Fed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for Venmo

Bitcoin Magazine Fed’s Kashkari: Crypto “Utterly Useless,” Stablecoins No Match for Venmo Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari delivered another pointed criticism of crypto today. дальше »

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Senator Warren Urges Treasury and Fed Not to Bail Out Crypto Billionaires Saylor and CZ Amid Bitcoin Slide

Bitcoin Magazine Senator Warren Urges Treasury and Fed Not to Bail Out Crypto Billionaires Saylor and CZ Amid Bitcoin Slide Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to rule out any taxpayer-funded intervention to stabilize Bitcoin. дальше »

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Crypto price prediction as hawkish FOMC minutes sparks market sell-off

The latest Federal Open Market Committee minutes struck a hawkish tone, pressuring risk assets including cryptocurrencies. Policymakers acknowledged that while inflation has cooled from its highs, progress toward the Fed’s 2% target “might be slower and more uneven than generally… дальше »

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Senator Elizabeth Warren urges Fed and Treasury not to bail out ‘crypto billionaires’

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a stark warning to the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department, urging them not to use taxpayer funds to bail out cryptocurrency investors as digital asset markets face renewed volatility. Elizabeth Warren warns against federal… дальше »

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Senator Warren Demands Blocking Potential Bailouts for Crypto Billionaires

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) issued a sharp warning to the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, demanding a formal guarantee that taxpayer funds will not be used to bail out "crypto billionaires.". дальше »

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Kalshi data could inform Federal Reserve policy: Fed researchers

Researchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial events and announcements are made. дальше »

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Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is key to understanding macro policy errors | Macro Musings

Nominal GDP is a crucial indicator for understanding macroeconomic policy mistakes. Fiscal policy and supply shocks are often overrated in their impact on nominal GDP growth. The earlier, simpler monetary system was more effective than the current complex Federal Reserve system. дальше »

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Stablecoin platform Bridge wins conditional approval for national trust bank charter

Stablecoin platform Bridge has received a conditional banking charter from the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. “Once fully approved, the charter will enable Bridge to operate stablecoin products and services under direct federal oversight,” Bridge said… дальше »

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Digital Chamber launches working group eyeing federal preemption in prediction market dispute

The Digital Chamber, a Washington-based blockchain advocacy group, has established a dedicated Prediction Markets Working Group that would lobby for federal oversight regarding prediction markets, which remain at the center of a jurisdictional tug-of-war across the United States. “The absence… дальше »

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Nevada sues Kalshi after prediction market loses bid to stop state action

Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal commodity exchange laws. дальше »

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Crypto market wavers as senior Fed official predicts several rate cuts

The crypto market wavered today, February 17, as traders watched several potential catalysts, including Federal Reserve statements and the happenings in the Middle East. дальше »

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Crypto services platform Nexo relaunches in the United States

Nexo exited the US in 2022, citing regulatory hostility toward the crypto industry from federal and state financial regulators.

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Kevin O’Leary wins $2.8M defamation suit against Ben Armstrong

A Miami federal judge has entered a default judgment against Ben Armstrong, who failed to respond to Kevin O’Leary’s complaint accusing him of defamation. дальше »

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Kevin O’Leary awarded $2.8M in defamation case against BitBoy crypto

Kevin O’Leary, investor and Shark Tank star, has won a $2.8 million defamation judgment against crypto influencer Ben “BitBoy Crypto” Armstrong. A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered a default judgment in… дальше »

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Richard Clarida: Fed and Treasury collaboration is crucial for economic stability, the chair’s power lies in persuasion, and inflation management faces unique challenges | Odd Lots

Collaboration between the Federal Reserve and the Treasury is crucial for effective economic policy. The Fed has a responsibility to ensure liquidity in the treasury market. Criticism of the Fed's inflation management should consider the challenges of the financial crisis. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s next move hinges on macro shift as inflation eases: analyst

ProCap Financial chairman Anthony Pompliano predicted Bitcoin will benefit from a “monetary slingshot” as the Federal Reserve prints money to combat deflation. Speaking on FOX Business, Pompliano said Bitcoin’s value proposition remains intact long-term, but investors must hold through periods… дальше »

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BlockDAG News for 2026: Pudgy Penguins Still Facing Declines, but DeepSnitch AI Is the Project Offering Safety and the Best Bet for 100x Gains

