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Estonian Government Approves Extradition of Crypto-Fraud Accused Duo to the US, Again
The Estonian government has once again approved the extradition of the two alleged masterminds behind the Hashflare crypto mining Ponzi scheme to the United States. According to a local news report, the government has met the conditions for…
Crypto, AI and Data Centers Could Double Energy Consumption in 2026
The aggregated demand for energy from crypto, artificial intelligence (AI), and traditional data centers could double in 2026. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the consumption growth might mean adding a…
Onecoin Lawyer Mark Scott Sentenced to 10 Years for Money Laundering
Mark Scott, a lawyer entangled in the infamous Onecoin cryptocurrency fraud, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the U.S. District Court. The sentencing comes after a 2019 conviction.
Onecoin Lawyer Mark Scott Receives Decade-Long Prison…
Bank of England, HM Treasury Respond to Digital Pound Consultation Amid Strong Public Interest
Amidst public interest, the Bank of England and HM Treasury have addressed key concerns regarding the digital pound, reassuring the public of stringent legislative measures for privacy and control, alongside the maintenance of traditional…
ECB Staff Unhappy With Christine Lagarde’s Leadership, Survey Shows
A survey of European Central Bank (ECB) staff has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Christine Lagarde’s leadership. More than half of the respondents rated Lagarde’s performance as “very poor” or…
SEC Delays Spot Ethereum ETF Decisions
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decisions on spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, and Grayscale Investments. Grayscale is seeking to…
Chinese Investors Are Turning to Crypto Amidst a National Stock Market Slump
Chinese investors are increasingly putting part of their portfolios in cryptocurrency due to the state of the national stock market. According to reports, investors are using exchanges like Binance or Okx, or Hong Kong local exchanges, to…
Crypto-Linked Stocks Rise With Bitcoin as Analyst Says ‘Not The Time to Turn Bearish’
Miners such as Bitfarms (BITF), Hut 8 (HUT) and TeraWulf (WULF) were among the outperformers.
Bitcoin Could Fall Back to Mid-$20K Area: Chris Burniske
The former crypto lead at Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says it "takes time for partiers to sober up."
US Government to Sell $116 Million in Bitcoin Seized From Darknet Dealer ‘Xanaxman’
The forfeiture division of the U.S. government has announced its plan to sell 2,933.64 bitcoin. These were confiscated from Ryan Farace, who faced charges in 2021 for laundering proceeds from drug trafficking. Farace, also known by his…