Crypto

The sentencing follows the unraveling of FTX in 2022, with Bankman-Fried proven guilty of defrauding customers and investors of billions of dollars

Amid other factors, Bitcoin's rally also come ahead of the "halving" event, scheduled for April.

Bitcoin's record rally was fueled by a robust influx of funds into U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies and the anticipation of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve this year.

The ripple effect of Bitcoin's surge has been felt across the crypto industry with other major crypto stocks and mining companies witnessing notable gains.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, meme coins are carving out their own space, drawing in investors with their unique blend of internet culture and investment potential. Here's a look at the top 10 meme coins making waves in 2024

SEC's Twitter hijack, blamed on SIM-swapping, prompts scrutiny. Multi-factor authentication lapse and bitcoin misinformation raise cybersecurity concerns.

Coinbase is gearing up for a major legal showdown with the SEC, arguing that the regulatory body has overstepped its boundaries in regulating cryptocurrency trading

Prominent players in the financial industry, including BlackRock and Fidelity, are among the firms approved by the SEC to launch Bitcoin ETFs

The cryptocurrency market cap reaches $1.67 trillion, driven by expectations of the U.S. SEC greenlighting several spot Bitcoin ETFs