🚨 BREAKING: Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison 🚨

After a highly publicized trial, Alex Mashinsky, founder of collapsed crypto lending platform Celsius Network, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating an $11 billion fraud scheme that left thousands of investors reeling.

Once a major player in the crypto space, Celsius promised high returns through its yield-bearing accounts — but prosecutors argued those returns were fueled by deception and mismanagement.

This case marks a significant moment in the ongoing regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency misconduct.

#crypto #Celsius #AlexMashinsky #Fraud #Blockchain #cryptonews #Regulation #Investing #bitcoin #ethereum

🔍 Big developments in crypto policy!

The UK Treasury has announced plans to collaborate with the United States to boost innovation in the cryptocurrency sector.

In a statement released on April 30, UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves outlined the “Change Plan ”—a regulatory initiative aimed at creating new rules for crypto asset providers like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The goal? Strengthen investor confidence and fuel industry growth.

Reeves recently met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington to discuss cross-border cooperation on digital asset regulation. They’re working closely through the UK-US Financial Regulatory Working Group, including exploring ideas from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce.

This follows recent pro-crypto moves by the UK government, like revising the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 in January to ease restrictions on staking services—marking a clear shift toward fostering innovation.

💡 The message is clear: the UK wants to be "the best place for innovation in the world ."

#cryptonews #DigitalAssets #Regulation #bitcoin #ethereum #UKPolicy #USFinance #BlockchainInnovation #RachelReeves #CryptoRegulation

🚨 Russia Moves to Criminalize Illegal Crypto Mining 🚨

Russia's financial watchdog is pushing for criminal charges against illegal cryptocurrency mining, linking it to money laundering risks.

A draft law—prepared with the Ministry of Finance and Central Bank—has already gained backing from key policy groups like the Civic Chamber.

🗣️ Deputy Director German Neglyad: "Crypto must not become a tool for illegal finance."

Also weighing in, Federation Council's Nikolai Zhuravlev stressed the importance of proactive legislation to protect the financial system. Meanwhile, Osman Kabaloev of the MoF confirmed plans to introduce both administrative fines and criminal liability to crack down on abuse of low-cost energy for mining and illicit fund transfers.

🔍 The message is clear: crypto innovation must go hand-in-hand with regulation.

#cryptonews #Russia #MoneyLaundering #Regulation #Blockchain #Policy #mining #finance

🚨 RUMORS 🚨

Pokémon is reportedly looking to launch its own cryptocurrency on the SUI blockchain, with NFTs integrated

Paul Atkins Sworn In as New SEC Chairman

Mr. Paul Atkins was officially sworn in yesterday as the new Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He previously served as a member of the Commission from 2002 to 2008.

His confirmation by the Senate passed with a 52-44 vote, signaling a major shift in regulatory policy. During his previous tenure, Atkins was known for advocating reduced regulations and supporting financial innovation, particularly in the cryptocurrency space.

Given his prior connections to the crypto industry and his favor for lighter regulations, it is expected that under his leadership, the SEC will adopt a more crypto-friendly approach toward digital assets.

🇷🇺 LATEST: Russia is planning to launch a #cryptocurrency exchange that will be jointly operated by its central bank and finance ministry, specifically for qualified investors.

🐳 Whale Increases Ethereum Holdings with Significant Purchase⚡️
A notable cryptocurrency whale has recently expanded its Ethereum holdings. Six hours ago, the whale acquired an additional 2,400 ETH, valued at $3.85 million.
Over the past ten days, this entity has purchased a total of 12,010 ETH at an average price of $1,531 per ETH, amounting to $18.39 million in total investments.

INSIGHT: Crypto super PACs spent more than Wall Street, Big Oil, and Big Pharma in the 2024 election.

Cointelegraph documentary 'Bitcoin for President' explores how cryptocurrency became one of the most influential forces in US politics.

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🚨 BREAKING: DOJ Shuts Down National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team 🚨

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), which was created to tackle crypto-related crimes and illicit blockchain activity. ⚖️💥

This move raises big questions: Is this a shift in crypto policy? Or just a restructuring behind the scenes?

What are your thoughts? Is this good or bad for the future of crypto in the U.S.? 👀💬

#cryptonews #DOJ #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #Blockchain #NCET #CryptoCommunity

Ripple, a cryptocurrency company, is set to acquire the prime broker 'Hidden Road' for $1.25 billion.✨

Hidden Road clears $3 trillion annually across markets with over 300 institutional clients. The deal will allow the Hidden Road to expand exponentially using Ripple's balance sheet and become the largest non-bank prime broker globally, the crypto company said.

#ripple #xrp #HiddenRoad #crypto

The BTC-USDT futures leverage ratio has dropped sharply since early this year. The left chart is based on exchange reserves, the right on USDT market cap.

Source- CryptoQuant
#BTC #USDT #cryptocurrency

BREAKING NEWS!

Mastercard and Kraken partner to let EU exchange users SPEND their Bitcoin and crypto holdings easily!

No more exchanging crypto to fiat, no more converting between currencies. With this new partnership, Mastercard and Kraken are making it seamless to use your cryptocurrency for everyday purchases!

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development! #cryptocurrency #fintech #Mastercard #Kraken #bitcoin

🚨BREAKING: Whale Alert!

🐳A whale just made a HUGE move!

Just deposited $5M in $USDC and opened a long position on $BTC with 20x leverage at $77,231!

Market chatter is buzzing... What do you think happens next? Will this whale's bet pay off, or will the market take a dive?

