Melania Trump memecoin team ‘weaponized fame to disarm diligence’ in sprawling crypto conspiracy, alleges court filing

Melania Trump’s memecoin was just one of 15 fraudulent tokens launched as part of an elaborate scheme to trick crypto investors. That’s according to a new court filing in a putative class action lawsuit, which accuses the defendants of obtaining...

Trump ends Biden-era “war on crypto” with full pardon for Binance’s CZ

Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the founder of Binance, ending almost a year of political back-and-forth over what is the most-watched case in crypto. The decision came after over eleven months of lobbying, private...

Trump crypto team wallets receive $4.2M in MET airdrop, send tokens to OKX

Wallets linked to Trump’s crypto team were among the top 5 recipients of the Meteora airdrop. The wallets then sent the tokens to an exchange, putting more pressure on MET during early trading. Wallets connected to Trump’s crypto team were among...

Forget XRP, Traders Say This Crypto Could Skyrocket 25x

Ripple (XRP) has been on a slow climb in the past few days to reclaim the $2.50 zone. This comes as market sentiment shifts from fear towards optimism. While XRP continues to demonstrate resilience, newer projects are rising with stronger...

A16z eyes $10B in new funds, leaves crypto behind despite bullish talk

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is reportedly seeking to raise about $10 billion to invest in the artificial intelligence and defense industries, but crypto, long one of its flagship sectors, is notably missing. According to a...

Trump pardons Binance founder convicted on money laundering charges to end ‘war on crypto’

President Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, this week in a move the White House framed as a response to what it called the Biden administration’s “war on cryptocurrency.” Zhao, also known as...

AI Picks Chainlink (LINK) as Top Crypto for Fourth Week of October 2025

Crypto markets enter the final stretch of October 2025, walking a tightrope between renewed optimism and macro uncertainty. Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim $110,000 while Ethereum continues to hover below the $4000 mark. Against this backdrop, we...

Asia’s biggest bourses push back against companies hoarding crypto

Three of Asia Pacific’s biggest stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto hoarding vehicles masquerading as listed companies. Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd has challenged the plans of at least five firms seeking to pivot to...

Every Time Jim Cramer Said 'Sell Crypto' - Here's What Happened Next

CNBC host Jim Cramer is once again sounding alarms about cryptocurrencies, urging investors to pull their money from digital assets and focus on stocks instead. For years, Cramer has oscillated between calling Bitcoin a great alternative...

Best crypto coin to buy: Why Cardano (ADA) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) are both essential in every smart portfolio

Market watchers have spotted resilience in top cryptocurrencies amid recent dips, positioning altcoins like Cardano (ADA) for rebounds while newcomers such as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) draw sharp investor focus. Analysts forecast ADA climbing past its...

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, high-profile cryptocurrency figure

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Grandmother, 80, left living in a caravan after losing £222,000 in 'Martin Lewis' Bitcoin investment scam

An 80-year-old grandmother has been left living in a caravan after being duped into transferring £222,000 to scammers including the full proceeds of her house sale. In one of Britain's worst ever scam cases, the woman from Kent clicked on an...

INTERPOL arrests suspects linked to $562 million crypto Ponzi scheme in Nigeria 

A coordinated international operation led by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL has led to multiple arrests in Nigeria, including suspects linked to a massive cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scheme believed to have defrauded investors across 17 countries of over...

Japan’s SBI Invests in US AI Fund to Fuel Web3 Finance Strategy

SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial group, has made a strategic investment in a new fund launched by the US-based AI incubator AI2 Incubator Partners. Industry observers see the move as part of SBI’s long-term plan to integrate artificial...

Trump pardons convicted founder of crypto exchange Binance

President Donald Trump signed a pardon Wednesday for convicted crypto executive Changpeng Zhao, who founded the Binance crypto exchange, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. "President Trump exercised his...

Standard Chartered Says Bitcoin’s Drop Below $100,000 May Be the Last Ever | US Crypto News

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee and breathe as markets edge into another pivotal moment for Bitcoin (BTC). Some traders brace for a...

WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing as Trump pardons founder of crypto exchange Binance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who created the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and served prison time after failing to stop criminals from using the platform to move money connected to...

Here are the 4 pillars of Trump’s growing crypto empire—and the key people running the show

It’s no secret that President Trump, once a Bitcoin skeptic, has become a full-blown convert and that he and his family are using crypto to enrich themselves. What far fewer people understand is how Trump’s crypto ventures are structured on a...

Coinbase Introduces Protocol for Autonomous AI Crypto Transactions

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. On October 23, Coinbase launched the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a framework designed to connect artificial...

Chauncey Billups And Terry Rozier Arrested In FBI Gambling Investigation

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Head Coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by...