CME Group Expands Derivatives to Micro-Euro Bitcoin and Ether Futures
CME Group will expand its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings by launching Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures in March, according to a February 20 press release. The proposed two derivatives will be added on March 18 pending regulatory approval in
First Photo of Sam Bankman-Fried Released, Former Fellow Inmate Tells Biden to “Free Sam”
The first prison photo of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in prison was released on Tuesday by crypto influencer Tiffany Fong on February 19. The photo depicts a somewhat disheveled Bankman-Fried in what Fong believes may be the first image of
Elizabeth Warren Responds To Senate Challenge From John Deaton: “I’m Not Afraid”
Progressive senator and staunch crypto skeptic Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) claimed on Tuesday that a well-funded member of the “crypto lobby” is vying to displace her from her seat on Capitol Hill. As reported by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terret, a source
Switzerland Is Now ‘Home to 13 Crypto Unicorns’ – Report
Crypto “unicorns” are springing up in Switzerland, with a recent report claiming the nation is now home to 13 token-related firms worth $1 billion or more. Per a report from PME, the number of unicorns in the crypto sector rose from
South Korean ‘OTC Crypto Scammers’ Arrested After ‘Fleeing with $747,000 in Cash’
Six suspected OTC crypto scammers were arrested in Incheon, South Korea, police in the city confirmed on February 20. Per Newsis, officers said the suspects were all aged between 20 and 39. Police think they stole $747,000 in cash as part
Circle Drops TRON Support for USDC, Citing Risk Management
Stablecoin issuer Circle will stop supporting USDC on the TRON blockchain, as part of concerns under its risk management framework. In a statement on Wednesday, the company outlined a phased discontinuation of USDC support on TRON. This transition will occur over
Over 200 Crypto Accounts Linked to Ransomware Operator LockBit Frozen
A coordinated international operation has targeted one of the leading ransomware operator group LockBit, freezing over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to their activities. The action, dubbed Operation Cronos, involved collaboration between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Europol, and law enforcement
Smart Contracts Go Live on Stellar, Kicking Off a “New Era” for the Network
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has announced the successful deployment of smart contracts on the network, a development they believe will revolutionize their tech stack. In a Tuesday blog post, the SDF revealed that the Stellar (XLM) network validators had successfully
Ripple CEO Embraces Prospect of XRP ETF, Predicts Others to Follow
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he’s all for an XRP ETF, indicating that investors will appreciate the diversification it would bring. “I think it only makes sense,” he said in a Bloomberg interview on Tuesday. “There will be other ETFs too.
Supreme Court won’t review admissions at Va.’s Thomas Jefferson school
The Supreme Court will not review a challenge to the admissions system for a prestigious Northern Virginia magnet school, ending a years-long legal battle in the case and signaling a majority of justices may not be ready to quickly revisit