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Ilya Lichtenstein, who was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2024 after pleading guilty to charges tied to the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack, was released from prison after just 14 months behind bars.“Thanks to President [Donald] Trump’s First Step Act, I have been released from prison early,” Lichtenstein said on X on Thursday. “I remain committed to making a positive impact in cybersecurity as soon as I can.”Trump signed the First Step Act, a prison and sentencing reform bill proposed and approved by legislators in 2018, purportedly aimed at saving taxpayers money.Lichtenstein thanked his supporters and criticized…

BMNR shareholders are encouraged to review the Chairman’s message and vote on the 4 proposals prior to the January 14, 2026 deadline Bitmine will hold its Annual Stockholder Meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026 Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas “Tom” Lee to support Bitmine’s goal of acquiring 5% of ETH LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMNR) today announced the release of a new Chairman’s message…

Mark Cuban is taking aim at the U.S. healthcare system, arguing that widespread billing abuse by insurers and providers could be a major source of federal revenue–if only they were held accountable. “If we fined insurers and providers $100 every time they over-billed, incorrectly denied care or misrepresented any amount of patient out of pocket, we could pay off the national debt,” the billionaire entrepreneur posted on X last week. Don’t Miss: Cuban said the system is rigged against everyday Americans who are forced to navigate a confusing maze of billing, denials and surprise out-of-pocket costs. “They play on the…

Bitcoin Adoption Is No Longer About Discovery Bitcoin no longer needs to be explained. Its existence is widely acknowledged, its relevance debated, and its future actively shaped by regulators, institutions, and everyday users. The real question today is not whether people can buy Bitcoin, but how they do so. As Bitcoin moves deeper into mainstream financial conversations, the quality of access matters more than access itself. Trust, security, and compliance have become decisive factors in determining which platforms users rely on, especially during moments of market stress. This is where regulated, Bitcoin-focused exchanges play a critical role in shaping long-term…

EMERALDWISDOM Trading Center has confirmed that it is currently preparing a new mobile application as part of its ongoing platform development efforts. The application is intended to serve as a core component of the platform’s multi-device service structure and is scheduled for release in early 2026. At this stage, the official name and visual details of the application have not been publicly announced.EMERALDWISDOM Trading Center stated that the planned mobile application is not positioned as a standalone product launch, but rather as a continuation of the platform’s broader service integration strategy. The initiative reflects the platform’s focus on improving structural…

“I’m almost 50 years old. Enough is enough. I am exhausted by it.”

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin used a New Year’s message on Thursday to reflect on a year of major technical progress — and to argue that the network’s real test lies in fulfilling its original mission, not in chasing the latest crypto narratives.In his New Year’s post on X, Buterin said Ethereum made meaningful progress in 2025 by becoming faster, more reliable and better able to handle growth without sacrificing its decentralized design. He pointed to improvements that allow the network to process more activity, reduce bottlenecks and make it easier for people to run the software that keeps Ethereum operating.…

  The final season of “Stranger Things” is breaking records for streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and could provide a boost to fourth-quarter financial results. The final episode could also boost movie theater stocks like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) and Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:CNK), marking a rare win for both movie theaters and streaming. Netflix split the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” into three parts, with episodes released the night before Thanksgiving, on Christmas Day, and the upcoming final episode to be released on New Year’s Eve. Along with the episode being available for Netflix subscribers at 8 p.m. ET on New Year’s Eve, the…

BitMart, a leading global digital asset trading platform, today announced the successful integration of the AEON payment network, enhancing its Web3 mobile QR payment capabilities and expanding real-world use cases for digital assets.Through this integration, eligible BitMart users can now complete everyday QR code payments using cryptocurrencies such as USDT and USDC via the BitMart App. Powered by AEON’s high-speed cross-chain payment infrastructure, the upgraded Scan & Pay functionality delivers faster transaction confirmation, improved stability, and greater flexibility across supported markets.Expanding Real-World Web3 Payment Use CasesThe integration with AEON enables BitMart users to scan and pay using locally adopted QR code standards, including VietQR, QR Ph, and…

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