PARIS: Criminals kidnapped the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur in Paris and severed one of his fingers to extort millions from him. The police managed to free the kidnapping victim and arrest the suspects through an extraordinary operation, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed on May 4. The suspects are five men aged between 20
In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly appointed crypto czar, David Sacks, has issued a bold Bitcoin (BTC) prediction that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market. Sacks, a prominent venture capitalist and former PayPal executive, forecasted that Bitcoin’s price could soar to unprecedented heights, igniting a sudden surge in its
President Trump’s venture into crypto products has increased his family’s wealth by billions in the last six months, according to a new report, as his administration continues to loosen the federal government’s regulatory approach to the digital currency industry as a whole. The group State Democracy Defenders Action estimated in a new report that the
New Hampshire could become the first state in the country to enable its state treasurer to invest in cryptocurrency.There is bill on its way to the governor’s desk to put the Granite State on the cutting edge of digital finance.This week, the New Hampshire Senate passed House legislation to enable the state treasurer to invest
Los Angeles, CA, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially approved ProShares Trust to launch three ETF products based on XRP futures: ProShares UltraShort XRP ETF, ProShares Ultra XRP ETF and ProShares Short XRP ETF. This allows investors to obtain its price exposure through leverage or inverse methods
(WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is reporting a surge in romance scams and cryptocurrency-based investment fraud. In a release sent Wednesday, AG Hilgers’ office says they have received reports of multiple victims losing up to six-figure sums in cryptocurrency scams. Officials say Nebraskans are being targeted by scammers and encouraged to make small,
What is cryptocurrency? How it works Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of central banks. Springfield, Missouri, police received reports of over $1.2 million in cryptocurrency scam losses in 2024, with only $109,000 recovered. Police warn residents to be aware of common scam tactics like guaranteed
Table of Contents Table of Contents How it works Want to sign up? OpenAI chief Sam Altman launched his World crypto project in 2023, and now it’s coming to the U.S. in a big way. The sci-fi-sounding initiative uses an orb to scan your iris to create your very own World ID, which the company
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A bumpy stock market and rising geopolitical tensions have lately pushed investors toward safe haven investments like gold or government bonds – but what about cryptocurrency? Bitcoin, the pioneering digital
Los Angeles, CA, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A whale deposited 1,485 BTC to Binance a few days ago and would have made a profit of $30.21 million if he sold it. According to ChainCatcher, according to The Data Nerd, a whale named “3Ps78” deposited 1,485 BTC to Binance a few hours ago. The average purchase