Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New FTX Fraud Trial on Witness Claims
Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a federal court to grant a new trial in the FTX fraud case, citing newly available witness testimony he argues could undermine his conviction.
A node is a computer or device that participates in a blockchain network by maintaining a copy of the ledger and validating data. Nodes communicate with each other to share transactions and blocks, helping keep the network synchronized. Depending on their role, nodes may validate transactions, store full blockchain history, or relay information. Running a node helps improve decentralization, security, and resilience of the network. Nodes operate according to the network’s protocol rules.
Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a federal court to grant a new trial in the FTX fraud case, citing newly available witness testimony he argues could undermine his conviction.
Gemini’s decision to withdraw from the UK, EU, and Australia has intensified industry concerns that slow, overlapping regulation is undermining Britain’s crypto hub strategy.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $145 million in new inflows as Bitcoin hovered near $70,000, adding to signs that institutional selling pressure is easing.
Ripple has added new security and staking integrations to its institutional custody platform, aiming to simplify deployment for banks and regulated custodians.
Bernstein analysts maintained a $150,000 Bitcoin target for 2026, arguing the recent sell-off reflects a confidence shock rather than structural market stress.
Jump Trading is set to provide market-making services to Kalshi and Polymarket in exchange for equity stakes, deepening institutional involvement in prediction markets.
Telegram has launched Mira, a blockchain-based AI assistant integrated into chats, as the platform expands into AI services alongside crypto payments and commerce infrastructure.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy added $90 million in Bitcoin as prices traded below the company’s average acquisition cost, reinforcing its long-term accumulation approach amid market volatility.
A Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT purchased by Justin Bieber for $1.3 million in 2022 is currently valued at approximately $12,000.
Tether reported record USDT user growth and higher reserves in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as crypto markets suffered a sharp liquidation-driven downturn.