LONDON – Zhimin Qian, a 47-year-old Chinese woman, has pleaded guilty in a London court on Monday to charges stemming from a multibillion-pound bitcoin fraud scheme, following what authorities describe as the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizurereuters.comnews.met.police.uk. Qian admitted to possessing and transferring criminal property – namely illicit bitcoin – linked to an alleged £5 billion… Continue reading Zhimin Qian Pleads Guilty to Bitcoin Fraud in UK After Record Crypto Seizure

On Sunday, President Donald Trump released a video on Truth Social — produced by The Commonwealth Project — promoting hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) as a potential “gamechanger” for senior healthcare. (The Guardian) The video argues that CBD could help with pain management, stress, sleep, and reduce disease progression in older adults, and calls for Medicare or… Continue reading Trump Endorses CBD for Seniors — Markets React

Morgan Stanley is preparing to bring cryptocurrency trading directly to its E*Trade platform, marking one of the firm’s most significant moves into digital assets to date. The bank has struck a partnership with Zerohash, a digital infrastructure provider, to enable the service. The launch is expected in the first half of 2026 and will initially… Continue reading Crypto may be coming to E*Trade

A towering golden statue of Donald Trump clutching a Bitcoin appeared in Washington, D.C., drawing crowds and sparking debate over the intersection of politics, art, and cryptocurrency. The installation, which stood about twelve feet tall, was placed near the U.S. Capitol and was visible for much of the day before being removed. It was the… Continue reading Golden Trump Statue Holding Bitcoin Stuns Washington in Daring Crypto Stunt

Nasdaq is making a bold push into the cryptocurrency sector, committing $50 million to the upcoming initial public offering of Gemini, the exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The investment, secured through a private placement, is designed to solidify a broader partnership between the two companies as traditional finance continues to move closer to… Continue reading Nasdaq Invests $50 Million in Gemini to Bridge Traditional Finance and Crypto

The Trump family’s long-anticipated cryptocurrency, WLFI, launched for public trading this week under the banner of World Liberty Financial, immediately sparking intense speculation, rapid price swings, and even early security issues. On its opening day, the token surged briefly above $0.33, before tumbling into the $0.20–$0.30 range by market close. Despite the volatility, more than… Continue reading Trump-Backed Cryptocurrency Makes Turbulent Debut with Multi-Billion Dollar Valuation

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has entered into a sweeping partnership with Crypto.com, unveiling a new digital-asset venture valued at $6.4 billion that will anchor cryptocurrency deeper into the company’s media platforms. At the center of the deal is the creation of Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc., a digital asset treasury company formed… Continue reading Trump Media Strikes $6.4 Billion Crypto Partnership With Crypto.com

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the billionaire twin co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, announced on Aug. 20 that they had donated $21 million worth of bitcoin to the Digital Freedom Fund political action committee (PAC). The contribution, equal to 188.4547 BTC, underscores their determination to influence the policy environment around digital assets as Washington ramps up… Continue reading Winklevoss Twins Donate $21 Million in Bitcoin to Pro-Crypto PAC

A sweeping international crackdown has led to the freezing of more than $300 million in stolen cryptocurrency, marking one of the largest coordinated efforts yet against digital asset fraud. The operation brought together law enforcement agencies and private crypto firms in an unprecedented show of cooperation, targeting scams that have drained millions from victims worldwide.… Continue reading Global Crackdown Freezes Over $300 Million in Crypto Stolen Through Scams

In a move that has sent shockwaves through financial markets and energized the cryptocurrency sector, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at allowing Americans to invest in alternative assets—including Bitcoin and other digital currencies—through their 401(k) retirement accounts. The announcement triggered a sharp rally in Bitcoin prices and a surge in crypto-related… Continue reading Trump Greenlights Crypto in 401(k)s, Sparking Market Rally