Chainalysis told WIRED that it tracked a $31 million Bitcoin donation to online black market Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht to a successor marketplace called Alphabay.

Bitcoin climbed to a fresh peak in May, but upward momentum slowed as long-term holders began locking in profits. Its price has remained relatively stable this week, fluctuating within a narrow range of $103,000 to $106,000. At the time of writing, the crypto asset trades below $105,000, which represents a minor decline over the past […]

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Small Bitcoin allocations of 1%-5% significantly boosted returns in a traditional 60/40 portfolio model. Adjusting portfolio structure by increasing short-term bonds further improved returns while reducing volatility. Bitcoin’s low correlation to stocks and bonds makes it a useful diversifier with minimal added risk. Bitcoin’s volatility has long made traditional investors wary, but new research from […]

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.20 zone. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a recovery wave above the $2.120 resistance. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.20 zone. The price is now trading above $2.150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a […]

A woman in Pennsylvania is accused of abusing family ties to steal large sums of cash from her mother’s PNC bank account for personal use. Grove City Police just arrested 55-year-old Lynn Dewey following a bank fraud investigation, reports 21 WFMJ. According to the criminal complaint, the senior care provider Quality Life Services contacted authorities […]

The market for AI agents experienced a slight downturn over the past day, dropping by 0.94% to a total market cap of $10.13 billion. The Virtuals ecosystem, however, remains unscathed, posting just a minuscule dip of 0.25% and even managing to edge its native token, $VIRTUAL, up to a modest price gain. The appearance of […]

Amid a public debate regarding an executive order that increases the current tax on financial transactions, Brazil is considering taxing crypto transactions to mitigate the impact of the increase, which would affect a larger audience. Brazil Mulls Cryptocurrency Transaction Tax Cryptocurrency transactions are now in the spotlight in Brazil, becoming a key element in the […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin vs Stablecoins: Bitcoin is an Unreplicable Lifeline in Authoritarian Regimes Eight years ago, I wrote a book about pitching technology. The core lesson was simple: To convince skeptics, you must show your solution’s value isn’t just better — it’s uniquely better. Years later, as I began advocating for Bitcoin’s role in humanitarian […]

The cryptocurrency market is set to receive a massive influx of investors as Circle Internet Group prepares for its initial public offering (IPO). The company behind USDC has managed to raise over $1,05 billion ahead of its IPO and is preparing to go live on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CRCL.”  […]

Maple’s expansion to Solana is powered by Chainlink’s CCIP, which allows data transfer between EVM and SVM ecosystems.

The crypto market is heating up again, and finding the best cryptos to buy now is all about spotting real use cases. Some coins stand out because of their growing ecosystems and tech progress. Each offers a unique value, from powerful AI tools to blazing-fast blockchains and reliable data storage. This guide highlights Web3 ai, […]

Bitcoin continues to consolidate near its all-time highs. As market participants remain cautious, fresh accumulation activity is stirring among major wallet clusters. In fact, a new wave of whales – wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC with coins aged under six months – has emerged, and these have been accumulating at an unprecedented rate. New […]

The likely donor behind the $31 million Bitcoin gift to Ulbricht has been unmasked

Millions of dollars in cryptocurrency, allegedly earned by North Korean IT workers using stolen U.S. identities, now sit frozen as part of a sweeping U.S. forfeiture action aimed at dismantling a sophisticated sanctions-evasion network. The Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed this latest seizure reportedly as part of its ongoing efforts to disrupt illicit revenue streams […]

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Bitcoin’s price is tumbling as President Trump and Elon Musk’s battle over a trillion-dollar spending bill spirals out of control. In the last several hours, Trump has threatened to cut Musk’s government subsidies and contracts, while Musk claimed the President is named in the Jeffrey Epstein files. The turmoil pushed US markets slightly lower, triggered […]

A zero-knowledge (ZK) proof altcoin is skyrocketing after gaining support from the top US-based crypto exchange platform, Coinbase. In a new announcement, Coinbase says it is adding Lagrange (LA) to its suite of products with an experimental label designated for low-liquidity tokens. “Lagrange is now live on [Coinbase] in the Coinbase iOS and Android apps […]

Bitcoin (BTC) remains range-bound in the mid-$100,000s, showing no clear directional bias. However, the Hash Ribbons indicator is now flashing a fresh buy signal, suggesting that the top cryptocurrency may be gearing up for its next upward move. Bitcoin Hash Ribbons Flash Buy Signal According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Darkfost, Bitcoin’s […]

California’s AB1180 passed the Assembly 68-0, paving the way for crypto payments to state agencies. If signed into law, the bill launches a pilot program from July 2026 through January 2031. The bill complements AB 1052, supporting crypto self-custody rights and further integrating digital assets into law. California is one step closer to accepting cryptocurrency […]

Pump.fun, the Solana-based memecoin issuance platform, is preparing for what could be a $1 billion landmark token sale at the same time it launches its own native token. Although the official launch timeline is still unconfirmed, industry speculation has been kicked up a notch because of recent insinuations from the company in its social media […]

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial saw its stock take off on its first day of trading, leaping from an initial price of $31 to an intraday peak of $94.84. By 3 p.m. Eastern time, the CRCL ticker was up more than 158%, cruising at $80.19. Wall Street Just Got a Straight Dose of Stablecoin Hype, […]

Bitcoin Magazine President Trump’s Truth Social Files S-1 Form For Bitcoin ETF Today, Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a Form S-1 for their upcoming Truth Social Bitcoin ETF. The ETF, which will hold bitcoin directly, is designed to track the bitcoin’s […]

The crypto summer is here, and as the Fear & Greed Index approaches greed territory, investors are on the hunt for the next big token that could deliver impressive returns. However, that choice is one of the most difficult ones, as numerous projects emerge on a daily basis, making it hard for traders to decide […]

Arca was one of the earliest crypto investment firms to back Circle, Arca chief investment officer Jeff Dorman wrote in the letter.

After stepping down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk is publicly attacking the President’s “big, beautiful” bill. In a post on the social media platform X, the platform which he owns, Musk urges Americans to contact their representatives to prevent Trump’s plan from “bankrupting America.” “Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting […]

A widely followed crypto analyst is warning traders to stay away from Bitcoin (BTC) in the short term, while updating his outlook on a surging Ethereum (ETH)-based altcoin. In a new thread, pseudonymous crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 247,600 followers on the social media platform X that the top crypto asset by market cap […]

Blockstream CEO Adam Back believes that Bitcoin will be a perfect fit for Elon Musk

Circle’s explosive stock market debut on Thursday has delivered the first major public test of crypto’s payment infrastructure ambitions. As the stablecoin operator behind USDC began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, shares soared well above expectations, pushing the firm’s valuation to nearly $19 billion and making its cofounder a billionaire overnight. Entrance to […]

The cryptocurrency industry is known for frauds, scams and infighting. The latest spat between Magic Eden and World Liberty Financial appears to …

TL;DR Plume Network launched its mainnet with $150M in tokenized assets, backed by Apollo Global and Haun Ventures. During its testnet, it processed 280 million transactions in eight weeks, signaling strong demand for RWAs. It closed a deal with Mercado Bitcoin to tokenize $40M in Brazil and plans to scale its onchain offering this year. […]