Sam Bankman-Fried’s Cellmate Says He Never Owned Up — And That’s Why A Pardon Won’t Come
Sam Bankman-Fried says he would “absolutely” welcome a pardon from US President Donald Trump. Trump, for his part, has already said no. Cellmate Speaks Up Michael Avenatti, who shared a prison unit with the former FTX chief, went further than Trump’s January dismissal. In a series of posts on...
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Gannon Van Dyke faces landmark Polymarket insider trading trial
The U.S. government’s first insider trading prosecution involving a prediction market has advanced after a Manhattan court scheduled a Dec. 7 trial for Army soldier Gannon Van Dyke. According to courtroom reporting from Inner City Press, U.S. District Judge Margaret…...
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Trump suggests US would help rebuild Iran’s infrastructure after destruction, wants half its oil
Trump’s proposal could reshape geopolitical dynamics, impacting global oil markets and potentially altering US-Iran relations significantly. The post Trump suggests US would help rebuild Iran’s infrastructure after destruction, wants half its oil appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Republicans in Congress doubt prospects for third budget bill, leaving crypto regulation in limbo
The internal GOP budget bill conflict delays crypto regulation, leaving markets uncertain and reliant on existing agency guidelines. The post Republicans in Congress doubt prospects for third budget bill, leaving crypto regulation in limbo appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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China Unicom warns US crackdown could disrupt global communications
The proposed US restrictions could fragment global telecom networks, increasing reliance on less secure and transparent communication routes. The post China Unicom warns US crackdown could disrupt global communications appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US judge grants preliminary approval to Visa and Mastercard’s $38B swipe fee settlement with merchants
The settlement’s approval could reshape merchant-card network dynamics, but concerns about duopoly control and fee structures persist. The post US judge grants preliminary approval to Visa and Mastercard’s $38B swipe fee settlement with merchants appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico wearing commemorative pins for missile strike victims
Iran’s team’s symbolic gesture highlights the tension between political expression and FIFA’s regulations, potentially impacting future athlete activism. The post Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico wearing commemorative pins for missile strike victims appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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House Ways and Means Committee holds hearing on digital asset tax bill
The hearing could lead to significant crypto tax reforms, impacting everyday transactions and aligning U.S. policy with global standards. The post House Ways and Means Committee holds hearing on digital asset tax bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Nuvei in advanced talks to acquire Payoneer for $2.7 billion
The acquisition could reshape the global payments landscape, enhancing cross-border transaction efficiency and expanding market reach. The post Nuvei in advanced talks to acquire Payoneer for $2.7 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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SoFi Stadium workers reach tentative agreement, avert strike before World Cup opener
The agreement averts potential disruptions, ensuring smooth operations at a key World Cup venue, highlighting labor’s critical role in event success. The post SoFi Stadium workers reach tentative agreement, avert strike before World Cup opener appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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