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Gotbit founder, Aleksei Andriunin, could escape decades of prison time following a plea deal he is trying to strike with the U.S federal prosecutors, which involves the forfeiting of $23 million in crypto.

A former Eminem sound engineer, Joseph Strange, was charged with selling 25 unreleased songs for $50,000 in Bitcoin. The FBI raided his home, finding stolen hard drives, handwritten lyrics, and an unreleased music video.

Nasdaq and the NYSE plan to introduce 24-hour trading by mid-2026, driven by growing demand for flexibility from global traders accustomed to crypto markets. Both exchanges are seeking regulatory approval, with Nasdaq already in talks and the NYSE having secured approval.

Tether purchased $33.1 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, becoming the seventh-largest holder of U.S. government debt. This move strengthens the stability of its USDT stablecoin and highlights its growing role in both digital and traditional finance.

Kraken is acquiring US retail futures platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, expanding into the futures and derivatives market. The deal adds 1.8 million customers and grants Kraken an FCM license for regulated trading.

President Donald Trump will speak at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on 20 March, the first time a US president has addressed a crypto conference. His stance on regulation could have major market implications.

American filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested after allegedly misusing $11 million meant for a Netflix-backed sci-fi series, spending the money on risky investments, cryptocurrency, and luxury purchases. He now faces serious fraud charges, with a potential sentence of up to 90 years if convicted.

Elon Musk claims D.O.G.E uncovered 14 “magic money computers” creating funds out of thin air for federal payments without oversight. This revelation raises serious questions about the integrity of fiat currency. Is Musk exposing a hidden flaw in the system, or are these claims too far-fetched to be true?

Solana faced intense criticism after a controversial ad promoting its "Accelerate" conference, which included political messaging and a scene seen as offensive by many. The ad was quickly pulled, but the backlash sparked a broader debate about political content in crypto marketing.

Marla Maples has joined others in calling for the dismissal of charges against Bitcoin advocate Roger Ver, who faces accusations of tax evasion and fraud. Ver's legal battle has gained support from figures like Elon Musk, Vitalik Buterin, and political figures, highlighting concerns over crypto regulation.