Brooklyn man charged with defrauding about 100 crypto investors out of millions of dollars
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… cryptocurrency wallet. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says the Spektor, between April 2023 and December 2024, hired bots to bombard the …

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$50M Vanishes in Seconds: Copy-Paste Wallet Error Triggers One of Crypto’s Costliest Address Scams
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Key Takeaways: A crypto user lost nearly $50 million in USDT after copying a spoofed wallet address from transaction history. The attack used address poisoning, exploiting wallet interfaces that hide the middle of addresses. Funds were quickly swapped and routed through multiple wallets, with portions sent to Tornado Cash, limiting recovery options. A single copy-paste […]

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Samourai Wallet co-founder asks Trump for a pardon ahead of prison term
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TL;DR Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez requests a presidential pardon before reporting to a 5-year prison sentence. He argues the case targets privacy software, not criminal victims, and is political “lawfare.” He also seeks clemency for co-founder William Lonergan Hill, who received a 4-year sentence. Keonne Rodriguez, a co-founder of Samourai Wallet, used social media […]

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American Bitcoin Director Buys Shares After 68% Drop—Here’s Why Markets Are Paying Attention
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TLDR Richard Busch acquired 175,000 shares following a massive drop caused by capital unlocks. American Bitcoin now ranks among the top 20 public companies with the largest Bitcoin (BTC) reserves. The market reacted upward with a 5% increase in pre-market trading. In what is considered a powerful signal of optimism for the crypto market, Richard […]

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How a single copy-paste mistake cost a user $50M in USDt
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A user lost nearly $50 million in USDt after copying a poisoned wallet address from transaction history, showing how subtle address spoofing can trick users.

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Why Are Ripple (XRP) ETFs More Attractive to Investors Than BTC, ETH, SOL Funds?
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It has been well over a month since the first spot XRP ETF hit Wall Street on November 13 with a record-breaking trading volume of almost $60 million. With four more such financial vehicles launching since then, demand for them has slowed over time, but it remains higher than for essentially all other spot crypto […]

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Coinbase Security Impersonation Scheme Exposed as Authorities Claim Nearly $16M Was Siphoned
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Authorities allege a sweeping crypto phishing operation that drained nearly $16 million from Coinbase users nationwide, underscoring how social engineering scams exploit trust, move funds across blockchains, and trigger aggressive enforcement by New York prosecutors. Brooklyn Prosecutors Move Against Alleged Coinbase Phishing Scheme A major law enforcement action has highlighted growing risks tied to cryptocurrency […]

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$660 Million in XRP Shifts as Price Heads for Rebound
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Multiple crypto transfers carrying large amounts of XRP have been spotted as the leading altcoin begins to show signs of a potential price rebound.

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Why XRP Price Is Playing Catch-Up Despite Successful ETF Launch: Analyst
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After a strong start to the year, the XRP price has struggled to build a sustained bullish momentum throughout 2025. These struggles are highlighted in the altcoin’s downward spiral since hitting the all-time high of $3.65 in July 2025. The launch of the spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States was expected to […]

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One of <b>cryptocurrency's</b> closest allies in Congress, Senator Lummis, will retire next year.
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What you need to know: U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a dedicated friend to the cryptocurrency cause, has decided to step down from the Senate after …

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ECB Signals Digital Euro Readiness as Lagarde Calls It a Stability Anchor for Europe’s Financial System
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Key Takeaways: The European Central Bank (ECB) says its technical work on the digital euro is largely complete, shifting the decision to EU lawmakers. ECB President Christine Lagarde frames the digital euro as a financial stability anchor, not a bid to compete or set global examples. The project gains urgency amid rising geopolitical risks, private […]

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IBIT ranking 6th in 2025 ETF flows despite negative returns is ‘a really good sign’
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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF ranked sixth in 2025 ETF inflows despite posting a negative annual return, a signal analysts say reflects long-term conviction.

