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Belgian court sentences three men to 12 years each in crypto kidnapping case
The lengthy prison terms imposed on the individuals highlight the serious financial risks and emerging criminal threats associated with digital currency-related offenses in the Eur...
Read Full Article →Options traders brace for ‘big July’ in Bitcoin and Ethereum after volatility drop in June, says Der...
Market participants are increasingly investing in July options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, anticipating notable price movements despite recent decreases in volatility and restrictive...
Read Full Article →US spot bitcoin ETFs approach $50B in total net inflows after $1B rebound over two days
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen substantial investment growth recently, with a $1 billion increase in net inflows over two days bringing total inflows closer to t...
Read Full Article →FTX Recovery Trust says payouts may be forfeited in ‘restricted’ jurisdictions like China and Russia
The FTX Recovery Trust indicated that individuals in certain regions, such as China and Russia, might face limitations or loss of entitlement when receiving financial distributions...
Read Full Article →Arbitrum transaction ordering system Timeboost generates $2 million in fees within three months of l...
The recently introduced Arbitrum Timeboost system has accumulated $2 million in fees over a three-month period, reflecting significant revenue generation shortly after its April 20...
Read Full Article →Two bitcoin wallets move 20,000 BTC after 14 years of dormancy
After more than a decade of inactivity, two cryptocurrency wallets transferred a combined total of 20,000 bitcoins, potentially indicating significant market movement or changes in...
Read Full Article →Major TradFi industry group calls on SEC to establish open, progressive crypto rules
A leading financial industry association engaged with regulators to advocate for clear and forward-looking guidelines governing the issuance and management of digital assets and to...
Read Full Article →Amber International raises $25.5 million to fuel $100 million crypto reserve strategy
Amber International secured $25.5 million in funding to enhance its cryptocurrency reserve initiative, aiming to strengthen its financial position and support ongoing expansion wit...
Read Full Article →House GOP declares ‘Crypto Week’ for mid-July to consider the GENIUS stablecoin bill and Clarity cry...
In mid-July, lawmakers plan to review several key bills that could impact the digital currency market, including proposals related to stablecoins, overall market regulations, and r...
Read Full Article →Ondo and Pantera plan $250 million investment into RWA projects: Axios
Ondo Finance and Pantera are collaborating to allocate $250 million toward projects involving real-world assets, aiming to expand blockchain-based access to traditional financial i...
Read Full Article →Grayscale ‘remains committed’ to pursuing conversion of crypto ETF following SEC’s pause
Despite the regulatory hold, Grayscale continues efforts to transition its investment product into an exchange-traded fund, which could potentially increase market access and attra...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Robinhood CEO clarifies OpenAI ‘stock tokens’ after Sam Altman firm slams move, Strategy...
Robinhood’s CEO provided additional details on the company’s new digital asset offering amid criticism from OpenAI and ongoing legal challenges related to cryptocurrency, highlight...
Read Full Article →DeFi Development Corp. adds 17,760 SOL to stockpile, bringing total solana holdings to $96 million
DeFi Development Corp. has increased its Solana holdings by 17,760 tokens, resulting in a total portfolio valued at approximately $96 million based on present market rates.
Read Full Article →Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms produces 450 BTC, valued at $49.3 million, in June
Riot Platforms generated approximately 450 bitcoins worth $49.3 million in June, marking its third consecutive month of mining following a temporary suspension earlier this year.
Read Full Article →Sen. Cynthia Lummis renews push for crypto tax reform with new bill in hopes of getting it to Presid...
Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation aimed at updating the taxation framework for digital currencies, potentially impacting how investors and businesses manage their crypt...
Read Full Article →Chinese chip designer Nano Labs adds $50 million in BNB to crypto treasury
Nano Labs has increased its cryptocurrency holdings by acquiring $50 million worth of BNB, supporting its strategy to secure a substantial portion of the token’s supply through sig...
Read Full Article →The DePIN Report 2025
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks introduce innovative blockchain-based models that potentially transform investment and revenue streams by enabling distributed partic...
Read Full Article →Circle’s USDC sees ‘remarkable’ 29-fold YoY growth as stablecoins seize 75% of institutional OTC vol...
The substantial increase in USDC usage highlights stablecoins' growing role in institutional cryptocurrency trading, accounting for a significant majority of over-the-counter trans...
Read Full Article →Robinhood CEO says OpenAI and SpaceX ‘stock tokens’ are derivatives rather than equity after pushbac...
Robinhood’s introduction of blockchain-based tokens allows European users to speculate on the value of companies like OpenAI and SpaceX without purchasing actual ownership shares,...
Read Full Article →Franklin Templeton flags uncertain outlook for crypto treasury firms, citing ‘dangerous’ feedback lo...
The company highlighted that ongoing market volatility and interconnected risks could impact the stability and valuation of digital asset holdings within corporate financial reserv...
Read Full Article →North Korean hackers use fake Zoom updates to deliver ‘NimDoor’ macOS malware targeting crypto firms
Cybercriminals impersonating legitimate software updates deploy sophisticated macOS malware to breach cryptocurrency organizations, potentially leading to significant financial los...
Read Full Article →Over 40 fake Firefox add-ons impersonating major crypto wallets linked to active credential theft ca...
The fraudulent browser extensions targeting popular cryptocurrency wallets have resulted in substantial unauthorized access to users’ accounts, potentially causing significant fina...
Read Full Article →NY law firm files class action against Strategy over alleged misleading bitcoin investment disclosur...
A New York legal firm has initiated a class action lawsuit accusing Strategy of providing inaccurate information regarding its bitcoin investment approach, potentially affecting in...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin regains $109,000 level on positive macro cues as market eyes next driver
Cryptocurrency values, including Bitcoin and ether, rose notably due to improved market conditions and favorable trade developments, signaling increased investor confidence and pot...
Read Full Article →Bankruptcy judge allows Celsius to proceed with claims against Tether in $4.3B dispute
The court's decision enables Celsius to continue legal actions against Tether, potentially affecting the valuation and resolution of assets involved in the $4.3 billion financial d...
Read Full Article →JPMorgan’s blockchain unit tests new carbon credit tokenization application with S&P Global
JPMorgan’s initiative seeks to create an integrated platform for digital carbon credits, potentially improving market efficiency and enhancing financial transactions within the env...
Read Full Article →First spot Solana staking ETF notches $33 million in volume on first day trading: Bloomberg’s Balchu...
The newly launched Solana staking ETF attracted significant investor interest by achieving $33 million in trading volume and accumulating $1 million in assets under management on i...
Read Full Article →OpenAI does not ‘endorse’ Robinhood tokenizing its private shares, AI studio says
Robinhood's plan to offer tokenized shares of various companies, including OpenAI, to European Union investors could introduce new financial opportunities and risks within digital...
Read Full Article →US SEC hits pause on Grayscale crypto ETF conversion
The recent delay by the US SEC in approving the Grayscale fund’s transition could temporarily affect investor access to a regulated crypto investment vehicle and market liquidity.
Read Full Article →The Daily: Standard Chartered sees bitcoin waking up to $135K when September ends, Robinhood deploys...
Standard Chartered's forecast of bitcoin reaching $135,000 by September's end highlights growing investor interest, while Robinhood's introduction of more than 200 tokenized stocks...
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