Trump Jr. Backs Thumzup: Social Media Firm Goes Full Bitcoin Treasury Donald Trump Jr. has thrown his weight behind Thumzup Media, a social media marketing platform that’s pivoting hard into Bitcoin as its core treasury asset. This move signals growing elite buy-in to BTC as a corporate powerhouse, blending influencer revenue with crypto’s hardest money….
Trump Jr. Bets Big on Thumzup’s Wild Social Media-to-Bitcoin Pivot Donald Trump Jr. has poured investment into Thumzup Media Corporation, a social media marketing platform that’s boldly transforming into a Bitcoin treasury powerhouse. This move signals heavyweight insider confidence in blending influencer revenue with BTC holdings, amid crypto’s relentless bull run. For investors, it’s a…
US Crypto Bill Lets Tesla, Meta Dodge SEC—Warren Sounds Alarm US lawmakers are fast-tracking a crypto market structure bill that could let giants like Tesla and Meta sidestep strict SEC oversight, sparking fury from Senator Elizabeth Warren. Set for House debate next week, this legislation promises regulatory clarity but risks handing Big Tech unchecked power…
UK to Dissolve Crypto Exchange Accused of Aiding Iranian Sanctions Evasion The UK is moving to dissolve a crypto exchange that has been accused of helping users evade sanctions related to Iran, marking another enforcement step that links crypto activity to national security and sanctions compliance. Authorities have alleged that the exchange played a role…
US Debt Hits $36.6T as Recession Fears Threaten Bitcoin’s Rally to $95K Bitcoin smashed new all-time highs today amid euphoric market momentum, but America’s ballooning $36.6 trillion national debt and dismal housing data are flashing red recession warnings. Investors now brace for a potential BTC plunge back to $95,000 if economic cracks widen. This clash…
GMX V1 Hacked for $40M: Trading Halted, Tokens Frozen in Panic Move Decentralized perpetuals exchange GMX V1 suffered a massive $40 million exploit, forcing the team to slam the brakes on all trading and new token minting. This brutal hit marks yet another black eye for DeFi in 2025, as hackers feast on vulnerabilities amid…
Texas Court Slaps Down Blockchain Firm’s Bid to Dodge SEC Probe Envy Blockchain and its execs just got a rude awakening from Texas’ Eighth Court of Appeals, which denied their desperate mandamus petition to halt an SEC investigation into alleged crypto securities fraud. The ruling reinforces the SEC’s iron grip on blockchain ventures claiming “decentralization”…
Bitcoin Blasts Past $112K All-Time High, Crushing Short Sellers Bitcoin just smashed through $112,000, etching a fresh all-time high and triggering massive short liquidations. Traders betting against BTC got wrecked as the rally accelerated, wiping out over $200 million in shorts in hours. This surge signals unrelenting bull momentum, but whispers of overextension linger. The…
SEC Crushes Token Sale in Crypto Platform Feud A New York appeals court slammed OBEX Securities with a $15 million judgment for illegally selling unregistered digital tokens, upholding a trial win for Innovative Securities in a bitter dispute over a planned crypto exchange launch. This ruling reinforces state-level enforcement against shady token offerings, signaling to…
Prediction Market Myriad Closes ‘Milestone’ Seed Round Investment Prediction market project Myriad has closed a seed round it described as a “milestone,” according to the information provided. The seed round signals early-stage funding intended to support Myriad’s development and operations as it works on its prediction market offering. Seed investments are typically used to fund…
Hyperliquid’s User Boom Sparks HYPE Rally to $45 Hyperliquid, the high-octane decentralized exchange, is exploding in popularity with a surging user base dominating the DEX space. This momentum could propel its native HYPE token back above $45, reigniting trader frenzy. For investors, it’s a signal of real adoption turning into price power. The spark? Hyperliquid’s…
SEC Slaps Down in XRP Win, CFTC Path Clears for Crypto. In a seismic Supreme Court smackdown, the justices unanimously ruled that the SEC overreached by fining a small-time trader $1.1 million for failing to register as a securities dealer—because his crypto swaps didn’t quite fit the “investment contract” mold under the Howey test. This…
SEC Fights CFTC Over Crypto Turf in Kraft Case The Seventh Circuit just slapped down the CFTC’s aggressive grab for control in a bizarre case involving Kraft Foods and Mondelez, ruling the agency overstepped by demanding internal emails without proving its case. This mandamus denial keeps the discovery fight alive in district court, signaling courts…
SEC Crushes Appeal: Crypto Mogul’s $17M Clawback Stands The First Circuit Court of Appeals just slammed the door on relief-defendant Raimund Gastauer’s bid to dodge a $17 million SEC clawback, upholding a lower court’s order tied to a massive crypto Ponzi scheme. This ruling reinforces the SEC’s iron grip on unjust enrichment claims against crypto…
US Crypto Bill Could Let Tesla, Meta Dodge SEC—Warren Warns A pivotal US bill aiming to clarify crypto market rules hits the House next week, potentially freeing giants like Tesla and Meta from SEC oversight. Senator Elizabeth Warren slams it as a giveaway to Big Tech, fearing it guts investor protections. For crypto investors, this…
US Crypto Bill Could Let Tesla, Meta Dodge SEC—Warren Sounds Alarm US lawmakers are fast-tracking a crypto market structure bill that might exempt giants like Tesla and Meta from strict SEC oversight, sparking fury from Senator Elizabeth Warren. Starting next week, the House will debate this alongside two other bills, potentially reshaping how Big Tech…
SEC Crushes Bilzerian’s Crypto Dreams in Injunction Win The SEC just slammed the door on Paul Bilzerian’s latest crypto escapade, upholding a decades-old injunction that bars the convicted stock fraudster from future securities schemes. In a D.C. federal court ruling, Judge Royce Lamberth reinforced the 2001 order, blocking Bilzerian from launching or promoting a digital…
Chinese Creditor Battles FTX’s Global Payout Freeze A Chinese creditor has thrown a wrench into FTX’s bankruptcy plan by challenging its motion to halt payouts to users in restricted countries. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in the collapsed exchange’s $16 billion repayment process, potentially delaying justice for thousands of victims worldwide. Investors watch closely as…
CFTC Powers Up: Court Backs Agency on Fraud Probes The Seventh Circuit just handed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission a big win, ruling it can subpoena offshore records in fraud cases without running afoul of the Constitution. The Conway Family Trust challenged the agency’s demand for Swiss bank documents tied to alleged forex scams, but…
Wall Street heavyweight Cantor among investment banks pitching FalconX for its potential IPO FalconX, a crypto-focused prime brokerage and trading firm, is drawing interest from traditional finance as it considers a potential initial public offering, with Wall Street firms said to be pitching for a role on the deal. Among the banks involved is Cantor,…
