HISTORICAL FACTS: 17 - The Untold Story

Weekend Round-Up: XRP's 70% Crash, Trump's Billion-Dollar Crypto Income and More

This week in the crypto world was nothing short of eventful. From XRP’s surprising 70% crash despite Ripple’s positive strides to former President Donald Trump’s defense of his billion-dollar crypto income, the news was buzzing.

Benzinga · Jul 5

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud

Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick says Farage accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell before becoming an MP

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Trump Offers to Broker Ukraine Peace Deal, Kennedy Center Warns of Financial Setback and More: This Week In Politics

As the weekend unfolded, several significant events took place, including President Donald Trump‘s offer to help broker a Ukraine peace deal, a warning from the Kennedy Center about the financial impact of removing Trump’s name and JD Vance‘s substantial Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings.

Benzinga · Jul 5

Bitcoin Price Attempts Recovery as ETF Outflows Suggest Rotation to Stocks

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price is attempting a comeback, rising in the past four consecutive days, reaching its highest point since June 23, even as exchange-traded funds (ETF) outflows jumped. BTC jumped to $62,615, up by 8.7% from its lowest point this month.

Benzinga · Jul 4

'Very Frustrating': MAGA Voters Fuming After Learning Trump Earned Billions While in Office

Supporters of Donald Trump express frustration over his reported $2 billion income in 2025, saying no one should be that rich while the financial struggles of many Americans intensify.

International Business Times UK · Jul 4

'Demanded $100,000 for our release': Pakistan gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar's kin

A cryptocurrency dispute is now central to the investigation of an alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan. One victim claims Raza Dar, a relative of the deputy prime minister, demanded $100,000 for their release after they were held captive and sexually assaulted. Investigators are exploring…

The Times of India · Jul 4

Why is DOJ Seeking a Light Sentence in the $100 Million New Jersey Deli Stock Manipulation Case? Court Filing Withholds Key Reasons

Federal prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence far below federal sentencing guidelines for a defendant in the infamous $100 million New Jersey deli stock-manipulation case, but key portions of the government’s reasoning reportedly remain hidden from public view.

Benzinga · Jul 4

Trump Administration Ramps Up Pressure on Oil Industry As Federal Agencies Push States to Investigate Elevated Gas Prices

On Friday, the Donald Trump administration intensified its scrutiny of the petroleum industry by urging state officials to investigate whether oil companies or fuel retailers are unlawfully keeping gasoline prices elevated despite falling crude oil costs.

Benzinga · Jul 4

Americans disgusted at Trump earning $1bn from crypto as president: ‘Obviously a grift’

Hundreds of Guardian readers expressed concerns over greed in the White House and a billionaire president unconcerned with high gas and grocery prices

The Guardian - US · Jul 3

Trump's Crypto Push Isn't About Bitcoin Anymore—It's About the Dollar

President Donald Trump may have defended his family’s cryptocurrency ventures this week, but the bigger story for investors isn’t the billions tied to crypto—it’s what his administration wants crypto to become.

Benzinga · Jul 3