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May 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Coinbase says cyber crooks stole customer information, demanded $20M ransom payment
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.S., said Thursday that criminals had improperly obtained personal data on the exchange’s customers for use in crypto-stealing scams and were demanding a $20 million payment not to publicly re...
May 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
May 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
SEC settles case with crypto firm with ties to the White House
The Securities and Exchange Commission reached a settlement with a crypto firm with ties to the White House in order to resolve a years-long case against them.
May 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
May 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
House to vote on cryptocurrency regulation that could impact Trump family
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the GENIUS Act, a bill that would create a regulatory framework for a type of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins.
May 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
May 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Trump family crypto venture tapped as part of $2B Emirati-backed investment deal
An Abu Dhabi-backed investment firm is making a $2 billion investment in a crypto business deal that could serve as a major boost for the Trump family's crypto venture.
May 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
May 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Crypto landscape is like a ‘”Walking Dead,” post-apocalyptic anarchy’: Reed Stark
On “This Week,” John Reed Stark and Eric Lipton analyze the Trump family’s profit off of cryptocurrency.
May 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
May 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Trump family crypto firm raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Investigative Correspondent Aaron Katersky reports on Trump’s crypto firm, World Liberty Financial.
May 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
May 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Trump's new crypto venture is light on details, heavy on potential ethics landmines
After once calling cryptocurrency a scam, Donald Trump has thrown his support behind World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture whose business model is largely unclear.
May 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
1 month ago
Trump admin tells prosecutors to ease up on crypto enforcement
The Trump administration is pulling back its enforcement of crypto regulations, disbanding a unit dedicated to cryptocurrency enforcement
1 month ago
2 months ago
Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried transferred out of New York prison
The Bureau of Prisons has transferred former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried out of a detention center in New York, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
2 months ago
2 months ago
SEC drops case against crypto firm with ties to Trump, CEO says
The SEC has ended its yearslong case and appeal against the cryptocurrency firm Ripple Labs, whose CEO has ties to the White House, the CEO said Wednesday.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Expert breaks down White House summit with crypto execs
ABC News’ Juju Chang spoke with cryptocurrency analyst Wendy Owusu to unpack how Friday's White House summit might, or might not, benefit everyday Americans.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion' in bitcoin value
White House Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.
2 months ago
2 months ago
White House crypto czar says public has 'lost out on over $17 billion'
Crypto czar David Sacks argued taxpayers have lost out on billions because earlier administrations never took advantage of bitcoin in the government's possession.
2 months ago
2 months ago
US seizes Russian crypto exchange websites
The United States Secret Service said it has seized a Russian cryptocurrency exchange website, according to court documents unsealed on Friday.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Trump to host crypto summit at White House on Friday
Senior fellow of economic studies at The Brookings Institute, Aaron Klein, joined ABC News Live with a reaction to the Trump administration's crypto policies and planned cryptocurrency summit.
2 months ago
3 months ago
House Democrats take aim at $TRUMP crypto meme coin
A California Democrat plans to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act, or MEME Act, on Thursday.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Bitcoin drops to lowest level in months amid tariff, economic concerns
The price of bitcoin, the original and most popular cryptocurrency, dropped below $88,000 or more than 7% Tuesday, its lowest level since November.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Bitcoin price falls, losing gains made under Trump
The price of bitcoin dropped Tuesday to its lowest level since November.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Trump crypto meme coin is a 'deep concern,' Dem lawmakers tell regulators
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to look into legal and ethical questions around the meme cryptocurrency coins launched by Donald Trump.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Donald and Melania Trump crypto tokens plummet
The cryptocurrencies were launched last week.
4 months ago
4 months ago
The Trump administration and cryptocurrency
"GMA" discusses what to expect from the new administration and its commitment to cryptocurrency.
4 months ago
5 months ago
Bitcoin price falls 12% after record highs earlier in week
The world’s largest cryptocurrency is still up around 36% since Election Day.
5 months ago
5 months ago
What is cryptocurrency and why is it surging?
