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Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday after admitting to money laundering charges. The sentence was handed down in a US federal court in Seattle, marking a

In the lead-up to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision today, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a significant downturn. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, hovered around $57,000 during Wednesday’s European morning trading session, marking its lowest point since February’s end and registering its most substantial

Hong Kong has stepped into the spotlight as the first Asian market to introduce retail investors to the trading of cryptocurrencies at spot prices, with the launch of six spot bitcoin and ether exchange traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday. The

The European Council has adopted a trio of legislative measures aimed at overhauling the economic and fiscal governance structure of the European Union (EU). The primary objective of these reforms is to ensure the stability and sustainability of public finances across all

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning to Americans, urging them to steer clear of unregistered crypto money transmitting services. In a statement released Thursday, the FBI, through its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), emphasized the

Japanese public company Metaplanet has made a significant move in the world of cryptocurrency, announcing its purchase of ¥1 billion (approximately $6.25 million) worth of Bitcoin. This decision marks the company’s entrance into the realm of digital assets, positioning Bitcoin as a key

In a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency realm, U.S. legislators have introduced a game-changing bill that promises to reshape the landscape of Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. This move comes amid heightened volatility following Bitcoin’s recent halving event, amplifying discussions about

Finance ministers from around the world convened in Washington this week, grappling with a pressing concern: the soaring value of the U.S. dollar against major currencies is posing challenges for economic policymakers worldwide. The surge in the dollar’s value is

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, surged in trading today following the debut of its latest artificial intelligence model, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg sets his sights on dominating the AI landscape. The tech behemoth, valued at over a trillion dollars, unveiled the

Crypto trader Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg has been convicted on all counts of fraud and manipulation in a $110 million cryptocurrency trading scheme involving the Mango Markets platform. This landmark verdict marks the first instance where a U.S. jury has assessed the applicability