Category: Optimized Tax Strategies

Heather Morgan, widely known by her flamboyant musical alias “Razzlekhan,” is preparing to reenter the public eye—not as a tech criminal, but as a rapper. As she approaches the final weeks of her 18-month prison sentence for laundering funds linked to the infamous 2016 Bitfinex Bitcoin heist, Morgan is gearing up to drop a new…

Iran intensifies its efforts to integrate cryptocurrency into its international trade strategy, aiming to bypass the renewed global sanctions that have further isolated its economy. This strategic pivot was underscored during the deBlock Summit — Iran’s first state-sponsored international blockchain conference — where top officials described digital currency as essential for national survival amid deepening…

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and CIO of Maelstrom, has executed a series of high-profile crypto transfers totaling $2.5 million, sparking speculation about his growing interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC). The transactions involved significant amounts of Ethereum (ETH) and ecosystem tokens sent to prominent market makers, including FalconX, Flowdesk, and Wintermute. According to blockchain…

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s attorney, Teresa Goody Guillén, has firmly rejected all speculation suggesting that Zhao secured a presidential pardon through improper financial influence or political favoritism. Addressing these allegations in a recent interview, Guillén emphasized that Zhao’s legal troubles stemmed from regulatory compliance issues, not criminal conduct or corruption. Guillén clarified that Zhao, commonly…

Steak ’n Shake, a long-standing American fast-food chain, is making waves in the cryptocurrency space with its strategic expansion into El Salvador — a country known for its bold embrace of Bitcoin. Following its participation in the Bitcoin Histórico event held in San Salvador, the company has confirmed its intention to further integrate Bitcoin into…

Bitcoin Funding Rate Remains Elevated Despite Price Drop — What It Means for the Market Bitcoin is currently navigating a turbulent phase, with its price slipping below the critical $100,000 psychological threshold and testing the $95,000 support level. Despite this bearish price action, on-chain metrics reveal a surprising trend: the funding rate for Bitcoin perpetual…

OKX CEO Challenges Community With 10 BTC Bounty Over Alleged Wallet Backdoor Star Xu, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, has issued a public challenge to the crypto community, offering a reward of 10 BTC—currently valued at over $950,000—for anyone who can present verifiable proof of a security vulnerability or “backdoor” in the platform’s DeFi…

Despite a surge in whale transactions and increased interest from short-term holders (STHs), XRP’s price continues to show little sign of upward momentum. This stagnation persists even as on-chain data suggests heightened investor activity and capital rotation into the asset. Recently, XRP experienced a significant spike in large-volume movements, recording 716 whale transactions exceeding $1…

Ethereum Rebounds to $3K Amid ETF Outflows: Are Bulls Walking Into a Trap? After dipping to the critical $3,000 level, Ethereum (ETH) has staged a modest recovery, climbing approximately 3.5%. However, this rebound comes in the face of sustained capital outflows from Ethereum ETFs and signs of weakening conviction among large investors. The central question…

Bitcoin’s recent price retreat is presenting patterns reminiscent of earlier recovery phases, sparking cautious optimism among some investors. However, despite the familiar metrics signaling a potential market bottom, the current environment contains a distinct and potentially dangerous variable not seen in previous downturns—persistent structural resistance and macroeconomic uncertainty. Several on-chain indicators suggest Bitcoin might be…