Crypto Hedge Funds May Evolve into Pod Shops
Crypto hedge funds are under pressure to adapt their business models, with many potentially shifting to pod shops to reduce costs and enhance flexibility in a volatile market.
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Bithumb Bitcoin Transfer Mistake Sparks Industry Scrutiny
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally sent Bitcoin to the wrong recipient, highlighting security concerns in the digital asset sector.
Epstein Files Expose Crypto Ties to Bitcoin and Coinbase
Newly released US Justice Department documents detail Jeffrey Epstein's early financial backing of bitcoin development and $3m investment in Coinbase, raising questions about cryptocurrency industry ethics.
Five Arrested in French Crypto Kidnapping Case
French police have detained five suspects following the kidnapping of a magistrate and her mother in a garage in south-east France, linked to a cryptocurrency ransom demand.
UK Crypto Investors Share Market Downturn Impact
Cryptocurrency investors across the UK reveal personal stories of financial strain and resilience following recent Bitcoin and Ether price declines.
Bitcoin Hits 15-Year Low as Tech Sell-Off Intensifies
Bitcoin has crashed to its lowest price in 15 years, dropping below $65,000 amid a major tech sell-off and concerns over the nomination of a hawkish Fed chair.
Don Colossus: Gold Trump Statue Funded by Crypto
A 15-foot gold statue of Donald Trump, dubbed Don Colossus, may be installed at his Florida golf course. Cryptocurrency investors created it as a tribute, but the linked $PATRIOT coin crashed.
UK Crypto Industry Under Regulatory Scrutiny
The UK cryptocurrency sector, led by Ethereum and Bitcoin, is navigating new regulatory challenges and technological advancements in 2026, impacting investors and businesses.
Meta Permits Illegal Crypto Gambling Ads Despite Acma Warning
An Australian influencer promoted illegal offshore crypto-gambling to 820,000 Instagram followers, with Meta failing to act despite regulator warnings of $2.4m fines.
Trump's UAE Crypto Deal: Global Finance Impact
Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly secured a major cryptocurrency deal with the United Arab Emirates, potentially reshaping international digital finance and political alliances.
Ex-HSBC Digital Boss Joins UK Crypto Firm
John O'Neill, former global head of digital assets at HSBC, has joined UK-based cryptocurrency firm Copper as a senior advisor, boosting its institutional expertise.
Polymarket's Prediction Gambles: Insider Trading Concerns
Polymarket prediction platform faces scrutiny as users make millions betting on military strikes and diplomatic events. Experts warn of insider trading risks and potential real-world manipulation.
AI and Inequality Fuel Our Age of Shameless Theft
From copyrighted art to mobile phones and Greenland, theft is accelerating due to AI, inequality, and political leaders. Explore the profound consequences of our digital culture.
SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Winklevoss Crypto Firm
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed its enforcement case against the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, founded by billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.
Caroline Ellison Released from Prison After FTX Fraud
Caroline Ellison, former FTX executive and key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried, has been released from federal custody after serving approximately 14 months for her role in the $8bn cryptocurrency fraud scandal.
Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova 'Still Alive' Says Investigator
German police investigating the OneCoin Ponzi scheme believe fugitive Ruja Ignatova, who vanished in 2017, may still be alive despite reports of her murder.
Iran's Central Bank Using Tether Cryptocurrency to Bypass Sanctions
New report reveals Iran's central bank has systematically accumulated over $500 million in Tether stablecoins, raising questions about Nigel Farage's support for the cryptocurrency amid sanctions evasion concerns.
NYC Token Launched by Eric Adams Plummets After Surge
Cryptocurrency NYC Token, launched by former New York mayor Eric Adams, soared to $580m before crashing. The firm denies 'rug pull' scam allegations. Read the full investigation.
Labour MPs urge ban on crypto political donations
Senior Labour figures call for government action to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing transparency and national security risks. Read the full story.
Polymarket refuses to pay out on $10.5m Venezuela bets
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has angered traders by refusing to settle $10.5m in bets on a US invasion of Venezuela, arguing the capture of Nicolás Maduro does not qualify. Read the full story on the controversial decision.
Trader profits £300k betting on Maduro capture, raising insider fears
An anonymous trader made a £303,000 profit betting on the capture of Venezuela's president, fuelling suspicions of insider knowledge. Discover how prediction markets like Polymarket are changing geopolitical gambling.
London Crypto Firm Pays £1m+ Per Employee
A London-based cryptocurrency trading firm, Wintermute, is paying an average of more than £1 million per employee. Discover how this impacts the finance and crypto talent war.
PwC US shifts strategy to embrace crypto work
PwC's US arm is 'leaning in' to cryptocurrency services after regulatory changes under Trump's 'Genius Act'. The firm sees major new opportunities in digital assets. Discover the strategic pivot.
Bitcoin Tax UK: Paying HMRC on Crypto Gains
A UK investor made over £7,000 in Bitcoin. Learn if you must pay tax on cryptocurrency returns, how to declare to HMRC, and key deadlines. Act now to avoid penalties.
Family Offices Increase Crypto Exposure, Experts Warn of Volatility
UK family offices are significantly increasing their cryptocurrency investments, but financial experts caution about potential market volatility heading into 2026. Discover the risks and trends.
Trump's Pro-Crypto Push Fails to Halt $1tn Market Slump
A $1tn cryptocurrency crash erases 2025 gains, testing Trump's pro-Bitcoin agenda. Experts analyse the market's sensitivity to tariffs and macro forces. Read the full analysis.
Marshall Islands launches world-first crypto UBI scheme
The Marshall Islands has launched a pioneering universal basic income scheme, offering $200 quarterly payments via cryptocurrency or cash. Discover how this Pacific nation is tackling the cost of living crisis.
Student burned alive in Vienna crypto extortion case
A 21-year-old Ukrainian student was tortured and set alight in his father's car in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects have been arrested. Read the full investigation.
Crypto Donor Harborne Gives £9m to Reform UK
Exclusive: Christopher Harborne, the secretive crypto billionaire funding Nigel Farage's Reform UK, paid £27k for his Trump inauguration trip. Discover the source of his wealth and political influence.
HyperVerse Promoter Accuses Founder of $1.89bn Fraud
Key promoter Rodney Burton claims in US court he was duped by an 'elaborate deception' orchestrated by Australian Sam Lee in the alleged HyperVerse Ponzi scheme. Read the latest developments.
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