Bitfinex hacker sentenced to 5 years in prison

Judge Phyllis Hamilton found XRP could be a security when sold to retail and gave the go-ahead to a class-action lawsuit over statements from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

The Central Bank of the Philippines warns the public against using non-local crypto trading platforms. 232 Total views 15 Total shares The pressure on crypto is growing swiftly in the Philippines. After a recent series of controversial moves from the state regulators and local think tanks, the country’s central bank published a warning to the…

According to Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas, multiple SOL ETFs are set to launch in Canada on April 16. The funds are expected to feature SOL staking. Spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to launch in Canada on April 16, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.  In an X post on April 14, the analyst shared

The new caucus will have the goal of cementing the US’s leadership in the future of digital assets and blockchain innovation. US Congresspeople Ritchie Torres and Tom Emmer are forming a “Congressional Crypto Caucus” with the goal of advancing crypto-friendly policies in the US House of Representatives. Torres announced the news via his X account

This past weekend, Decentraland hosted the Metaverse Fashion Week, or MVFW, a four-day digital fashion event that staged wearables on virtual runways, organized discussion panels, and housed shopping experiences. A lineup of both legacy luxury labels and digital brands participated, including Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Tommy Hilfiger, Estée Lauder, and Elie Saab. Meanwhile, digital-native fashion houses…

Top Stories This Week Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has recently delivered pro-crypto remarks, claiming “Bitcoin is an international asset” and suggesting U.S. regulators consider how an ETF directly linked to Bitcoin could democratize finance in the country. Under Fink, BlackRock has attempted to launch a spot BTC ETF with crypto exchange Coinbase acting…

Blockchain analytics firm Elementus has raised $3.5 million from backers including a sister company of crypto-friendly asset manager Fidelity Investments.Morgan Creek Digital leads fresh cash injectionAs Fortune reported on Sept. 23, Elementus, which launched its offering in 2017, also gained capital from Stage 1 Ventures and Robot Ventures.Morgan Creek Digital, the crypto-focused asset manager co-founded…

Check out this week’s Bad Crypto News 617 Total views 21 Total shares It’s been a strange week for BTC as we move forward in our new mining rewards era. The price ends the week down but a late rally has pushed it back over $9,000. Technical analysts expect Bitcoin to continue rising based on…