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U.S. and EU law enforcement take down Russian-run crypto exchange
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has dismantled a money laundering platform that provided cashout services to cybercriminals using cryptocurrency. The illegal exchange, operated by a Russian national, is believed to have processed the staggering $70 million in illicit proceeds, American judicial authorities revealed. USA disrupts Russian-led virtual money laundromat The United States Attorney’s […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Fading ETF Interest Puts Pressure on Dogecoin as Price Approaches Critical Cost-Basis Zone
Dogecoin (DOGE) is approaching a sensitive phase as weakening investor demand, stalled ETF inflows, and growing sell-side pressure converge near a key price area. Related Reading: XRP Risks Double-Top Crash Toward $0.40, Peter Brandt Warns Once driven largely by retail enthusiasm, the meme coin is n...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
Two dozen AI companies have joined Trump’s Genesis Mission
Twenty-four AI-centered companies have joined the US federal government’s new Genesis Mission under Donald Trump, according to the White House. The list includes OpenAI, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon Web Services, Google, and nineteen more companies that either signed memorandums of understanding, already work with the Energy Department or national labs, or told the White House they […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Solana Price Could Crash Below $5 – The Document That Has Taken The Community By Storm
A crypto analyst has issued a stark warning to the SOL community, predicting that the Solana price could crash below $5. The expert’s bearish thesis is based on an extensive review of US federal court documents, suggesting that ongoing legal challenges and potential flaws in the Solana blockchain co...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
Buy The Dip: Top 3 Cryptos to Invest in as the Market Retraces
The market pullbacks that have occurred within the past have managed to offer some of the most attractive risk-reward entries for investors within the financial market and the crypto market at that. However, with the retreat of prices on all the major assets within the market and the re-entry of investors into the buy-the-dip culture, […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
UK is dropping most benchmark rules and removing 90% of providers from its regime
The UK Treasury is cutting back its rules for financial benchmark providers in a move aimed at making the country look more attractive to US investors, according to the Financial Times. The government is rolling out a lighter system that lets asset managers buy a wide range of benchmark products without waiting for providers to […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Economists said the November inflation report was unreliable because the shutdown blocked real data collection
Before they even had their morning coffee, Wall Street economists were saying they don’t trust November’s consumer inflation report that was released earlier today. That is reportedly because it was built on shaky ground, as the government shutdown blocked real data collection for six straight weeks, forcing the Bureau of Labor Statistics to guess its […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Jarett Dunn, former Pump.fun developer has been sentenced to six years in prison by a London judge
Jarett Dunn, former Pump.fun developer has been sentenced to six years in prison by a London judge. He was sentenced more than a year ago after seizing about $2 million worth of Solana (SOL) from Pump.fun He had previously pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and transfer of criminal property. The former Pump.fun […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Federal Reserve Withdraws Crypto Rules, Banks Get More Freedom
The Federal Reserve announced on April 24, 2025, that it is pulling back previous rules for banks handling crypto and dollar tokens. From now on, banks will be supervised the usual way, instead of through separate crypto-focused requirements. Related Reading: Crypto Scammers Face Heat As SAFE Crypto...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
XRP Faith Hits New Highs As Long-Term Holders Talk Of Historic Endgame
Reports have circulated across social channels this week after a prominent XRP commentator warned critics that they may be underestimating the token’s long-term role in finance. Related Reading: 5,606 Bitcoin: Lightning Network Sets Fresh Capacity Record According to a post on X by user UnknowDLT, X...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
Zand bank secures ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications for digital asset services
UAE-regulated, AI and Blockchain-powered digital bank Zand becomes the first Bank in the Middle East to achieve ISO certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISO 27001) and for Privacy Information Management Systems (ISO 27701). In terms of significance, Zand Bank is now the first bank in the MENA region to meet these internationally recognized standards […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
ICE is in talks to invest in MoonPay as the firm targets a $5 billion valuation ahead of its IPO
New York Stock Exchange owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is going to invest an undisclosed amount of money in crypto’s MoonPay, according to claims made by Bloomberg. MoonPay is close to wrapping up the fundraising and is pushing for a $5 billion valuation. One person familiar with the round allegedly said the talks are private, which […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
ALT5 Sigma CEO defends $1B crypto treasury amid valuation gap
The newly appointed CEO of ALT5 Sigma Corporation, a fintech company operating institutional-grade global payments, trading, and settlement infrastructure, Tony Isaac, has addressed investor worries regarding the valuation disconnect of its crypto reserve and its business’s market cap. The letter issued to stockholders by the recently appointed CEO, Tony Isaac, began with Isaac highlighting his return […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Crypto Whales Look Beyond Bitcoin (BTC) to New Crypto With 10,000% Gains Ahead
While Bitcoin (BTC) continues its evolution as a macro asset that has slower and more measured upside, whales in the crypto market are scanning for early-stage projects that promise asymmetric upside. While this change in capital dynamics is casting a light on new projects that offer asymmetric upside and low entry price points with a […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
SEC issues new guidance on how securities laws apply to crypto activity
The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets has released comprehensive guidance addressing how existing federal securities laws apply to cryptocurrency activities. The newly published document addresses questions regarding broker-dealer financial responsibility, transfer agents, and the trading of security and non-security crypto asset pairs by National Securities Exchanges and […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Dec 18
Bitcoin On-Chain Movement Shifts From High Reward To Tight Margins – Here’s What It Means
Bitcoin experienced a sharp bounce above the $90,000 price mark, but this rise was brief and was cut short by the prevailing volatile market environment. With the persistent waning price action observed over the past few weeks, the once lucrative BTC on-chain moves are no longer paying off as profit...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
XRP Enters Historical Window That Has Previously Led To Triple-Digit Rallies
XRP’s weekly chart has entered a technical zone that has repeatedly acted as a turning point in recent years. A recent analysis shared on the social media platform X highlights a recurring relationship between XRP’s price behavior and its 50-week simple moving average, a long-term trend indicator cl...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
