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What Is Crypto? A Teen-Friendly Guide to Understanding Digital Money

June 5, 2025

So, you’ve probably heard people say stuff like, “What is crypto?” and wondered why it’s suddenly everywhere. Well, here’s the scoop: crypto is like the cool new kind of money that lives online — no banks, no weird paperwork, just fast, digital cash you

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Crypto Mining Crackdown in Russia Leads to Bitcoin Seizure and Power Theft Arrest

June 4, 2025

Russian authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal crypto mining, targeting individuals who exploit state resources for personal gain. In one case, a power company executive was found to have stolen electricity to mine Bitcoin and has had more than $88,000 in BTC seized. In a recent statement, the Investigative Committee for Russia’s Amur Oblast

June 4, 2025

US Generals Quietly Back Bitcoin Reserve in China Standoff

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has revealed that certain divisions of the U.S.

June 3, 2025

300 BTC Sent to Ross Ulbricht Likely Not From Himself, Says On-Chain Sleuth

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road dark web marketplace, has

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Ripple CEO Denies Lobbying Claims Amid Bitcoin Reserve Controversy

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has denied accusations that Ripple Labs is actively working to block the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

January 24, 2025

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Upbit and Bithumb to Pay $2.4M for Crypto Outages During South Korean Martial Law

South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have pledged the largest-ever user compensation in the country’s crypto history, addressing losses caused by

January 23, 2025

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Kraken Donates $111K in Bitcoin to Ross Ulbricht After His Pardon

Crypto exchange Kraken has pledged a generous donation to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road, following his recent pardon. The

January 23, 2025

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US Asset Managers File for DOGE and TRUMP Crypto ETF Amid Buzz

Osprey Funds and Rex Shares, both U.S.-based investment management firms, have officially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to

January 22, 2025

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Trump Fulfills Campaign Promise, Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht

Just as promised, U.S. President Donald Trump frees Ross Ulbricht from prison with a sweeping pardon, setting the stage for a national

January 22, 2025

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First 200 Trump Executive Orders Address Crypto, WLFI Buys $100M

The first 200 executive orders signed by President Donald Trump address matters concerning virtual assets, according to David Bailey, the CEO of

January 21, 2025

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Trump Appoints Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC Chair Post Gensler’s Resignation

The balance of power at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tilts dramatically as U.S. President Donald Trump appoints Mark Uyeda acting

January 21, 2025

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Russia ‘Crypto Queen’ Bitmama Charged with Stealing $21M From Investors

Russian influencer Valeria Fedyakina, known as Bitmama, has been accused of embezzling large sums of money, including Bitcoin and UAE dirhams, amounting

January 16, 2025