The United States authorities have docked crypto influencer Thomas John Sfraga for 45 months for wire fraud.

Base has become Ethereum's top layer two (L2) across several metrics and Base projects will now have access to onchain startup capital on Echo.

The development of scalability solutions on Ethereum has taken various forms, ranging from layer 2 blockchains to sidechains with different levels of decentralization. Large corporations have begun exploring the potential of blockchain technology, seeking to integrate their applications and services within a more efficient and accessible framework.

TL;DR Tokenization of bonds is revolutionizing access to the debt market, allowing small investors to participate in instruments that were previously exclusive to large institutions. Blockchain increases the liquidity of bonds, reducing transaction costs and improving transparency by providing an immutable and verifiable record of all transactions.

An ambitious and potentially very useful project to make the content generated with artificial intelligence more reliable.

White House Crypto Summit Snubs Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson Left Off Guest List

The total crypto market cap surged by over 1.2 percent in the past 24 hours to hover about $2.84 trillion on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The mild crypto recovery was heavily welcomed, despite the industry having lost over $1 trillion in net valuation during the last two months.

Intel CEO Appointment Sparks Market Rally Amid Tech Gains

Kraken Exchange Prepares for IPO in the First Quarter of 2026

The major disconnect between crypto traders' growing short-term market uncertainty and crypto builders becoming more bullish than ever creates a prime setup for long-term investors, according to a crypto hedge fund founder.“This is one of the starkest divergences I've seen in sentiment and fundamentals,” BlockTower Capital founder Ari Paul said in a March 14 X post.

Goldman Sachs, the world's second-largest investment bank, has acknowledged the growing influence of cryptocurrencies in its annual shareholder letter for the first time. This marks a significant shift in Wall Street's attitude toward digital assets, especially as many major banks are slowly adapting to the crypto market.

David Sacks, the newly appointed AI and cryptocurrency affairs chief, has sold over $200 million in digital asset-related investments before taking office. A White House memo revealed that Sacks sold his cryptocurrency holdings through personal accounts and his company, Craft Ventures.

SEC and CFTC Reaffirm Market Oversight as Crypto Enforcement Shifts

At the beginning of 2025, Donald Trump's return to power led to a sharp revision of the government's crypto policy and explosive market movements. The Trump administration declared a pro-crypto stance, from establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve to softening the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) positions. However, instead of a prolonged rally, the Web 3.

Coinbase just scored a massive legal win as Vermont rescinds its case on staking services, reinforcing that staking is not a security. This marks another major setback for regulators trying to rein in crypto. Vermont Drops Case Against Coinbase, Strengthening Crypto's Legal Standing Coinbase Global Inc. and Coinbase Inc.

Crypto markets are primed for a massive breakout as institutional investors ramp up exposure to high-potential altcoins. Strategic investments today could yield 100x returns by 2026.

David Sacks and his venture capital firm offloaded over $200 million in crypto and crypto-related stocks before he commenced his role as the White House AI and crypto czar on Jan. 20, according to a White House memorandum.“You and Craft Ventures have divested over $200 million of positions related to the digital asset industry, of which $85 million is directly attributable to you,” the March 5 dated memorandum said.

MoonPay secures a Money Transmitter License in Wisconsin, reinforcing compliance with U.S. regulations and expanding its crypto payment services. The license allows Wisconsin residents to fund their MoonPay Balance without extra fees, reflecting the platform's continued growth in regulated markets. The post Crypto Payments MoonPay Acquires Wisconsin Money Transmitter License appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto password-cracking company Unciphered is in turmoil over the surfaced sexual assault allegations of one of its co-founders, Morgan Marquis-Boire.

Changpeng Zhao has dismissed claims of Trump family involvement in Binance.US, labeling WSJ's report as politically motivated and inaccurate.

Thomas John Sfraga, known as T.J. Stone, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud. Prosecutors revealed he defrauded real estate and cryptocurrency investors out of over $2 million, using fake businesses and false promises to fund a Ponzi-style scheme while portraying himself as a crypto expert. The post Crypto Influencer T.J. Stone Sentenced to 45 Months for Fraud appeared first on Cryptonews.

For the future of crypto regulation, the US Senate Banking Committee recently advanced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, commonly known as the GENIUS Act, with a bipartisan vote of 18-6. Sponsored by Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.

Venture capital funding for crypto startups has yet to rebound in line with recent regulatory clarity in the U.S. despite showing signs of recovery in the months following President Donald Trump's election.

Six days ago, on March 8, 2025, the tokenized Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) held $668 million in assets under management (AUM). Since then, its AUM has soared by 50.3%, eclipsing the $1 billion threshold.

A previously unknown type of cryptojacking malware called MassJacker is targeting piracy users and hijacking crypto transactions by replacing stored addresses, according to a March 10 report from CyberArk.The cryptojacking malware originates from the website pesktop[dot]com, where users seeking to download pirated software may unknowingly infect their devices with the MassJacker malware. After the malware is installed, the infection swaps out crypto addresses stored on the clipboard application for addresses controlled by the attacker.

