A Mexican national has been sentenced to eight years and four months in prison as a major player in a drug money laundering conspiracy that used crypto. According to a new U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) press release, Jose “Meno” Martinez of Guadalajara, Mexico, helped drug traffickers launder money in Mexico. Martinez laundered $5.5 million […]

Over $1 trillion of a precious and highly desirable metal is ready and waiting to be mined on the moon – and it’s not gold, according to researchers. A massive pile of platinum has accumulated under the moon’s surface, according to a paper published in the journal Planetary and Space Science. Lead researcher Jayanth Chennamangalam […]

The first half of 2025 has seen nation-states emerge as leading crypto thieves, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. H1 2025 was the worst ever start to a year when it comes to crypto theft, largely due to North Korea’s record ByBit hack, which resulted in the theft of US$1.5 billion. Nation-states have emerged […]

Ripple integrates Wormhole with both the XRPL mainnet and EVM sidechain, enhancing multi-chain operability. The integration enables seamless cross-chain messaging, asset transfers, and token issuance between over 35 supported blockchains. Native XRPL assets can now interact with major ecosystems like Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche. Ripple is enhancing the XRP Ledger (XRPL) by integrating Wormhole with […]

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen claims that XRP was originally created as a better version of Bitcoin

The popularity of stablecoins for cryptocurrency payments has increased in recent years, with many global companies embracing new payment methods.

Bitcoin trades near key support at $104,000, but weak volume, fading onchain metrics, and sticky inflation point to more price consolidation.

A new meme coin called XYZVerse has seen its presale surge by an incredible 13,000%. This unexpected rise is turning heads in the crypto community. There is growing speculation about whether XYZVerse can surpass Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. The possibility of a new leader in the meme coin arena sparks curiosity and invites a closer […]

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) reached an all-time high of $382 on Thursday before closing at $369.21, a 43% price appreciation on a year-to-date basis, according to data from Yahoo Finance. Experts attributed the rally to the bullish sentiment over crypto legislation that may soon be signed into law later in the year. The Guiding […]

A pseudonymous crypto analyst is predicting that a large-cap Ethereum (ETH) competitor could depreciate by double-digit percentage points from the current level. The analyst, pseudonymously known as Capo, tells his 128,716 Telegram subscribers that Solana (SOL) is currently testing a resistance level that was previously a support zone. According to Capo, Solana could fall by […]

BlockDAG’s presale has moved beyond being a crypto whisper; it’s now a full-blown phenomenon. With over $323 million raised and 23.3 billion coins sold, it has already surpassed major presale milestones like Polkadot and Filecoin. But the next milestone may be even bigger: an upcoming major US-based sponsorship deal that could push BlockDAG (BDAG) into […]

Key Takeaways: Bakkt registers $1B shelf offering to fund a major digital asset strategy shift. If fully deployed, Bakkt could acquire over 9,300 BTC, surpassing Coinbase in BTC reserves. This move positions Bakkt among top-tier institutional Bitcoin holders, aligning with MicroStrategy and Tesla. Bakkt Holdings, Inc. has officially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]

A major breakthrough has just arrived for Bitcoin and the crypto industry from one of the most influential financial regulatory bodies in the United States. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees the country’s largest mortgage liquidity providers, has issued a directive that could change how digital assets are viewed.  Under this directive, mortgage […]

Aptos’ tokenized economy is being fueled by issuers such as Berkeley Square, Franklin Templeton and BlackRock.

