[ad_1] NEW YORK, NY — Mango Markets exploiter Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg, who stole $110 million from the now-defunct decentralized finance protocol in 2022, was sentenced to 52 months in prison on Thursday — on his guilty plea to possession of child sexual exploitation material, not for his conviction on the crypto theft. The sentencing comes a year after a New York jury found Eisenberg guilty of wire fraud, commodities fraud and commodities manipulation for his Mango Markets stunt, and a year after he separately pleaded guilty to the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), which was found on his…
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[ad_1] Binance Wallet now supports the Sonic blockchain, enabling asset transfers and dApp interaction, while also teasing promotional airdrops to drive adoption. Sonic (S) has secured a notable milestone in adoption. On Thursday, May 1, Binance Wallet announced its integration with the Sonic blockchain. This move enables token transfers on-chain and allows users to interact directly with Sonic dApps through the wallet. #SonicChain is now supported on #Binance Wallet !Discover and Trade the latest Alpha tokens on this chain 🌐🔸Exclusive $S and Sonic Chain ecosystem asset airdrops are coming for active traders on the new Sonic Chain. Full details will…
[ad_1] Bitcoin price is rising again above the $94,000 zone. BTC is showing positive signs and might aim for a move above the $95,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin remained supported above the $92,500 zone. The price is trading above $94,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $95,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase if it clears the $95,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes Fresh Rally Bitcoin price started a short-term downside correction from the $95,250 resistance zone. BTC…
[ad_1] Stablecoins are rapidly transforming U.S. Treasury demand, reshaping financial markets, and redefining the global role of the U.S. dollar. US Treasury Signals Stablecoin Boom Could Reshape Fiscal Strategy The U.S. Department of the Treasury published on April 30 the official minutes from the April 29, 2025, meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee, emphasizing the growing influence of stablecoins on demand for U.S. Treasury securities. With attendance from senior Treasury staff, Federal Reserve Bank of New York officials, and industry representatives, the quarterly session dedicated significant attention to digital assets, particularly the implications of stablecoins in financial markets and…
[ad_1] Vitamin Ai has announced its strategic partnership with Orbler to highlight the evolving emergence of blockchain and AI ecosystems. Through this partnership, both FinTech firms aim to leverage decentralization, gamified engagement, and initiatives to drive community growth. While utilizing these powerful processes, both partners strive to dedicate themselves to user empowerment. 🚀 VitaminAi x Orbler Partnership Announcement 🚀We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Orbler1 — a dynamic Web3 marketing platform on a mission to bridge Web2 and Web3 through community-driven growth, staking, and gamified missions. At VitaminAi, we’re always looking… pic.twitter.com/OKndLhLKLB — VitaminAi | AI Agents MarketPlace (@Vitaminiai)…
[ad_1] Although the price of Bitcoin is still hovering just above $95,000, maintaining the breakout from earlier this month, there is impending trouble. Although technically bullish, the market is witnessing a concerning decline in ETF inflows, indicating that institutional interest in BTC exposure is beginning to wane. There was a net outflow of $56.23 million from Bitcoin spot ETFs on April 30. The only ETF to report a net inflow of $267 million was BlackRock’s IBIT, indicating that the sector-wide decline was not due to general market sentiment. Other significant players, such as Ark Invest’s ARKB and Fidelity’s FBTC, suffered…
[ad_1] While several financial firms are racing to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), the biggest name in the room—BlackRock—is staying quiet. Despite 15 XRP ETF filings from firms like Grayscale, Bitwise, and even Canary Capital, BlackRock has made no move. But their silence may be more strategic than it seems. An expert’s conversation with a BlackRock insider revealed two dates to watch: May 1 and June 9. The reason behind these dates remains under wraps, but there’s growing speculation that something major could be brewing. Why Is BlackRock Holding Back? BlackRock’s hesitation isn’t because they dislike XRP. According to…
[ad_1] A legal notice on Craig Wright’s website warning visitors that he’s not the inventor of Bitcoin is still up, despite a UK court order demanding its publication expiring almost five months ago. Wright was issued the order on July 16, 2024, after losing a high court case in which he tried to argue that he was Bitcoin’s pseudonymous inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto. A judge ordered him to display the notice on his website for six months, and despite this order expiring on January 16, the notice remains. Wright was also ordered to put up the notice on his X and…
[ad_1] Solana-based Pipe Network is rewarding users who offer bandwidth for testing its decentralized content delivery system. On May 1, at the Token2049 conference in Dubai, Pipe Network announced incentives for node operators who contribute computing power. This infrastructure will be used to power its decentralized content delivery network built on Solana. Dubbed PipeQuest, the rewards program will support engagement with the Pipe Network testnet. It will incentivize node operators, community participation, and network demand ahead of its mainnet launch, scheduled for summer 2025. Pipe Network wants to build the internet on Solana The ultimate goal of the initiative is…
[ad_1] Bitcoin hovered between $95,977 to $96,169 over the last hour with a market capitalization of $1.90 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $29.88 billion. Trading occurred within a tight intraday range between $93,333 and $96,244, as the market showed signs of both upward momentum and cautious consolidation. Bitcoin The daily chart indicates a strong bullish momentum initiated in mid-April, pushing bitcoin beyond the consolidation phase marked by a prior low near $74,400. This bullish push has carried prices up toward a psychological resistance band between $96,000 and $97,000. The increasing volume observed on green candles adds credibility to…