Anita Emmanuel

Law Enforcement Freezes $41M in Crypto Tied to $150M BG Wealth Sharing Ponzi Collapse

Authorities have seized the domain of BG Wealth Sharing, a suspected $150 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, after the investment group allegedly conducted a rug pull that left thousands of retail investors devastated. In a coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies working alongside major crypto exchanges successfully froze more than $41 million in illicit funds that fraudsters…

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UBS Forecasts Pound to Strengthen Against Swiss Franc on BoE Hawkish Stance

UBS strategists predict the British pound will gradually strengthen against the Swiss franc over the coming months, driven by the Bank of England’s hawkish monetary policy stance and a significant interest rate differential favoring sterling. The GBP/CHF currency pair has rebounded to levels last seen before the recent US-Iran conflict erupted, according to a report…

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US Banking Groups Challenge CLARITY Act Stablecoin Provisions, Cite Deposit Protection Concerns

America’s largest banking groups have expressed continued dissatisfaction with the CLARITY Act’s proposed stablecoin yield provisions, arguing the legislation fails to adequately protect traditional bank deposits from crypto competition. In a joint statement released Monday, the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Financial Services Forum and Independent Community Bankers of America acknowledged…

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Bitmine Buys $238M in Ether as Tom Lee Declares ‘Crypto Spring’ Has Started

Bitmine, the largest Ethereum treasury firm, purchased 101,745 ether last week, bringing its total holdings to over 5.18 million ETH, roughly 4.29% of the token’s outstanding supply. The $238 million acquisition comes as Chairman Thomas Lee declared that a new “crypto spring” is underway, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious and subdued. The purchase…

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Crypto Ranks Dead Last in U.S. Voters’ 2026 Midterm Priorities, CoinDesk Survey Finds

Cryptocurrencies have fallen to the bottom of American voters’ concerns heading into the 2026 midterm election, according to a new CoinDesk survey. Just 1% of 1,000 randomly selected registered voters ranked crypto as their top priority, revealing a significant disconnect between the industry’s political ambitions and voter sentiment on the ground. The survey, conducted by…

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Bitcoin Risks Extended Decline After Futures-Driven April Rally, CryptoQuant Warns

Bitcoin could be facing a multimonth price decline following an April rally driven primarily by futures traders while spot demand contracted, according to crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant. The firm warned that this pattern has historically preceded sustained price drops. Bitcoin gained approximately 20% in April, climbing from $66,000 to peak at $79,000 in a rally…

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Coinbase launches tokenized stablecoin credit fund CUSHY on Solana, Ethereum and Base

Coinbase Asset Management has introduced a new credit fund tied to stablecoin markets, offering institutional investors onchain access through tokenized shares. The fund, called the Coinbase Stablecoin Credit Strategy, or CUSHY, targets yield from lending activity and private credit in digital asset markets. The move represents a significant expansion of blockchain-based financial products, as traditional…

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