Category Bitcoin News

Crypto Exec Cops To $200M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

By Rae Ann Varona ( September 17, 2025, 10:18 PM EDT) — The chief executive officer of a cryptocurrency trading company pled guilty on Tuesday in Virginia federal court to a $200 million Ponzi scheme that federal prosecutors said defrauded…

BTC Struggles to Hold $115K Despite Dovish Fed Shift

Key takeaways: Bitcoin is struggling to hold above $115,000 after the Fed’s 25 BPS interest rate cut. The Fed signaled an additional 50 BPS of cuts through 2025. Bitcoin futures open interest surged while spot volumes continued to decline. Bitcoin…

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $116M Ahead of Fed Decision

A long-inactive Bitcoin whale transferred 1,000 BTC—valued at roughly $116 million—shortly before the US Federal Reserve’s key interest rate announcement. The whale, who originally acquired the bitcoin for about $847,000 in 2012, made the move after holding the coins for…

$1M Bitcoin if Fed Starts Yield Curve Control

Key Notes The Fed’s third mandate implementation involves yield curve control, which would weaken the US Dollar, but could be bullish for Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and equities.The statutory mandate requires maximum employment, price stability, and moderate long-term interest rates.Experts note…

GD Culture Falls 28% on $875M Bitcoin Acquisition Deal

Shares in the livestreaming and e-commerce company GD Culture Group fell 28% on Tuesday after announcing a share deal to acquire all the assets from Pallas Capital Holding, including 7,500 Bitcoin. GD Culture will issue nearly 39.2 million shares of…