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Louisiana Kidnapping Suspect Now Linked to Two Missing Women
St. Francisville, La. - A kidnapping investigation in West Feliciana Parish has taken an even more troubling turn after investigators announced the suspect is now considered a person of interest in the disappearances of two Louisiana women. Louisiana authorities say the latest development comes just hours after deputies rescued a woman who was allegedly being held against her will, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old man in St. Francisville.
The Best of Both Worlds — Building a Hybrid Scalper That Can Catch Big Moves on Gold
Gold has been relentless lately. If you have been trading XAUUSD over the last few months you already know what I mean — violent intraday swings, sharp reversals, news-driven spikes that erase hours of movement in minutes. The kind of price action that punishes traders who hold too long and also punishes traders who exit too early. That tension is exactly what led me to build a hybrid approach. Where It Started My original concept was a straightforward London session breakout strategy.
UK Banker Pushes for Crypto Tax—Will It Shift Investment Trends? - Herald Sheets
Skip to content Table of Contents Toggle UK investment banker Lisa Gordon urges higher taxes on crypto purchases to redirect investment towards productive assets within the economy. UK investment banker Lisa Gordon endorses higher taxes for crypto purchases simultaneously with tax cuts on stock investments. Gordon proposes lower taxes on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) from current 0.5% The 45-year-old population in the UK has crypto ownership and zero equities.
SEC Ends Crypto.com Probe: No Penalty, No Problem
Table of Contents Toggle The US Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed ending the Crypto.com investigation without any enforcement action. The move by the SEC signals a shift from regulation by enforcement approach observed during Gary Gensler’s tenure as chair.
FDIC Clears the Way—Are Banks Ready to Go All-In on Crypto? - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reversed the policy, obligating banks to seek approval to offer crypto services. The FDIC revealed in a Friday statement a bold shift in the US regulatory landscape, allowing the banks to engage in digital assets without regulatory approval. The FDIC reversed earlier policy, though it mandates the banks to manage risks accordingly.
White House Eases Tariffs—Is Bitcoin Poised for a Big Rally? - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle The Donald Trump administration is looking for a targeted approach to trading partners, a move that will ease recession fears and lift the Bitcoin sentiment. Scrutiny into the market activity shows Bitcoin regained bullish momentum to stage a 2.7% rally on Sunday, March 23. The recovery follows reports that the Trump administration signals a targeted approach to the April 2 tariffs.
US Treasury Tightens Surveillance on Cash Transactions—Is Crypto Next? - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle The US Treasury revealed plans to expand the financial surveillance to cash transactions of $200 beginning April 14. The surveillance targets money services businesses within the thirty zip codes in Texas and California, prompting concerns about whether it could apply to crypto. The Treasury Department ramps up surveillance of transactions with a $200 limit processed by businesses within the US Southwest border.
10 Pharmaceutical Scandals That Will Leave You Fuming
When large amounts of money are involved, companies have proven to do whatever it takes to protect their profits, even if It’s unethical and illegal. The pharmaceutical industry is no stranger to illegal practices and scandals involving shady businesses, leading to more money. Some of the largest drug companies have faced backlash for price hikes, lying to the public and FDA, unsavory business practices, and misleading data. Here are ten of the largest pharmaceutical scandals.
Kaspersky Exposes Dark Plot: YouTubers Trapped into Pushing Crypto Malware
Table of Contents Toggle Kaspersky security research revealed cybercriminals’ evolving tactics to coerce YouTube influencers to push crypto malware. Criminal actors are now blackmailing YouTube content creators to integrate malicious crypto-mining malware into the videos. The hackers are leveraging Windows Packet Divert drivers, allowing internet users to overcome the geographic blocking and restrictions.
US Stablecoin Law Closer as Senate Banking Committee Votes on Bipartisan GENIUS Act
Table of Contents Toggle The US edges closer to establishing a framework on transparency and enforcement rules for stablecoins stipulating licensing, audits, and reserve requirements. The US Senate Banking Committee (SBC) is scheduled to vote on the amended bipartisan bill on Thursday, March 12, aiming to regulate stablecoins and enhance consumer protection. Since Senator Bill Hagerty’s introduction on February 4, the GENIUS Act has won key support from the SBC chai Tim Scott.
