Draft $5M Deal Linked to Milei’s Libra Promotion Found on Lobbyist’s Phone

New forensic findings from the phone of crypto lobbyist Mauricio Novelli have revealed a draft document suggesting a possible $5 million agreement connected to Argentine President Javier Milei’s promotion of the Libra token, according to local media reports. The document, recovered from Novelli’s iPhone during a judicial investigation into the Libra crypto scandal, outlines a … Read more

Stablecoin Regulatory Uncertainty Could Put Banks at a Disadvantage: Expert

Regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins could place traditional banks at a greater disadvantage than crypto companies, according to Colin Butler, executive vice president of capital markets at Mega Matrix. Butler said financial institutions have already invested heavily in digital asset infrastructure but remain unable to deploy it fully while lawmakers debate how stablecoins should be classified. … Read more

BitMine Buys 5,000 ETH From Ethereum Foundation in $10.2M OTC Deal

The Ethereum Foundation has finalized an over-the-counter (OTC) sale of 5,000 Ether to BitMine Immersion Technologies, a transaction worth about $10.2 million based on the agreed price of $2,042.96 per ETH. In a Saturday post on X, the foundation said proceeds from the sale will support core operations, including protocol research and development, ecosystem growth … Read more

Report: Liverpool ‘closely monitoring’ £70m full-back who’s just had a ‘coming-of-age performance’

Liverpool are reportedly among several clubs keeping close tabs on a Premier League full-back who enjoyed an outstanding performance on the European stage in midweek. Lamine Yamal may have scored a last-gasp equaliser from the penalty spot in Barcelona’s 1-1 draw at Newcastle in the Champions League, but before that the teenager was expertly shackled … Read more