Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years for financial crimes, highlighting the darker sides of the crypto industry.

The cryptocurrency market is poised for growth, with institutional investments through ETFs predicted to reach over $1 trillion in the next year.

Bitcoin's price has rebounded, passing the $70,000 mark, amid anticipation of the next halving event slated for April 2024.

The Bitcoin halving and increasing institutional interest are expected to maintain a bull market for the cryptocurrency until 2025.

There are concerns about the impact of the halving on the mining industry, which may lead to consolidation and defaults.

Bitcoin Cash's price has risen due to its own upcoming halving, but Bitcoin remains the preferred investment for many.

The Motley Fool suggests diversifying investments beyond cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Cash.