SecurityJPMorgan Sued Over $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Investors accused JPMorgan of providing infrastructure for the Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme worth $328 million. $253 million flowed through the bank.
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SecurityUS Sanctions Network That Laundered $800M in Crypto for DPRK
OFAC blocked 6 individuals, 2 companies and 21 crypto wallets linked to a DPRK IT fraud scheme that laundered $800 million.
StablecoinsCLARITY Act: Senators Seek Stablecoin Compromise
US senators are working on a stablecoin yield compromise in the CLARITY Act. Treasury Secretary Bessent hints at a spring 2026 signing.
AltcoinsRipple Launches $750M Buyback at $50B Valuation
Ripple started a $750M share buyback program valuing the company at $50 billion. Goldman Sachs meanwhile increases positions in XRP ETFs.
EthereumBlackRock Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF
BlackRock lists iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) on Nasdaq - the first US fund combining spot ETH exposure with staking yield.
BitcoinUS Inflation Holds at 2.4% - Fed to Keep Rates
February 2026 CPI came in at 2.4%. Crypto markets reacted cautiously - Bitcoin holds near $69,500 as the Fed is set to keep rates steady.
RegulationKraken First Crypto Firm With Federal Reserve Access
Kraken secured a Fed master account - first crypto company with Fedwire access. A historic milestone for the industry.
BitcoinBitcoin Surges Past $71K on Trump's Iran Comments
Bitcoin broke above $71,000 after Trump declared the Iran war nearly over. Crypto market rallied 3-5%, oil dropped 6%.
RegulationIndiana Signs Crypto Retirement Plans Law
Indiana Governor signed HB 1042: state pension funds must offer crypto investments by July 2027.