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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
US news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
15 hours ago

Lawmaker Demands Polymarket Remove 219 War Bets After Airman Market Controversy

Polymarket removed a prediction market on a missing U.S. airman after Rep. Seth Moulton condemned it as exploitative during an active rescue operation.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
21 hours ago

This ETF Might Double Again This Year After SpaceX's IPO

UFO outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, raising questions about its future performance and investor understanding ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.
#prediction-markets
fromFortune
1 day ago
Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

US politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

Debate centers on regulation and taxation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with bipartisan interest in addressing insider trading.
Poker
fromCard Player
6 days ago

US Senators File Bill Banning Most Prediction Market Betting - Poker News

A Utah senator proposed a bill to ban prediction markets resembling sports betting to protect minors and uphold state gaming laws.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
fromFortune
1 day ago
Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

US politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

How prediction markets landed in Congress' crosshairs

Debate centers on regulation and taxation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with bipartisan interest in addressing insider trading.
Poker
fromCard Player
6 days ago

US Senators File Bill Banning Most Prediction Market Betting - Poker News

A Utah senator proposed a bill to ban prediction markets resembling sports betting to protect minors and uphold state gaming laws.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
Careers
fromZDNET
1 day ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
#insider-trading
US Elections
fromFortune
4 days ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
4 days ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
US Elections
fromFortune
4 days ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
4 days ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
#spacex
fromFortune
3 days ago
Venture

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

SpaceX plans a massive IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Venture
fromFortune
4 days ago

The SpaceX IPO is great - but it won't deliver 100x returns | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO reflects a shift in market dynamics, emphasizing access to capital and growth over traditional public listing benefits.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
Podcast
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
fromSubstack
6 days ago

Q1 Market Whiplash, Millionaire Tax Strategies and Bitcoin Backed Mortgages - Episode 183

The sharp rise in oil prices and renewed inflation concerns created significant pressure on both stocks and bonds, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics.
Retirement
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump administration sues three states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

The Trump administration filed lawsuits against three states to assert federal control over prediction markets, challenging state regulations and gambling laws.
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.
World politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Jamie Dimon's warning: More geopolitical risk for America than since WWII

Business leaders must engage more actively in societal issues, as political solutions alone are insufficient.
#wall-street
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
World news

CNBC's Jim Cramer Delivers a Sullen Wall Street Forecast After Trump's Speech: Investors Didn't Get What They Wanted to Hear'

US Elections
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Wall Street set for lower open after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes | CBC News

Wall Street indexes are set for a lower open due to increased military tensions in the Middle East, impacting oil prices and market sentiment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
World news

CNBC's Jim Cramer Delivers a Sullen Wall Street Forecast After Trump's Speech: Investors Didn't Get What They Wanted to Hear'

US Elections
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Wall Street set for lower open after Trump's comments dent Iran resolution hopes | CBC News

Wall Street indexes are set for a lower open due to increased military tensions in the Middle East, impacting oil prices and market sentiment.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Kalshi's new campaign in D.C. is an ad for everything wrong with prediction markets

Kalshi's ads emphasize that it bans insider trading and does not engage in death bets, aiming to reassure observers about the integrity of its market operations.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan could do prediction markets with big guardrails

It's possible one day we'll do something like that. We're not going to be in sports. We're not going to be in politics. There's a bunch of stuff we won't do.
Media industry
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Stock Market Crash Likely Won't Hurt 5 Safe High-Yielding Dividend Kings

Dividend Kings are essential for passive income investors due to their long history of reliable dividend increases.
#bitcoin
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Trump's Stone Age' Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000

Bitcoin's value fell below $66,000 due to Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Iran, marking a critical support level for the cryptocurrency.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

Kilgour arranged a bank loan and in June 1989 he launched Four Seasons Health Care, taking the name from a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan where he had once dined.
London politics
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.
Silicon Valley
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Nvidia Crypto Revenue Lawsuit Gets Class Certification From California Federal Court

U.S. District Judge certified a class action against Nvidia for misleading investors about GPU revenue from cryptocurrency miners.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Restaurateur and friend of Eric Adams pleads not guilty to insurance fraud, alongside 2 men previously sued by GEICO | amNewYork

Zhan Petrosyants and two businessmen were indicted for insurance fraud and money laundering related to fraudulent claims against GEICO.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
#fraud
US news
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Man from viral YouTube video pleads guilty in $27M fraud targeting seniors

Jiandong Chen pleaded guilty to his role in a $27 million fraud scheme targeting elderly victims in the U.S.
US news
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Man from viral YouTube video pleads guilty in $27M fraud targeting seniors

Jiandong Chen pleaded guilty to his role in a $27 million fraud scheme targeting elderly victims in the U.S.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
Information security
fromFortune
3 days ago

Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup, confirms it was caught up in a major security incident | Fortune

Mercor confirmed a security breach linked to a supply chain attack that may have exposed sensitive data of its customers.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

A Soaring AI Standout Is Eyeing a 2026 U.S. Listing. Its Next Act Could Be Bigger

International stocks, particularly in South Korea, have outperformed U.S. markets, with SK Hynix leading the charge in memory chip innovation.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

"Earlier today, a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to Drift Protocol through a novel attack involving durable nonces, resulting in a rapid takeover of Drift's Security Council administrative powers."
NYC startup
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago

Nasdaq Correction: Buy 2 Trillion-Dollar AI Stocks With 50% Upside, According to Wall Street | The Motley Fool

The Nasdaq Composite correction presents buying opportunities, with Meta Platforms and Broadcom seen as undervalued AI stocks with significant upside potential.
#financial-markets
World news
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
fromSubstack
2 weeks ago
Retirement

