Powell says DOJ is threatening criminal charges over rate cuts

Jerome Powell revealed that the US Justice Department threatened him with possible criminal charges, which he calls a pretext to pressure the Federal Reserve into lowering interest rates faster.
Trader won $400K betting on Maduro capture hours before it happened

A trader on Polymarket turned $32,000 into $400,000 by betting on Maduro’s capture less than 24 hours before U.S. forces seized him, raising serious questions.
Pump.fun platform faces billion fraud lawsuit with Solana

A US court allowed an expanded lawsuit claiming Pump.fun and Solana Labs ran an organised scheme causing massive losses for retail investors.
Australia regulates crypto platforms under new law

Australia has introduced the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, establishing the country’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and custody providers under financial services legislation.