Cryptocurrency experienced significant volatility recently, with bitcoin (BTC-USD) rising past $100,000 in December, only to fall back to $76,000, and now trading around $83,000. Tyrone Ross, principal and founder of 401 Financial, joins Catalysts host Madison Mills to discuss the importance of long-term investing and the role of regulation in shaping the future of the crypto market.

David Sacks sold over $200 million in crypto investments before stepping into his role as the Trump administration's AI and crypto czar, according to a March 5 White House memo. The document revealed that $85 million of those assets were personally owned by David, while the rest were liquidated through his firm, Craft Ventures.

Argentina's Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) has introduced new regulations for virtual asset service providers (PSAVs), requiring them to comply with registration, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, and asset custody standards to ensure transparency and consumer protection in the crypto sector. The regulatory framework — dubbed Resolution No.

California man John Khuu was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for laundering drug trafficking proceeds through crypto. Authorities say he used dark web markets to sell illegal drugs, accepting crypto payments before converting them to cash through multiple transactions and accounts. The post California Man John Khuu Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Crypto Money Laundering Scheme appeared first on Cryptonews.

On Friday, a federal court ordered Thomas John Sfraga, known as "TJ Stone," to pay $1,337,700 in forfeiture and to serve a 45 month prison sentence.

PayNation said Friday (March 14) that its new Crypto-Payment Portal is available now to facilitate B2B payments. “With its built-in speed, security and transparency, cryptocurrency provides businesses with an efficient way to process larger transactions more quickly and at a lower cost,” PayNation CEO Perryn Holtrop said in a Friday press release.

This week's crypto regulation news covers major developments, including the U.S. Senate's approval of the GENIUS Act, scrutiny over Trump's crypto reserve proposal, Binance's $2B investment, and OKX's new MiFID II license. Explore the shifting regulatory landscape impacting digital assets worldwide. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation News Roundup: GENIUS Act, Trump's Crypto Reserve, Binance Lands $2B Investment, and More appeared first on Cryptonews.

Mike Novogratz, the founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, reiterated his belief in the rapid expansion of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. His statement came after BlackRock's tokenized fund, BUIDL, surpassed $1 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM).

The odds of a recession are rising, markets are crashing and President Donald Trump is forging ahead with tariffs.This volatile playbook is eerily similar to Trump's first term, which started with a bang before giving way to one of the biggest bull markets in recent history. However, this time, Trump seems to have dropped the stock market as one of his favorite barometers of success, opting instead to focus on the long-term health of the US economy.

Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to bypass Western sanctions. This is according to a report from Reuters published on March 14, and which cited multiple sources in the know regarding the matter.

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Bitwise's head of alpha strategies said this week that MSTR is "more akin to altcoin behavior that tradfi Investors can find access to."

Crypto.com revealed on March 14 that it has acquired a limited license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to offer derivatives in the UAE. The firm also acknowledged that the new issuance extended the provisions of its existing VASP license to operate in the region.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether rise to end the week. Plus, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao responds to a report of a Trump pardon deal, while one Democrat lawmaker urges the Treasury Department to end President Trump's crypto reserve plans.

After 15 years of research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC) is ready for commercialization in the Web3 industry, according to Muriel Médard, an MIT professor and founder of blockchain infrastructure developer Optimum.Optimum emerged from stealth on Feb. 28 as a decentralized memory infrastructure that can be utilized by any blockchain seeking to bring scalability to Web3. It utilizes the RLNC technology that was first formulated by Professor Médard.

John Khuu, a California man, received an 87-month sentence after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. The U.S. DOJ claimed the accused imported counterfeit pharmaceuticals and sold them in the US in exchange for Bitcoin.

WSJ and Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Trump's family discussed buying a stake in Binance's U.S. arm

While highlighting the growing adoption of blockchain and digital assets, the banking giant warned about potential risks.

Thomas John Sfraga, also known as “TJ Stone,” received 45 months in prison for wire fraud and was ordered to pay more than $1.3 million in forfeiture as part of a scheme targeting crypto investors.In a March 14 notice, the US Justice Department said Sfraga was sentenced in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) for wire fraud following a May 2024 guilty plea. Court filings stated that the influencer and podcaster claimed he was the owner of businesses — including Vandelay Contracting, a name based on a running joke from the television series Seinfeld — and the emcee of many crypto events in New York City.

Democrat Rep. Gerald E. Connolly is demanding that the US Treasury intervene in a political dispute over the Trump administration's efforts to create a US crypto reserve.

TL;DR Wall Street has changed its stance towards cryptocurrencies, driven by the support of the Trump administration and the willingness of major financial institutions. Trump has confirmed the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, which has contributed to its acceptance within the traditional financial system.

A White House memo revealed that David Sacks, President Trump's AI and Crypto czar, sold over $200 million in digital asset-related investments.