A US federal judge in Virginia sentenced the CEO of Praetorian Group International (PGI) to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a $200 million Ponzi scheme. Ramil Ventura Palafox defrauded tens of thousands of investors by promising impossible daily returns of up to 3% from Bitcoin trading. дальше »

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Crypto CEO gets 20 years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme

A federal judge sentenced PGI founder Ramil Palafox to 20 years in prison for running a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that raised over $200 million from customers between 2019 and 2021. дальше »

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CEO sentenced to 20 years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme

A U.S. federal court has sentenced the chief executive of a crypto trading and multi-level marketing firm to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a massive Bitcoin-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded tens of thousands of investors worldwide. Bitcoin Ponzi scheme… дальше »

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U.S. Federal Reserve proposes classifying crypto as separate asset class for derivatives

Federal Reserve researchers have proposed treating cryptocurrencies as a separate asset class for derivatives margin rules, citing their unique risks and high volatility. U.S. central bank researchers are calling for cryptocurrencies to be treated as a separate asset class in derivatives… дальше »

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US credit union regulator proposes stablecoin licensing path

The US National Credit Union Administration proposed a federal licensing regime for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries. дальше »

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Nevada Rep Targets Federal Prediction Market Ban Amid Democrat-Led Charge

Rep. Titus announced a bill to prohibit sports event contracts as Nevada battles Kalshi and others. The push is clearly partisan: Democrats are driving legislative efforts to restrict the industry. дальше »

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Crypto Con Empire Collapses As Mastermind Faces 20 Years

A man accused of running a large-scale crypto romance scam was given a heavy federal sentence this week. According to court records and Justice Department statements, Daren Li, a dual national of China and St. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried requests new trial claiming FTX had $16.5 billion surplus in 2022, but does it matter?

Sam Bankman-Fried filed a motion for a new trial on Feb. 10, advancing a claim that reframes FTX's collapse not as fraud-driven insolvency but as a recoverable liquidity crisis. The motion invokes Rule 33 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which permits courts to grant new trials when “the interest of justice so requires,” […] The post Sam Bankman-Fried requests new trial claiming FTX had $16. дальше »

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Ex-SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony sentenced to over 8 years on fraud charges

Ex SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony has received a 100-month sentence for stealing millions in customer funds and using them for personal gains. A United States District Judge passed the sentencing in a Brooklyn federal court on Monday. Karony was convicted… дальше »

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Jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asks court for new trial

Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a pro se motion seeking a new trial in his federal fraud case, according to court filings in the Southern District of New York. The jailed former FTX chief argues that key witness testimony was missing… дальше »

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Fed Policy in Focus With 70,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Increase Expected

The United States (US) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the delayed Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for January on Wednesday at 13:30 GMT. Volatility around the US Dollar (USD) will likely ramp up on the employment report, with investors looking for fresh insights on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) path forward on interest rates. дальше »

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US credit card customers are saddled with $1.28 trillion in debt

U.S. credit card balances reached $1.28 trillion by the end of the fourth quarter, marking a $44 billion increase in debt over the three-month period, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. дальше »

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SBF seeks new FTX fraud trial, citing new witness testimony

Sam Bankman-Fried asked a federal appeals panel for a new trial in the FTX fraud case, arguing that new witness testimony could weaken the case that led to his 25-year sentence. дальше »

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SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft”

A US federal judge sentenced Braden John Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, to 100 months in prison, following his conviction for fraud tied to the collapse of the once-hyped Solana token. US District Judge Eric Komitee delivered the sentence after hearing emotional victim testimony and forceful arguments from prosecutors, who accused Karony of exploiting The post SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft” appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New Trial From Prison

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently serving a 25-year federal prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange, has filed a long-shot request for a new trial. дальше »

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US Sentences Fugitive To 20 Years In Prison For $73 Million International Crypto Scam

A US court sentenced a dual national of China and St. Kitts to 20 years in U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a $73 million global cryptocurrency fraud and laundering scheme. A federal judge in California has sentenced Daren Li, who is a fugitive after removing an ankle electronic monitoring device in December, in absentia for his […] дальше »

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How a Global Crypto Scam Ended With a 20-Year Sentence for a Man on the Run

A US federal court has sentenced a fugitive to the maximum statutory prison term for his role in a $73 million crypto fraud operation that targeted victims through fake investment platforms and online deception. дальше »

