If convicted, former Olympian Ryan Wedding faces life in prison for allegedly running a transnational drug syndicate that leveraged USDT. Source: https://decrypt.co/309040/fbi-puts-10m-bounty-on-ex-olympian-who-allegedly-laundered-drug-money-with-tether

Seized crypto mining hardware produced by Chinese manufacturers are being released, even while more devices remain in U.S. custody. Source: https://decrypt.co/308863/us-authorities-releasing-seized-bitcoin-miners

Au pleaded guilty to tax fraud for helping her ex-boyfriend launder illicit funds and faces up to 3 years in prison for her role. Source: https://decrypt.co/308699/former-girlfriend-la-godfather-agrees-plead-guilty-tax-fraud

The AI infrastructure provider is eyeing a $35 billion valuation after transforming its crypto mining business six years ago. Source: https://decrypt.co/308580/ai-cloud-provider-coreweave-files-for-ipo-after-breakout-year

Trump’s plan to dilute the Bitcoin reserve with other cryptos has triggered an industry divide between purists and pragmatists. Source: https://decrypt.co/308434/crypto-twitter-balks-at-trumps-proposal-to-include-altcoins-in-us-bitcoin-reserve

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is including its Bitcoin ETF in a sliver of its Target Allocation with Alternatives portfolios. Source: https://decrypt.co/308324/blackrock-bitcoin-fund-model-portfolios

Bitcoin’s drop below $80,000 comes as ETF outflows surge and macro pressures mount. But how does the current dip stack up against the past? Source: https://decrypt.co/308216/bitcoins-decline-how-it-stacks-up-against-past-market-corrections

Despite reduced Bitcoin production, MARA’s quarterly revenue surged to $214.4 million, driven by a significant rise in Bitcoin prices. Source: https://decrypt.co/307994/bitcoin-miner-mara-posts-record-quarterly-revenue-beating-estimates

The bill would limit crypto ATM transactions for new users, mandate fraud alerts, and ensure refunds for victims reporting fraud. Source: https://decrypt.co/307787/illinois-senator-proposes-bill-to-regulate-crypto-atms-nationwide

Billionaire Ken Griffin is shifting his stance on crypto as the Trump administration signals a friendlier regulatory approach. Source: https://decrypt.co/307571/citadel-securities-makes-a-play-for-crypto