The man who hacked an X account associated with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last year has been sentenced to 14 months behind bars for manipulating the value of Bitcoin (BTC). In a new press release, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia says that Eric Council Jr. – a […]
US financial giant Capital One will hand $425 million to customers in a massive class action settlement. Account holders accused the bank of purposefully blocking them from accessing higher interest rates in their savings accounts. Specifically, the bank is accused of misleading clients by not telling them about higher-yielding 360 Performance Savings accounts. This allegedly […]
Following a relatively boring Friday and Saturday, bitcoin’s price went on the offensive on Sunday evening and shot up to its highest level since the end of January at $106,000. However, the bears were quick to step up at this point, and the asset plunged by two grand in an instant. BTCUSD. Source: TradingView Recall […]
Argentine federal judge María Servini has ordered banks to disclose President Javier Milei’s and his sister Karina’s financial records as part of a probe into an alleged LIBRA cryptocurrency fraud tied to millions in losses. Argentine President Milei Skips Mediation as Judge Seeks Financial Records in Crypto Scam Local media reports that a federal Judge […]
… cryptocurrency symbols on them. © Chesnot/Getty Images. Criminals are stealing crypto through physical thefts. Cryptocurrency is one of the leading …
Moody’s has joined the two other major rating agencies in determining that the US is no longer fit to hold a AAA credit score. On Friday, Moody’s downgraded America’s credit rating from AAA to AA1 while changing the country’s outlook from negative to stable. Moody’s attributes the downgrade to the United States’ soaring national debt […]
After a powerful rally earlier this month, Bitcoin’s price action has stalled just above $103,000 and has been caught in a tight consolidation range for over the past week. The daily chart shows consistent resistance just above $107,000, with the latest candles forming in a compressed horizontal band, indicating indecision and low momentum. This price […]
Crypto industry executives are beefing up personal security and demanding more bodyguard services in response to a recent string of kidnapping and ransom attempts worldwide — particularly in France — targeting investors and professionals in the sector. According to a Bloomberg report, Infinite Risks International, a private security firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is seeing […]
XRP’s price is facing resistance near $2.50 after the recent ETF boost and legal clarity. Cardano (ADA) is moving too, following Brave browser integration and a network upgrade. But now, Web3 ai is grabbing attention with a presale that’s moving fast and numbers that are hard to ignore. It’s being called the crypto with the […]
The meme coin universe is buzzing with energy, and it’s not just about the laughs anymore. With projects like BTFD, Ponke, and Floki making waves, the crypto scene is witnessing a blend of humor, community, and serious investment opportunities. These aren’t just tokens; they’re movements, each with its unique flavor and appeal. BTFD Coin stands […]
The Virtuals ecosystem is moving in the market, with some sectors growing while others experience retracements. In the AI Agent market overall, the last 24 hours have seen a slight stabilization at a valuation of $10.8 billion, which reflects a dip of about 0.45%. But even with that dip, mindshare for the Virtuals ecosystem has […]
The U.S. Department of the Treasury revealed that China reduced its exposure to U.S. debt in March, selling close to $19 billion in Treasuries. This reduction was recorded in March as the trade conflict between the two countries escalated. China Reduced Exposure to U.S. Debt Amid Tariff Conflict China is willing to reduce some of […]
The resilient cryptocurrency shows remarkable recovery amid broader market volatility, establishing higher lows throughout trading session.
