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Roger Ver, the early Bitcoin investor and Bitcoin Cash promoter known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has reached a tentative $48 million settlement with the US Justice Department to resolve criminal tax fraud charges filed in 2024. The agreement, first reported by The New York Times and still pending court approval, would drop charges if Ver meets all payment and compliance terms. The case underscores a marked shift in federal crypto enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second administration, which has eased pressure on high-profile industry figures after years of scrutiny under President Joe Biden. Ver, 46, was accused of evading taxes linked…

Ethereum price failed to extend gains above $4,600 and declined. ETH is now moving lower and might extend losses below $4,400 in the short term. Ethereum started a downside correction below $4,600 and $4,550. The price is trading below $4,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term rising channel forming with support at $4,460 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $4,400. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price extended gains above $4,620 and $4,650, like Bitcoin. ETH price tested the $4,750 resistance zone…

One of Europe’s most valuable startups, Revolut, is exploring a dual listing in London and New York for its blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), the Sunday Times reported, citing a “senior City source.” If it were to proceed, the move could mark the first time a company simultaneously lists in New York and joins London’s benchmark FTSE 100, potentially giving the U.K.’s financial center a much-needed vote of confidence, the newspaper said. The London-based firm is said to be valued at around $75 billion and has amassed 65 million users globally, including 12 million in the U.K. It began as…

Katie Porter is ramping up her campaign for California Governor ahead of the primary elections in June 2026. Last year, Porter lost her Senate bid to Adam Schiff. Her campaign blamed the defeat on the $10 million spent on independent expenditures the Super PAC Fairshake used to fund attack ads against her. Porter Takes Aim at Newsom’s Seat Porter is once again vying for a political position in California. This time, she is eyeing the gubernatorial seat, which will become vacant once Governor Gavin Newsom concludes his term in 2026. The former Representative launched her campaign this March, a year…

Ethereum’s price may reach new all-time highs by late 2025, with analysts projecting a potential cycle top between $8,500 and $12,200. While historical data anchored to technical, on-chain, and institutional indicators support the case for a significant price surge, volatility remains a key risk. Major Indicators Signal Elevated ETH Price Targets Ethereum was trading for $4,450 as of this writing, up by a modest 0.5% in the last 24 hours. The largest altcoin by market cap metrics approaches important bull market thresholds. Ethereum (ETH) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto Against this backdrop, analysts are closely monitoring key market metrics. Reports from…

The head of a rural English glass-fitting company has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison, after illegally using a Covid-19-era loan from the government on gambling and crypto. Haralambos Ioannou, of Cow Lane, Edlesborough, was sentenced this week to 22 months in custody and 150 hours of unpaid labor for illegally securing two £50,000 (about $66,500) Covid Bounce Back loans from the British government, and then using the second loan for personal expenditures. During Covid, businesses were only permitted to receive one such payment. Ioannou managed to get approved for two Bounce Back loans in the summer of…

Messaging app Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov warns that a “dark, dystopian world” is approaching, with governments worldwide rolling back privacy protections. “I’m turning 41, but I don’t feel like celebrating. Our generation is running out of time to save the free internet built for us by our fathers,” said Durov in an X post on Thursday. “Once-free countries are introducing dystopian measures,” said Durov, referencing the European Union’s Chat Control proposal, digital IDs in the UK and new rules requiring online age checks to access social media in Australia. “What was once the promise of the free exchange…

Ethereum’s short-term pullback has placed it in a crucial technical zone after its recent rally to $4,768. The current price near $4,339 reflects a controlled correction rather than a full reversal, with traders closely watching Fibonacci retracement levels and the next major network upgrade. The market’s reaction around $4,294 and $4,406 will likely define the next phase of momentum as investors balance technical signals and network fundamentals. Consolidation Around Critical Fibonacci Zones The current retracement of Ethereum is in line with Fibonacci levels between $3,820 and $4,768. Price has settled on the 0.5 retracement at $4,294 and the 0.618 retracement…

Stablecoins recorded more than $45 billion in net inflows in the last 90 days, highlighting rising demand for US dollar-pegged assets in the crypto space. On Monday, data tracker RWA.xyz showed that Tether’s USDt (USDT) stablecoin led the quarter with $19.6 billion in net inflows, followed by Circle’s USDC (USDC) with $12.3 billion. Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin Ethena USDe (USDe) also stood out, with $9 billion in net inflows for the quarter. Other players contributed smaller, but notable inflows during the quarter. PayPal USD (PYUSD) saw $1.4 billion in net inflows, while MakerDAO’s USDS (USDS) added $1.3 billion. Emerging projects like…

A privacy coalition has urged the Irish government to abandon work on a pre-draft bill that would grant law enforcement access to encrypted messages. Ryan Polk, an author at the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC), which advocates for and defends encryption worldwide, penned an open letter on Thursday, arguing that legislation proposed by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan could lead to increased cybercrime and deter businesses from the country. “Any country that undermines encryption risks threatening the privacy and security of people far beyond its borders. But Ireland, as host to the EU headquarters of major tech companies including Apple and…