New York Attorney General Letitia James has frozen $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency linked to an international fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of Russian-speaking residents across Brooklyn and beyond. Authorities say the operation used deceptive social media ads to lure victims into fake crypto investment platforms, resulting in more than $1 million in losses in Brooklyn […]

Investors looking for life-changing gains in cryptocurrency face a familiar fork in the road. One path is paved by Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), …

One of the world’s leading financial services firms has met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force to discuss the regulations of digital assets. According to a recent memo, three members of JPMorgan Chase met with the regulator to talk about moving existing traditional capital markets on-chain and the banking giant’s […]

This week, Bitcoin reached a peak of $108,947, bringing it nearer to its record high from just last month of $112,000. The market remains excited—if that’s the word—as it looks forward to a possible breakout, stirred up by some new data that seems to show the major holders of our favorite cryptocurrency behaving differently and, […]

Hong Kong-based DDC Enterprise has announced it has entered into three securities purchase agreements that could generate up to $528 million in gross proceeds, excluding placement agent fees and offering expenses. The capital raise features participation from institutional investors, including Anson Funds, Animoca Brands, Kenetic Capital, QCP Capital, and a network of prominent Bitcoin investors. […]

Tron has captured renewed attention following a major development: its planned entry into public markets. Justin Sun, Tron’s founder, has reached a deal with Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment (SRM.O), under which SRM will acquire Tron-related tokens, rebrand as Tron Inc., and appoint Sun as an adviser. This move marks a significant step in bridging the gap […]

Solana (SOL) is moving within an ascending triangle pattern, a setup that may lead to a 30 percent price increase toward $180. Chainlink (LINK) is also showing improvement after playing a role in Hong Kong’s CBDC trial. LINK gained 9 percent in a single day, showing rising institutional attention. However, both SOL and LINK rely […]

Now that 2025 is in full swing, crypto conversations are shifting from quick wins to lasting value. The big question? Which tokens actually stand out this year? The spotlight is moving away from hype and toward real-world purpose,  projects built to last, not just pump. Unstaked is leading the pack with its “Proof of Intelligence” […]

Bitdeer Technologies Group priced an upsized private offering of $330 million in convertible senior notes due 2031. The Singapore-based bitcoin mining company increased the offering size from an initially announced $300 million. Bitdeer Upsizes Convertible Note Offering The 4.875% notes, maturing July 1, 2031, were sold to qualified institutional buyers. Initial purchasers hold a 13-day […]

Bitcoin Magazine The Trolls Are Coming: Defending Bitcoin Mining from Patent Trolls Introduction: Patent Trolls Targeting Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin’s use of elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), which is essential for generating key pairs and validating digital signatures, has drawn the attention of a nonpracticing entity (NPE), more commonly known as a patent troll. In May 2025, […]

Key Takeaways: Purpose Investments launches Canada’s first XRP spot ETF (XRPP) on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The ETF provides direct exposure to XRP with CAD-hedged, CAD, and USD unit options. Institutional-grade custody, tax-advantaged accounts, and mainstream access mark a major leap for crypto ETFs in Canada. Canada has officially entered the XRP ETF arena. On […]

Officials reported that scammers had used crypto to pay for fake digital asset investment ads on social media platforms, leading to more than $1 million in losses for victims.

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky will not receive any assets from the collapsed crypto lending platform’s bankruptcy claims. Newly filed court documents indicate Mashinsky withdrew his claims in light of his criminal sentencing last month. Celsius filed for bankruptcy in July 2022 after its native token, CEL, plummeted by 99%, and it was unable to fulfill withdrawals. […]

BlackRock’s multibillion-dollar tokenized money market fund (BUIDL) is reportedly going to be used by the crypto exchange platforms Derebit and Crypto.com. According to a new report from Forbes, both crypto exchanges will accept BUIDL as collateral, meaning that traders can now use the yield-bearing stablecoin as a security deposit to hedge leveraged bets, freeing up […]

