A couple accused of laundering Bitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 have reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, marking a major step in one of the largest cryptocurrency theft cases. Meanwhile, Tron's co-founder, Justin Sun, is facing allegations of minting TUSD out of "thin air" using deposits from two major exchanges, raising questions about the legitimacy of such transactions. In another development, the FTX Foundation, linked to the brother of FTX's founder, is under scrutiny for its alleged misuse of funds. Amidst these controversies, the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network is making strides toward returning customer assets through settlements. Finally, the push for Bitcoin ETFs continues, with Global X Digital Assets filing a proposal with the SEC for a Bitcoin Trust, reflecting the ongoing efforts to bring cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial products.
