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The scandal over alleged fraudulent billing within Minnesota’s Medicaid programs is reaching unimagined proportions, with Assistant United States Attorney Joe Thompson stating that the whole ordeal has cost U.S. taxpayers as much as $9 billion – nearly the entire GDP of Somalia, which sat at $11.97 billion in 2024. During a press conference on Thursday, December 18, Thompson also described the situation as ‘industrial-scale fraud,’ claiming its effects could not be overstated. “The fraud is not small. It isn’t isolated. The magnitude cannot be overstated. What we see in Minnesota is not a handful of bad actors committing crimes. It’s…

FISSION claims that even in the case of investment in $1 million, OKB is evidently a better investment option when compared to Litecoin. The comparison involves real information, rather than stories. The latest CoinMarketCap graphs indicate that the price of OKB is around 108 and it is moving steadily up till the year 2025. Litecoin on the other hand is trading at approximately 79 and exhibits a performance that is largely stagnant within the same time frame. Price action is all that is needed in terms of where momentum is running. There is an important story within the market positioning…

Ethereum price has slumped nearly 14% in December as net outflows from its spot exchange-traded funds topped nearly $545 million within the period. Will the largest altcoin extend losses now that it is close to confirming a bearish pennant pattern? Summary Ethereum price has dropped 14% in December. Nearly $545 million have outflown from spot Ether ETFs in December. A multi-month bearish pennant pattern has formed on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price has fallen nearly 14% from its December high of $3,432. Trading at a little below $3,000 when writing, ETH losses were more…

Key Takeaways Trump Media & Technology Group has launched five truth-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the NYSE through its fintech brand, Truth.Fi. The companies plan to roll out equity and digital asset funds in 2026. Trump Media & Technology Group and Yorkville America Equities have launched five new Truth Social ETFs on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a Tuesday announcement. The ETFs include Truth Social American Security & Defense ETF (TSSD), Truth Social American Next Frontiers ETF (TSFN), Truth Social American Icons ETF (TSIC), Truth Social American Energy Security ETF (TSES), and Truth Social American Red State REITs…

This year proved to be a surreal, defining, and triumphant turning point for a crypto industry that looked to be on life support barely two years ago. But many of the battles waged by the industry in the last 12 months are not over. In fact, some are just heating up: 2026 could turn out even more consequential for crypto, on topics ranging from regulation to market movements. Here’s a peek at some key questions experts say could define the next year for crypto—and what their answers could mean for you. We’ll start off with the question that’s been driving…

Hyperliquid has marked the end of 2025 with $844 million in revenue from trading activities, alongside a total trading volume of $2.95 trillion. The decentralized exchange has also added more than 600,000 new users to its trading platform since January this year. Hyperliquid, a decentralized crypto exchange platform that operates on its own blockchain, has concluded the year boasting 600k new users and $844 million in revenue. The exchange recorded inflows worth $3.87 billion and achieved a total trading volume of $2.95 trillion. The DEX averaged about $8.34 billion per day and about $347.34 million every hour. Throughout the year,…

In a significant reversal for digital asset investment products, U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a substantial $67.84 million net inflow on December 30, 2024. This pivotal shift ended a concerning four-day streak of net outflows, signaling renewed institutional confidence according to the latest data from analyst Trader T. The movement, centered on funds from industry giants like Grayscale and Fidelity, provides a critical snapshot of investor sentiment as the year concluded. ETH ETF Inflows Signal Market Reversal The data reveals a clear leader in this resurgence. Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) spearheaded the inflow activity with a commanding $50.19…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says technology, including cryptocurrency, could play a role in tackling some of society’s most difficult problems, from rising antisemitism to violence and the education of young people. Speaking about his future plans and priorities, Adams said he wants to use technology in a more meaningful way to improve lives, especially for children and families. “I want to use technology like cryptocurrency to improve the lives of our children and go after hate in a real way,” Adams said, pointing specifically to antisemitism, which he described as a growing global concern. Using Technology for Social…

Cyprus is set to introduce a new, dedicated tax regime for digital assets, offering brokers a competitive 8% flat tax on crypto-related profits. However, this favorable rate comes as part of a much larger overhaul that may result in dramatically higher regulatory burdens and operational costs. The proposed tax reform, expected to take effect from January 1, 2026, is a strategic trade-off. Cyprus is positioning itself as a low-tax crypto hub within the EU, but the price of entry is full transparency and a significant increase in compliance overhead. The New “Cyprus Deal” for Brokers The reform creates a mixed…

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have seen a significant increase in trading volume over the past 24 hours. This surge in volume seen in Korean won currency pairs points to demand from individual investors, particularly concentrated in certain altcoins. When spot market data from the two exchanges is combined, it becomes clear that some altcoins have achieved trading volumes above global averages in the South Korean market. Assets like XRP, GAS, ZKP, and STORJ stand out on both Upbit and Bithumb, while some projects have generated strong volume on only one exchange. Here are the altcoins that…