Healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has reached a tentative settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), disclosing in a Tuesday filing that it was prepared to pay a $29.75 million fine in order to settle all claims tied to potential violations of a federal anti-fraud law related to its marketing of QuantaFlo, its…
The NASDAQ-listed Japanese beauty and cosmetic surgery clinic operator SBC Medical Group Holdings has completed a Bitcoin (BTC) purchase worth over $418,000. In an official SBC notice, the firm confirmed it had bought BTC 5 on April 14. The company first announced plans to buy 1 billion yen (over $7 million) worth of Bitcoin in…
Key Takeaways: Zak Coyne’s role in building and managing Labhost reveals a disturbing evolution in online fraud. Coyne now faces nearly a decade behind bars which shows the growing stakes for cybercriminals. The continued rise of phishing—now infiltrating even government officials’ accounts—shows that cybercriminal networks remain highly active and dangerously effective. According to a press…
Key Takeaways: Despite spearheading a campaign to slash federal regulations and cut spending, Musk’s efforts are proving politically unpopular. Musk’s dual role as a business magnate and government official is reigniting debates over where ethical lines should be drawn when private-sector leaders step into public power. Lawmakers like Senator Elizabeth Warren are pushing for tighter…
VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, has proposed the introduction of “BitBonds,” a hybrid debt instrument combining US Treasuries with Bitcoin (BTC) exposure, as a novel strategy for managing the government’s looming $14 trillion refinancing requirement. The concept was presented at the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Summit and aims to address sovereign funding needs…
In a new development, SOL Strategies has announced a landmark partnership with Pudgy Penguins to launch a dedicated Solana validator. The announcement, made on February 26, 2025, established a relationship between the two companies to expand institutional-grade staking infrastructure across the Solana network. HUGE NEWS! SOL Strategies is partnering with @PudgyPenguins to launch a dedicated…
Key Takeaways: Market structure bill seeks to clarify crypto rules and attract institutional capital. Dennis Porter sees the legislation as key to wider Bitcoin adoption. U.S. states are advancing pro-Bitcoin policies ahead of federal action. On April 15, Dennis Porter, Bitcoin advocate and co-founder of the Satoshi Act Fund, voiced strong support for the forthcoming…
Key Takeaways: Tether’s investment in Fizen seeks to address financial exclusion. Fizen’s platform supports digital transactions for consumers and businesses. By using Fizen’s technology, users can store, transfer, and transact with stablecoins like USDT. The investment will allow Fizen to improve its blockchain capabilities. Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, announced on Tuesday…
Developers and operators of decentralized privacy protocols remain exposed to potential US sanctions enforcement despite the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removing Tornado Cash smart contracts from its sanctions in March. According to an April 15 report published by the DeFi Education Fund, while the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Tornado…
Public companies have scooped up 95,431 BTC in the first quarter of 2025, the highest ever amount for a three-month period, reported asset manager Bitwise on April 14. This brought the total Bitcoin holdings for corporations to 688,000, representing around 3.3% of the total supply. Additionally, this represents a 16% increase from the previous quarter,…