Bankman-Fried’s Parents Seek Trump Pardon for Son’s 25-Year Sentence

Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents, both Stanford Law professors, are lobbying Trump’s network for a presidential pardon after his 25-year fraud sentence. Trump’s history of granting clemency, including Ross Ulbricht’s recent pardon, has fueled speculation about Bankman-Fried’s chances. As Trump embraces crypto, Bankman-Fried’s connection to digital assets could factor into his parents’ clemency efforts. ’s parents, both…

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Venice AI Token, Bitcoin, and XRP Ledger Dominate Crypto Conversations

Venice AI Token’s rapid rise is driven by exchange listings and airdrop, boosting visibility despite a price dip. Bitcoin’s investment debate intensifies, with discussions on its role as a store of value and venture capital involvement. XRP Ledger’s future growth prospects remain strong, with Ripple’s new partnership to tokenize US Treasuries. Market intelligence platform Santiment…

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US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Not Priced In, Says Bitwise Exec as Odds Soar Above 50%

Polymarket odds of the US strategic BTC reserve jumped above 50%. Options traders expected price swings between $96K-$112K in the next few hours. The D-day for ‘s presidential inauguration is here, and the market is full of expectations for potential pro-crypto policies, including the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve (SBR). Andre Dragosch, head of research at Bitwise…

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Crypto Brokerage Firm GCEX Partners Fireblocks to Expand Institutional Access

GCEX joined forces with Fireblocks to enhance institutional access to digital assets. Fireblocks’ Policy Engine will help GCEX’s Dubai and Netherlands operations improve governance and risk controls. This partnership follows GCEX’s collaboration with Hex Trust in launching a secured accounts service for institutional digital asset protection in the EU and UK. GCEX Group, a leading…

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