Newly released emails from the U.S. Department of Justice show that Jeffrey Epstein once claimed he had contact with the creators of Bitcoin. The emails date back to 2016 and are part of a large document release tied to Epstein’s activities. In an October 13, 2016 email, Epstein discussed a plan to build a Sharia-compliant digital currency using Bitcoin technology. He wrote that he had spoken to “some of the founders of bitcoin,” who he said were supportive of the idea. The claim has not been verified. Bitcoin’s creator, known by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, has never been publicly identified,…
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Bitcoin fell sharply to $75,000 on Saturday, marking the 10th largest single-day liquidation in history. Over $1.4 billion in leveraged long positions were wiped out, while Ethereum dropped below $2,400. The broader crypto market lost more than $100 billion in just five hours, with major tokens including Solana, Dogecoin, and Binance Coin all experiencing double-digit losses. Even traditionally stable gold-backed tokens like XAUT and PAXG slipped 1–1.5%. Traders are now watching the $80,000–$82,000 zone for Bitcoin to see if buying demand returns. However, weekend selling and rising risk aversion have limited dip-buying so far. The selloff coincided with escalating geopolitical…
Bybit has announced plans to launch a new retail banking service called “My Bank,” marking its expansion beyond cryptocurrency trading. The service is scheduled to go live this February, according to an announcement by CEO Ben Zhou. The new platform will provide users with personal International Bank Account Numbers, or IBANs. This will allow customers to hold fiat accounts in their own names rather than relying on third-party payment processors. Bybit said the service will support seamless transfers between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. Users will be able to trade digital assets, send and receive money, and manage multiple currencies from…
China has executed 11 members of a crime syndicate accused of running large-scale scam operations and illegal casinos across Southeast Asia. Authorities said the group made at least 10 billion yuan, or about $1.4 billion, over several years. The syndicate, known as the Ming family, was based in Laukkia township in northern Myanmar near the Chinese border. The area has long been linked to casinos, red-light districts, and organized crime. Investigators said the family controlled a major scam compound called Crouching Tiger Villa. Victims were trafficked there and forced to carry out online fraud, often targeting people overseas. The group…
Japan’s long-standing role as the world’s easiest source of cheap funding is showing signs of strain. In late January 2026, rising bond yields and renewed volatility raised concerns across global markets. The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate guidance near 0.75% on Jan. 23. However, officials signaled that further rate hikes remain possible, making it clear that current levels are not a final ceiling. At the same time, Japan’s government bond market moved sharply. The 10-year yield climbed to around 2.25% by Jan. 28, roughly double its level a year earlier, while the 40-year yield briefly surged past 4%.…
Solana’s price continued to fall sharply this week, hitting its lowest level since January 2024. The decline comes as the broader crypto market faces heavy selling pressure. SOL dropped to around $104, far below its record high of nearly $300. The sell-off has wiped out billions of dollars in market value in a short time. The price fall is notable because Solana’s network activity remains strong. Data from Nansen shows Solana is currently one of the most used blockchain networks by investors. In the past 30 days, Solana processed more than 2.34 billion transactions, up 33% from the previous period.…
Patos Meme Coin ($PATOS) has achieved another major milestone in its global expansion. The token has now secured its 7th centralized exchange listing in just the first month of its presale, giving more investors access to the rapidly growing project. CETOEX, a Dubai-based crypto exchange with additional hubs in India, confirmed it will list $PATOS. The exchange serves over 70,000 users across 50 countries and offers more than 70 crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and popular meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. This listing provides both retail traders and institutional investors in the Middle East and South Asia easier…
The cryptocurrency market faced a sharp downturn on Saturday, with Bitcoin and most major altcoins falling significantly. Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 for the first time in months, reaching around $75,000. Ethereum also fell to approximately $2,300. Overall, the market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies fell to about $2.63 trillion, a 5.5% decline in 24 hours. Smaller tokens suffered even larger losses. Coins such as River, Story, Lighter, Virtuals Protocol, Worldcoin, and Pudgy Penguins plunged over 15%. The crash coincided with high liquidation levels. Over $1.6 billion in crypto positions were liquidated, including $570 million in Bitcoin and $554 million in Ethereum.…
U.S. authorities are investigating allegations that more than $40 million in cryptocurrency seized by law enforcement was stolen by the son of a federal contractor. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) confirmed it is reviewing claims involving Command Services & Support (CMDSS), a Virginia-based technology firm that manages certain seized digital assets. According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, John “Lick” Daghita, the son of CMDSS’s president, accessed government-linked crypto wallets without authorization and diverted funds for personal use. ZachXBT linked several wallets to assets controlled by the USMS and reported the alleged theft to authorities. The claims surfaced after a private Telegram…
A 22-year-old Canadian hacker, Andean Medjedovic, has disappeared from Serbian custody after allegedly stealing $65 million from two decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Medjedovic was first arrested in Belgrade in August 2024. Medjedovic, a Hamilton native and math prodigy with a master’s degree earned at age 18, faces charges in multiple countries. His alleged crimes began in October 2021, when he manipulated Indexed Finance to drain $16.5 million from investors. In November 2023, he allegedly exploited KyberSwap’s code to manipulate liquidity pools, stealing $48.8 million. He rejected KyberSwap’s bug bounty offer and demanded control over the platform, offering to return only…