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Louis Velazquez is a dynamic force at the crossroads of technology, finance, and media. As the founder of MegaHoot Technologies and a financial industry veteran, Velazquez has built a reputation for identifying disruptive trends and turning them into profitable ventures. His diverse career spans from his early days as a competitive athlete to becoming a pioneering tech innovator and influential radio show host.
New York forces Uphold to pay $5M over fraudulent crypto investment scheme
New York AG Letitia James secured a $5 million settlement from Uphold for promoting CredEarn, a crypto savings product that misled users about its risks.
Crypto industry will be ‘just fine’ if CLARITY Act doesn’t pass: Chris Perkins
The efforts of the SEC and CFTC chairmen indicate that the crypto industry will not suffer without the CLARITY Act, according to crypto executive Chris
Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April
Despite being the best-performing month in the past 12 months, it still came in slightly below its historical average, according to CoinGlass data.
US CISA adds ‘insane’ Linux Copy Fail flaw to watch list
Malicious actors with code execution capability may gain root access on Linux systems using as few as 10 lines of Python, according to a researcher.
A16z sides with CFTC against states seeking to ban prediction markets
Venture capital firm a16z argues that state crackdowns on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket conflict with federal law and hurt market access for ordinary users.
Riot posts $167M in Q1 revenue as data center arm pulls in $33M in first quarter
Riot Platforms reported $167.2 million in Q1 2026 revenue, with its new data center business contributing $33.2 million as Bitcoin mining income fell.
Ethereum Foundation sells another 10,000 ETH to BitMine in third OTC deal
The Ethereum Foundation has now sold roughly $47 million worth of ETH to BitMine in a week, drawing fresh criticism over the pace and scale
Bitcoin doesn’t need a fresh narrative to reclaim $100K: Analyst
With attention spilling into multiple other technology sectors, crypto may struggle to capture a strong, price-driving narrative, a crypto analyst says.
Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May
Institutional investors and corporate-level Bitcoin accumulation remain the primary drivers of BTC’s price gains, despite the lack of bullish leverage.
CLARITY Act stablecoin yield rules finalised: ‘Go time’ for crypto bill
Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn expects the banking industry to “increase their opposition efforts” following the release of the final stablecoin yield provisions.
Thomson Reuters Announces Cash Distribution Per Share and Share Consolidation Ratio for Return of Capital and Share Consolidation Transactions
Participating shareholders to receive cash distribution of US$1.435518 per common share Shares to begin trading on a post-consolidated basis on May 4, 2026 TORONTO,
Three Bitcoin data points suggest a rally to $80K is imminent
Bitcoin chases $80,000 as rising spot volumes and futures open interest suggest the market has shifted back in the bulls’ favor.
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New York forces Uphold to pay $5M over fraudulent crypto investment scheme
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Inside the Swedish factory helping to re-arm Europe
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JPMorgan resets Amazon stock price target after earnings
Amazon just posted what may be its best quarter ever. Revenue beat. Earnings nearly doubled the estimate. AWS hit its fastest growth rate in 15