The crypto industry is always buzzing with news and updates about the latest developments in the space. However, some projects and cryptocurrencies stand out over a specified period. The market intelligence platform Santiment has outlined the top trending tokens seeing the highest engagement across social media. They include popular assets like Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK), […]
Meta executives are reportedly acknowledging a serious new problem with scams affecting its social media platforms. A spokesperson for Meta, the parent company of social media behemoths Instagram and Facebook, tells the Wall Street Journal that the corporate giant is dealing with “an epidemic of scams” that has been growing exponentially in recent years, both […]
Key Takeaways: Alchemy acquires DexterLab to scale its infrastructure offering for Solana developers and enterprises. DexterLab’s ultra-fast Solana data services are used by Google and Solana Foundation, handling over 1TB of data daily. Solana is experiencing phenomenal growth, with 4.75 billion transactions against Ethereum’s 1 billion in recent months, which is fueling demand for high-performance […]
A wave of excitement hit the XRP space this week after commentator Chad Steingraber suggested the token could climb 100‑fold from its current level. According to his tweet, five XRP cost one back in December 2020. Now you’d pay about 12 for the same slice of the market. That leap from roughly 0.20 to 2.35 […]
Key points: Bitcoin is convincing traders that an upside breakout is around the corner, with all-time highs in sight. One target demands $116,000 next week, moving BTC/USD firmly out of its narrow range. A quick dip before continuing higher is among the options for BTC price action into the new week. Bitcoin (BTC) reduced volatility […]
Bitcoin traded at $103,895 on May 18, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.064 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume reached $19.865 billion, with an intraday range between $102,771 and $104,002, reflecting a narrow band of consolidation near historic highs. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s short-term outlook, as illustrated on the 1-hour chart, signals a gradual uptrend marked […]
According to BlockBeats, the funding rates on major centralized and decentralized exchanges have slightly increased, indicating a cautious bullish …
One of the largest banks in the US is preparing to pay millions of dollars to settle allegations that it bombarded thousands of people with illegal robocalls. A federal judge in North Carolina has preliminarily approved a $4.1 million class action settlement between Truist Bank and cellphone users who say they were hit with the […]
The thieves responsible for the recent security breach of US-based crypto exchange Coinbase have reportedly obtained the personal information of a managing partner at Sequoia Capital, the $56.3 billion venture capital giant. In a report submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 14th, the digital asset exchange says that hackers bribed […]
Growing activity across altcoins has brought several names into focus, each gaining attention for specific reasons. Near Protocol (NEAR) is approaching a strong resistance zone, Bittensor (TAO) is benefiting from ongoing AI-driven interest, and Unstaked has quietly surpassed $6 million in presale funding. As NEAR aims to break past $3.50 and TAO explores new price […]
The journey of Bitcoin keeps drawing attention, and recent activities in the market suggest a certain trend. Long-term holders are in a clear accumulation phase of Bitcoin. This movement, which started in late March 2025, reflects something that is happening in the market more broadly. Institutional players and traditional financial firms are starting to take […]
Bitcoin’s relatively dull price movements as of late continued in the past 24 hours, but the asset has managed to recover from yesterday’s dip and is back to $104,000. Many altcoins have marked more substantial gains in the past day, but most of them are reps of the ever-volatile meme coin niche. BTC Consolidation Phase […]
Cardano (ADA) is entering a decisive moment as bulls fight to hold the $0.74 support zone and build momentum for a move toward the $0.90 level. After gaining over 68% since its April lows, ADA is showing strong signs of recovery, but it must defend current levels to confirm continuation. This phase is critical, as […]
Economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean Ammous, has weighed in on the ongoing debate over spam inscriptions on the Bitcoin network, suggesting he would “throw in a few sats” to fund a full-time developer focused on making Bitcoin spamming more difficult and expensive. Ammous made the remarks in response to a thread initiated by […]
Key Takeaways: Trump hails Bitcoin as a “$10 trillion asset class” during Air Force One gaggle. Claims U.S. is leading China in crypto dominance; praises government BTC reserves. Mentions no knowledge of $2B UAE digital coin deal tied to Trump company, but calls himself a “big crypto fan.” Onboard Air Force One, former President Donald […]
Fundstrat’s head of research Tom Lee believes that US equities are in a much better position now compared to the period before Trump ignited a trade war. In a new interview on CNBC Television, Lee says heightened optimism for 2026 and US companies thriving during hard times are signs suggesting the stock market looks more […]
Despite the geopolitical tensions from the U.S. trade war causing a decline in most liquid tokens, venture capitalists continued to focus on the core utility of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. VCs’ Growing Positive View of Stablecoins Although the geopolitical tensions sparked by the U.S. trade war resulted in a quarter-long giveback of gains across most liquid […]
New regulations threaten the security of the personal data of cryptocurrency users and may expose them to "physical danger", the platform at the …
FTX, which was once a prominent player in the cryptocurrency sector, still shows signs of basic errors that have contributed to its collapse. One of the most apparent blunders was selling too soon its early-stage, high-potential partnership investments. Those decisions have likely set the exchange back to the tune of billions in unrealized gains (the […]