In his first prison interview on 18 February, as customer repayments began, Sam Bankman-Fried aligned with Trump while condemning Biden’s “destructive” judicial politicisation—seemingly angling for a pardon. How far will he go for freedom?
CatherineBybit CEO Ben Zhou criticized Pi Network as a scam and confirmed the exchange will not list its token. He cited past warnings from Chinese authorities and dismissed claims that Bybit ever sought a listing.
WeatherlyVitalik Buterin expressed disappointment over criticism of Ethereum for not supporting blockchain casinos, stating that critics unfairly view Ethereum negatively for rejecting them. He reaffirmed his stance, emphasizing he would not endorse blockchain casinos.
Kikyo32-year-old Ho Kai Xin used the stolen funds to indulge in luxury items, including Louis Vuitton handbags, sunglasses, and a Mercedes-Benz.
CatherineAntoine Mingo, a former concept artist for Pudgy Penguins, left the project in early 2023 due to creative differences with the leadership. He now leads a new NFT project called Burrrs, where he has full control over the artistic direction.
Anais‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver was arrested in Spain last April for alleged tax evasion on Bitcoin gains in 2014. With Ross Ulbricht pushing for his release, will President Trump step in or stay silent?
KikyoThe SEC has replaced its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit with the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), shifting focus from crypto fraud to broader cyber threats like AI-related crime. While crypto enforcement continues, it is no longer the main priority under the new leadership.
WeatherlyAt CPAC 2025, Elon Musk brandished a chainsaw from Argentina’s President Milei, calling it “the chainsaw for bureaucracy.” But was this a symbolic stand against government overreach or mere political theatrics?
CatherineThomas Smith withdrew his previous not-guilty plea and pleaded guilty to fraud charges after months of legal battles. He faced charges of wire fraud conspiracy and securities fraud conspiracy, which carried the possibility of up to 45 years in prison.
WeatherlyA 74-year-old Malaysian businessman lost RM26.65 million (about US$5.87 million) in a cryptocurrency scam after being lured by a fake investment scheme through the UVKXE app. Police investigations revealed the scam involved multiple victims and over RM61 million (about US$13.42 million) in total losses.
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