The DOJ’s record bitcoin forfeiture case has renewed scrutiny of global scam compounds tied to crypto fraud, trafficking, and organized crime. Authorities sought forfeiture of 127,271 BTC, worth about $15 billion.
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Authorities sought forfeiture of 127,271 BTC in a case involving Cambodian national Chen Zhi.
Federal investigators linked crypto scams to trafficking, money laundering…
XRP traders are facing rare loss extremes as Santiment data points to deep bearish sentiment and potential rebound conditions. The firm said average active traders were down 47%, placing short-term holders in one of the weakest return zones since late 2020.
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse framed President Trump’s crypto post as a sign of a new U.S. policy opening for digital assets. XRP remains part of the broader market debate as lawmakers weigh clearer federal rules.
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Brad Garlinghouse said courts, voters, and…
Crypto exchanges face new U.K. enforcement pressure after Britain targeted Russia-linked sanctions-evasion networks using digital assets. The package names 18 exchanges, banks, payment providers, corporate entities, and individuals tied to crypto and financial channels.
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Britain sanctioned crypto exchanges, payment providers, and individuals linked to Russia-focused financial…
Coinbase is expanding fiat access for institutional crypto clients through Standard Chartered, adding multi-currency funding access across six major currencies. The setup targets deposits, withdrawals, settlement, and more efficient funding for global trading strategies.
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Trump vowed to cement a durable U.S. crypto framework, saying his administration will protect digital asset markets from future political reversals. He also pledged that his administration would “never let crypto down,” tying bitcoin, exchanges, and digital asset…
BTC spot volume has plunged across major exchanges, reviving comparisons with the late-stage bear market conditions that preceded the 2023 recovery. Binance activity fell from $198.6 billion to $36.4 billion, part of a broad market slowdown.
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An analysis shared by Cryptoquant reported an 81% drop in BTC spot trading volume from October 2025 levels.
Lower activity may suggest selling…
Ripple received Bay Area workplace recognition after 95% of surveyed employees described the crypto solutions company as a great workplace, extending its multiyear presence on Fortune’s regional workplace lists.
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Ripple earned Bay Area workplace recognition…
President Donald Trump posted a public statement Tuesday defending the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) exclusive federal authority over prediction markets and warning that the United States must protect its position as the world’s leading crypto…
Binance is entering a Philippine SEC sandbox to test digital-asset services under local oversight. The supervised model pairs domestic compliance approval with Binance’s technology, security, operations, and regulatory experience.
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Binance is supporting a supervised crypto sandbox through the Philippine SEC framework.
Regulatory oversight helps test controls, risks, and user…
