Experts Discuss Revival of ICOs and Caution in Memecoin Investments
February 19, 2025
Zak Folkman and Justin Sun addressed the potential revival of ICOs, critiquing venture capitalists’ impact on trust in digital assets and highlighting caution in memecoin investments.
Altcoin Market Faces Major Drawdowns Amid Volatile Conditions and Investor Uncertainty
February 14, 2025
The altcoin market has lost over $234 billion in two weeks, signaling extreme volatility and investor uncertainty, while Bitcoin shows relative resilience amid the downturn.
Plasma Secures $20 Million to Build Bitcoin-Based Blockchain for Stablecoins
February 13, 2025
Plasma has raised $20 million to develop a Bitcoin-based blockchain for stablecoins, aiming to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs in the cryptocurrency market.
Family Kidnapped in Chicago, Held for $15 Million Ransom in Cryptocurrency
February 13, 2025
A Chicago family and their nanny were abducted by six armed men, held for five days, and demanded a $15 million ransom in cryptocurrency.
Russian Crypto Founder Freed in Prisoner Swap for American Teacher Fogel
February 13, 2025
Alexander Vinnik, the operator of BTC-e, was released after a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, having pleaded guilty to laundering $4 billion in Bitcoin transactions.
Alexander Vinnik to be Released in U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange Deal
February 12, 2025
Alexander Vinnik, operator of BTC-e, will be exchanged for American educator Marc Fogel after serving time for money laundering and facilitating illicit cryptocurrency activities.
