Middle East Conflict: French Navy Downs Drones In Red Sea; Houthis Claim Israeli Ships 'Ban'
On Day 139 of the war in Gaza, and in the greater Middle East, the Yemeni Houthi rebel militia has reportedly announced a "ban" on Israeli, American and British ships from the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea.
MetaMask Monthly Active Users Surpass 30 Million
MetaMask now has more than 30 million monthly active users, marking the second all-time high in the crypto wallet's monthly active user count.
US Bans 10 Crypto Addresses Linked To LockBit Ransomware Group
The Treasury's OFAC has blacklisted 10 Bitcoin and Ether addresses that it said were linked to two LockBit-associated individuals.
Supposed First Prison Photo Of SBF Shows Thinner, Bearded FTX Founder
A photo of Sam Bankman-Fried in jail has emerged, showing a thinner and bearded inmate who was once called the "golden boy of crypto."
Middle East Conflict: 2 Killed In Alleged Israeli Attack Targeting 'Iranian Figure' In Syria
On the 138th day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Syrian state TV reported that two people were killed in Israeli bombardment of a Damascus civilian neighborhood Wednesday. Tensions in the Red Sea escalated when the Houthi rebel militia attacked a ship carrying aid to Yemen.
Marcos-Duterte Spat: A Real-Life Philippine 'Game Of Thrones' Threatening National Divide
Both politicians are "strong nationalists," but Marcos Jr. has a "much better idea" on managing US relations: Hudson Institute's Patrick Cronin
FixedFloat Says User Funds Not Affected By 'External' Exploit Of $26M In Bitcoin, Ether
FixedFloat was exploited for $26 million on Sunday, with Bitcoin and Ether being the target of the hack. The exchange has since said it guarantees the fulfilment of its obligations to clients.
Crypto Hedge Fund Tyr Allegedly Ignored FTX Warnings: Report
TGT has accused Tyr Capital of ignoring investor concerns regarding FTX and requested for a "dawn raid" on the crypto hedge fund manager's offices in August 2023, a new report revealed.
Top House Republicans Retire Amid Deepening GOP Divide
A growing number of House Republicans are increasingly worried about the recent departures of some of the party's top members, with some expressing concern over who will "step up."
Biden Open To Meet House Speaker Johnson Amid GOP Resistance To Foreign Aid Bill
Biden said he is willing to meet House Speaker Johnson "if he has anything to say" following the latter's threat to kill a bipartisan foreign aid bill for Ukraine and Israel that Senate passed last week.
Trump Compares Navalny's Death To His Own Legal Battles, Draws Criticism From Pelosi
The former president has finally commented on Alexei Navalny's death, but he did not criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin, who many believe to be responsible for the top Kremlin critic's passing.
Crypto Exchange FixedFloat Suffers $26M Exploit In Bitcoin, Ether
FixedFloat's website displays an error notice following an alleged exploit of millions worth of Bitcoin and Ether.
Virginia Proposes $17K Yearly Fund For Newly Formed Crypto, Blockchain Commission
Virginia has yet to reach the crypto-friendly levels of Colorado, Wyoming, and other U.S. states considered to have business-centric crypto ecosystems, but it is moving steadily toward embracing the sector.
Trump Launches New Sneaker Line After $355M Fraud Fine
The ex-president unveiled a new sneaker to much excitement among his supporters at the Sneaker Con Saturday, a day after a New York judge ordered him to pay nearly $355 million in a civil fraud case.
Schumer Demands House Pass Bipartisan Foreign Aid Bill Following Navalny's Death
The Senate passed the controversial foreign aid bill last week, and Schumer believes Navalny's death in prison is an "urgent alarm bell" for the House to pass the bipartisan bill.
Biden Administration Reportedly Slows EV Transition Through 2030 Amid Industry Pushback
The EPA proposed a stringent emissions requirement last year, drawing criticism from some of the world's most dominant automakers and raising concerns about the impact on workers in the sector.
