The convicted hacker behind the 2016 billion-dollar Bitfinex bitcoin theft says his early release from federal prison was made possible by President Donald Trump’s First Step Act, reigniting debate over crypto crime, punishment, and leniency. Convicted Bitfinex Hacker Released Early From Prison, Thanks Trump Law Ilya Lichtenstein, the admitted hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach […]
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Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin Pads Its Vault, Cementing a Top-20 Bitcoin Treasury Spot
Eric Trump-backed bitcoin mining outfit American Bitcoin said it bumped its bitcoin stash to 5,427 BTC, a move that now plants the company firmly as the 19th-largest bitcoin treasury holder on the global leaderboard. ABTC Joins the Big League Top 20 as Treasury Jumps Over 5,400 BTC American Bitcoin Corp., a subsidiary of Hut 8, […]
Read MoreXRP Hits $2.28 High: Can the Rally Clear the Critical $2.35 Resistance?
On Jan. 5, 2026, XRP continued its strong start to the year, surging past $2.28—a level not seen since mid-November. This rally, which represents a 20%+ gain since Jan. 1, has propelled XRP to displace BNB as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The Venezuela Factor XRP maintained its strong start to the year on […]
Read MoreLedger Responds to Global-e Breach Impacting Customer Order Records
Ledger has confirmed that a recent data exposure affecting some customers originated from its third-party e-commerce partner Global-e, while stressing that its wallets, private keys, and crypto assets were not compromised. Ledger Addresses Third-Party Global-e Data Compromise The incident, which Ledger addressed in a January support update, involved unauthorized access to systems operated by Global-e, […]
Read MoreCrypto Rallies as Venezuela Shock Shifts Risk Mood
Bitcoin and ether pushed higher alongside global risk assets following a U.S. operation in Venezuela with options positioning and renewed sovereign narratives adding fuel. Bitcoin Breaks Higher Amid Geopolitical and Options Signals After weeks of tight trading in December, crypto prices broke higher during early Asian hours. Bitcoin moved above $92,000, while ether cleared $3,100, […]
Read MoreBitmine Scoops up More ETH, Tightening Grip on Global Ethereum Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies expanded its ethereum treasury again this week, lifting total ETH holdings above 4.14 million tokens as the company continues an aggressive accumulation strategy heading into 2026. Bitmine Adds Nearly 33K ETH in a Week Bitmine Immersion Technologies said Monday that its combined crypto assets, cash, and equity investments now total about $14.2 […]
Read MoreETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin and Ether Rebound to Start 2026 Strong
The final week of 2025 and the first trading days of 2026 delivered a clear shift in exchange-traded fund (ETF) positioning, led by a strong bitcoin rebound. Ether posted decent inflows, while XRP and Solana continued to quietly sustain momentum. Bitcoin Leads ETF Reset as XRP, Solana Stay Resilient The turn of the calendar brought […]
Read MorePrediction Markets Price Uncertainty as Venezuela Eyes New Leadership
Since the U.S. removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, prediction markets tied to the Latin American nation have attracted large flows of capital. Two specific contracts focused on who will govern the country by the end of 2026 have already recorded close to $2 million in trading volume. Prediction Markets Split on Who Will Lead Venezuela […]
Read MoreVenezuela Crisis Watch: Bitcoin Exchange Netflows Signal Caution, Not Crypto Fear
Venezuela’s return to the geopolitical spotlight is rattling crypto traders, but on-chain data shows limited stress, muted bitcoin selling, and a market increasingly resilient to headline-driven shocks rather than systemic financial threats. Traders Fear Venezuela Spillover — On-Chain Data Tells Its Own Story Market nerves often surface when geopolitical flashpoints erupt, and Venezuela has reentered […]
Read MoreSaylor Strengthens BTC and Cash Stashes as Strategy Adds 1,287 Bitcoin
On Monday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed his firm had snapped up more bitcoin for the vault. The latest haul totaled 1,287 BTC, lifting the company’s stockpile to a tidy 673,783 BTC. After teasing X followers on Sunday with a chart and the question “Orange or Green?”, Saylor confirmed the bitcoin purchase on Monday. Notably, […]
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