying off Amid Skyrocketing Valuations
Inflows are surging as more attention is being paid to the cryptocurrency space Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US are paying off for investors as inflows surge alongside record-setting prices. On Monday, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of over $126,000, driving the second-largest day of ETF inflows since their launch. Data from CoinGlass
Walmart-Owned OnePay Moves Into the Crypto Space
The move will offer crypto trading and custody in the app Walmart-owned financial platform OnePay is preparing to take a major step into digital assets, with plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading and custody features later this year. According to a CNBC report citing insider sources, the company will begin by supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether
Tether CEO Believes All Currency Will Be Stablecoins by 2030
Changes in financial approaches will fuel a move toward stablecoins Tether co-founder Reeve Collins believes that by the end of this decade, all forms of money will exist in the form of stablecoins. Speaking at Token2049 in Singapore, Collins said the shift is inevitable as finance continues to move onto blockchain rails. In his view,
CEX.io Reports 70% of Stablecoin Transactions in Q3 Linked to Bots
The cryptocurrency exchange sees a lot of bot activity, but this may not be a bad thing CEX.io has reported that nearly three-quarters of stablecoin transactions in the third quarter of 2025 were driven by automated bots. The exchange’s research showed that 71% of the record $15.6 trillion in stablecoin transfers came from bot activity,
Official X Account of the BNB Chain Blockchain Hacked
The cyberattack led to a loss of confidence and the potential for lost cryptocurrency The official X account of the BNB Chain blockchain was briefly taken over on Wednesday, leading to the posting of multiple phishing links aimed at stealing funds from unsuspecting users. With nearly four million followers, the account posed a major target
Solana To Launch Blockchain-Only Lottery, With a Twist
The lottery’s prize pool increases through transaction fees generated by token trading. Solana is preparing to launch Solotto, a blockchain-powered lottery system that reshapes how players participate in raffles. Instead of buying paper or online tickets, entries are earned by purchasing and trading the project’s native digital token, $LOTTO. The initiative is designed to reward
Minnesota Family Held Hostage in $8M Crypto Kidnapping
Two brothers face multiple charges after a violent attack that took place this month Federal prosecutors have charged two brothers from Texas in a violent kidnapping scheme that targeted a Minnesota family and resulted in the theft of $8 million in cryptocurrency. Authorities said Raymond Christian Garcia, 23, and Isiah Angelo Garcia, 24, stormed the
Circle Could Make USDC Transactions Reversible
The idea of reversible crypto transactions breaks away from the mantra of digital currency Circle, the issuer behind USD Coin (USDC), is exploring whether transactions using its stablecoin could one day be reversible. The idea, shared by company president Heath Tarbert, is being considered as a potential safeguard for users affected by fraud or hacks.
Kraken Donates to US Political Groups, Citing a Need To Defend Crypto Users’ Rights
The crypto exchange has already given $2 million to two crypto-friendly political groups Kraken is stepping up its political involvement in the US, announcing a $2 million donation to two groups that support pro-crypto policies. The move, revealed by Co-CEO Arjun Sethi in a post on X this week, highlights the exchange’s view that the