As political tailwinds lift the crypto industry, Mastercard hopes to cash in on a bet it started years ago. The payments giant is looking to replicate its massive card network for the blockchain world to create a way for consumers, merchants, and financial institutions to transact digital assets. Doing so will require engineering leg work,
A failed Perth crypto trader who killed his mother in a sinister plot to cash in on more than $1 million in life insurance policies he took out in her name and forging her will has been jailed for life. Andre Rebelo, 29, learned his fate on Tuesday, almost four months after his mammoth trial
NEW CUMBERLAND — While there has been much attention on the county’s budget in recent years, Hancock County commissioners are looking into the possibility of investment in digital currency. As part of their meeting Thursday, commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the Hancock County Commission and Steel Valley Bitcoin LLC. “This is
Losses to crypto scams, exploits, and hacks dropped to just $28.8 million in March, far from February’s spike to $1.5 billion in losses after the Bybit hack. Code vulnerabilities accounted for the most losses, at over $14 million, while wallet compromises were used to steal over $8 million, blockchain security firm CertiK said in an
Key Takeaways The US government is finalizing a comprehensive audit of its Bitcoin holdings this Saturday. This audit will be the first complete accounting of government-held Bitcoin across federal agencies. Share this article The US Department of the Treasury and other federal agencies are anticipated to disclose their holdings of Bitcoin and other crypto assets
The recent market crash has sparked concerns about the future of cryptocurrencies, with many crypto analysts and investors questioning the long-term viability of digital assets. However, industry analysts remain optimistic about projects that possess strong technological foundations. could emerge as a top-performing asset, benefiting from its sustained growth and investor trust. WallitIQ (WLTQ) project has
Elon Musk clarified that the U.S. government has no intention of adopting Dogecoin, despite rumors sparked by the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Speaking at a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Musk emphasized that the department and the meme coin were not connected. “There are no plans for the government to
“Purchasing a contract based on which team a person thinks will win a sporting event is no different than placing a bet through a traditional sportsbook,” Ohio Casino Control Commission executive director Matthew Schuler says. Mar 31, 2025 • 20:38 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Ohio regulators are joining their
From bitcoin and ethereum to tether and dogecoin, there are a wide variety of cryptocurrencies to choose from. For many who have opted in, crypto has yielded impressive returns. However, for others, it has led to devastating losses, not to mention encounters with scams and fraud in the industry. So is this buzzy digital currency
Bitcoin’s correction may just be getting started. In fact, the crypto sector as a whole could be facing a severe downtrend reminiscent of 2022. “I could see us going back to a five handle by the end of the year,” Quinn Thompson, founder of crypto hedge fund Lekker Capital, told CoinDesk in an interview. A