Ethereum (ETH) began climbing again this week, along with the rest of the market. However, it remains trapped under the $2,879 level for now. Even as it struggles to spearhead the much-anticipated “altseason,” its network activity is telling a louder story. Historic Activity on Ethereum On June 25, Ethereum recorded 1,750,940 confirmed transactions. This was […]

Ethereum whale frenzy is hitting a new peak, but the cryptocurrency’s price action remans underwhelming

Polymarket, the decentralized prediction market platform, sought to become the latest crypto unicorn after closing a new funding round at a roughly $1 billion valuation, Coinbase noted in its latest research. The raise, led by Founders Fund, marks a major turning point for event-driven crypto platforms as venture capital pivots toward consumer-focused applications in the […]

Between September 2020 and December 2022, the defendants allegedly operated a fraudulent investment scheme under the guise of a cryptocurrency mining …

Markets rebounded following the Iran–Israel ceasefire with Bitcoin climbing to US$107,515 (+2.75 per cent), while altcoins underperformed. Institutional investors drove significant ETF inflows and corporate Bitcoin buys. There are some suggestions for US rate cuts if fallout from tariffs is not causing increased inflation. Analysts say more demand and activity is needed for new Bitcoin […]

Reputable financial institutions have reportedly served as stations in the multistep money laundering process that transports funds from US scam victims to crime syndicates in Asia. ProPublica reports that Asian crime syndicates behind pig butchering scams tap on the services of financial titans like Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, HSBC and Wells Fargo, along with […]

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Cosmos plays a significant role in DeFi’s growth with its unique network infrastructure. It allows for the creation of scalable, interoperable blockchains which can facilitate seamless asset transfer and integration across multiple chains. This leads to increased efficiency and liquidity within the DeFi space. Furthermore, the high scalability of the Cosmos network allows for a […]

Key Takeaways: Vinanz Limited acquired an additional 5.85 BTC, now holding 65.03 BTC worth over $6.3 million. The company paid an average of $107,863 per coin in the latest purchase. Vinanz is pursuing a long-term Bitcoin treasury strategy, combining mining operations with direct acquisitions. Vinanz Limited, a London-listed Bitcoin treasury and mining company, is steadily […]

Bitcoin held steady Friday as traders braced for a potential shake-up at the Federal Reserve. United States President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a move that could shift the central bank’s approach to interest rates and market liquidity. The Dow Jones climbed more than 300 points midweek, and the […]

In the UAE’s complex crypto landscape, founders who treat legal and regulatory structuring as a core element of their go-to-market strategy — not an afterthought — are the ones who thrive.

TL;DR The crypto market faces its largest options expiry of 2025 today, with $17 billion in BTC and ETH contracts expiring. Bitcoin leads with $15 billion in open options and a maximum pain level at $102,000, below its current price of $107,500. In the last 48 hours alone, $1.4 billion in calls were traded, showing […]

TL;DR World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, is partnering with Re7 Labs, the innovation division of London’s Re7 Capital, to launch a USD1 stablecoin vault on Euler and Lista protocols. Hong Kong-based VMS Group is investing up to $10 million in Re7 Capital, marking its first major crypto investment. The project aims to […]

XRP open interest data hints at unique bullish trend ahead despite recent price setbacks

Crypto has created more billionaires than just Sun. Sam Bankman-Fried founded a cryptocurrency exchange that was so successful he became the 41st …

After breaking below the ascending flag pattern, Ethereum has retraced to retest the broken trendline. Should the selling at this level pressure intensify, a deeper decline toward the $2K support zone may follow. Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis: Technicals By Shayan The Daily Chart ETH recently broke down from its ascending flag pattern, triggering a corrective […]

June 27th, 2025 – Dubai, UAE Leading web3 venture capital firm DWF Ventures has published a research report revealing the growth in crypto treasury investment by public companies. It has identified 14 companies that have rolled out a crypto investment strategy, and who collectively now hold digital assets worth $76B. In the past year, DWF […]

Metaplanet added 1,234 BTC at an average cost of ¥15.6 million per coin. Tesla holds 11,509 BTC, while Metaplanet’s total now sits at 12,345 BTC. Metaplanet is just behind CleanSpark’s 12,502 BTC Bitcoin treasury. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has surpassed Tesla to become the seventh-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. The company disclosed on Thursday that […]