Detroit Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Funding ISIS with Bitcoin

Published at 2025-11-14 15:31:15

On Nov. 14, 2025, a Detroit man received a nine-year federal sentence after admitting he transferred Bitcoin to a federal informant he believed was affiliated with ISIS. Working secretly, he sent cryptocurrency payments that prosecutors say were intended to fund the extremist group, leading to federal charges and the subsequent conviction.

The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to trace crypto-based financing for terrorism and use traditional investigatory tools such as informants. While Bitcoin (BTC) remains a widely used digital asset, incidents like this reinforce regulator and prosecutor focus on illicit flows and could spur renewed calls for tighter oversight and improved blockchain analytics to prevent abuse.

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Texas and New Hampshire are among a growing number of U.S. states moving to add Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets as Congress advances a federal crypto market structure bill. The actions signal rising state-level appetite for digital-asset exposure and could shape wider treasury practices.

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Published at 2026-01-17 15:45:05

Samson Mow Says 10x Bitcoin Target Is 'Conservative'

Jan3 CEO Samson Mow reiterated his strong long-term bullishness on Bitcoin, arguing that a 10x price target may be conservative and reigniting debate across the crypto community. His comments have drawn attention from traders, analysts, and investors weighing upside expectations against market risks.

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Published at 2026-01-17 09:30:09

Hacker Steals $282M in Crypto Using Hardware Wallet Social‑Engineering Attack

A sophisticated social‑engineering operation stole over $282 million in BTC and LTC, with the proceeds quickly routed through Monero to obscure the trail.

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Published at 2026-01-16 20:00:19

Riot Platforms Soars 11% After Bitcoin Sale Funds Texas Acquisition

Riot Platforms jumped roughly 11% after disclosing it sold more than $160 million in Bitcoin to finance a Texas data-center acquisition. The company says the move is part of a strategic shift to redeploy capital into expanding mining infrastructure.

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Published at 2026-01-16 18:30:38

Nasdaq Warns Canaan as Shares Stay Below $1 Ahead of Delisting Deadline

Nasdaq has issued a delisting warning to Bitcoin miner Canaan after its shares remained under $1, putting the company close to a compliance deadline despite a recent hardware order and an October rally. The move raises risks for investors and could limit the firm's access to U.S. capital markets.