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RPT-UPDATE 2-Digital Currency Group, former Genesis CEO to pay $38.5 million over SEC charges
Repeats with no change to headline or text; adds reporting creditJan 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said Digital Currency Group Inc. and the CEO of its now-defunct subsidiary Genesis Global Capital LLC have agreed to pay a combined $38.5 million in civil penalti...Reuters
Fri, Jan 17
SEC charges DCG and Genesis Global Capital for concealing info about 3AC in 2022
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered DCG to pay a $38 million civil fine and also comply with a cease-and-desist order to prevent future violations of securities laws. The punishment is tied to accusations that the crypto conglomerate and its former CEO, Soichiro “Michael” Moro, misled investors about the financial health of […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Dogecoin Price From January To December 2025
CoinCodex’s Machine Learning (ML) algorithm has released its monthly Dogecoin price prediction for 2025. The Dogecoin forecast highlights notable price increases from January to December, signaling bullish growth in this year’s Second Quarter (Q2). Dogecoin Price Prediction From January To December ...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 17
UPDATE 2-Digital Currency Group, former Genesis CEO to pay $38.5 million over SEC charges
Updates with comment from DCG, Moro's lawyerJan 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said Digital Currency Group Inc. and the CEO of its now-defunct subsidiary Genesis Global Capital LLC have agreed to pay a combined $38.5 million in civil penalties to settle charges ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 17
Google rubbishes EU fact-checking commitments for its Search and YouTube platforms
Google has rejected the new European Union (EU) laws that require it to add fact-checking features to search results or YouTube. The regulation comes as the block plans to broaden disinformation laws. In 2022, the EU introduced a set of voluntary commitments for tech firms to cut disinformation. These would be made formal and into […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
Bitcoin and US stocks see biggest weekly surge since election week
Bitcoin has just delivered its largest weekly surge since the November election that cemented Donald Trump’s presidency. Climbing an impressive 14% since Sunday, the OG crypto was worth $105,681 at press time, per data from CoinGecko. It gained 3.8% in a single session. The crypto market is excited with anticipation as Trump prepares for his […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
Looking For ‘Unimaginable Financial Freedom’? Expert Reveals How Many XRP You Need To Achieve This
XRP has become the focal point of the crypto market after experiencing a massive price surge and surpassing the $3 mark. For many investors seeking wealth, the previously stagnant cryptocurrency presented an opportunity to buy low in the hopes of a price increase. Fortunately, XRP has stayed true to...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 17
Why Bitcoin Won’t Stop At $150K: Expert Targets $250K–$400K
At the start of the year, many market analysts and observers shared their price expectations for Bitcoin, with many targeting $150k this cycle. However, a price target of $150k doesn’t do justice to Bitcoin, says one trader, arguing that the world’s flagship crypto asset is coming into this cycle wi...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 17
IMF warns Trump’s policies could fuel inflation and block rate cuts
The IMF has warned that Trump's plans to impose higher blanket tariffs by up to 20%, lower taxes, and restrict immigration could lead to higher inflation and prevent Fed interest rate cuts. The fund substantially raised its forecast for U.S. growth in 2025 but cut Eurozone expectations.Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
CLV price prediction 2025-2031: Will Clover Finance ever go back up?
Key takeaways Clover Finance (CLV) is one cryptocurrency many traders are looking at regarding its future price and if it is a good investment. While the existing products and the token $CLV will remain the same, the new branding aims for a strategic change from finance to everything web3. According to its whitepaper, Clover Finance […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
Massachusetts Introduces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill, First Among ‘Deep Blue States’
Republican Senator Peter Durant of Worcester County, Massachusetts, has introduced legislation aimed at establishing a “Bitcoin strategic reserve.” This initiative marks a significant step for cryptocurrency in a traditionally Democratic stronghold, as it makes Massachusetts the first “d...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 17
BTC koers herpakt $100k niveau, bekende crypto’s pumpen na lek Trump crypto reserves
Bitcoin (BTC) heeft het $100.000 niveau herpakt, aangedreven door de lekken over Trump’s plannen voor een nationale Bitcoin-reserve. Dit nieuws heeft de crypto-markt nieuw bullish momentum gegeven, terwijl ook andere bekende crypto’s grote prijsbewegingen vertonen. De aankomende inauguratie va...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jan 17
Elon Musk’s SpaceX holds 8,285 Bitcoin, valued at about $851M
American aerospace company SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, holds 8,285 Bitcoin valued at approximately $851 million, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The firm has reportedly earned $700 million in profits from its Bitcoin investments since 2022. On Friday, blockchain data analytics firm Arkham confirmed that SpaceX’s BTC holdings had grown in value by $695.24 […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
Everyone’s Talking About Cardano, but This Emerging Crypto Is Quietly Making Waves
Cardano (ADA) has been a staple in the cryptocurrency world, renowned for its research-driven development and commitment to sustainability. However, while Cardano dominates headlines, Lightchain AI, an emerging blockchain project, is quietly gaining momentum. With its innovative solutions and a successful presale that has already raised $10.6 million, Lightchain AI is carving out its place […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
Mara Holdings prints a Trump portrait on the blockchain as crypto miners enjoy strong start in 2025
Mara Holdings made a historic tribute to the incoming US President Donald Trump by imprinting a portrait of the president’s face onto the Bitcoin blockchain. The gesture is in an ‘irreversible and immutable’ showcase of its support for the incoming administration. Trump’s campaign overtly courted the crypto and tech industries. On different occasions, the incoming […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
The U.S. strategic shitcoin reserve has gone too far – CryptoQuant CEO
Through a post on X, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has said he dislikes the notion that the incoming US administration is considering other coins in its proposed Bitcoin strategic reserve holdings. He urges the US government to limit its digital asset reserve to only BTC. “I’m not Bitcoin maxi, but the U.S. strategic shitcoin […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jan 17
XRP Surges Past $3.2 As Whale Activity Spikes 81%
XRP has enjoyed a rally beyond the $3.2 mark as on-chain data shows the cryptocurrency is among the altcoins witnessing the largest whale activity spikes. XRP Whale Transaction Count Has Exploded Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared the list of altcoins that ...NewsBTC
Fri, Jan 17
