Donald Trump Pardons Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht
On Jan. 21, Donald Trump said he had signed a full and unconditional pardon for Ross Ulbricht, who operated the dark web marketplace Silk Road. “I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbricht to let her know that in honor of her and the Libertarian Movement, which supported...
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Deribit’s Crypto Trading Volume Nearly Doubled to Over $1T in 2024
Need evidence of the crypto market’s maturation? Look no further than Deribit, the crypto exchange that registered record trading volumes in 2024. Total trading volume in Deribit’s product suite, which comprises crypto options, perpetual futures, volatility futures, and spot market, rose 95% from $608 billion in 2023 to $1.185...
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WhiteBIT TR partners with Misyon Bank amid Turkey’s changing crypto landscape
WhiteBIT TR partners with Misyon Bank to expand cryptocurrency access for European investors amid Turkey’s evolving crypto landscape....
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Crypto firm pleads guilty to wash trading FBI-made token
CLS Global admitted to helping wash trade and manipulate the market for a token made by the FBI designed to draw in those engaged in fraudulent crypto activities....
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Trump-Affiliated World Liberty Financial Makes Another TRX Buy
World Liberty Financial Financial (WLFI), the crypto project backed by the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, has made another purchase of Tron’s TRX for its treasury on-chain data shows. “As a strong advocate for blockchain technology and innovation in cryptocurrencies, I’m excited to see World Liberty Financial integrate...
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Bitcoin Miners Helped Texas Avoid $18 Billion Energy Costs: Report
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining reportedly helped Texas avoid $18 billion in energy costs by eliminating the need for new gas peaker plants. What Happened: The findings were made in a Monday report by the Digital Assets Research Institute, which credited the efforts of Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Brad Jones in identifying...
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Solana Bull Bets Big on SOL Rallying to $400
A significant SOL options block trade crossed the tape on Deribit via the OTC network Paradigm late Monday, suggesting expectations for a price rally to $400 by the end of February. The trade, structured as a bull call spread, involved a long position in the $280 call and a...
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US Bitcoin Miners Boost Mining Capacity, Capture 30% Of Global Hash Rate — MARA Holdings Sees Sharp Jump In BTC Balance
Leading U.S.-based firms were competing hard to mine more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), with many increasingly retaining the newly-created coins for long-term benefits. What happened: American Bitcoin mining companies added nearly 16 ExaHash per second of mining capacity, or an 8% increase, from November-end up to Jan. 15, according to...
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President Trump frees Ross Ulbricht, slamming his life sentence as a ‘Ridiculous’ injustice
President Trump has granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace, in recognition of the Libertarian Movement’s support during his presidency....
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El Salvador Purchases 12 BTC Despite IMF Agreement
El Salvador added 12 BTC to its reserves in the past day, ramping up its Bitcoin purchase as the leading crypto asset hovers near its all-time high. This development comes despite a recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to scale back some of its crypto policies. Bitcoin...
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