UAE reportedly holds $700M in mined Bitcoin: Arkham
UAE’s holdings were previously speculated to be as much as 420,000 Bitcoin from sources such as criminal seizures. The new…
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CBDCs close Orwell’s ’1984 loop perfectly,’ think tank says
CBDCs threaten more central bank control over money, including potential expiry dates on personal savings, Bitcoin Policy UK’s CEO said.…
Psychic’s advice cost billionaire heiress $80M in crypto: Report
The heir to the Thomson Reuters fortune is suing her former best friend after a psychic’s recommendation led to massive…
$11B Bitcoin whale bets big on ETH upside, scoops up $108M spot Ether
The whale locked in $33 million worth of profit from Ether long opened last week, after selling $2.6 billion worth…
Trump family went pro-crypto after Biden ‘weaponized’ banks: WSJ
US President Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, said his family’s conglomerate was “debanked” after the 2021 Capitol attack incident. Eric…
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…
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…