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Crypto influencer: A Bitcoin reserve evaluation is 'separate to any sovereign wealth fund'

Simon Dixon, a cryptocurrency investor and influencer, reported that President Trump's Crypto Czar, David Sacks, said the administration will evaluate the establishment of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve.


Crypto advisor: 'The U.S. is reshaping its crypto strategy'

Georg Brameshuber, a crypto advisor, said that the United States is "reshaping its crypto strategy" through the Digital Asset Bicameral Group and is proposing a sovereign wealth fund to become a "bitcoin-powered superpower."


Anchorage Digital CEO: Regulator-led debanking 'was opaque, unfair, and amounted to a de facto ban on crypto'

Nathan McCauley, co-founder and CEO of Anchorage Digital, has attributed the severance of banking ties with crypto-affiliated clients to pressure from the federal government.


FTC issues $2.6M refunds after lawsuit against First American Payment Systems

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses affected by the practices of First American Payment Systems.


Member of criminal enterprise pleads guilty to racketeering conspiracy

Jairo Jaime Tinajero, a 25-year-old self-identified member of the 764 network, has pleaded guilty in the Western District of Kentucky to multiple charges including racketeering conspiracy, online enticement, and several counts related to child...


Authorities file civil forfeiture against Bronx home linked to gang activity

Federal authorities have filed a civil forfeiture complaint against a Bronx residence allegedly used by the "Drilly Gang" for drug trafficking and firearms.


Upshur County woman receives 56-month sentence for meth distribution

Devonna Nicole Moul, a 30-year-old resident of Buckhannon, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 56 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Dominican Republic national convicted of alien smuggling in St. Thomas

A federal jury has convicted Omaily Sanchez Taveras, a 36-year-old national of the Dominican Republic, for alien smuggling.


Former labor union official pleads guilty to embezzlement

A resident of Freedom, Pennsylvania, has admitted to embezzling union assets in a federal court.


Sheriff's deputy convicted for excessive force against woman in Lancaster

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, Trevor James Kirk, has been found guilty of using excessive force in an incident involving a woman outside a supermarket in Lancaster.


National Farmers Union backs American Beef Labeling Act for transparency

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed its support for the American Beef Labeling Act (ABLA), a legislative proposal introduced by Senators John Thune and Cory Booker.


California man pleads guilty in business email scam laundering case

A California man has confessed to operating an illegal money transmitting business, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Tulsa woman convicted in large-scale meth trafficking case

A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has convicted Morgan Ashley Kirby, 20, on charges of drug conspiracy and attempted possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


Richmond man convicted as felon possessing firearms faces potential lengthy sentence

A Richmond man, Randel Douglas Hoggard, was found guilty by a federal jury on two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Restaurant industry set for $1.5 trillion sales boost amid job growth

The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add over 200,000 new jobs in 2025, according to the National Restaurant Association's latest report.


Raleigh County man pleads guilty to money laundering charges

James E. Monroe Jr., a 59-year-old resident of Daniels, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering.


Louisville man sentenced for aiming laser at police helicopter

A Louisville man, Justin E. Freeman, has been sentenced to three months of federal incarceration followed by three months of home confinement for aiming a laser at a police helicopter.


AFN set to air Super Bowl LIX for military audiences globally

The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) have announced that they will broadcast Super Bowl LIX to U.S. military audiences around the world.


Omnichannel retail offers cost-saving benefits for rural and urban consumers

A recent report by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) examines the impact of e-commerce and omnichannel retail on consumer shopping habits.


Texas man sentenced for leading multi-state drug trafficking operation

Anthony Allen, a 38-year-old resident of Rosenberg, Texas, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.