US senators ask DOJ, Treasury to consider Binance-Trump ties — Report

A group of Democratic senators has reportedly sent a letter to leadership at the US Department of Justice and the Treasury Department expressing concerns about US President Donald Trump’s ties to cryptocurrency exchange Binance and potential conflicts of interest in regulating the industry. According to a May 9 Bloomberg report, Democratic senators asked Attorney General … Read more

Bybit Surpasses 70 Million Users, Reinforces Commitment to Transparency and Institutional Growth

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Bitcoin price rallies as global liquidity growth accelerates — Analysts

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s price closely tracks global liquidity growth, with liquidity explaining up to 90% of its price movements, according to Raoul Pal. In the long term, global liquidity continues to expand, driven by the increasing debt levels in many countries. On a shorter timeframe, global liquidity follows a cyclical pattern, with Michael Howell projecting … Read more

Taiwan Lawmaker Proposes Integrating Bitcoin Into National Diversified Reserve

Ko Ju-Chun, a Taiwanese lawmaker, urges the government to consider integrating Bitcoin into its diversified reserve to hedge against economic uncertainties.  Ju-Chun made the recommendation at today’s National Conference. The Taiwanese lawmaker also took to X to call crypto enthusiasts’ attention to his speech, in which he advocated for Bitcoin investment at the federal level.  … Read more

Bitcoin Price Hits $104,000 As Demand Increases

The price of Bitcoin has surged past $104,000 this morning, and it’s no accident. A mix of surging institutional inflows, record-breaking ETF momentum, and growing corporate adoption are fueling this rally. Here’s what’s helping contribute to the rising price of Bitcoin.  Big institutions like banks, asset managers, and even some companies are putting money into … Read more

Founder of Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fraud

The founder of the collapsed crypto platform Celsius has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars. Alexander Mashinsky was initially arrested in July 2023 on charges of violating securities law by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In December 2024, he pleaded guilty to a multi-billion-dollar crypto fraud. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Mashinsky … Read more

German Authorities Shut Down Exch Crypto Service, Seize €34M in Laundered Funds

German authorities seized €34 million in cryptocurrency and shut down the crypto swapping service Exch linked to money laundering, including funds stolen in the 2025 Bybit hack. Crypto Swapping Service Exch Closed; €34M Seized in Third-Largest BKA Crypto Bust The Public Prosecutor General’s Office in Frankfurt and Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) confiscated Exch’s … Read more