The International Crypto Trading Cup (ICTC-2025) launched in Vilnius, Lithuania, marking the first-ever global live crypto trading tournament. Over two days, May 9th and 10th, top traders battled it out in six-hour live trading sessions. The event was streamed online, offering complete transparency to viewers worldwide. What Made the Tournament Unique? This wasn’t just a…
A major lawsuit accusing Citigroup of a massive fraud scheme is moving forward after a court ruling. The case, which has been dragging on for nine years, alleges that Citigroup’s actions led to over $1 billion in losses. Citigroup Accused of Enabling Fraud The lawsuit claims Citigroup, through its Banamex unit, knowingly facilitated and hid…
A TD Bank employee is responsible for a data breach affecting 43 customers. The bank reported the incident to Maine’s Attorney General. What Happened? The breach, which happened on June 13th, 2024, wasn’t discovered until March 6th, 2025. The exposed information included names, birthdates, phone numbers, addresses, account numbers, Social Security numbers, and transaction details….
Coinbase’s first-quarter 2025 earnings weren’t exactly stellar. While they beat some expectations, overall revenue and profits took a hit. Revenue and Profit Dip Revenue came in at $2 billion, a 10% drop from the previous quarter. Profit plummeted to $66 million, a huge fall from $1.29 billion in Q4. A big reason for this was…
Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of XRP, Solana, and Cardano for a proposed “Strategic Crypto Reserve” turned into a political snafu. It all started with a seemingly innocent social media post, but the story behind it reveals a potentially orchestrated campaign by lobbyists. The Setup A staffer from the lobbying firm Ballard Partners repeatedly pushed Trump…
Crypto is booming! Bitcoin just hit $104,000, and the whole market is feeling the heat. This isn’t just a flash in the pan; massive investments and short squeezes are fueling the rally. Let’s dive in. Bitcoin’s Big Boost Bitcoin’s price surge is largely due to huge investments, especially from companies like Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which…
Bitcoin’s price is on the rise again, recently surpassing $100,000. This positive trend has some analysts excited. A Familiar Pattern? One analyst, TradingShot, noticed something interesting: Bitcoin’s current price action looks remarkably similar to its movements in 2020. They’ve identified a repeating pattern, or “fractal,” in the data. The 2020 and 2024 Comparison Both 2020…
The crypto world is navigating a complex regulatory landscape. New laws like the EU’s MiCA are creating some optimism, but price volatility and economic uncertainty still make things tricky. Crypto exchanges, being central to the industry, are key to how things play out. Exchanges: The Regulatory Frontline Crypto exchanges – both centralized (CEXs) and decentralized…
President Trump is again criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates. He’s called Powell a “fool” and said he “doesn’t have a clue.” Fed Holds Steady on Interest Rates The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently decided to keep interest rates where they are, between 4.25% and 4.5%. They explained that…
A new blockchain platform called T-Rex just secured $17 million in funding to shake up how we interact with online content. The platform aims to make Web3 more user-friendly and rewarding for everyone. Rewarding Users for Everyday Online Activities T-Rex is designed for entertainment, content, and viral trends. Its unique approach rewards users for their…
