Prosecutors Recommend 18-Month Prison Term for Heather Morgan in Bitfinex Hack Case

Heather Morgan, known by her rap persona “Razzlekhan,” could land an 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to laundering cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Prosecutors described her role as pivotal in obscuring stolen bitcoin through complex schemes, despite not being part of the original theft. Her cooperation, and the influence of her husband, … Read more

Tokyo’s Metaplanet Grows Its Bitcoin War Chest to $45 Million

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bolstered its bitcoin (BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 108.99 BTC. Following this recent acquisition, the Japanese investment firm now boasts a total of 748.50 BTC in its reserves. A ¥1 Billion Bitcoin Bet: Why Metaplanet Isn’t Slowing Down Dubbed the ‘Japanese Microstrategy,’ … Read more

New Twist in Mt Gox Repayments: Creditors to Wait Until 2025

Nobuaki Kobayashi, the trustee in charge of overseeing Mt Gox’s remaining assets, has pushed back the deadline for creditor repayments by a year, now set for Oct. 31, 2025. Mt Gox Trustee Postpones Repayment Deadline by One Year In an announcement on Thursday, Kobayashi cited delays in distributing the funds recovered after the 2014 collapse … Read more

Crypto Ecosystem Development And Market Activity: Solana, Bitcoin, And Bitget In Focus

As of the first week of October, the overall development activity across various blockchain ecosystems provides valuable insights into long-term growth and innovation. Notably, Solana has continued to lead the charge, posting a +10.7% increase in GitHub activity. This uptick highlights the ongoing development and growing competitiveness within the ecosystem. Similarly, Arbitrum and Avalanche also … Read more

Ethereum Staking Reaches New High As Market Activity Heats Up Around Key Price Levels

The percentage of Ethereum ($ETH) staked has surged to 28.9%, up from 23.8% in January, demonstrating growing long-term confidence in the network’s future. Notably, 15.3% of the staked ETH has remained locked for over three years, signaling strong commitment from long-term holders. 🔍 Ethereum Update: 🔐28.9% of all $ETH is now staked, up from 23.8% … Read more

Bitcoin Rebounds To $63K As MicroStrategy Nears All-Time High Amid Whale Shift

After a recent 10% correction, Bitcoin has rebounded, climbing back to the $63,000 mark as it attempts to reclaim the critical Short-Term Holder cost basis. This resurgence comes as the broader crypto market stabilizes following a period of volatility. Following a 10% price correction, the #Bitcoin market has rebounded back to the $63k level in … Read more