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Spark invests $100M in Superstate’s USCC fund as Treasury yields hit six-month lows
Key Takeaways Spark invested $100 million in Superstate's USCC fund to diversify yield sources as Treasury returns decline. The USCC fund employs market-neutral strategies across major crypto assets, delivering an 8.35% 30-day yield. Share this...
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Trump pardons Binance founder, crypto kingpin Changpeng Zhao
President Trump on Thursday pardoned Binance co-founder and former cryptocurrency kingpin Changpeng Zhao, following a months-long campaign by Zhao and other crypto leaders. Zhao served four months in prison last year after pleading guilty to...
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Mastermind behind massive dark web drug-peddling scheme learns fate after raking in $7M in crypto
The mastermind behind one of the largest-ever dark web drug-trafficking operations was sent to prison Thursday — after he raked in $7.2 million through cryptocurrency exchanges, Manhattan prosecutors said. Queens native Nan Wu, 39, was sentenced...
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Trump Pardons Ex-Binance CEO as Crypto Wealth Grows
President Donald Trump reportedly has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, founder/ex-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. That’s according to a report Thursday (Oct. 23) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which noted that the pardon follows months of...
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What's Going On With Bitcoin? Top Cryptocurrency Rebounds Past $110K as Market Sees Broad Upswing
Bitcoin surged past the $110,000 mark over the past 12 hours, signaling renewed momentum in the cryptocurrency market and marking one of its strongest intraday performances this month. The flagship digital asset rose roughly 2% in the latest...
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EFCC: We invested N100bn of recovered from corruption cases in student loan, credit schemes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it invested N100 billion recovered from corruption cases in the federal government’s student loan and consumer credit schemes. Wilson Uwujaren, the commission’s director of public affairs,...
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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, declaring the 'war on crypto' over
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Business Insider
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President Donald Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the crypto exchange Binance, in a move that reflects the administration's business-friendly approach to digital currencies. "President Trump exercised his...
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Trump mocked over brazen pardon of 'comically corrupt' Chinese crypto founder with ties to family business
Donald Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the convicted Binance crypto exchange founder, following months of talks between the Trump family and the businessman. The move immediately raised concerns among allies and critics of the President, who...
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Trump pardons Canadian Binance CEO who failed to stop illegal activity on crypto platform
Business 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 child...
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Donald Trump pardons billionaire crypto exchange founder Changpeng Zhao
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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US President Donald Trump has pardoned billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Mr Zhao was jailed in April 2024 for four months after pleading guilty to one charge of money laundering after criminals used the cryptocurrency exchange to move...
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Donald Trump pardons billionaire crypto exchange founder
US President Donald Trump has pardoned billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Mr Zhao was jailed in April 2024 for four months after pleading guilty to one charge of money laundering after criminals used the cryptocurrency exchange to move...
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Trump pardons Binance founder Zhao, world’s largest crypto exchange leader
President Trump on Thursday granted a full pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, marking a major reversal in Washington’s stance toward the crypto industry US President Donald Trump on...
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A Clear Guide to Building and Budgeting for a Crypto Exchange
The traditional financial system can be slow, expensive, and inaccessible for many. High transaction fees, slow cross-border payments, and security concerns are common frustrations. Cryptocurrency exchanges offer a modern alternative, providing a...
NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier among 34 people charged after FBI gambling investigation
Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a Miami Heat guard, are among 34 people charged in connection with two federal gambling investigations that involved the league and organised...
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Trump pardons Binance founder Zhao who admitted allowing money laundering, has ties with his family crypto venture
US President Donald Trump has used his special powers to pardon Binance's Changpeng Zhao, founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, who was convicted and served jail time for money laundering via his platform. Binance founder...
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Glubish pitches bitcoin mining hub at North American Blockchain Summit
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local MLA and Alberta's Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish speaking with Minister Dale Nally during a fireside chat hosted during the North American Blockchain Summit in Texas. Photo supplied...
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Credit Union of Texas Teams with BankSocial® to Break Crypto Myths
Texas has a significant role in the world today. It’s not by accident that the team at DisruptionBanking travel to the Lone Star State so frequently. It’s because it’s where it is all happening. It’s also where the Credit Union of Texas and...
Trump pardons major crypto figure jailed for money laundering
US President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in 2023, the White House said overnight. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that Trump "exercised...
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Best Presale Crypto: BlockDAG, DeepSnitch AI, Best Wallet Token and Tapzi Shape the Next Bull Cycle
Every bull cycle, a handful of projects rise from obscurity to define the season. This year, the spotlight shines on a mix of AI analytics, Web3 wallets, gaming innovation, and a record-shattering presale phenomenon that’s hard to ignore. Across...
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Moon Inc. Raises $8.8M to Launch Bitcoin Prepaid Cards in Asia. Best Wallet’s Crypto Presale Pumps with $16.6M+ Raised
Summary: Hong Kong-based Moon Inc. has raised $8.8M in its bid to launch a Bitcoin prepaid card in East and Southeast Asia. Initially slated to be launched in Thailand and South Korea, the card could also be made available in Taiwan, Japan, and...