Crypto wallet labeled ‘Coinbase hacker’ buys $8M of Solana
The Radiant Capital hacker and another alleged unknown cybercriminal have been making trades in the market, according to Lookonchain. A…
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Galaxy Digital, Multicoin, Jump Crypto plan $1B Solana fund: Report
Crypto giants Galaxy, Multicoin and Jump are seeking to raise $1 billion for a Solana treasury, with Cantor Fitzgerald as…
Crypto trader launches $2M campaign after MEXC freezes $3M: Report
The trader claimed to have outperformed MEXC’s external market makers and been sidelined for being “too profitable.” A cryptocurrency trader…
US Treasury’s DeFi ID plan is ‘like putting cameras in every living room’
Critics warn the US Treasury’s push to embed ID checks into DeFi smart contracts could erode privacy and hollow out…
Ethereum gaming network Xai sues Musk’s xAI for trademark infringement
Ethereum gaming network Xai claims Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has caused market confusion and reputational harm. Ethereum-based gaming network…
Custodia Bank CEO warns of TradFi firms facing first crypto winter
Caitlin Long said mismatches between legacy financial systems and blockchain protocols, which settle in real-time, may impact TradFi firms. Institutional…
Korean man arrested over $50M crypto-to-gold laundering scheme
Thai police have arrested a South Korean man accused of helping a call center gang launder over $50 million in…
State Street becomes first custodian on JPMorgan tokenized debt platform
State Street, one of the world’s top three asset managers, can now custody blockchain-based debt securities for institutional clients. State…
Ethena crosses $500M in cumulative revenue as synthetic stablecoins gain ground
While the overall stablecoin market is up 4% in August, some synthetic stablecoins, such as Sky Dollar and Falcon USD,…
MetaMask to roll out wallet-native mUSD dollar stablecoin
MetaMask will roll out its mUSD stablecoin in 2025, launching first on Ethereum and Consensys’ Linea network for use across…
UK sanctions Kyrgyz banks, $9.3B crypto network tied to Russia
The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks, crypto exchanges and individuals tied to Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin. The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on…
$1.6B Bitcoin whale shifts another $113M BTC into $240M Ether long
A Bitcoin whale rotated another $113 million worth of Bitcoin into a $240 million spot Ether position after closing part…
DBS expands crypto offerings with tokenized structured notes on Ethereum
DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum, expanding access to crypto-linked investment products for accredited and institutional investors. DBS,…
Kanye West YZY memecoin hits $3B, but falls after insider concerns
Several well-known traders have bought the newly launched token promoted by rapper Kanye West, which pumped to over $3 billion…
Bitcoin whale who held for 7 years sells $76M to go long on Ether
The whale had 14,837 Bitcoin worth over $1.6 billion, dating back to purchases from crypto exchanges Binance and HTX over…
Ether trader nearly wiped out after epic run from $125K to $43M
After making nearly $7 million in four months, the trader lost almost all their gains in two days, illustrating the…
Investors brace for Powell speech as Bitcoin dips near $112K
Bitcoin fell below $113,000 as investors braced for Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech that could set the US Fed’s path…
EminiFX founder to pay $228M in Ponzi scheme ruling
A US judge ruled EminiFX and its founder, Eddy Alexandre, must repay $228 million after running a Ponzi scheme that…
Pump.fun reclaims Solana top spot as memecoins rebound in August
Pump.fun regained its market dominance in the Solana memecoin launchpad space, gaining over 73% in market share in the last…
ZK-proofs could protect privacy and still combat bad actors, VC argues
A16z Crypto’s comments come weeks after Roman Storm was found guilty of charges linked to his mixing service Tornado Cash,…