An individual who operated illegal crypto ATMs in the UK has been sentenced to four years in prison, marking the country's first criminal sentencing for unregistered crypto activity. Olumide Osunkoya was found guilty of running a network of crypto ATMs without the necessary regulatory approval, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA emphasized that this case sends a strong message to those who disregard regulations and engage in criminal activities. Osunkoya, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges, also faced sentencing for forgery and possession of criminal proceeds obtained through the operation of illicit ATMs. The FCA recently conducted a crackdown on illegal crypto ATMs in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, resulting in the removal of numerous machines across the country.

Justin Sun once again posted on social media, stating that First Digital Trust (FDT) has gone bankrupt, stating a fact without any emotional color. If you have any relationship with them, please cut it off as soon as possible to protect your assets. As for what consequences the founder Vincent Chok will face for his fraudulent behavior, this will be determined by the judicial system and regulatory agencies. Note: Vincent Chok, founder and CEO of First Digital Trust (FDT), is responding to questions in an AMA, clarifying and explaining almost all questions, and currently both sides are basically 'each holding their own views'.

On March 3rd, the contract whale "first set 10 big goals" (@jasonleo) posted a screenshot of the contract order on social media, showing that the whale closed its long position opened at $83,563.92 in Bitcoin at 2:47 am today, with a closing price of $92,630.6 USDT, for a total profit of $15,394,374.05 USDT.

Willemstad, Cura?ao, April 2nd, 2025 - ChainwireOvertime, a sportsbook platform operating on the blockchain, has officially integrated its parent protocol, Thales, into the Overtime brand. This merger establishes a cohesive identity for the protocol and coincides with the introduction of a new native token, $OVER. The project has also unveiled a new main domain and implemented complete Account Abstraction integration to improve user experience. Overtime, which operates on the Ethereum network, emphasizes transparency, security, and immutability, providing features similar to traditional offchain platforms. With over $200 million in volumes, support for over 100 sports and leagues, 50,000 active users, and more than 10,000 unique betting markets, the platform can be accessed at https://www.overtime.io/.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, the 499,000 ETH stolen by Bybit hackers is finally about to be sold out (today or tomorrow): now there are only 60,000 ETH (approximately $1.48 billion) left in the address waiting to be laundered. In the past 24 hours, Bybit hackers have laundered 96,500 ETH.

The First Digital US-dollar pegged stablecoin (FDUSD) lost its peg on April 2 after Justin Sun, the founder of Tron network, claimed that the issuer, First Digital, is insolvent. In response, First Digital reassured users that they are solvent and clarified that the dispute is with TrueUSD (TUSD), another stablecoin. They emphasized that every dollar backing FDUSD is secure and accounted for with US-backed Treasury Bills, with detailed ISIN numbers provided in their attestation report. First Digital also mentioned their intention to take legal action against Sun for his claims on social media. FDUSD's peg to the dollar was affected by online allegations. Source: CoinMarketCap. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

today's panic and greed index rose to 76 (yesterday was 72), and the level changed from greed to extreme greed.

Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, predicts that Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by the end of the year, citing support from U.S. President Donald Trump and macroeconomic factors as driving forces. Green emphasizes Trump's endorsement of cryptocurrencies and tariff policies as factors that could propel Bitcoin to new heights. He suggests that in times of economic uncertainty, investors may turn to safe-haven assets like gold and Bitcoin, which is often referred to as "digital gold." Green highlights Bitcoin as a modern alternative to gold for investors seeking a decentralized, digital option. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $87,163, with Green's forecast reflecting his belief in Bitcoin's increasing attractiveness as both a store of value and a speculative investment during uncertain times.

Bitcoin's price movement has closely followed that of the US stock market, particularly the Nasdaq and S&P 500. With fund managers pulling out of US stocks at a historic rate, there are concerns about whether Bitcoin could be the next to suffer. The recent shift in sentiment reflects a decrease in confidence in the US economy and an increase in fears of a global recession, which could impact assets like Bitcoin due to their strong correlation with US stocks. The rise in cash allocations among investors also poses downside risks for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, as highlighted in the latest survey by Bank of America. While some managers are still bullish on Bitcoin, others are worried about potential triggers for a global recession and inflation that could affect risky assets like Bitcoin. Despite the recent price decline, Bitcoin has historically recovered from corrections during long-term rallies, with its performance in the next six months likely dependent on the overall market conditions. Holding above the 50-week exponential moving average (EMA) could signal a potential recovery for Bitcoin, while breaking below this level could lead to further downside towards the 200-week EMA. This analysis does not provide investment advice, and readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any financial decisions.

on-chain analyst Ali wrote in an article on X that despite the market's volatility, Ethereum is still maintaining strong growth within a parallel channel, pointing towards $6,000.

Nansen has announced a partnership with HypurrCollective to promote innovation and governance within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. This partnership is centered around the Genesis Validator (one of only 16 available validators) and aims to "sustainably grow and empower community stakeholders." Through the Nansen x HypurrCollective validator, HYPE token holders can fully utilize their digital assets while "contributing to the development of the Hyperliquid ecosystem." (Crowdfund Insider)

KULR Technology Group, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange-listed company using a bitcoin strategy, released its 2024 annual financial performance report, disclosing that it has increased its bitcoin holdings to 668.3 coins, with a BTC return rate of 181.1%. As of March 25, 2025, the company's total bitcoin purchases reached $65 million, with a weighted average purchase price of $88,824 per bitcoin, including fees and expenses.

 US President Biden said, "Tomorrow is January 6th. We are gathered here to certify a free and fair presidential election result to ensure a peaceful transfer of power." 

Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, said that it is very interesting to see people enjoying using (generating) image functions in chat. But our GPU is overloaded, so while we work to improve efficiency, we will temporarily introduce some rate limits for the ChatGPT image generation function.

according to the AXIOS website, US President Trump will have a call with Ukrainian President Zelensky at 10 am Eastern Time on Wednesday (10 pm Beijing time tonight).

as monitored by Onchain Lens, 5 hours ago Vitalik Buterin sold 340 billion LDOG (DOG) for 5.2 ETH, worth $18,937.

Bitfarms, a bitcoin mining company listed on Nasdaq, released its latest financial performance report, revealing that it held a total of 1093 bitcoins as of March 26. Bitfarms also stated that the company mined 414 bitcoins in January and February this year, but sold 117 bitcoins to support growth and improve efficiency. Currently, the company's total net income is $314 million and total liquidity is $135 million.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse tweeted that 75% of Ripple Labs' job vacancies are currently in the United States, and the company's transactions and partnerships in the US will exceed those of the previous six months after the November 2024 election. The Trump team has already promoted innovation and job growth in the United States, even before taking office. However you want to interpret it, the "Trump effect" is already making cryptocurrency great again.

Recent asset declarations have shown that 20.1% of South Korean government officials, totaling 411 out of 2,047, have reported owning digital assets worth KRW 14.4 billion (around $9.83 million). Among these officials, Seoul City Council Member Kim Hye-young stands out with crypto holdings valued at 1.7 billion KRW (approximately $1.16 million), including investments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and XRP. Following Kim, Seoul City Councilor Choi Min-gyu declared holdings worth 1.62 billion KRW ($1 million), which include XRP and Artidium, while Busan-Ulsan Expressway CEO Kim Ki-hwan ranked third with 1.43 billion KRW in crypto, primarily in Luna Classics and other altcoins. These revelations point to a growing trend of government officials entering the cryptocurrency market, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the necessity for stricter regulations in this rapidly evolving sector.