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DAWN Secures $13M To Scale Solana-Powered Network Infrastructure
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TLDR DAWN closes a Series B round led by Polychain Capital to scale its wireless infrastructure. The network utilizes the Solana blockchain to offer high-speed connections managed by users. The project plans to expand internationally, with pilot projects scheduled for Accra, Ghana. Recently, the DAWN decentralized broadband protocol announced the successful closing of a $13 […]

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90% Of HBAR Buyers Have Vanished — Is A Price Breakdown Now Inevitable?
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TLDR Spot market buying pressure has collapsed from $26.7 million to just $2.4 million in one month. The Money Flow Index (MFI) shows oversold levels with no signs of a bullish rebound. If the asset loses the $0.106 support, the next bearish target is set at $0.095. Investors are on edge after the Hedera network […]

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PI vs XRP vs ADA: 4 AIs Reveal Their Surprise Choice for 2026’s Top Performer
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Pi Network’s PI, Ripple’s XRP, and Cardano’s ADA are three of the most trending cryptocurrencies, which have millions of holders worldwide. They all had their glory moments earlier this year, but their recent performance has been quite the opposite. We decided to check whether these digital assets can deliver substantial gains in 2026 and which […]

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Milestone: Bitso Processes Stablecoin Payments for Over $80B in Latam
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Bitso Business, the business-to-business arm of Bitso, announced that it was on the way to process nearly $82 billion in stablecoin payments in 2025. Felipe Vallejo, Bitso Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Country Manager at Bitso Mexico, highlighted that this evidenced a shift toward stablecoin-based infrastructure. Bitso Business Announces Milestone: $82 Billion in Stablecoin Payments […]

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Crypto Market Prediction: Will Shiba Inu (SHIB) Crash Ever End? Ethereum (ETH) Already Sniffing $3,000; Bitcoin (BTC) Price Expodes in Unexpected Volume Spike
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The market is seeing decreasing activity of bearish whales, which opened up the possibility for a short-term bounce here.

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Ledn Publishes Industry-First Monthly Loan Book and Proof of Reserves Data
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Bitcoin Magazine Ledn Publishes Industry-First Monthly Loan Book and Proof of Reserves Data Ledn, one of the world’s largest bitcoin lenders, announced its Open Book Report, a reserves transparency benchmark designed to expose the kind of risk that caused the 2022 FTX-driven crypto crash.  According to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine, “Traditional lenders (including […]

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$2,500 Solana? Scaramucci Says The Setup Is Already In Motion
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SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said he still sees a path to Solana reaching $2,500 over a five-to-ten-year horizon, arguing that tokenization plus clearer US regulation could turn Solana into a core financial “rail system.” Scaramucci made the remarks in an interview with SolanaFloor filmed during last week’s Solana Breakpoint conference and released on Dec. […]

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Crypto Hacks, Theft Hit $3.4B in 2025, North Korea is Top Threat
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Crypto theft reached $3.4B in 2025 with actors linked to North Korea driving record losses and evolving attack patterns, says Chainalysis. A Big Year for Crypto Theft The blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis’s 2026 Crypto Crime Report, a preview of which you can see here, reveals a stark picture of cryptocurrency theft in 2025. According to […]

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Federal agents seize $1.2 million in 'wrong number' <b>cryptocurrency</b> scam – KCTV5
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Federal agents have seized more than $1.2 million from scammers who used fake texts to trick Americans into bogus cryptocurrency investments.

