Key player in $13M crypto Ponzi scheme pleads guilty
Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr has pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy to obstruct justice, which together carry a maximum of 15 years in prison....
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Coinbase to launch nano XRP and SOL perpetual futures for US traders on August 18
Coinbase’s expansion into nano futures could enhance market liquidity and accessibility, potentially attracting more US traders to crypto derivatives. The post Coinbase to launch nano XRP and SOL perpetual futures for US traders on August 18 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Asia Morning Briefing: SEC’s In-Kind BTC, ETH ETF Redemption Shift Happened Years Ago in Hong Kong
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. On Wednesday in the U.S.,...
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Kraken Aims To Raise $500 Million, Second-Largest US Crypto Platform Eyeing A $15 Billion Valuation: Report
Cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken, is planning to raise $500 million in funding, a move that could push its valuation to $15 billion, according to a report published Tuesday. What Happened: Kraken, America’s second-largest cryptocurrency trading platform, is preparing for a major funding round, tech and business-focused media company The Information reported, citing sources familiar...
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Finance Author Warns Of Great Depression Style Crash, Is Bitcoin The Answer?
Renowned financial educator and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has issued a strong warning about the state of the US economy. He believes America is dangerously close to repeating the economic devastation of the 1929 crash, raising concerns for anyone whose retirement funds are heavily invested...
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Turkey’s mobility super app Marti allocating 20% of cash reserves to crypto, starting with Bitcoin
Marti’s crypto investment strategy may influence other tech firms to explore digital assets as a hedge against market volatility. The post Turkey’s mobility super app Marti allocating 20% of cash reserves to crypto, starting with Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Crypto Could Help You Buy A House—But Washington Isn’t Sold
A group of top Senate Democrats is raising alarms over a move that could bring cryptocurrency deeper into the US mortgage system. The group is challenging a new directive by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte, who wants to allow unconverted digital assets to count in mortgage...
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LILPEPE could overtake Cardano and Sui in the top 20 cryptos in 2025
LILPEPE raises $11.8m in presale, eyes top 20 spot as it challenges ADA and SUI with real utility and meme momentum. #partnercontent...
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Kraken targets $15 billion valuation with new funding round before IPO
Kraken’s valuation pursuit and potential IPO could significantly impact the crypto market’s dynamics and investor confidence. The post Kraken targets $15 billion valuation with new funding round before IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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MARA Shares Jump as Q2 Revenue Beats Wall Street’s Expectations Thanks to Surging BTC Price
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings (MARA) shares jumped nearly 4% in post-market trading after the company posted record revenue for its second quarter, beating Wall Street’s expectations. MARA reported revenue of $238.5 million, a 64% rise from $145.1 million in the same quarter a year ago, according to an earnings...
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