BuzzFeed's AI Collapse, Coinbase vs. Big Banks, and the SpaceX IPO Is Official - Episode 182

World news
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
fromSubstack
2 weeks ago
Retirement

BuzzFeed's AI Collapse, Coinbase vs. Big Banks, and the SpaceX IPO Is Official - Episode 182

#elon-musk
Toronto startup
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors in $44B buyout, jury finds

Elon Musk committed securities fraud regarding misleading statements about Twitter's bot accounts during the $44 billion buyout attempt, a jury found.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds

Elon Musk faces potential billions in damages after a jury found he defrauded Twitter investors with misleading tweets about fake accounts.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase

Elon Musk was found liable for misleading investors regarding Twitter's stock price but not for intentional fraud.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says | Fortune

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about fake accounts to lower his acquisition price.
Toronto startup
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors in $44B buyout, jury finds

Elon Musk committed securities fraud regarding misleading statements about Twitter's bot accounts during the $44 billion buyout attempt, a jury found.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds

Elon Musk faces potential billions in damages after a jury found he defrauded Twitter investors with misleading tweets about fake accounts.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase

Elon Musk was found liable for misleading investors regarding Twitter's stock price but not for intentional fraud.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, jury says | Fortune

Elon Musk was found to have defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about fake accounts to lower his acquisition price.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
#cftc
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Business
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Globalstar stock soars on Amazon rumors. Why the Starlink rival's shares are blasting into space today

Globalstar's shares rose nearly 14% after reports of Amazon's interest in acquiring the satellite communications company.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Sees Contrarian Buy in Cerence After 39% Drop

Cerence Inc. is viewed as a leader in automotive voice technology with significant growth potential despite a 39% stock decline this year.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

If You Sense a Recovery, Forget JEPI and Buy This Covered Call ETF Instead

Different covered call ETFs yield varying outcomes based on stock selection, portfolio coverage, and focus on income versus growth.
Poker
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

The NFL requested prediction market operators to avoid trades on easily manipulated events to protect game integrity and prevent unfair allegations.
Online marketing
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Watch this, get rich, lose it all - 8 ways to spot and avoid investment scams on Meta

A Russian-speaking cybercriminal network operates 300+ malvertising campaigns across 25 countries using fake Meta ads impersonating trusted media brands and celebrities to lure victims into investment scams.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Stanley Druckenmiller Loaded Up on This Stock That's Down 77%

Druckenmiller founded Duquesne Capital Management in 1981, which went on to deliver average annual returns of 30% without a single losing year. Every other major investor you know today has had at least some losses, but not Druckenmiller.
Business
#openai
fromExchangewire
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

Artificial intelligence
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

OpenAI raised $3bn in a $122bn funding round, while Anthropic signed an AI safety deal with Australia, and Musk faces a class action lawsuit.
Venture
fromFast Company
3 days ago

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff

MARA has laid off 15% of its workforce as part of a strategic shift towards energy and digital infrastructure services.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

A 21% Yield With a Troubling Pattern Investors Should Not Ignore

Prospect Capital Corporation offers a high yield but faces significant losses that threaten future income and sustainability.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
fromAxios
5 days ago

Private equity's next step into 401(k)s

"I'm surprised by how neutral the rule was, when you think about the massive amount of lobbying there's been around it. It doesn't say certain assets are good or bad. Instead, it really focuses on making a rules-based framework instead of a litigation-based one."
Intellectual property law
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Extreme Fear is Gripping the Market, This Is the Smart Move Most Investors Miss

Investors are panicking, leading to extreme fear in the markets, with quality stocks like Apple and Microsoft also being sold off.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Polymarket Is Going to Get Someone Killed

Polymarket bettors profited significantly from predicting geopolitical events, raising questions about whether they possessed advance knowledge of military operations.
Business
fromFortune
6 days ago

Even billionaires aren't safe: This year's market slump has wiped $75 billion from the wealth of Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg | Fortune

The world's wealthiest have lost over $255 billion this year, with market declines affecting even the richest individuals significantly.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Is This What the Start of an AI Bubble Bust Looks Like?

The market is experiencing a correction, raising concerns about a potential AI bubble burst and investor sentiment towards tech stocks.
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale And Debt Reduction Push

MARA Holdings has begun a series of company-wide layoffs affecting multiple departments, marking the latest shift in the firm's broader restructuring strategy.
Cryptocurrency
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Here's What May Trigger a Short Squeeze for New S&P 500 Member EchoStar

EchoStar's inclusion in the S&P 500 creates sustained demand despite high short interest, indicating a challenging position for short sellers.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Crypto Stocks Near A Bottom After 60% Selloff: Analyst

Crypto-linked equities are nearing a cyclical bottom after a 60% drawdown, presenting a potential buying opportunity ahead of earnings.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Strategy's Latest SEC Filing Shows No Bitcoin Purchases or Share Sales During Quiet Week

Strategy Inc. reported no bitcoin purchases or equity sales, maintaining transparency in its treasury movements and emphasizing its bitcoin reserves as a core asset.
#crypto-fraud
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 week ago

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Judge hits Chinese crypto scammer who helped swindle $37 million from U.S. victims with 46 month sentence | Fortune

Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 week ago

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Judge hits Chinese crypto scammer who helped swindle $37 million from U.S. victims with 46 month sentence | Fortune

Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Sirat Has the Most Brutal Rug-Pull You'll See This Year

A Spanish father searches for his missing daughter at a Moroccan desert rave, revealing cultural clashes and a sudden, unsettling descent into violence and danger.
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