Thai Police Crack Down on Crypto Firms – 11 Arrested in Shocking Raid - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle Thailand authorities have extended a crackdown on the crypto industry, with the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) arresting 11 individuals in a recent raid. The Thai authorities targeted five unlicensed crypto firms to arrest 11 staff during the crackdown to weed out illicit crypto-related activities and actors from the country. The ECD officers secured warrants to search five companies in Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, and the Nakhon Pathom provinces.
Russian Hackers Deploy Fake Interviews, GrassCall App to Steal Crypto
Table of Contents Toggle Russian-based cybercrime group Crazy Evil deploys sophisticated engineering targeting to drain crypto from unsuspecting job seekers. Crazy Evil deployed the social engineering weekend targeting job seekers within the Web3 and cryptocurrency spaces, per a recent BleepingComputer report. The report details how the Web3 job fell victim to a wallet-draining scam orchestrated by a Russian-speaking platform.
Bitcoin Drops—Is Macro Uncertainty and AI Slump to Blame? - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle The cryptocurrency market suffered a sizeable plunge, with market leader Bitcoin crashing 7% in the past 24 hours to drop below $88,000. The slump marks the first time Bitcoin has slid below the $90,000 price level in over a month, suggesting a potential shift in investor sentiment. Former BitMEX chief Arthur Hayes projects the Bitcoin goblin town is imminent amid tariffs, weaker AI stocks, and consistent liquidations push the crypto market further down.
Crypto Neo-Bank Infini Drained—How Did Hackers Steal $50 Million? - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle Crypto neo-bank Infini suffered a $49.5 million exploit when a former developer allegedly abused administrative privileges. QuillAudits decries the hack that discloses actors exploiting the vulnerability that occurs when projects underestimate the essence of locking down access. Blockchain analytics firm Cyvers indicated that the attacker previously worked on the Infini contract, hence leveraged privileges after completing the project to drain funds.
Will Crypto Finally Get Rules Clarity? SEC’s Hester Peirce Pushes for Solution
Table of Contents Toggle The SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce affirmed her pro-crypto stance to pursue clarity for digital assets regulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Peirce revealed a commitment to eliminate regulatory ambiguity for the digital assets industry. The devotion to bringing greater clarity for cryptocurrency featured when Peirce appeared in a Yahoo Finance interview on Friday, Feb 21.
Industry Expert Endorses Stablecoin Legislation That Could Unleash 1,000 USDT and USDC Rivals
Table of Contents Toggle Chronicle Labs founder Niklas Kunkel offers a bold outlook on the US federal framework, inspiring countless entries into the stablecoin market. The industry expert hails the push by US lawmakers for stablecoin-specific legislation in the country. Its enactment could usher in fierce competition for Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) from Meta and Uber.
BNY Mellon Discloses $13M in BTC ETF Holdings
Skip to content Table of Contents Toggle BNY Mellon joined JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to disclose holdings in spot Bitcoin ETFs. The Wall Street titan confirmed $13.28 million worth of Bitcoin ETFs in its recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
MicroStrategy Discloses $670M Q4 Loss Despite Near Double BTC Holding
Table of Contents Toggle Bitcoin giant MicroStrategy reports a $670.8M loss in the last quarter as it rebrands to Strategy. Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy earnings hit $120.7 million, though it incurred $670.8M in net loss, translating to $3.03 per diluted share. Nasdaq-listed MicroStrategy (MSTR) reinforces Bitcoin’s vision, eyeing a $10 billion BTC gain for 2025. MicroStrategy paused its Bitcoin-buying spree, revealing its quarter-four loss surpassed $670 million.
ECB President Lagarde Downplays Adoption of Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
Table of Contents Toggle European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde hinted Thursday that Bitcoin adoption is not a priority for member states. The ECB head discouraged Bitcoin adoption in a Thursday, Jan. 30 press conference in Frankfurt. Despite the growing interest in adding Bitcoin to the treasury reserves across the world, she dismissed the speculation that member countries will allocate a portion of their reserves to Bitcoin.
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Legislation to Establish State-Level Bitcoin Reserve
Skip to content Table of Contents Toggle Illinois is the latest state to dive into the Bitcoin reserve program as lawmakers consider a proposal to diversify its fiscal reserves. The pursuit mirrors a similar initiative in 11 other states, including Texas and beyond US borders, where the Czech Republic explores crypto adoption at the national level.
