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Bittrex, which settled an SEC lawsuit under President Biden, is now seeking to have the agreement voided due to the SEC's changed stance on crypto. The exchange's attorneys argue for a refund of the $24 million penalty paid in 2023.
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American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., reported a $59.45 million loss in Q4, contrasting with a profit last year. The company holds 6,235 BTC, including Bitcoin pledged for miner purchases under an agreement with Bitmain.
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Circle's stock surged 45% after its fourth quarter earnings report, recovering from an 80% drawdown. Despite a $70 million loss, the company's USDC stablecoin saw a 72% increase in circulation.
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Indiana lawmakers have approved legislation allowing public retirement plans to invest in Bitcoin and crypto ETFs, with Governor Mike Braun set to sign the bill. The law mandates offering self-directed brokerage accounts with crypto options by 2027.
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XRP faces a liquidity issue with over 2 billion tokens, valued at $3 billion, held in Xaman wallets, limiting their circulation in DeFi. An agreement with Flare blockchain simplifies the process into a single transaction, enabling users to deposit XRP directly into a curated vault.
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Prediction market data indicates a swing in favor of a price increase for Bitcoin and Ethereum, despite the Crypto Fear & Greed Index showing "Extreme Fear." Expert analysis warns of potential further declines before significant rebounds for both assets.
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Allegations of insider trading at Axiom involve senior employee Broox Bauer, who allegedly misused internal tools to track private wallet activity for insider trading since early 2025. Axiom stated that the behavior does not reflect the company's culture and is investigating the matter.
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The former CEO of Goliath Ventures, Christopher Alexander Delgado, has been arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering. The scheme involved soliciting victims to invest in crypto liquidity pools with fraudulent promises of monthly returns, diverting funds for personal use.
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The MetaMask debit card, created in collaboration with Consensys and Mastercard, was initially piloted in the UK and EU in 2024. Now available in the US, it allows users to make purchases using their crypto balances, with a premium option offering additional benefits like cashback and travel discounts.
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Circle's Q4 earnings were impressive, with USDC circulation hitting $75.3B, transaction volume at $11.9T, and revenue up 77%. The broader crypto market saw a rally, with BTC up 7% and ETH up 12%.
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American Bitcoin (ABTC) reported a $59 million loss in Q4 due to the declining value of Bitcoin. The company, backed by the Trump family, mines and purchases BTC, with a significant portion funded by stock sales.