Crypto

A new Sports Illustrated index ranks the NBA players drawing the most attention from prop bettors—based on social chatter and search traffic rather than money wagered—with LeBron James clear at the top. Key Takeaways SI Betting’s index puts LeBron James first with 16,000 prop-related social posts and 5,000 Google searches. Luka Dončić ranks second and Victor Wembanyama, 22, is third and…

Iris Rabaya Au received an 18-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to concealing more than $2.6 million she obtained through her former boyfriend’s criminal activities. The money moved through companies and bank accounts she established for Adam Iza, a self-styled crypto businessman. Key Takeaways Au was sentenced to 18 months in prison for filing a false tax return. She moved…

U.S. cryptocurrency ownership among investors fell to 11% from 17% in 2025 while 63% classified the asset class as very risky. The pullback reduced participation across every major investor subgroup, while younger men remained the most likely owners. Key Takeaways Gallup found crypto ownership fell to 11% among U.S. investors. Younger men remained the most likely investor group to own…

As capital rotation into all things AI-related has been cited as one of the reasons for the bitcoin bear market this year, a new environment is emerging that could help BTC recapture at least some of that capital. Key Takeaways AI exposure is making diversification harder for major investment funds. Bitcoin performance could strengthen BTC’s case as a portfolio diversifier. Bitcoin price…