Trump's big cryptocurrency bet
Former President Donald Trump, who once called bitcoin "a scam," is now pitching himself as the pro-crypto presidential candidate. So what's fueling this change and how is the crypto industry reacting?
Former President Donald Trump, who once called bitcoin "a scam," is now pitching himself as the pro-crypto presidential candidate. So what's fueling this change and how is the crypto industry reacting?
With the deal, the trading platform will become a competitor to larger crypto trading firms like Binance and Coinbase.
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. Residents are HODL.
Craig Wright has for eight years claimed he was the man behind "Satoshi Nakamoto," the mysterious pseudonym masking the identity of the creator of bitcoin.
The value of bitcoin has climbed $25,000 since the start of the year, fueled by growing demand among mainstream investors.
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange platform admits it did not take appropriate steps to prevent money laundering on its site.
In a move that may have looked like a late April Fools joke, users checking Twitter this week found the familiar bird logo was replaced with an internet-famous dog.
Sam Bankman-Fried now faces 13 federal charges, including allegations he offered millions in bribes to a Chinese official.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
People duped by the complex scheme say they were lured by misleading advertising and, in many cases, trusted acquaintances who'd been fooled themselves.
Former Celtics player agreed to $1.4 million in penalties after pushing a crypto token he was paid to promote.
Criminals with ties to North Korea helped create "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking" in 2022, according to Chainalysis.
They also seized 55.27 million shares of Robinhood stock currently valued at about $526 million.
The new chairman of the House Financial Services Committee said on "The Takeout" this week that Bankman-Fried has "proven himself to be untrustworthy by his actions," and "no word he utters should be believed."
Crypto trading exchange is eliminating 20% of its workforce, its second round of layoffs in recent months.
FTX founder duped customers by using their crypto to pay debts at hedge fund Alameda Research, prosecutors say.
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Users of the cryptocurrency exchange accuse it of stealing their assets and stopping them from making withdrawals.
The FTX founder was ordered to home confinement at his parents' home in Palo Alto, California.
Word of the agreements came on the same day Bankman-Fried was being flown back to the U.S. from the Bahamas to face fraud charges.
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Customers of Binance, the biggest crypto exchange, withdrew billions in funds this week. The company says it's safe.
Bankman-Fried is facing eight charges for financial crimes, including campaign finance violations.
Once hailed as a genius, the 30-year-old MIT grad now faces multiple charges of fraud following the collapse of his crypto firm.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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Commerce Department says it is taking proactive steps to keep Chinese and Russian-manufactured technologies off American roads.
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Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
The special counsel's filing is expected to provide the most comprehensive look at the evidence federal prosecutors have compiled in their case against former President Donald Trump.
Conservative news outlet Newsmax announced Thursday that it resolved the lawsuit brought by Smartmatic.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Former President Donald Trump announced the new watch line on Truth Social, describing the timepieces as "truly special."
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
The special counsel's filing is expected to provide the most comprehensive look at the evidence federal prosecutors have compiled in their case against former President Donald Trump.
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Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The latest round of COVIDTests.gov will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Polls are showing renewed support from Black women voters for the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has backed key health priorities for Black women.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
The ruling by Tokyo's Shizuoka District Court brought an end to Iwao Hamakada's status as the world's longest serving death row inmate.
The third AUKUS defense ministerial will see the allies look to expand their global ties as China-Russia cooperation deepens.
The Israeli commander in charge of operations against Hezbollah says his troops "must be fully prepared for maneuvers and action."
The Nevada Supreme Court left open a possibility for charges to be refiled.
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Hoda Kotb has been the co-anchor of "Today" for more than five years.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday rejected a U.S.-backed proposal for a three-week cease-fire. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said a war "could be devastating" for both Israel and Lebanon. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut.