Man behind $20 million crypto scam gets 23 years in federal prison
An Illinois judge has sentenced a Texas man to more than two decades in federal prison for orchestrating a $20 million cryptocurrency scam.
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An Illinois judge has sentenced a Texas man to more than two decades in federal prison for orchestrating a $20 million cryptocurrency scam.
Bitcoin has erased all of its 2025 gains and is on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. Here's what experts say about the decline.
A day after charges were filed at the state level against two brothers from Texas who are accused of kidnapping and robbing a Minnesota family, federal officials have announced their own charges against the duo.
U.S. drug enforcement agents seized more than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during raids that also netted massive quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, officials say.
The top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin spent from $53,400 to $16.4 million each to get a dinner invitation with President Trump.
As the Trump family's crypto ventures increase their wealth, the president's administration pauses a dozen federal crypto probes.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
It started with a "smile."
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend, on social media.
Emerging cryptocurrency industry aims to put its stamp on the U.S. election by pouring money into key political races.
A rural Hood County community claims a crypto-mining facility replaced the peaceful quiet with constant noise.
The Japanese shiba inu dog that became an internet sensation and inspired a $23 billion cryptocurrency has died, her owner says.
Fort Worth could become one of the first cities in the country to mine its own bitcoin.
To ease load on aging grid, state program offers energy credits to bitcoin miners to curtail their power consumption.
The cryptocurrency CEO who touted Celsius as "better than a bank" lied about how customers' money was used, prosecutors allege.
The owner of a North Texas cryptocurrency company was federally charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Texas cryptocurrency miners must now get approval from ERCOT to connect to the state's power grid.
An Irving man was sentenced to time in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy.
The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. In a report released Thursday, the Better Business Bureau found reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency have tripled in the past three years.
The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. The CBS 11 I-Team investigates.
The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. In a report released Thursday, the Better Business Bureau found reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency have tripled in the past three years.
The pair were also ordered to pay $1.6 million each in penalties after pleading guilty to defrauding over 13,000 investors and failing to report the income to the IRS.
Following a Super Bowl advertisement, cryptocurrency companies have reported a surge of new investors and interest, but how safe is it?
The debate over the temple's design has persisted in the North Texas suburb even as work progresses.
The network is based in Bedford, a North Texas suburb between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Authorities say crews pulled a victim from a home with an unknown chemical as three people were injured, including a 1‑year‑old flown to Parkland.
A longtime resident and a younger community advocate spent years pressing for a park they say will help reconnect a neighborhood divided by I‑35.
The agreement pauses a lawsuit over a new state requirement as lawmakers acknowledge the rule has created costly hurdles for camps.
The debate over the temple's design has persisted in the North Texas suburb even as work progresses.
The network is based in Bedford, a North Texas suburb between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Authorities say crews pulled a victim from a home with an unknown chemical as three people were injured, including a 1‑year‑old flown to Parkland.
A longtime resident and a younger community advocate spent years pressing for a park they say will help reconnect a neighborhood divided by I‑35.
The agreement pauses a lawsuit over a new state requirement as lawmakers acknowledge the rule has created costly hurdles for camps.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The Pentagon says the war in Iran has already cost roughly $25 billion — and counting. Lawmakers are raising concerns over strategy, rising costs and strained weapons stockpiles as tensions escalate.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
CBS News Texas spoke with UTD head basketball coach Matt Grahn, who said the London trip was two years in the making, with help from family and friends.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