SEC Opens 21-Day Comment Period for Litecoin ETF Filing
Table of Contents Toggle The US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a 21-day window for public commentary toward Canary Capital’s application to issue Litecoin ETF. The invitation for public comments is a critical milestone for any Litecoin ETF filing. The LTC exchange-traded fund (ETF) plans to track the CoinDesk Litecoin Price Index (LTX) while using cash-only for share creation and redemption.
Bitwise Confirms S-1 Filing for Spot Dogecoin ETF
Table of Contents Toggle Bitwise joins Osprey Funds and Rex Shares with the official filing of S-1 registration. The asset management firm seeks approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Key Highlights Bitwise revealed the S-1 filing on Tuesday, Jan. 29, as it pursues approval for spot DOGE ETF.
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler Back in MIT to Teach AI
Former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler has swapped regulatory agency for teaching artificial intelligence (AI). His return to the MIT Sloan School of Management presents the opportunity to leverage expertise in AI risks in the classroom. Gensler returns to teach after four years wrestling with market oversight and crypto regulations. He is set to teach AI risks as global tech enters the race for the frontier AI.
Bitcoin Plunges Ahead of FOMC and ECB Rates Decision
Table of Contents Toggle Bitcoin surrendered the previous week’s gains in a week packed with vital economic decisions by the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB). Bitcoin is no exception to the bloodbath engulfing the crypto market to erase gains attained in the past week. Bitcoin leads other digital assets into unforeseen slip from positives fueled by the SEC embracing a pro-crypto regulatory stance and President Trump establishing the crypto working group. At press time on Jan.
Onyxcoin (XCN) Stages 1400% Price Rally in Two Weeks
Table of Contents Toggle XCN has staged an impressive run this week to set a two-year high with 1400% gains. The 265% seven-day surge set a multi-year high market cap of $1.357 billion, emerging fresh from resolution with Justin Sun and HTX Global. In its official statement on Friday, Jan. 24, the Onyx DAO confirmed resolving an existing XCN issue with Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun and HTX Global.
BlackRock CEO Anticipates Wild Adoption to Elevate Bitcoin to $700K
Table of Contents Toggle BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink offered a bold outlook on accelerated Bitcoin adoption to push pioneer asset price to the $700,000 mark. The BlackRock chair disclosed the bullish target at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The veteran executive of the asset management giant behind spot Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), informed Bloomberg that crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) will have a golden era.
Crypto ETF Applications Surge Following Gensler’s Exit from SEC
Table of Contents Toggle The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received record applications for ETF issuers anticipating more leniency after Gesler’s exit. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas reports an uptick in the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) bids to the SEC. The senior ETF analyst revealed in a Tuesday, Jan. 21 X post that the securities watchdog is reviewing 33 applications. The ETF bids hit double figures since Gensler’s exit from the Commission.
Banks to Introduce Crypto Payments Under Trump Administration: Bank of America CEO
Table of Contents Toggle Bank of America chief Brian Moynihan is bullish on President Donald Trump’s administration, predicting the financial industry will likely adopt crypto payments if regulators approve. During a Tuesday, January 21 interview with CNBC’s Andrew Sorkin, Moynihan indicated that the US banking industry will likely dive into crypto-based payments if requisite regulations are in place.
SEC Charges Helium Network Creator Nova Labs: Is It Gensler’s Last Act
Skip to content Table of Contents Toggle The outgoing chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took the last enforcement by leveling charges against creators of the decentralized hotspot project Helium. The Friday move by the securities watchdog emerged as the Commission welcomed a regime shift coincidentally with Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office. The complaint filed by the SEC alleges Nova Labs violated federal laws.
Utah Comprehensive Legislation Seeks Investing Public Funds in Crypto
Table of Contents Toggle The state of Utah joins the race to have public funds invest in digital assets. The move follows the Monday, January 20 events when Representative Jordan Teuscher tabled proposals for Blockchain and Digital Innovations as a framework. The H.B. 230 bill seeks a comprehensive framework with lending, staking, and self-custody rights provisions.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Face Charges After Trump’s Inauguration—Here’s Details - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is off to a bumpy start after a public interest law firm leveled charges alleging violations in hiring and disclosures. The lawsuit served to the DOGE on Monday, January 20, coincides with President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The newly established extra-governmental department is set to battle the 30-page complaint filed by National Security Counsellors alleging illegal operations in DOGE.
