Federal Authorities Open $7M Recovery Process for Cryptocurrency Fraud Victims
U.S. authorities have secured $7 million from cryptocurrency fraudsters who used fake trading platforms and social engineering to scam investors. Victims can now reclaim their lost funds through a formal government petition process to verify their claims.
Trump Cryptocurrency Launch Creates Early Winners and Many Losers
Early investors in Trump's cryptocurrency reaped massive profits up to $109 million while over 810,000 later buyers lost billions as the token crashed. The controversial launch has sparked investigations amid questions about Trump's involvement and regulation violations.
Bitcoin Market Resilient: Analysis Shows $6.5B Silk Road Stash Sale Unlikely to Disrupt
CryptoQuant analysis suggests the potential sale of $6.5 billion in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road would have minimal market impact if handled through OTC trading. The cryptocurrency's massive growth in market capitalization provides sufficient cushioning against large-scale liquidations.
DOJ Set to Liquidate $6.5B in Seized Silk Road Bitcoin
The U.S. Department of Justice received approval to sell 69,370 bitcoins worth $6.5B seized from the Silk Road dark web marketplace. The planned sale, citing Bitcoin's volatility, represents a significant portion of the government's crypto holdings and comes amid speculation over its timing relative to the 2024 election.