Two Democratic senators are pressing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for answers about the agency’s enforcement posture and the events surrounding the resignation of its enforcement chief, Margaret Ryan, in March. A Reuters report cited by the lawmakers alleged she clashed with agency leadership over cases involving individuals tied to
Uranium Finance Hack: Alleged Hacker Faces 30-Year Prison Term, $54M
US authorities have unsealed an indictment against a Maryland man accused of carrying out two separate hacks against Uranium Finance, a now-defunct DeFi platform that lost more than $54 million in April 2021. The case, brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, contends that Jonathan Spalletta exploited smart contr
Charles Hoskinson Blasts Ripple For Backing Bill That Could Crush Competition
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson used a lengthy weekly livestream to level one of his sharpest recent attacks at Ripple, arguing that the company is backing legislation that could entrench incumbents, weaken DeFi protections, and make it harder for new crypto projects to compete. The core of Hoskinson’s complaint was not aimed at XRP holders, but
Alleged $54M Uranium Finance hacker faces 30 years in prison
Prosecutors allege the stolen funds were used to purchase collectibles, including Pokémon cards, antique Roman coins and a piece of fabric from the Wright brothers’ plane.
What To Watch In Crypto This Week: Key Dates And Events
The week opens with crypto markets focused on the macro backdrop: while several protocol-level events are scheduled, developments around the Iran conflict and Fed signaling are likely to remain the dominant drivers. Reuters reported Sunday that the Pentagon is preparing for possible weeks of ground operations in Iran, though Trump has not approved
Oil hits three-year high above $105: Will Bitcoin crash again?
Historical data shows Bitcoin bear markets deepening when oil prices rally to record highs. Will Monday’s $105 WTI price lead to a BTC crash?
Bitcoin Miners Are Coming Back—Hashrate Jumps 12.5% From March Lows
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin mining Hashrate has seen a notable jump since the mid-March lows, a sign that miners have been coming back. Bitcoin Hashrate Has Retraced Much Of The Earlier Decline The “Hashrate” refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of computing power that miners have connected to the […]
Senators Float Mined in America Act to Boost BTC Mining, Codify Reserve
A pair of U.S. Republican senators unveiled the Mined in America Act on Monday, a bid to bring more Bitcoin mining manufacturing back onshore and to codify a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve envisioned by an earlier executive action. The bill would create a voluntary “Mined in America” certification for crypto mining facilities and mining pools; certified
US senators float ‘Mined in America Act’ to boost BTC mining, codify reserve
While the US hosts 38% of Bitcoin’s hashrate, 97% of mining machines are made by two Chinese companies, according to a Bitcoin policy advocate.
XRP Holders Are Pulling Coins Off Exchanges – History Points To A Strong Move
XRP is struggling at $1.35. The market is bracing for a volatile week. And quietly, the data on Binance is telling a story the price chart has not yet decided to believe. An Arab Chain report tracking supply dynamics on Binance has identified a reading that stands out against the current bearish backdrop: XRP’s scarcity […]