New Jersey man convicted in trafficking more than metric ton of drug substances
Credit: St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office/Wikimedia Commons Jan. 29 (UPI) -- A New Jersey man has been convicted of conspiring to traffic more than a…
Crypto industry concerned over Trump’s embrace of personal meme coins
The price of bitcoin and other digital assets has soared since Trump won the US elections. A lavish "Crypto Ball" ahead of Trump's inauguration sold…
Trump pardons dark web Silk Road marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he had pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 22…
Donald Trump cashes in on White House return as family launches crypto tokens valued at $10bn
President Donald Trump has cashed in on his return to the White House — with his family launching crypto tokens.The new US leader, who has…
Bitcoin hits record high ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration
Riding the waves of the crypto markets, and leading up to his inauguration, the incoming US President Donald Trump last week unveiled his own cryptocurrency,…
Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration
Incoming first lady Melania Trump and President-elect Donald Trump announced over the weekend that they have launched their own memcoins. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI…
Bitcoin regains key level amid renewed Investor Interest
Bitcoin price reclaimed the $100,000 (€96,300) mark on Monday, triggered by a sharp retreat in the US dollar. However, the rally may not be sustained…
Alleged TerraUSD crypto fraudster Do Kwon facing U.S. charges after Montenegro extradition
1 of 2 | Police officers escort South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon (C) to a holding facility for foreigners pending his extradition, in Podgorica,…
The rise of cryptocurrency: How high could Bitcoin go in 2025?
Bitcoin’s stunning gains this year have been attributed to optimism surrounding US regulatory developments. Analysts predict the cryptocurrency may have significantly more room for growth…
Authorities say North Korean hackers responsible for $308M Bitcoin theft in Japan
Japan's National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the hacker group TraderTraitor, which is based in North Korea, is likely responsible for a May hack…
Five key factors analysts think could shape the markets in 2025
After a year of new records on the stock market, 2025 is expected to bring more rallies. But what are the key factors that could…
Bitcoin may sustain momentum in 2025 despite Google’s quantum chip concerns
Bitcoin’s price retraced sharply from recent highs following concerns sparked by Google’s quantum computing advancements. Despite regulatory uncertainties and potential risks, analysts remain optimistic about…
Bitcoin tops $100,000 as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on
NEW YORK — Bitcoin has topped the $100,000 mark as a massive rally in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency sparked by the election of Donald Trump…
Bitcoin surges past $100,000 milestone on Trump-fueled rally
Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday in a milestone many analysts believe was fueled by President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory last month and…
Crypto entrepreneur eats $6.2M banana ‘artwork’ during media event
Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" is on display at a press preview for Sotheby's Evening Auction on Oct. 25 in New York City, during which Justin Sun…
Bitcoin retreats near a milestone level on profit-taking
Bitcoin's price retreated sharply as the post-Trump rally stalled. Analysts believe profit-taking was the primary cause of the decline but $100,000 (€95,400) remains within reach.…
Bitcoin continues to climb in extended surge following US elections
Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 (around €95,000) for the first time overnight. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40%…
Customs and Border Protection warns of phone scammers impersonating agents
Customs and Border Protection is urging Americans to be aware of phone scammers posing as agents and demanding money or personal information. Photo by Maryland…
12 years in prison for man who operated bitcoin money laundering wallet
1 of 3 | The man responsible for operating the longest-running bitcoin money laundering service on the darknet was handed a 150-month prison sentence this…
U.S. citizen held months in a Nigerian jail en route home after money laundering charges dropped
Tigran Gambaryan was en route back to the United States on Thursday after the Nigerian government dropped the money laundering case against him. Photo courtesy…