Trump Media Reaffirms $2.3 Billion Bitcoin Treasury Plan Amid Share Buyback
[ad_1] In brief Trump Media and Technology Group will buy back up to $400 million worth of shares of DJT, as announced Monday. The firm will not use funds intended for its purchase of Bitcoin. Trump Media raised approximately $2.3 billion for that aim. DJT shares are slightly down on the day, but have fallen […]
US Housing Regulator to Study Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Qualification Process
[ad_1] In brief The FHFA will examine the impact of crypto holdings on mortgage qualifications in the U.S. A Trump donor and meme stock investor, Pulte has long supported digital assets, holding investments in Bitcoin and Solana. Pulte joined the FHFA earlier this year and was sworn in as director in March. The U.S. Federal […]
Crypto Scam Markets Thrive Again After Telegram’s Cleanup Attempt: Report
[ad_1] In brief Tudou Guarantee’s transaction volume exceeded 300,000 by June 15, quickly replacing Huione Guarantee after its May 13 ban. USDT transactions on Huione collapsed to near zero, but over 30 successor markets are now active on Telegram, Elliptic found. Platforms like Shuangying and Fully Light more than tripled in size, pointing to the […]
Coinbase Target Price Raised After ‘Transformative Week’: Benchmark
[ad_1] In brief Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer raised his price target for Coinbase to $421 from $301. The company is benefiting from regulatory and legislative tailwinds, in the U.S. through the GENIUS Act, and overseas through MiCA. The company is introducing products and services that further integrate USDC into its platform, allowing it to capture […]
Israeli Man Accused of Spying for Iran in Exchange for Crypto
[ad_1] In brief Israel’s security agency has arrested a 27-year-old for allegedly photographing military sites for Iran. Suspects allegedly received crypto payments worth $500 for each task, racking up thousands of dollars. Two other Israeli citizens were arrested for similar espionage activities. Israeli authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Tel Aviv man on espionage charges after […]
How AI Is Has Turned Propaganda Into a Potent Weapon
[ad_1] In brief AI-generated war footage went viral after Iran’s missile strikes, spreading false scenes of destruction in Israel. Forensic experts say the most-viewed videos were deepfakes with some created using Google’s new video model. Both state actors and online partisans are flooding social media with synthetic personas and manipulated content. The wildest clips from […]
Tech That Could Prove Whether Iran’s Uranium Was Destroyed
[ad_1] In brief U.S. airstrikes hit three Iranian nuclear sites, but verifying uranium destruction is difficult. Uranium can’t be seen by satellites, and key site Fordow remains uninspected, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Remote sensing provides clues, but full verification may require on-site access and diplomatic efforts. While President Donald Trump has heralded […]
Donald Trump and Bitcoin: From ‘Not a Fan’ to Crypto President—With His Own Meme Coin
[ad_1] In brief Donald Trump is back in the White House as the 47th U.S. President, after running on a pro-crypto platform. But Trump hasn’t always taken this stance: He used to call Bitcoin a “scam” and said he wasn’t a fan. Trump has since launched his own Solana meme coin, multiple NFT collections, and […]
Senator Introduces Bill to Halt Trump’s Crypto Activity—But Voted to Allow It Last Week
[ad_1] In brief Senator Adam Schiff introduced the COIN Act, which would bar the president, vice president, and their families from engaging in crypto businesses while in office. It would, if passed, punish them with civil fines and up to five years in prison for violating such rules. Just last week, however, Schiff voted to […]
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Spike as Trump Says Iran and Israel Agree to Ceasefire
[ad_1] Cryptocurrency prices spiked early Monday evening as President Donald Trump said on social media that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, purportedly putting an end to days of bombing. “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be […]