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Trump’s “Big Mistake” Sparks Viral Confusion—What He Really Meant About Kevin Warsh

President Donald Trump sparked a viral debate on social media after a February 9 interview on Fox Business’s Kudlow show, where he discussed his decision-making around Kevin Warsh, his nominee for Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair. дальше »

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Fintechs push Federal Reserve on Payment Account plan that could curb crypto debanking

A coalition of fintech trade groups is lobbying for the Federal Reserve to move forward with the Payment Account prototype that would open up direct payments access for eligible non-bank financial firms. дальше »

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Polymarket sues Massachusetts to block state action on prediction markets

Polymarket has moved to head off state-level restrictions by filing a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts officials, arguing that its prediction markets fall under national oversight rather than local gambling laws. дальше »

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U.S. sentences crypto scam mastermind to 20 years over $73M fraud

A U. S. federal court has sentenced a key figure behind a global cryptocurrency investment scam to 20 years in prison, capping one of the largest crypto-fraud prosecutions tied to so-called “pig butchering” schemes. дальше »

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Fed’s Waller says crypto hype ‘fading’ with TradFi tie-ins

The crypto market’s volatility is just “part of the game,” says Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller, who adds that traditional finance may have added to the recent market drop. дальше »

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Polymarket sues Massachusetts, claims states can’t regulate prediction markets

Polymarket is challenging Massachusetts in federal court, arguing that states lack the authority to regulate CFTC-approved prediction markets. дальше »

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Former FTX Co-CEO Ryan Salame Appears to Campaign for Trump Pardon From Prison

Former Ryan Salame, a onetime co-CEO of FTX, has launched a highly visible social media campaign that appears aimed at securing a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, despite currently serving a federal prison sentence. дальше »

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FDIC pays $188k, pledges policy shift in Coinbase FOIA crypto case

The FDIC will pay $188,440 and revise its disclosure rules after a Coinbase FOIA lawsuit exposed “pause letters” telling banks to curb or halt crypto services. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation agreed to pay $188,440 in legal fees and revise… дальше »

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US Treasury Secretary calls on Senate to advance Warsh nomination amid Powell probe

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants the Senate Banking Committee to move ahead with the confirmation hearings for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh, even as a Department of Justice investigation into current Fed chair Jerome Powell remains unresolved.… дальше »

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Crypto and banks spar in comments on Fed’s ‘skinny master account’ idea

Crypto companies have backed a Federal Reserve proposal to give them limited access to the central bank, while banking associations have urged caution. дальше »

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Federal Reserve entering ‘gradual print’ mode — Lyn Alden

Whether the Federal Reserve is engaging in quantitative easing is purely semantic, according to Alden, who says all roads lead to debasement. дальше »

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Why Is Crypto Down? DeepSnitch AI on a Bullish Trajectory With $1.5M Raised, ETH Recovers and HYPE Declines

The crypto market had a brutal week. Bitcoin falling to as low as $60K sparked bear market concerns and left many traders wondering why is crypto down.   One of the main reasons crypto is down was the market cycle pullbacks stemming from Donald Trump nominating Kevin Warsh as the individual in charge of the Federal […] The post Why Is Crypto Down? DeepSnitch AI on a Bullish Trajectory With $1. дальше »

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Over 23% of traders now expect interest rate cut at next FOMC meeting

The number of traders expecting a rate cut at the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting rose following fears of a hawkish Fed nominee. дальше »

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Bitcoin News: Why DeepSnitch AI is the Ultimate 100x Hedge Against Today’s $2 Trillion Crash

Today’s Bitcoin news confirms a historic capitulation mode as the global crypto market cap plummeted by $2 trillion since October. Prices dipped toward $63,000 following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, sparking fears of a liquidity crunch. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s next bull market may not come from more 'accommodative policies'

Bitcoin reaching a point where its price keeps rising even as the US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates would be "the endgame," according to crypto executive Jeff Park. дальше »

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U.S. Treasury confirms it has no authority to bail out Bitcoin as BTC slumps

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers this week that the federal government lacks the legal authority to bail out Bitcoin or direct banks to purchase cryptocurrencies. His remarks emphasized the limits of government intervention as digital assets face renewed… дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, BNB Waver After Trump Reveals Pick For Fed Chair

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