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Crypto firms lead 2026 U.S. election donations with $189M: ‘Legalized bribery!’

Crypto industry leads corporate political spending for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections with a record $189 million, according to FEC data. This surpasses its 2024 total and accounts for over a third of all corporate donations. Major donors include a16z, Ripple Labs, and Coinbase, with funds largely supporting pro-crypto candidates, primarily Republicans. Key goals include passing the stalled CLARITY Act and protecting recent regulatory gains. Critics, like Senator Bernie Sanders, label the spending "legalized bribery."

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Crypto firms lead 2026 U.S. election donations with $189M: ‘Legalized bribery!’

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Post a Tweet for $5 Million? The Price Tag for a President's Endorsement of a Meme Coin Exposed

Argentine President Javier Milei is accused of accepting a $5 million bribe to promote the meme token LIBRA on his X (formerly Twitter) account, according to a report by local media El Destape. The allegation is based on evidence recovered from the phone of a crypto lobbyist, Mauricio Novelli, who represented KIP Protocol, the entity behind LIBRA. The scandal erupted after Milei posted a tweet on February 15, 2025, endorsing LIBRA as a project aimed at supporting Argentine entrepreneurs. The token's market cap surged to $4.56 billion within 30 minutes, but it collapsed after insiders executed a "rug pull," cashing out over $100 million. Milei later deleted the tweet, claiming he was misled and that the post was intended to support private enterprise. Investigators uncovered a purported agreement between Milei and Hayden Davis, the alleged mastermind behind the scheme. The deal involved a $5 million payment—$1.5 million upfront, another $1.5 million after Milei publicly endorsed Davis as an advisor, and a final $2 million for a blockchain consulting contract. Phone records also showed frequent communication between Novelli and Milei’s office around the time of the tweet. Despite initial investigations by anti-corruption offices and Congress, no conclusive action was taken. The report suggests Milei was aware of the token’s speculative nature but proceeded for financial gain. Davis defended the scheme in an interview, arguing that meme token trading is a “casino” where such practices are expected. The incident highlights growing concerns over the ethical boundaries and regulatory challenges within the crypto industry.

比推03/17 12:11

Post a Tweet for $5 Million? The Price Tag for a President's Endorsement of a Meme Coin Exposed

比推03/17 12:11

US Lawmakers Slam $500M WLFI-UAE Deal, Call For Anti-Corruption Reform

US lawmakers, led by Senator Chris Murphy, are demanding anti-corruption reforms following a $500 million deal between the Trump-linked crypto firm World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and a UAE-backed entity. The deal, which gave a 49% stake to an Abu Dhabi investment group just before Trump's inauguration, is being called "brazen, open corruption" and a potential national security breach. Critics allege the payment, with millions going to Trump-affiliated entities, was followed by the administration approving expanded UAE access to advanced US AI chips. President Trump denied any involvement, stating his sons handle the business. Lawmakers warn this constitutes potential criminal conduct and are calling for investigations.

bitcoinist02/04 01:06

US Lawmakers Slam $500M WLFI-UAE Deal, Call For Anti-Corruption Reform

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Accepting Virtual Currency Worth Tens of Millions, Hardware Wallet Placed in Office Drawer! Details of the Case of Yao Qian from the China Securities Regulatory Commission Disclosed

Chinese securities regulator Yao Qian, former head of the Technology Supervision Department at the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), was involved in a major corruption case involving millions in cryptocurrency bribes. Details reveal he accepted 2,000 Ether (valued at over 60 million yuan at peak) from a cryptocurrency executive in exchange for assisting with a token issuance project. Yao stored the virtual assets in hardware wallets, which were discovered in his office drawer during an investigation. He also used shell accounts and intermediaries to conceal bribes, including a 10 million yuan payment used to buy a luxury villa in Beijing. The case, investigated by Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission, highlights the use of big data and blockchain analysis to trace virtual currency transactions despite their perceived anonymity. Yao was expelled from the Communist Party and public office in November 2024 and faces criminal prosecution. The investigation underscores China’s focus on combating new forms of corruption in the digital asset space.

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Accepting Virtual Currency Worth Tens of Millions, Hardware Wallet Placed in Office Drawer! Details of the Case of Yao Qian from the China Securities Regulatory Commission Disclosed

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Coinbase Discloses Arrest Of Former Customer Agent Over Data Breach — Report

A former Coinbase customer service contractor has been arrested in India for their involvement in a data breach at the cryptocurrency exchange. The incident, which occurred earlier in the year, involved hackers bribing customer service representatives to gain access to sensitive user information. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest by Hyderabad Police and stated that more arrests are expected. The breach, initially disclosed by Coinbase in May, was estimated to potentially cost up to $400 million. Reports indicate an employee of the outsourcing firm TaskUs was caught photographing customer data to sell to hackers. This arrest marks a significant step for Coinbase, which faced multiple security challenges in 2025, including over $65 million lost to social engineering exploits and a separate $16 million phishing scheme. The exchange aims to improve platform security for its users in 2026.

bitcoinist12/28 10:02

Coinbase Discloses Arrest Of Former Customer Agent Over Data Breach — Report