Bitcoin and crypto have been making headlines for surging after the presidential election. But what exactly is it? ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous shares what you need to know.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Bitcoin soars on hopes of bitcoin strategic reserve
The price of bitcoin has climbed more than 50% since the election of Trump.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Has bitcoin's limited supply driven its rally? Experts weigh in
The price of bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time last week.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Bitcoin drops below $100,000 after reaching milestone for 1st time
The slide interrupted a rally set off by the election of Trump.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 for the 1st time
The price of bitcoin has surged more than 40% since Election Day.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Trump takes credit for bitcoin surpassing $100,000. Is it too late to buy?
The price of bitcoin has soared nearly 50% since Election Day.
5 months ago
6 months ago
Making sense of the Bitcoin boom
ETF.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Myers breaks down what you need to know about cryptocurrency before you invest.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Bitcoin soars to record high in quest to exceed $100,000
The largest cryptocurrency exceeded $98,000 Thursday before falling back down to about $97,600.
6 months ago
6 months ago
What’s behind the crypto surge?
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous takes a closer look at the post-election surge in the cryptocurrency markets.
6 months ago
6 months ago
By the Numbers: Cryptocurrency booms after Trump’s reelection
Cryptocurrency values have been hitting new heights since Donald Trump’s reelection, but Americans remain wary and the number of retailers accepting crypto is still small.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Crypto soars in wake of 2024 election
Cryptocurrencies have shattered records as investors expect President-elect Donald Trump to make a more friendly approach toward regulating crypto.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Crypto prices reach new heights after election
Bitcoin climbed nearly 11% in value in early trading on Monday, hitting a record high as it surged past $87,000 for the first time ever.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Crypto prices hit all-time highs. Experts explain why.
Bitcoin climbed 6.5% on Monday, surpassing $84,000 for the first time ever.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Crypto prices surge amid investor enthusiasm about Trump
Bitcoin climbed 6.5% on Monday, surpassing $84,000 for the first time ever.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Stock market, crypto rally after Trump declares victory
ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous on why markets and cryptocurrency are moving higher following Donald Trump's election win.
6 months ago
8 months ago
Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction tied to FTX collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, was convicted because of a "false narrative," according to his defense team.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Americans lost $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency scams in 2023: FBI
The impacts of these schemes are devastating.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Inside the 'crypto con' costing victims billions in losses: ABC News Investigates
Crypto investment scam losses rose from $3 billion in 2022 to $4.5 billion in 2023, the FBI said.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Authorities warn of growing 'pig butchering' crypto scam
Brooklyn-based victims were scammed out of $5 million after they were convinced to invest in cryptocurrency.
8 months ago
10 months ago
Where do Trump and Harris stand on cryptocurrency?
Trump has thrust the issue into the forefront of the campaign.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Crypto is here to stay, but don't trust its get-rich-quick persona, author says
ABC News' Mireya Villarreal speaks to writer, entrepreneur and influencer Nathaniel "Nat" Eliason about his new book.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Data centers fuel AI and crypto but could threaten climate, experts say
Energy usage of data centers is expected to soar in coming years, experts say, threatening the climate.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Dozens of web domains seized in crypto scam that cost victims millions
Authorities are warning about "pig butchering," where scammers strike online conversations with unsuspecting victims and steer them into bogus cryptocurrency investments.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Bankman-Fried speaks after sentencing: 'I'm haunted, every day, by what was lost'
Former crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried told ABC News in an exclusive interview that he is remorseful for his actions.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Sam Bankman-Fried reacts to 25-year prison sentence for financial fraud
In written responses provided exclusively to ABC News, Bankman-Fried insists he feels remorse: “I never thought what I was doing was illegal.”
1 year ago
1 year ago
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for financial fraud
In addition to the 25 years in prison, Bankman-Fried was ordered to forfeit $11 billion to compensate victims. It is one of the stiffest white-collar sentences handed down in recent years.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Disgraced crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years, must pay $11 billion
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison Thursday for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried set for sentencing
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is set to be sentenced for a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme.
1 year ago