// RECENT_TRANSMISSIONS (347 posts)
Samourai Co-Founder Details First Day In Prison As Pardon Grows
Christmas Eve letter from Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez turns a five year sentence into a raw prison diary as a 12K strong pardon drive tests how far U.S. prosecutors plan to push privacy dev liability.
Bybit Exits Japan: Exchange Buckles Under FSA Pressure
Bybit halts services for Japanese residents following repeated warnings from the Financial Services Agency, marking another offshore exit from the region.
EU Locks January 2026 for DAC8 Tax Reporting; Asset Seizure Protocols Activated
The EU’s DAC8 directive mandates crypto reporting starting January 2026, granting authorities power to seize assets for tax non-compliance.
Aave Founder Faces Backlash Over $10M OTC Buy Ahead of Fee Switch Vote
Stani Kulechov’s $10 million token acquisition draws fire for potential conflicts of interest days before a pivotal revenue distribution vote.
Philippines SEC Orders Block on Coinbase and Gemini
Regulators order the National Telecommunications Commission to cut access to the exchanges, citing a lack of VASP licenses.
New Whale ‘Trend Research’ Absorbs 46,000 ETH Supply
A mysterious entity identified as ‘Trend Research’ has rapidly accumulated over $100M in Ether, signaling potential institutional positioning.
SEC Flags AI-Driven Bot Infiltration in Crypto Group Chats
The SEC warns that AI bots are now automating social engineering in crypto Telegram and Discord groups, scaling “pig butchering” tactics.
Epstein File Bets Send Polymarket and Kalshi Volumes Soaring
Seven-figure volume on Polymarket and Kalshi now prices, in real time, who markets expect to be named in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files.
Upexi Files $1B Shelf as Solana Treasury Arms Race Grows
Upexi has filed a $1 billion Form S-3 shelf to extend its Solana treasury strategy, unsettling UPXI shareholders while adding fresh firepower to buy SOL.
Crypto.com Job Post Reveals Plan to Trade Against Sports Betting Customers
A new job listing suggests the exchange will run a proprietary trading desk to bet against users on its upcoming sports platform, reigniting fears of FTX-style conflicts.