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The 2025 list identifies 3,028 billionaires from across the world in a variety of industries, including crypto. Crypto Wealth Surge: 16 Digital Asset Billionaires Make Forbes 2025 List Nothing screams success like the word “billionaire,” and this year, the crypto industry has sixteen moguls worth ten figures on the Forbes “World’s Billionaire List” published on […]
Africa is facing a surge in cyberattacks where hackers hijack social media accounts of prominent figures and institutions to promote fake cryptocurrencies. Some experts recommend educational campaigns to teach users how to verify token promotions. Compromised Accounts Used in Crypto Fraud Promotions Africa faces a growing threat from hackers who are hijacking the social media […]
Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (GME) has finished a convertible debt offering that raised $1.5 billion, with some proceeds earmarked for buying Bitcoin. The offering was initially set to raise at least $1.3 billion, but purchasers opted for an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of notes, GameStop said in an April 1 filing with […]
Galaxy Digital, founded by Michael Novogratz, has agreed to pay $200 million in penalties to resolve allegations that it violated New York laws by promoting the cryptocurrency LUNA without disclosing its financial interests. Galaxy’s LUNA Disclosure Failure Violated NY Laws Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital recently agreed to pay $200 million in penalties to resolve allegations […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission and crypto exchange Gemini have asked to pause the regulator’s suit over the exchange’s Gemini Earn program, saying they want to discuss a potential resolution. In an April 1 letter to New York federal court judge Edgardo Ramos, lawyers representing the SEC and Genesis requested a 60-day hold on […]
Two Republicans who received a combined $1.5 million from the crypto-backed political action committee (PAC) Fairshake will enter the US House after winning special elections in Florida. Republican Jimmy Patronis won the vacant seat in Florida’s 1st Congressional District to replace Matt Gaetz, taking 57% of the vote to defeat Democrat Gay Valimont, according to […]
UPCX, a decentralized payment network, has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals due to unauthorized activity in its management accounts. Unauthorized Transfer of Millions in UPC Tokens UPCX, a decentralized payment network, has announced the temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals following the detection of unauthorized activity involving its management accounts. In an update shared via […]
Several British trade associations have asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to appoint a special envoy dedicated to crypto and for a dedicated action plan for digital assets and blockchain technology. In a March 31 letter, the coalition of six UK digital economy trade bodies urged Starmer’s special adviser on business and investment, Varun Chandra, […]
The Bitcoin Policy Institute predicts that bitcoin bonds, treasury instruments that invest part of their income in bitcoin purchases, would help the U.S. save over $354 billion in the next ten years without considering the possible upside of BTC’s price. Bitcoin Policy Institute Presents Bitcoin Bonds Proposal to Pay the U.S. National Debt As the […]
Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea are expanding their infiltration operations to blockchain firms outside the US after increased scrutiny from authorities, with some having worked their way into UK crypto projects, Google says. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) adviser Jamie Collier said in an April 2 report that while the US is […]
Metaplanet Inc. added 696 BTC in Q1 2025, using options to lower acquisition costs. The firm’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 4,046 BTC. Japan’s Metaplanet Grows Bitcoin War Chest to 4,046 BTC Japan’s publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), announced on April 1 that it had increased its […]
