Mastercard says it’s acquiring stablecoin startup BVNK in $1.8B crypto bet
A view of the Mastercard company logo on its stand during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on…
Bitcoin outperforms S&P 500, Nasdaq, gold since the start of Iran war
A bitcoin comeback may be underway. Just as the cryptocurrency was kicking off its latest winning week, ProShares’…
Traders are rushing to this hot crypto platform amid the war in Iran
Oil markets are going crazy and one crypto ecosystem has become a go-to destination for speculating on where…
Inside the Binance accounts internal investigators say helped transfer more than $1 billion to Iran-linked entities
In early 2025, an embattled Iranian regime was turning increasingly to crypto in order to thwart sanctions choking…
Bitcoin reportedly sent to wallet associated with Nancy Guthrie’s ransom letter providing potential clue in investigation
Crypto payments are playing a growing role in the fast-moving disappearance case of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of…
2026 commercials with A.I. slop from Meta, Google, and Anthropic
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Purported ransom note for Savannah Guthrie’s mom demanded payment in bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
The disappearance of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrie, includes a tantalizing clue: an apparent ransom note that demanded…
Bitcoin price falls under $80,000. Here’s why
Bitcoin was slightly higher Monday after the world’s biggest cryptocurrency fell below $80,000 for the first time since…
Iran executes a man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad
TEHRAN, Iran — TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad, state…
US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs
NEW YORK — It was a scary good year for investors. It was scary because the U.S. stock…
All Eyes On Policymakers Following Fed Rate Cut
Policy developments are crucial to bitcoin’s price behavior in the near-term. getty Bitcoin traders wondering what the digital…
Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
South Korean crypto entrepreneur and prosecuted fraudster Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a…