Purpose Investments is launching Canada’s first spot XRP ETF on 18 June following final regulatory approval from the OSC. The fund will offer both Canadian and US dollar exposure options to investors via the Toronto Stock Exchange. XRP rallied nearly 7% after the announcement, outpacing major crypto assets including Bitcoin and the CoinDesk 20 Index. […]

X suspended Solana meme coin launchpad Pump.fun and its co-founder without clear explanation, along with 19 other crypto accounts, sparking backlash from the memecoin community However, this comes as Pump.fun continues to see more legal scrutiny for enabling rapid low-effort token launches and is currently involved in a class-action lawsuit alleging it profited from unregistered, […]

Older coins are becoming increasingly influential within the Bitcoin ecosystem

A stablecoin may soon become a mainstream fixture in U.S. derivatives markets. Coinbase Derivatives and clearinghouse Nodal Clear plan to make USDC eligible collateral for margined futures trading, marking what could be a landmark shift in how digital assets interact with traditional financial infrastructure. If regulators approve the move, it will be the first time […]

Stolen cryptocurrency was sent to domain registrars as payment to create fake cryptocurrency investment domains and to Meta as payment for …

BNB finds itself at a pivotal moment as price action tightens between two critical technical zones. After a period of consolidation, the cryptocurrency is testing resistance near the 200-period moving average, hovering around the $653 mark. Meanwhile, support around the $640 level continues to hold firm, acting as a safety net for bulls trying to […]

Ethereum seems to be in the very first stages of what could turn out to be a very systemic accumulation phase. And any such phase tends to lead to significant price increases over time. In the last week or so, we’ve seen Ethereum whale wallets, institutional investment vehicles, and even long-term holders returning to the […]

According to on-chain investigator ZachXBT, funds stolen in several recent crypto exchange hacks allegedly linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group have been successfully laundered through illicit networks and small over-the-counter (OTC) brokers. In a recent post on X, ZachXBT spoke about the growing scale of crypto-related crime and estimated that the so-called “Black U” market […]

The company’s shares were temporarily halted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSEAM) in April after its stock price fell below ten cents per share. Can Bitcoin Save DDC? Firm Raises $528M After 4-Year Losing Streak A little-known Asian food company named DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAM: DDC) or “DayDayCook” has raised $528 million […]

We’re thrilled to announce that CHEX is now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading CHEX trading will be live as of 14:00 UTC today, June 18, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into […]

Bitcoin sell pressure ramps up as traders anticipate today’s FOMC results. Could BTC price fall to $100,000?

A certified public accountant is pleading guilty to defrauding banks by giving false information in order to obtain loans, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ says Christine Gendron was a financial manager at real estate firm JLL Realty Developers, where her sister, Jeanette Norman, and brother-in-law, Masaschi, were partners. According to […]

In June 2025, cryptocurrency markets will be experiencing renewed volatility and speculation. While major players like Bitcoin consolidate around key levels and altcoins pivot to utility-driven growth, institutional sentiment is leaning towards long-term, decentralised infrastructure. Amid this climate, Theta and Qubetics are positioning themselves as frontrunners in the race to become the top crypto asset […]

Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise Secures $528 Million to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Today, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) announced it has raised three securities purchase agreements for a total of up to $528 million to expand its Bitcoin holdings. According to the press release, this is one of the largest single-purpose Bitcoin raises by any NYSE-listed […]

Key Takeaways: Over 90% of global bitcoin mining hardware is built by three Chinese firms: Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT. All three are now manufacturing in the U.S. to sidestep Trump-era tariffs and ease geopolitical tensions. U.S. firms and officials warn of national security risks as Chinese hardware integrates into American infrastructure. As the U.S. ramps […]

Dogecoin (DOGE) price plunges, but new death cross sets stage for even bigger drop

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office took action to stop a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scam …

An Ethereum ICO-era whale sold 2,000 ETH (US$5.2M) after nearly a decade of dormancy, netting an 8,367x return on an original US$622 investment. Another long-dormant wallet sold 500 ETH (US$1.29M) after two years inactive, echoing a 2023 pattern where the same address offloaded US$7M in ETH before going quiet. Additionally, ETH exchange reserves have dropped […]