Wyoming and Massachusetts States Dive into Bitcoin Reserves
Table of Contents Toggle Massachusetts and Wyoming states join the race to establish Bitcoin reserves, joining New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Texas to the growing financial trend. The proposals in the two states add to similar pursuits by Florida, Pennsylvania, and Alabama, indicating the acknowledgment of Bitcoin’s potential input in public finance. The bold legislative proposal by Massachusetts is a groundbreaking initiative to integrate BTC into its state treasuries.
XRP Surges Towards All-Time High Following 45% Spike
Table of Contents Toggle Ripple-linked crypto asset XRP rallied 45% on Thursday towards breaking the seven-year peak, coming within two cents shy of the 2018 price. The XRP staged a swift surge on Thursday, Jan. 16, to exchange hands two cents of the all-time high set seven years ago. The earlier Thursday leap to $3.38 punctuated the weekly surge for the Ripple-linked asset per CoinGecko data. The altcoin was within 1% of the $3.40 milestone January set in 2018.
Bitcoin Garners Mainstream Adoption as Over 50% Financial Advisers Declare Crypto Interest
Table of Contents Toggle The impressive gains realized by crypto following Donald Trump’s re-election appeals to financial advisers as over half express willingness to gain exposure. A recent publication by asset manager Bitwise issues bullish findings that 56% of financial advisers consider exposure to crypto and Bitcoin a priority.
AI Agents to Flood Blockchain Networks: Will They Drive Crypto’s Mass Adoption?
Table of Contents Toggle Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are flooding the blockchain network space in a transformative shift to replace humans in driving crypto’s future. Machines are set to play a more dominant role in the crypto space following the Tuesday, Jan. 7 groundbreaking disclosure by NVIDIA at the CES 2025 event. The announcement triggered an ongoing debate about a looming radical shift within the crypto industry where humans might not dominate the next wave of users.
Crypto Pundit Faults Generous Forecast for XRP, Predicts $8 as Peak Target
Table of Contents Toggle Pro-XRP pundit Tony Edward dismisses the ambitious price targets predicted by analysts. Market commentator behind the Thinking Crypto Podcast, Tony Edward, weighed into the debate over the XRP price destination. He considers the price predictions highly ambitious to call for a $589 level for XRP. Edward profiled figures such as $589 as unrealistic and leaning toward fantasy.
Pundit Predicts XRP Resilience to Retire Multiple Investors: Here’s Why
Table of Contents Toggle Market pundit downplays uncertainty in the crypto market and considers that XRP resilience would retire multiple investors. Amid the resilience portrayed by XRP to hold above $2.4, Bark Media’s founder reiterates the altcoin’s further gains will ultimately compel multiple investors to retire. The bullish outlook by the market pundit emerges as the crypto market confronts investor uncertainty after the recent uptrend.
CryptoQuant CEO Warns Against Selling Bitcoin at $100K — Here’s Why - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle CryptoQuant chief Ki Young Ju urges investors to overcome the temptations to dispose of Bitcoin. The analytics firm founder observes that while Bitcoin finally overcame resistance to attain a six-figure price, investors should not cash in for profit. Instead, surpassing $100K to set a new peak at $103,900 is just the beginning. The experienced analyst considers the $100K just one of the several psychological milestones.
Fed Chair Powell Profiles Bitcoin as Digital Gold, Rules Out Competition With Dollar
Table of Contents Toggle The US Federal Reserve (Fed) head Jerome Powell refutes the argument that Bitcoin rivals the dollar. Instead, the Fed chair reiterates that BTC competes with gold. Powell stated while addressing the New York Times DealBook Summit. He considers Bitcoin a speculative asset. The assets classified as speculative are sought by investors expecting the price to spike over time. Bitcoin fits in this class similarly to how investors readily speculate on gold prices.
Market Analyst Declares Investors Bullish on XRP Respect Themselves
Table of Contents Toggle Market expert downplays recent pullback and urges a bullish stance for XRP investors. The massive bullish path portrayed by XRP hit major resistance below the $3 threshold. The inability to navigate the psychological threshold prompted several investors to sell as critics considered the plunge to $0.60 possible. Market experts dispute such arguments, indicating that XRP is still on the massive bullish path during the ongoing bull market.
Market Analyst Warns XRP Plunge to $0.60 Possible, Here’s Why?
Table of Contents Toggle Market observer XRP tumble to $0.60 likely, as proponents dismiss critics of the recent uptrend. While XRP’s sharp rise is impressive in the crypto market, the altcoin’s bullish steam is yet to slow down. Nonetheless, a market observer downplays the XRP momentum to the $3 range, warning that it could drop to $0.60.