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Why Crypto Casinos Appeal To Experienced Players | Fully Explained
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Many long-time gamblers have used a wide range of online casinos, reward structures, and payment systems. As digital currencies become more common in online transactions, some experienced players have shown increased interest in casino platforms that support crypto payments. Their interest is generally tied to functional differences – such as transaction speed, privacy controls, and […]

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BRICS Nation China Dumps $44,000,000,000 in US Treasuries in Five Months Amid Massive Gold Buying Spree
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China is relentlessly dumping billions of dollars in US Treasuries while accumulating a massive amount of gold. New numbers from the Treasury Department show China’s holdings of US Treasury securities fell from $732.7 billion in June to $688.7 billion in October, a reduction of $44 billion in just five months. This marks the lowest level […]

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Billionaires Warren Buffett, Stanley Druckenmiller and Philippe Laffont Pour $5,600,000,000 Into Single US Asset in Massive Bet on Future of AI
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Three investing icons just poured billions of dollars into a bet on the future of AI. Berkshire Hathaway’s latest 13F filing shows CEO Warren Buffett initiated a new $4.3 billion position in Alphabet (GOOG) in Q3 of 2025, buying 17.85 million shares of Google’s parent company. The move marks Buffett’s first-ever investment in the tech […]

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Pro-crypto US Senator Lummis won’t seek reelection in 2026
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Cynthia Lummis is one of the key Republicans responsible for pushing members of Congress to pass a crypto market structure bill under consideration in the Senate.

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Casinobet Marks Strong First Year With 250,000 USDT Snowchain Season Campaign
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This content is provided by a sponsor. CASINOBET is closing out its first year with strong momentum and a clear roadmap for 2026, positioning itself as a crypto-native casino brand built around speed, retention, and community-driven engagement. Designed for cryptocurrency-first players, CASINOBET delivers a personalized and performance-focused gaming experience that combines premium slots, proprietary Originals, […]

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SBI Starts XRP Lending, Shiba Inu Whale Awakens With 53 Billion SHIB Transfer, New Ethereum Hack Revealed— Crypto News Digest
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Crypto market today: SBI Group is now a massive institutional partner of Ripple; SHIB whale resurfaces after year-long silence; Ethereum whale multisig drained for $27.3 million.

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‘Pay 13 Bitcoin or We Blow It Up’: Hyundai Bomb Threat Shakes South Korean Offices
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Bitcoin Magazine ‘Pay 13 Bitcoin or We Blow It Up’: Hyundai Bomb Threat Shakes South Korean Offices Hyundai Group evacuated employees from two major offices in Seoul today after receiving a bomb threat email demanding payment in bitcoin, police said.  Authorities later confirmed the threat was a hoax, but the incident added to growing concern […]

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Stablecoins Set To Outpace ACH Payments By 2026, Galaxy Forecasts
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TLDR Galaxy Research estimates that stablecoin transaction volume will eclipse the ACH network in less than a year. The stablecoin market has reached a $309 billion capitalization with 40% annual growth. Institutions such as Sony, Western Union, and SoFi are launching their own digital assets for global payments. According to the latest report from Galaxy […]

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Ethereum Leverage Ratio Hits Record High as Traders Pile Into Risky Bets
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The derivatives market for Ethereum (ETH) on Binance hit a new extreme on December 19, when leverage tied to ETH positions climbed to its highest level ever recorded. The move shows traders leaning heavily into borrowed positions at a time when Ethereum’s price remains fragile, raising the stakes for both sharp rebounds and sudden pullbacks. […]

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Bitcoin Price Lags Network Utility: A Valuation Reset Is Underway
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Bitcoin continues to struggle below the $90,000 level as volatility remains elevated and market conviction weakens. Short-term price swings have failed to establish a clear directional bias, reinforcing a broader sense of uncertainty among traders and investors. While price remains historically high, internal market conditions suggest that underlying stress is building beneath the surface, particularly […]

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DTCC Launches First Onchain Treasury Pilot Under SEC Approval
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DTCC is partnering with the Canton Network to “mint” digital tokens representing U.S. Treasury securities, allowing for controlled, blockchain-based workflows of assets already held in DTCC’s custody. The initiative, approved as a limited pilot by the SEC, targets a minimum viable product (MVP) in the first half of 2026 to improve market structure and institutional […]

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