Pig Butchering Just Got Smarter: 40% Surge Shows Scammers Moving Faster and Hitting Harder

Pig butchering scams exploded in 2024, with fraudsters stealing billions through AI-driven deepfakes and rapid-fire scams, overwhelming victims and outpacing law enforcement crackdowns worldwide. Pig Butchering Scams Surge as AI Fuels New Fraud Tactics Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis released a report on Feb. 13 detailing the rapid growth of pig butchering scams in 2024. These … Read more

Samson Mow Breaks Down El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law Update—Is BTC Still Legal Tender?

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law changes create a complex situation where bitcoin is both legal tender and not, as Samson Mow’s analysis highlights the deeper implications. Bitcoin No Longer ‘Currency’ in El Salvador—Here’s What That Actually Means Changes to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law have ignited discussions about whether bitcoin retains its status as legal tender. Samson … Read more

NC’s Crypto Investment Bill Advances, Bringing Digital Assets Closer to Public Portfolios

North Carolina is set to modernize its investment strategy with a bill allowing the State Treasurer to allocate funds to digital asset products, signaling a shift toward blockchain-based finance. North Carolina Considers Crypto Investments for State Funds in New Bill North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Representatives Stephen Ross, Mark Brody, and … Read more

Gold Hits New Peak; Peter Schiff Questions Bitcoin’s ‘Digital Gold’ Claim

On Tuesday, February 11, gold prices hit an all-time high of $2,942.70 per ounce amid concerns over President Trump’s tariff announcement. Gold Holds Onto ‘Safe Haven’ Status On Feb. 11, gold prices surged to $2,942.70 per ounce, a new all-time high, amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement could trigger a global … Read more

KULR Ramps up Bitcoin Strategy With Another $10M

KULR Technology has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a fresh $10 million investment, reinforcing its strategy to integrate cryptocurrency as a key treasury asset. KULR Doubles Down With $10M Bitcoin Buy KULR Technology Group Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) announced on Feb. 11 that it has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 610.3 BTC following an additional … Read more

MSTR Shareholders See $1.8B Gain as Strategy Treasury Grows Bitcoin Reserves

Microstrategy’s bitcoin strategy has generated $1.8 billion in gains for shareholders this year, with holdings reaching 478,740 BTC—cementing its status as the ultimate bitcoin stock. Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy Yields $1.8B for MSTR Investors so far This Year Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), highlighted the company’s latest bitcoin gains in a Feb. … Read more

Fed Chair Confirms US Won’t Launch Digital Dollar Under His Watch

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed that the Federal Reserve will not pursue a central bank digital currency, backing legislative efforts and an executive order blocking its creation. Powell Shuts Down CBDC Fears With One Word Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Feb. 11, where he responded to concerns … Read more

A Growing Chorus of Voices, Including Elon Musk, Says Ron Paul Should Audit the Federal Reserve

Calls for an audit of the Federal Reserve have intensified as Ron Paul’s long-standing warnings about America’s monetary system gain renewed attention. Ron Paul, Elon Musk, and the Rising Demand to Audit the Fed During a recent episode of The Liberty Report, Ron Paul and his co-host Daniel McAdams discussed the growing skepticism toward the … Read more

Russia and India Cut Dollar Use: 90% of Direct Transactions in National Currencies

Russia and India now conduct nearly 90% of direct transactions in their national currencies, deepening financial ties and accelerating the global shift away from the U.S. dollar. Moscow and New Delhi Tighten Financial Ties—Is the Dollar Era Ending? Countries worldwide are increasingly shifting away from reliance on the U.S. dollar in international trade, a process … Read more

Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin Adoption to Reach Several Billion People by 2030

Bitcoin adoption is exploding, with billions expected to use it by 2030, Coinbase’s CEO predicts, as surging demand and regulatory wins drive unstoppable mainstream momentum. Coinbase CEO Predicts Billions Using Bitcoin by 2030 Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), weighed in on the rapid adoption of bitcoin, responding to a post about cryptocurrency’s growth … Read more