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Today's crypto landscape reveals regulatory pressures, market resilience, and innovative strides in digital asset integration and preservation.

Charles Hoskinson and Adam Back engage in a heated Twitter debate over SEC treatment of cryptocurrencies, contrasting the paths of Bitcoin, Cardano, and Ethereum, amidst discussions of regulatory standards and blockchain authenticity.

Tron has become a key platform in Israel's fight against militant financing, overtaking Bitcoin due to its faster transactions and lower fees.

Nearly $650 million worth of altcoin token unlocks loom, potentially impacting market prices as supply outstrips demand.

In a significant leadership shift, Richard Teng steps up as Binance's new CEO, succeeding Changpeng Zhao, who resigned following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

LONDON (Bywire News) - In an unprecedented turn of events, Binance, once the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, and its Co-Founder & former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have pled guilty to criminal charges in the United States. This development marks a significant turning point in the digital asset space, not as a downfall, but as the genesis of a new, liberated, and equitable era for cryptocurrencies. The collapse of Binance under the weight of its legal transgressions is not the end but rather a much-needed purge. It paves the way for a more transparent, fair, and responsible digital asset ecosystem. This is a moment of transformation where the true potential of blockchain technology and digital currencies can be harnessed to foster freedom, protect privacy, and spread wealth more equitably. Blockchain technology, long heralded as revolutionary, now stands at the precipice of fulfilling its promise. The decentralised nature of cryptocurrencies, allowing transactions without i...

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LONDON (Bywire News) - Sam Bankman-Fried, the once-prominent founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been found guilty on all seven charges of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, concluding a tumultuous trial that has captured the attention of the financial world. The verdict was delivered on Thursday in a Manhattan federal court, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the young entrepreneur. The trial, which lasted nearly a month, saw Bankman-Fried face accusations of defrauding FTX customers out of an estimated $10 billion. The prosecution presented a compelling case, detailing how Bankman-Fried had engaged in a series of fraudulent activities from 2019 until the collapse of FTX in November 2022. The exchange's downfall was attributed to the misuse of customer funds, which were secretly loaned to Alameda Research, FTX’s sister hedge fund. Bankman-Fried's defence centred around his lack of intentional wrongdoing, with his legal team portraying him as a wel...

The NHS is nearing a £480 million data management contract with Palantir Technologies, a company with CIA backing and a history of working with the NSA, raising critical questions about ethics, national security, and the future of public healthcare in the UK.

Firearms officers in the Metropolitan Police contemplate laying down their weapons if the identity of the officer charged with Chris Kaba's murder is disclosed, shaking the foundations of law enforcement in the capital.

Former nurse Lucy Letby, already convicted of multiple infant murders, is set to face retrial in June 2024 for one remaining count of attempted murder.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a delay in phasing out petrol and diesel cars and gas boilers, loosening energy efficiency targets for landlords, and scrapping various proposed green measures, citing the financial burden on British families.

Frank Hester, a major donor to the Conservative Party, has seen his healthcare tech company TPP profit £135m from NHS contracts, sparking questions about the intertwining of political donations and public sector business.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's upcoming speech on altering the UK's net zero targets has the nation on tenterhooks, as critics warn of legal battles and long-term environmental repercussions.

Amid increasing scrutiny of police conduct, PC Jonathan Broadhead faces a November misconduct hearing for allegedly using "unnecessary, unreasonable, and disproportionate" force on a 10-year-old girl in southwest London.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be facing an internal revolt, with whispers of Tory MPs considering no confidence letters if the government scales back its net zero ambitions.

Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, discontinues annual inspections of immigration detention centres, raising concerns about the safeguarding of vulnerable detainees.

The Metropolitan Police face a crisis of credibility with over 1,000 officers suspended or on restricted duties, raising questions about unchecked misconduct and the future of public trust in the force.

New research from Byline Times reveals that Northern Ireland is one of the most dangerous places in Europe for women, with 98% experiencing at least one form of violence or abuse in their lifetime.