#cryptocurrency #trading #whalealert #USDC

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BREAKING: Japanese company Metaplanet just made a massive Bitcoin purchase!

On April 4th, they bought an impressive 696 Bitcoins for a whopping 10.2 BILLION yen!

This is the largest Bitcoin purchase from a Japanese company to date!

What do you think this move means for the future of cryptocurrency? Share your thoughts!

#bitcoin #Metaplanet #cryptocurrency #Japan

🔥Mind blown!

Did you know that in the last quarter, a whopping approximately $5.5 TRILLION worth of transactions were sent using #bitcoin ?

That's a staggering figure that shows just how far cryptocurrency has come and how widely it's being used!

What do you think is driving this growth? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #FinancialInnovation #DigitalPayment #Blockchain

💥BREAKING:

Whale just got liquidated for a whopping $106M after supplying $67,569 $ETH at $1,650 to repay a $74.49M $DAI loan.
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And it's not just them! Whale 2 is also on the verge of liquidation, having supplied 56,995 $WETH ($90M) to borrow $DAI at a liquidation price of $1,564.58.
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The crypto market is getting intense! Stay vigilant and protect your assets! #cryptocurrency #whale #Liquidation

🚨BREAKING: Onchain Lens reports two major Ethereum acquisitions!

1. '7 Sibling' invests $41.78M in USDC/USDT to buy 25,092 ETH at $1,665 avg price
2. Another new wallet spends $8.13M in DAI to acquire 4,983.56 ETH at $1,631 avg price

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What's driving these massive buys? #ethereum #defi #cryptocurrency "

A cryptocurrency trader transformed an investment of $2,000 in PEPE into $43 million and eventually sold it for a profit of $10 million.

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#crypto #pepe #memecoin

According to CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn, around 8,000 bitcoins that had been inactive for five to seven years were recently transferred in a single transaction. This movement, valued at $674 million, has heightened bearish sentiment within the #cryptocurrency market.

#bitcoin

$179 Million SPAC Launched by Trump Media Executives Eyes Crypto Market

📺Trump Media & Technology Group executives have launched a new Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) seeking $179 million to acquire U.S.-based #cryptocurrency and security technology companies.

💡Funding Structure---

Renatus Tactical plans to raise approximately $179 million through two channels:

1. Public Offering: Selling 17.5 million shares at $10 each
2. Private Placement: Offering 3.94 million warrants at $1 each

North Korea has become the world's third-largest government holder of Bitcoin, following a massive cryptocurrency heist. Here's the detailed breakdown:

North Korea achieved this position through a massive cryptocurrency theft. On February 21, hackers affiliated with North Korea's Lazarus Group infiltrated Bybit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, stealing approximately $1.46 billion in Ethereum.
A significant portion of these stolen funds was subsequently converted into Bitcoin, boosting North Korea's total holdings to 13,562 BTC

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #Heist #northkorea

Pakistan plans to create a legal framework for #cryptocurrency trading in a bid to lure international investment.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil his upcoming cryptocurrency policies at the Digital Asset Summit in New York.

This marks the first time a sitting president will address a conference within the cryptocurrency industry. The announcement is scheduled for Thursday, highlighting the administration's focus on digital assets.

#Trump #DigitalAssets #cryptocurrency

Banks Poised to Reenter Digital Asset Market in 2025

This development marks a strategic shift after years of cautious involvement in the cryptocurrency space.

Current Market Context:
1. Total cryptocurrency market capitalization exceeds $3.7 trillion
2. Bitcoin constitutes over half of the total cryptocurrency market value.
3. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen remarkable growth, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust reaching $50 billion in assets under management in just 227 trading days

#banks #DigitalAssets #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #blackrock

Solana Futures ETFs Launched, Paving the Way for Spot Approval

Two groundbreaking Solana futures ETFs are launching in the United States on March 20, marking a significant milestone in cryptocurrency market development cryptoslate.com. This launch follows the successful introduction of Solana futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and sets the stage for potential spot ETF approval later this year.

#solana #ETF #cryptocurrency

XRP has overtaken Tether to re-enter the top three in cryptocurrency market capitalization rankings.

XRP's market cap has reached $148.67 billion, marking a 14% increase over the past 24 hours. In comparison, Tether's market cap stands at approximately $143.44 billion.

#xrp #Tether #cryptocurrency

🚨 ALERT: Microsoft has discovered a new trojan, StilachiRAT, targeting #cryptocurrency wallets in the Google Chrome browser.

The malware attacks 20 different extensions, including MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, OKX Wallet, Bitget Wallet, Phantom, and more.

🚨💥BREAKING:
China is reportedly considering a major purchase of Bitcoin! This strategic move aims to dive deeper into digital assets and boost its presence in the global cryptocurrency market.

📈💰 Get ready for some big changes in the crypto landscape!

#bitcoin #crypto #china #DigitalAssets

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Trump's Crypto Reserve Plan: Understanding the Path to $500,000 Bitcoin

Standard Chartered analysts have suggested that a proposed "crypto reserve" plan by U.S. President Donald Trump could potentially drive Bitcoin prices to $500,000 if successfully implemented. This prediction highlights the significant impact such a policy could have on the #cryptocurrency market.

Reserve Implementation Details:
1. Current Holdings
- U.S. government already holds approximately 200,000 Bitcoin ($17 billion value)
- Assets obtained primarily through criminal seizures

2. Proposed Structure
- Will include five cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano
- No new taxpayer funding planned; utilizing existing seized assets

#bitcoin #standardchartered #crypto #Trump