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Robert Kiyosaki Advises Investing in Bitcoin as US Dollar Becomes Trash

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has criticized the debate over whether bitcoin or gold is better. He stressed that the only facts that matter are how much gold and bitcoin you own, pointing to the $35 trillion U.S. debt as the real…

Lawmakers Call on Top 10 Bitcoin ATM Firms to Address Crypto Fraud Concerns

Seven Senate Democrats have called on the 10 largest bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S. to address growing crypto fraud that targets elderly Americans. The lawmakers explained that scammers are reportedly exploiting the anonymity of cryptocurrency…

Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Requests Leniency, Asks for No Prison Sentence

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking leniency in her sentencing for her role in the FTX fraud. Her lawyers have filed a sentencing memorandum emphasizing her extensive cooperation with authorities and personal acceptance…

Rives Launches Doom Olympics: A Competitive Onchain Gaming Event

Rives, a blockchain gaming project, has announced the launch of its Doom Olympics, a unique competition built on the Cartesi platform. The tournament will feature seven distinct challenges inspired by the classic video game Doom, rewarding top…

Bettors on Polymarket See 69% Chance of Trump Launching a Token Before Election

Two days ago, former President Donald Trump made headlines by announcing his family’s decentralized finance (defi) platform, World Liberty Financial, boldly claiming the initiative is “embracing the future with crypto.” Meanwhile, over on…

FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Retrial, Alleges Legal Errors

Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, has filed an appeal against his conviction, arguing that key evidence was improperly excluded from his trial. His attorneys claim that legal errors denied him a fair trial and seek a retrial with a different…

NFT Sales Drop 7.91% as Buyers and Sellers Pull Back Sharply

Over the past seven days, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have dipped once again, sliding 7.91% compared to the previous week. The number of NFT buyers has taken a notable hit, plummeting 73.46%, and sellers are following suit, down 61.18% from last…

5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales

Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease…