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Yellen Announces $20 Billion U.S. Contribution to $50 Billion Ukraine Loan
The U.S. is set to contribute $20 billion to a $50 billion G7-led loan program for Ukraine, with funds backed by frozen Russian assets.
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Donald Trump Works Fry Station at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Donald Trump worked the fry station at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s during a campaign stop, reigniting his criticism of Kamala Harris and connecting with swing-state voters.
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Florida Sues Federal Government Over Noncitizen Voter Data Dispute
Florida has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeking access to noncitizen data to maintain accurate voter rolls, as part of its efforts to ensure e…
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Supreme Court Allows Biden Climate Rule on Coal Plants to Stand for Now
The Supreme Court has allowed a Biden administration regulation aimed at limiting carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect while legal challenges continue.
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Tesla Moves $765 Million in Bitcoin to Unknown Wallets
Tesla has moved $765 million worth of Bitcoin to unknown wallets, raising speculation about the company's future Bitcoin strategy while no immediate plans to sell are apparent.
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Trump-Endorsed WLFI Token Sale Sees Website Outages
The World Liberty Financial token sale, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, faced significant website outages due to overwhelming traffic, selling only 1.7% of its WLFI toke…
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TD Bank Faces $3 Billion Fine for Failing to Report 'Suspicious Crypto Activity'
TD Bank faces a $3 billion fine for violating the Bank Secrecy Act by failing to report suspicious cryptocurrency transactions linked to money laundering networks, marking the larg…
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Kamala Harris Unveils Crypto Regulation Plan Focused on Black Investors
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her plan to back a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, emphasizing protections for Black investors as part of her "Opportunity Agenda for…
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Trump and Harris Tied in Latest National Polls Ahead of Election Day
With three weeks until Election Day, national polls show Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tied at 48% among registered voters, reflecting a tightening race as momentum for Harris sta…
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TD Bank Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Faces Record $3.1 Billion in Fines
TD Bank has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges and agreed to a $3.1 billion settlement, marking the largest financial penalty for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act in U.S.…
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Mt. Gox Trustee Extends Creditor Repayment Deadline to 2025
The Mt. Gox trustee has extended the repayment deadline for creditors to October 2025, delaying the release of $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin.
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HBO Documentary "Money Electric" Suggests Peter Todd as Bitcoin's Satoshi Nakamoto
HBO's "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery" has sparked controversy by suggesting Peter Todd, an early Bitcoin developer, is Satoshi Nakamoto.
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David Carmona Receives Nearly 10-Year Sentence for Leading Crypto Fraud
David Carmona, founder of IcomTech, has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for orchestrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $8.4 million.
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Whistleblowers Accuse FEMA of Mismanaging Hurricane Helene Relief Funds
Whistleblowers allege FEMA mismanaged relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, leaving first responders idle and misusing taxpayer funds, prompting a formal inquiry from Rep. Matt Gaet…
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IMF Pushes El Salvador to Tighten Bitcoin Regulations
The IMF has called on El Salvador to limit its exposure to Bitcoin and strengthen its regulatory framework.
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Bipartisan Momentum Grows for U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Bipartisan support is building for a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, with lawmakers from both parties advocating for using seized Bitcoin as a national asset.
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Federal Court Clears Kalshi to Resume U.S. Election Betting Contracts
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Kalshi, allowing the prediction market platform to resume offering U.S. election betting contracts, despite objections from the CFTC.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs Hires Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyer to Appeal Detention
Sean "Diddy" Combs hires Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro, to appeal his detention as both high-profile figures await their legal battles while sharing a room at the M…
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Released from US Custody
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was released from U.S. custody after serving a four-month sentence for anti-money laundering violations.
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Swan Bitcoin Sues Former Employees Over Alleged Theft of Mining Business
Swan Bitcoin has filed a lawsuit against former employees and Tether, accusing them of conspiring to steal proprietary Bitcoin mining technology and business relationships.
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