NEW YORK (AP) — A man who says he was kidnapped by two crypto investors for his Bitcoin was seen in photos and videos “laughing and smiling” and moving about Manhattan freely during the days he claimed he was held captive and tortured, lawyers for the two suspects said in court Wednesday. William Duplessie, 32,
In brief Crypto policy leaders have become convinced this week that market structure bills are highly unlikely to pass Congress this year. The crypto industry has been pushing for months to get both stablecoin and market structure bills passed in 2025. Now, policy leaders are beginning to wrap their heads around moving forward without market
Stripe has acquired Privy, a cryptocurrency wallet infrastructure developer, for an undisclosed amount, highlighting the global payment processor’s growing pivot toward digital assets. Privy confirmed the acquisition on Wednesday in an announcement on social media that it will continue to operate as an independent product embedded within the Stripe ecosystem. Source: Privy As part of
The crypto bros who allegedly tortured an Italian millionaire for his Bitcoin password also held two other victims “against their will,” prosecutors revealed Wednesday – along with shocking new details about the Soho house of horrors. John Woeltz, 37, and William Duplessie, 33, pleaded not guilty to kidnapping charges in a dramatic Manhattan Supreme Court
The time-honoured advice for older people approaching retirement is to reduce your exposure to risky assets to preserve your nest egg. But what if your nest egg has already been destroyed and you need a high-risk/high-return method to make it all back in the space of a few years so you can retire comfortably? Retirement
Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Ethereum approaches the psychologically significant $3,000 milestone, currently trading around $2,540 with growing momentum. The May Pectra upgrade addresses long-standing issues that may impact new cryptocurrency listings and market dynamics. Technical improvements, including account abstraction and doubled blob capacity, enhance platform efficiency
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Victor Osimhen is the highest-paid Nigerian footballer based in Europe, having played in multiple countries He is set to earn more money from his next transfer and has turned down €45m per year from Al-Hilal The Super Eagles forward has inquired about a new investment idea from a Nigerian influencer Victor Osimhen is seeking to
In brief Connecticut has unanimously passed the United States’ most restrictive crypto law, barring all state and local governments from purchasing, holding, or investing in virtual currencies. The legislation mandates “bold” fraud warnings for crypto businesses and requires disclosure of “all material risks” while overhauling money transmission statutes statewide. Connecticut’s ban contrasts sharply with the
In a major breakthrough under its ongoing anti-cybercrime initiative ‘Chakra-V’, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unearthed a transnational cyber fraud network targeting citizens in the United States and Canada. Acting on credible intelligence, the agency conducted searches at three locations across India and arrested one accused, Rahul Arora, in New Delhi. Evidence uncovers