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Approaching $100K: Is 150% Surge to $170K Next?
Table of Contents Toggle Bitcoin eyes $100,000 milestone with analysts anticipating a 150% surge to $170,000. Bitcoin dominates the market attention owing to its sustained push towards the $100,000 threshold. The daily charts on CoinGecko show Bitcoin nearly hit $99,800 on Friday, November 22, only to retreat over the weekend to a floor price of $90,752.43. The latest updates show Bitcoin price is up 1% to change hands at $93,049.76 per CoinGecko.
Market Analyst Brandt Outlines Indicators Accurately Predicting Bitcoin Peak Level
Table of Contents Toggle Legendary analyst Peter Brandt discloses indicators accurately forecasting Bitcoin’s high in the current bull cycle. The bears’ control over the crypto market is driving prices lower. Bitcoin is no exception to the downtrend, with the premier asset facing massive selling pressure. As such, Bitcoin suffered a 6% intraday tumble on Tuesday to trade below $93,000.
Expert Predicts XRP to $100 Target, Downplays Market Cap Concerns
Table of Contents Toggle Renowned angel investor Armando Pantoja dismissed the scepticism around XRP’s upward trajectory to $100. Pantoja conveyed insights on social media to refute critics, indicating XRP’s uptrend to the new market cap is unattainable. The crypto investor cited XRP’s future potential as reminiscent of the early internet days.
Market Expert Identifies Factors to Fuel XRP to $10
Table of Contents Toggle The market analyst highlights ten reasons that could drive XRP to realize an ambitious $10 price. Recent insights by Alpha Lions Academy chief executive Edoardo Farina reignite the bullish sentiments to suggest that XRP will scale double-digit prices. The support for the ambitious price objective emerges as XRP reclaimed $1.50 and edges closer to $2. The chart indicates the XRP is still up 146.0% over the past 14 days to sustain a price above $1.
Experts Suggest Timeline for XRP $5 Target, Ruling Out Below $1
Table of Contents Toggle Market commentators boldly dismiss below the $1 price for XRP as they issue a timeline for the $5 and $30 target. With the XRP sustaining the bullish streak, market analysts are confident that XRP will never revisit the $1 price range. A prominent millionaire mentor considers the XRP is advancing further towards the $2 level as it solidifies its exchange within the $1 price range.
Pro-crypto Attorney Forecasts XRP Accelerated Pace to $100B Market Cap
Table of Contents Toggle Prominent pro-crypto legal expert John Deaton is optimistic that XRP market value will hit $100B. John Deaton’s recent X post indicated that XRP is headed for the ambitious $100 billion market value. The optimistic prediction emerges following the 30% rally by XRP on Friday to cross above $1.50. The uptrend enabled XRP to chart a $1.08 – $1.60 seven-day range, lifting its market value above $83 billion per CoinGecko data.
Dogecoin 120% Breakout to $1 Certain Despite Cool Off — Analyst Says - Herald Sheets
Table of Contents Toggle Analysts are optimistic that Dogecoin (DOGE) will outlast the brief cool-off to stage a 120% surge in the unit price range. Dogecoin has faced struggles to regain footing that saw the memecoin briefly test $0.4359 earlier. Market observers are optimistic that Dogecoin will garner the lost bullish steam to chart new territory. A look into the charts shows the DOGE oscillated within a tight 0.35 – $0.38 range.
Dogecoin Enters Parabolic Run as Market Analyst Spots 4 Factors
Table of Contents Toggle Veteran analysts downplay recent pullbacks as four factors indicate Dogecoin’s entry into the bullish phase. A recent update on X by analyst Ali Martinez identifies several factors suggesting Dogecoin’s (DOGE) entry into the parabolic run. The analyst cited a series of commentaries regarding DOGE’s November bull run and potential for an upward trajectory.
Cardano 126% Massive Breakout Leaves $1 Target on Cards
Table of Contents Toggle Cardano’s explosive 126% surge in a 14-day run has analysts suggesting a potential moonshot above the $1 threshold. Cardano’s upward trajectory in the current bull run is elevating the altcoin firmly to surpass the eighth position of USD Coin (USDC). The $1 price level is no longer an ambitious target as Cardano’s 10.40% intraday gain lifts the altcoin market cap to $29.028 billion.
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