Crypto Executive Freed

Why crypto bulls are cheering Trump’s new executive order

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order on the cryptocurrency industry, in a long-awaited move that appears to meet some industry demands.

MarketWatch - 2h

French Crypto Entrepreneur and Wife Are Freed After Kidnapping

David Balland, a founder of Ledger, a prominent cryptocurrency company, and his wife were freed after a 48-hour police search. Ten people have been arrested.

The New York Times - 2h

Crypto executive freed after kidnap in France

Assailants demanded large ransom after abduction of Ledger co-founder David Balland

Financial Times - 2h

Trump signs executive order promoting crypto, paving way for digital asset stockpile

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that could set the stage for developing a national digital asset stockpile.

CNBC - 3h

Trump signs executive order establishing crypto working group

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a working group on digital assets led by David Sacks, the White House czar for artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. The ...

The Hill - 3h

Freed Capitol riot ringleaders regroup - and vow 'retribution'

Leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys called for prosecutions of police, prosecutors and members of a congressional committee.

BBC News - 23h

Trump's crypto reckoning

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump meme coin sparks crypto world backlash President Trump is facing backlash after he and first lady ...

The Hill - 1d

Jan. 6 defendants freed, one wants retribution

As more Jan. 6 defendants are freed following President Trump's blanket pardons, supporters cheer outside the D.C. Jail. Among those released are key figures from right-wing groups, including Oath ...

CBS News - 1d

Crypto executives fear investor backlash over Trump memecoins

Industry trying to rebuild its reputation frets over potential conflicts of interest and investor losses

Financial Times - 1d

Two Americans freed in US-Taliban prisoner exchange

Two Americans, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, were freed in a prisoner exchange between the United States and the Taliban. The deal was brokered by former President Biden before he left office, ...

The Hill - 2d

SEC launches 'crypto task force'

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is launching “a crypto task force.” In a Tuesday press release, the SEC described the task force as “dedicated to developing a comprehensive and clear ...

The Hill - 2d

Donald and Melania Trump crypto tokens plummet

The cryptocurrencies were launched last week.

ABC News - 2d

Two Americans Freed by Taliban in Prisoner Swap

The last-minute deal was the final capstone in Biden’s campaign to release dozens of Americans detained abroad.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap

In exchange, the Biden administration released an Afghan man convicted on narcotics charges in 2008.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire

The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.

The New York Times - 3d

Freed Israeli hostages in 'stable condition,' hospital says

Yahoo News - 3d

Freed Palestinian prisoners are reunited with loved ones

There were scenes of joy in the West Bank as families awaited to welcome the 90 prisoners who Israel freed as a part of the ceasefire deal. The 90 prisoners were released in exchange for the three ...

NBC News - 3d

Crypto Industry Celebrates Trump Inauguration

The crypto gala marks a reversal on Biden’s policies.

Inc. - 3d

Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire begins

Truce could end the bloodiest war of the Israel-Palestinian conflict

Financial Times - 4d

Crypto in your pension? It’s not going to help.

U.S. state and local pension funds are looking at speculating on cryptocurrencies to solve their funding crisis.

MarketWatch - 5d

Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order

Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump could release an executive order on crypto as soon as day 1.

CNBC - 5d

Freed Cuban Dissident: The Church and Biden Got Duped

Hundreds more Cuban dissidents are expected to be released in the coming days in a deal with President Biden, but even a top beneficiary is balking.

The New York Times - 6d

Will a day care worker who says she was wrongfully convicted be freed?

Melissa Calusinski has been behind bars in Illinois for 16 years in a case plagued by allegations of evidence manipulation, coerced confession and flawed medical opinions.

CBS News - 6d

Swissquote Expects Results To Beat Views on Crypto Demand

The online bank said its results for 2024 should exceed market expectations as it was boosted by cryptocurrency trading.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Report: 2 Gaza hostages to be freed in ceasefire deal held for years

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections

Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.

Wired - Jan. 16

Rights group: German-Iranian Nahid Taghavi freed from captivity

Yahoo News - Jan. 13

The criminal question in the coming wave of pro-crypto legislation

The Trump administration and Congress are expected to act quickly on pro-crypto bills, and likely without much focus on cybercrime prevention.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained

During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran

Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran prison, Italy says

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed

The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Five missing Kenyan youths freed amid uproar over abductions

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Families of Sicilian mafia victims fear return of freed mobsters

Most of the bosses, released from prison on furlough or for good behaviour, have never disavowed Cosa Nostra. Families of victims killed by the Sicilian mafia have expressed fears that more than 20 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3