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US Charges Hacker Behind $53 Million Uranium Finance Exploit

The Uranium Finance indictment carries potential prison time of up to 30 years for fraud and money laundering counts.

New US Rule Seeks to Open $8T Retirement Market to Crypto

The safe harbor proposal would allow 401(k) managers to offer crypto-linked funds with stronger legal protections.

Breaking Bitcoin with quantum may be easier than thought, with Taproot partly to blame, Google says

The findings suggest attackers could one day steal bitcoin mid-transaction, challenging assumptions that the threat is decades away.

KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order, following $297 Million DOJ case

KuCoin operator Peken Global Limited cannot cater to U.S. users on its platform unless it registers as a foreign board of trade.

Maryland man charged in $50 million Uranium Finance hack after U.S. seized $31 million in crypto

Prosecutors say Jonathan Spalletta exploited smart contract bugs twice in April 2021, laundering funds through Tornado Cash and spending proceeds on rare collectibles.

Bitcoin holds $67,500 as Trump signals he may end Iran war with Hormuz still shut

Equity futures rallied and oil erased gains on the report, but the S&P 500 is on its longest losing streak since 2022 and MSCI Asia Pacific is heading for its worst month since 2008.

Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion

The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.

Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years

The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.

King Charles should meet Epstein victims, US lawmaker says

While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.

Price predictions 3/30: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE

Bitcoin and altcoins sold off as the Monday US market open reflected traders’ fear over oil prices, US employment data and the future of the ​​US and Israel-Iran war.

Peter Brandt, Polymarket traders don’t see new Bitcoin highs this year

Polymarket pundits are giving just a 15% chance that Bitcoin will reclaim $120,000 in 2026, while veteran trader Peter Brandt said he doesn't expect a new high until Q2 2027.

Bitcoin data points to ‘rare’ trading setup for relief rally to $71K

A notable bid-ask imbalance for Bitcoin exists near $66,000, possibly raising the chance for a relief rally to $71,000.

US senators float ‘Mined in America Act’ to boost BTC mining, codify reserve

While the US hosts 38% of Bitcoin’s hashrate, 97% of mining machines are made by two Chinese companies, according to a Bitcoin policy advocate.

Oil prices hit 3-year high above $105: Will Bitcoin crash again?

Historical data shows Bitcoin bear markets deepening when oil prices rally to record highs. Will Monday’s $105 WTI price lead to a BTC crash?

Senator Questions SEC Over Treatment of Trump-Linked Crypto Businesses

Senator Richard Blumenthal wants the agency to answer whether it softened enforcement against allies of President Donald Trump.

Chainlink and Anchorage Digital back launch of crypto-aligned PAC

Ahead of the November midterm elections, backers are lining up behind a new hybrid political action committee that allows contributions directly to candidates.

Mitsubishi adopts JPMorgan blockchain for corporate payments

JPMorgan’s Kinexys network is gaining traction among corporations as blockchain-based payment rails scale toward $10 billion in daily transaction volume.

Square rolls out Bitcoin payments at POS for eligible US merchants

Rolling out over the coming month, a Block executive said Bitcoin payments at point-of-sale will be automatically enabled and settled in US dollars by default.

Hyperliquid whale opens $53M Bitcoin short: Should traders take notice?

A $53 million Bitcoin short position from a trader on Hyperliquid DEX could be a sign that pro traders expect BTC downside this week.

NFL asks prediction markets to act on ‘easily manipulated‘ bets

CFTC Chair Michael Selig signaled that the agency would defer to the football league in calling for changes to event contracts that could be manipulated by a single person.