DEA Seizes $10 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel

The DEA completed this cryptocurrency seizure and other drug-related actions as part of Operation Take Back America, resulting in the forfeiture of thousands of pounds of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamines. The Sinaloa Cartel has been designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. government. DEA Confiscated $10 Million in Cryptocurrency From the Sinaloa Cartel As … Read more

FOIA Response Reveals US Marshals Control Just 29,000 BTC — Where’s the Rest?

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response, secured by an independent journalist, reveals that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) now controls 28,988 BTC, worth roughly $3.44 billion as of July 2025. With many believing the U.S. government holds close to 200,000 BTC, its bitcoin stash has sparked considerable curiosity. Independent Journalist Challenges Government’s Bitcoin Claims … Read more

Kraken Derivatives US Launches in Multiple States, Expanding Access to Crypto Futures

Kraken has officially launched its regulated derivatives platform, Kraken Derivatives US, in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia. This new offering allows U.S.-based clients to trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside Kraken’s extensive spot crypto liquidity. The integrated Kraken Pro trading experience provides users with a unified interface for managing … Read more

Bit Digital Eyes $67.3M Raise to Expand Ethereum Holdings in Continued Treasury Shift

Bit Digital (Nasdaq: BTBT) is deepening its strategic pivot toward Ethereum, announcing a $67.3 million direct share offering with proceeds designated for additional ETH purchases. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. The company said Monday that … Read more

3 US Banking Regulators Unite: Crypto Safekeeping Set for Major Bank Expansion

U.S. regulators just cleared a critical path for banks to offer crypto asset safekeeping, signaling new momentum for compliant, risk-managed institutional entry into digital finance. US Banking Regulators Issue Joint Statement on Crypto A renewed regulatory focus is opening the door for banks to engage with crypto asset safekeeping, provided they meet established risk standards … Read more

Brazil-Based Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Prepares to Enter US Markets

Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, the first Latam-based bitcoin treasury company, announced that the company is in the final stages of listing its stock on U.S. markets, without issuing new shares. Brazilian Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Ready to List Stock on U.S. Markets Meliuz, the cashback company that became the first Latin American and Brazil-based … Read more

Ripple CEO Urges Congress to Pass Swift Legislation for Explosive Crypto Growth

Game-changing crypto regulation could cement U.S. dominance in blockchain innovation, driving explosive growth and global leadership in digital assets. Ripple CEO Calls for Urgent US Crypto Legislation Robust legislation could decisively position the U.S. as the global hub for digital asset innovation while protecting consumers and revitalizing financial infrastructure, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told lawmakers. … Read more

World Mobile CEO: DePINs Provide an Escape Hatch for Frustrated Telecom Subscribers

According to Mickey Watkins, decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePINs) can potentially fill the void or blackspots that major telecoms have consistently failed to cover. DePINs can potentially offer an alternative to frustrated subscribers and a chance to earn an extra income. DePIN Market Projected to Reach $3.5 Trillion by 2028 The World Economic Forum (WEF) … Read more

US Lawmakers Clash Over Crypto Bills That Could Blow Open Wall Street’s Back Door

A high-stakes clash over crypto regulation is erupting as Republicans push controversial bills critics say imperil markets, embolden Trump’s digital gains, and erase oversight. Democrats Move to Kill Crypto Bills With ‘Anti-Crypto Corruption Week’ Strike Plan Democrats are intensifying their campaign against crypto deregulation, warning of national security and financial stability threats as Republicans accelerate … Read more