The CEO of Praetorian Group International has been sentenced to 20 years in 
prison for running a global bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 
90,000 investors of over $201 million. Deceptive Trading Promises A U.S. judge 
has sentenced Ramil Ventura Palafox, 61, to 20 years in prison for 
orchestrating a global Ponzi scheme through […]

Judge Sentences PGI Founder to 20 Years for $201 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

Copper is viewed as the ultimate industrial metal, reflecting economic growth, 
while gold primarily serves as a store of value. The simultaneous rise in 
copper, silver, and gold indicates a complex interplay in the metals market 
beyond simple dollar debasement. Hoarding due to concerns over the a&#8230;
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Optimizing trading software requires eliminating database lookups and 
simplifying computations for speed and efficiency. Custom silicon is 
challenging in high-frequency trading due to rapid algorithm changes. FPGAs 
balance efficiency and reprogrammability better than custom silicon in trading 
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that Congress should move fast 
on the Clarity Act to give investors and companies a firmer sense of what 
counts as allowed activity in crypto markets. He argued that clearer rules 
would calm the recent swings traders have seen and help restore confidence. 
Related Reading: XRP Set To Dethrone Bitcoin Within 6 Years, Entrepreneur Says 
Senators Hit A Wall Over Stablecoin Rules Based on reports, the bill has split 
committee leaders. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced part of the 
market-structure plan, while the Senate Banking Committee stopped its planned 
markup after intense pushback over language that would limit yields on 
stablecoins. That split helped prompt major industry players to pull back 
support, reshaping the path forward. A Push For Passage Before Spring Reports 
say some lawmakers want the measure ready for a presidential signature this 
spring. Supporters say speed matters; critics say rushing could lock in rules 
that harm legitimate services. US President Donald Trump’s approval is being 
discussed as a near-term finish line by some backers, and Republican and 
Democratic senators alike have been urged to find common ground. White House 
Tried To Broker A Deal Reports note that the White House convened meetings 
with bank and crypto executives in an effort to bridge gaps, but the 
discussions ended without an agreement. White House advisers, including 
Patrick Witt, have been central to those talks. The big sticking point remains 
whether stablecoin interest and reward programs should be restricted, and how 
strict any limits would be. Market Reaction And What It Means Based on market 
notes, Bitcoin and other digital assets have shown fresh volatility in recent 
days, and some traders welcomed talk of a clear US framework as a stabilizing 
signal while others feared the specifics could cut into revenues for exchanges 
and lenders. Coinbase’s public withdrawal of support altered the political 
math and sent a ripple through equities and crypto prices. Related Reading: 
Calm Down: Ethereum Has Survived 8 Major 50% Falls, Lee Reminds Investors Who 
Wins And Who Loses In The Deal Reports say banks favor strict limits on 
stablecoin yields to avoid a flight of deposits into crypto platforms. 
Exchanges, in contrast, argue that rewards help users and that cutting them 
would reduce competition and innovation. Lawmakers will have to balance 
consumer protection, systemic risk, and commercial freedom. The final version 
could look very different from what’s now on the table. Featured image from 
Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Urgent Crypto Reform: Treasury Secretary Says The Clock Is Ticking

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticized the current direction of 
prediction markets, warning that an increasing focus on short-term bets risks 
distorting incentives and encouraging harmful behavior. Buterin Questions 
Short-Term Betting Culture in Crypto Markets In a recent post published to X, 
Buterin said prediction markets have reached sufficient scale to support 
professional traders and contribute […]

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