GoFundMe Terminates Fundraiser For Tornado Cash's Legal Battle, Cites Terms Breach
Tornado Cash's founders were accused of laundering over $1 billion in "criminal proceeds" last year, and one of them asked for donations to help with his legal fight.
Fed Governor Says DeFi Trading Will Strengthen US Dollar's Global Dominance
Fed Governor Christopher Waller has given a different take the DeFi marketplace amid ongoing fears that it could erode the U.S. dollar's dominance.
Middle East Conflict: Hezbollah Chief Vows 'Blood For Blood'; Houthis Resume Red Sea Rampage
On Day 133 of the raging Israel-Hamas war, eyes are on the tumultuous Israel-Lebanon border following the assassination of a Hezbollah Radwan Forces commander. Iranian-backed Houthis have also resumed wreaking havoc in the Red Sea.
Debt Box Slams SEC 'Double Standard' In Bid To Dismiss Blockchain Project Case
Debt Box on Wednesday filed to block the SEC's motion to have its lawsuit against the blockchain project dismissed following the regulator's admission that it misrepresented some information in the controversial case.
Crypto Not A Popular Financing 'Tool' For Hamas, PIJ: US Treasury
The U.S. Treasury has debunked a Wall Street Journal report that implied Hamas, the terror group that raided Israel on Oct. 7 and murdered more than a thousand people, received millions in cryptocurrency for nearly a two-year period before the massacre.
Middle East Conflict: US Seizes Yemen-Bound Iranian Weapons Meant For Houthis
It's Day 132 of the war in Gaza – eyes are on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, as the Israeli army said its ground forces are operating inside the medical facility "at this time." Over in the Arabian Sea, the U.S. military announced that a U.S. Coast Guard cutter seized over 200 packages of Iranian weapons for delivery to Yemeni rebel Houthis late in January.
Ex-government Officials Urge Congress To Strike Down Warren Bill Targeting Crypto Laundering
Former national security and military professionals joined the Blockchain Association in urging congressional leaders to block Sen. Elizabeth Warren's proposed DAAMLA, which seeks to put more guardrails on crypto firms.
Bitcoin 'Specifically Referenced' In Suspected Child Exploitation Activities: US Treasury
Bitcoin has been linked to transactions associated with suspected human trafficking and child exploitation activities, a new analysis by the U.S. Treasury Department revealed.
Middle East Conflict: 1 Killed, 8 Injured In Lebanon Rocket Barrage Toward Israel
On Day 131 of the Israel-Hamas war, explosions were reported in an Iranian natural gas pipeline. The Israel-Lebanon border, on the other hand, remains tense, with Hezbollah reiterating its commitment to fighting Israel.
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao's Sentencing Pushed To Late April
The sentencing of Binance founder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pushed to late April following his piling legal losses, including the denial of his request to travel overseas.
MicroStrategy's Rebranding Into 'Bitcoin Development Company' A 'Natural' Move: Michael Saylor
MicroStrategy's rebranding move into a "Bitcoin development company" is "natural" for a firm that now has an enterprise value largely related to its Bitcoin strategy, Michael Saylor said.
Asset Management Giant Franklin Templeton Files SEC Application For Spot ETH ETF
Franklin, which manages roughly $1.5 trillion in assets, is the ninth company to file an application for a spot ETH ETF, according to industry analyst James Seyffart, indicating an increasing interest in Ethereum's potential.
Middle East Conflict: South Africa Seeks Rafah Intervention In New ICJ Request
It's Day 130 of the war in Gaza, and South Africa has once again sought the ICJ's intervention, this time regarding overcrowded Rafah in southern Gaza. Red Sea attacks continue, but this time, an Iranian-bound merchant ship carrying corn from Brazil has been attacked by Yemeni Houthi rebels.
BlackRock's Rieder Hints More Bitcoin Purchase In Future
BlackRock's Rick Rieder hinted that the world's largest asset manager may amass more Bitcoin in the future, depending on the public's attitudes toward the cryptocurrency.