Trump's Crypto Strategic

North Korean hackers behind $1.5 billion crypto hack: Security firm

North Korean hackers were behind a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency from Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, according to security firm TRM. “TRM has ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Crypto Trader OKX Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal U.S. Operation

Federal prosecutors said OKX, based in Seychelles, violated anti-money laundering laws for years. The company agreed to pay more than $500 million in fines and penalties.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

To fight scams, Senate bill would limit transactions at crypto ATMs

The Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin would prevent new users from spending more than $2,000 in a day at a bitcoin ATM.

NBC News - 6d

Rout wipes $800bn from crypto market as bitcoin slump deepens

Crypto fervour that greeted Trump’s election has faded amid series of scandals

Financial Times - 5d

Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist

ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto.

BBC News - 5d

North Korea’s $1.5 billion crypto hack exposes bitcoin’s weakness

Crypto’s vulnerability to theft will keep bitcoin from widespread use

MarketWatch - 5d

North Korea behind $1.5bn hack of crypto exchange ByBit, says FBI

The US agency said it refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as ‘TraderTraitor’. North Korea was behind the theft of approximately $1.5bn in virtual assets from a ...

The Guardian - 5d

FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto

The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest known thefts of cryptocurrency — worth some $1.5 billion from a Dubai-based firm

ABC News - 5d

Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?

A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.

The New York Times - 3d

SEC turns a new leaf with flurry of crypto probe endings

The ending of multiple Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations into cryptocurrency firms is sending a strong signal that the agency’s approach to enforcement is quickly changing ...

The Hill - 1d

Coinbase claims victory over ‘rogue’ SEC. So what’s next for crypto regulation?

The company says the U.S. government has more to do to foster crypto innovation, and an analyst notes there are still lingering regulatory matters for Coinbase at the state level.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Young traders don’t care if stocks and crypto are in a bubble. They could get a rude awakening.

A new survey found that the majority of active traders are bullish, despite some thinking the market is in a bubble.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Crypto exchange Bybit suffers $1.4 billion hack. Here’s why it’s troubling for the industry.

The hack of Bybit is the latest incident in which the crypto industry has been targeted.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist

Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked to the tune of $1.5 billion in digital assets, in what’s estimated to be the largest crypto heist in history.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Coinbase says the SEC has agreed to end 'bogus' enforcement case against crypto exchange

The announcement comes as the regulator is expected to be more friendly to crypto under President Donald Trump.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist

Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hit by the largest crypto heist in history.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Robinhood app says SEC dismissed crypto investigation in sign of easier industry regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood’s crypto arm, the company revealed Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Robinhood says SEC dismissed crypto unit investigation in latest sign of easier regulation for industry

The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm, the company said Monday.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Who Pulled Off the Biggest Crypto Heist in History? Signs Point to North Korea

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Crypto exchange Bybit says it fully replenished reserves after record $1.5 billion hack

Bybit said it recovered nearly 447,000 ether tokens, replenishing its reserves through a mix of emergency loans and whale deposits.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto market. Full story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Don’t Call it Crypto: How This Founder Used Stablecoin to Build a New Cross-Border Payment Network

Sinclair Toffa left Palantir to bring innovation to international payments.

Inc. - 6d

‘He treated us like idiots’: the crypto mogul and a bitter battle over Bedford’s football clubs

Potential merger of Bedford Town and Real Bedford, led by an ambitious owner, causes rancour among fans who fear for the future. In the shadow of one of the UK’s largest abattoirs, a heady ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump and the Press

The president wants journalists to parrot his views and face consequences if they don’t.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump and Zelensky’s war of words

The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.

BBC News - Feb. 19

One Month into the Trump Presidency

The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Trump’s Bargain With Putin Is ‘Shameful’

Turning our back on Ukraine would only weaken America.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House

BBC News - Feb. 24

Trump's AI safety cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI safety institute faces cuts under Trump Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Trump courts rich immigrants

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump pitches ‘gold card’ to replace EB5 investor visa The Trump administration ...

The Hill - 6d