Man behind $20 million crypto scam gets 23 years in federal prison
An Illinois judge has sentenced a Texas man to more than two decades in federal prison for orchestrating a $20 million cryptocurrency scam.
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An Illinois judge has sentenced a Texas man to more than two decades in federal prison for orchestrating a $20 million cryptocurrency scam.
Bitcoin has erased all of its 2025 gains and is on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. Here's what experts say about the decline.
A day after charges were filed at the state level against two brothers from Texas who are accused of kidnapping and robbing a Minnesota family, federal officials have announced their own charges against the duo.
U.S. drug enforcement agents seized more than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during raids that also netted massive quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, officials say.
The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.
As the Trump family's crypto ventures increase their wealth, the president's administration pauses a dozen federal crypto probes.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
It started with a "smile."
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend, on social media.
Emerging cryptocurrency industry aims to put its stamp on the U.S. election by pouring money into key political races.
A rural Hood County community claims a crypto-mining facility replaced the peaceful quiet with constant noise.
The Japanese shiba inu dog that became an internet sensation and inspired a $23 billion cryptocurrency has died, her owner says.
Fort Worth could become one of the first cities in the country to mine its own bitcoin.
To ease load on aging grid, state program offers energy credits to bitcoin miners to curtail their power consumption.
The cryptocurrency CEO who touted Celsius as "better than a bank" lied about how customers' money was used, prosecutors allege.
The owner of a North Texas cryptocurrency company was federally charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Texas cryptocurrency miners must now get approval from ERCOT to connect to the state's power grid.
An Irving man was sentenced to time in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy.
The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. In a report released Thursday, the Better Business Bureau found reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency have tripled in the past three years.
The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. The CBS 11 I-Team investigates.
The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. In a report released Thursday, the Better Business Bureau found reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency have tripled in the past three years.
The pair were also ordered to pay $1.6 million each in penalties after pleading guilty to defrauding over 13,000 investors and failing to report the income to the IRS.
Following a Super Bowl advertisement, cryptocurrency companies have reported a surge of new investors and interest, but how safe is it?
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The environmental artist says the decades‑old mural was covered without notice as part of a World Cup project.
With the World Cup expected to bring major crowds to North Texas, some homeowners are looking to cash in by renting out their homes.
Camp Mystic's chief health officer lost her nursing license after regulators cited emergency planning failures tied to the flood that killed 27 girls.
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
There is a $2 delivery fee and the business model does not include tips.
The environmental artist says the decades‑old mural was covered without notice as part of a World Cup project.
Voters who participated in the March primary election may only vote in that same party's primary runoff for the remainder of the election cycle, officials say.
Runoff contests across Texas will determine final party nominees in several closely watched races, with early voting set for May 18-22.
With the World Cup expected to bring major crowds to North Texas, some homeowners are looking to cash in by renting out their homes.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
Former CIA Director John Brennan is the subject of two criminal probes being led by the Miami-area U.S. Attorney's Office.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Jung scored on Duran's two-run shot in the fourth, and Burger followed with another homer that gave Texas a 3-1 lead.
A day after the Mavericks announced Kidd's departure, Ujiri said Wednesday he felt like the organization needed a clean slate.
The five-time national champion will put the crown aside to be a fan of the Japanese soccer team, which is coming to Arlington for the World Cup.
Court records show Rice failed a drug test, violating his probation from a 2025 plea agreement.
The Rockies scored two in the third when Karros hit a grounder to third baseman Jung for a two-out error.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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