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Singapore Stops $7M in Crypto Scam Losses With Blockchain Tracing
Singapore has stopped more than $7 million in potential crypto scam losses across two anti-fraud operations, using blockchain analytics, exchange cooperation, and some very unglamorous but effective old-fashioned police work. More than $7 million in potential losses prevented 145+ interventions made by phone and in person Chainalysis and TRM Labs helped trace suspicious wallet activity […]
Read MoreBIS Warns Stablecoins Could Trigger Treasury Fire Sales in Redemption Runs
Stablecoins are supposed to be the boring part of crypto. The Bank for International Settlements just reminded everyone that “boring” can turn into a mess fast when redemption pressure hits and issuers have to dump U.S. Treasuries to raise cash, as highlighted in the BIS warning on stablecoin fragility. $321 billion stablecoin market cap, with […]
Read MoreBitcoin Tests $65K as ETF Outflows and Iran-US Tensions Hammer Price
Bitcoin is taking a beating as geopolitical panic, rising oil prices, and a brutal wave of spot Bitcoin ETF outflows push the market toward a key test at $65,000 — with $60,000 now firmly in view. ETF pressure: $519 million left US-listed spot Bitcoin funds in a day Risk-off mood: Iran-US tensions, oil above $106, […]
Read MoreIsrael Crypto Tax Program Flops as Just 58 Filings Disclose $50M in Gains
Israel’s attempt to pull undeclared crypto profits into the tax net is falling flat, with just 58 filings so far and about $50 million in disclosed crypto capital — nowhere near the $1 billion the tax authority reportedly hoped to collect. 58 filings submitted so far About $50 million in disclosed crypto capital $1 billion […]
Read MoreSolana Hits Record Perps Volume as Stablecoin Transfers Surge Despite Weak SOL Price
Solana is under pressure on price, but the network’s activity is telling a very different story. While SOL retested the $75 support level, perpetual futures and stablecoin volume surged to fresh records, showing that traders and users are still piling in even when the chart looks ugly. $76.7 billion in monthly perps volume for May […]
Read MoreCardano Under Pressure as TapTools Shuts Down and Hoskinson Warns of Ecosystem Failures
Cardano is under pressure as TapTools shuts down and Charles Hoskinson warns that weaker market conditions could trigger more Cardano ecosystem failures. TapTools shutdown adds fresh pressure to Cardano builders Hoskinson warns of “a wave of failures” in the ecosystem ADA price remains near $0.20 and deeply underwater Cardano treasury funding resistance is slowing support […]
Read MoreCasascius Coin Redeemed After 15 Years, Unlocking $2M in Bitcoin
A rare Casascius coin redeemed after 15 years, unlocking roughly $2 million in Bitcoin and closing another chapter on one of the strangest physical Bitcoin collectibles ever made. Casascius coin redeemed after 15 years About $2 million in BTC unlocked Loaded physical Bitcoin collectible no longer redeemable Old-school self-custody still cuts both ways For people […]
Read More2011 Casascius Coin Redeemed for $1.78M After 15 Years Dormant
A 25 BTC Casascius coin from 2011 has been redeemed on-chain after nearly 15 years, turning a forgotten physical Bitcoin collectible into roughly $1.78 million. 25 BTC redeemed from a 2011 Casascius coin Untouched since December 2011 Worth less than $100 then, about $1.78 million now Casascius coins remain prized collectibles Dormant Bitcoin wallets are […]
Read MoreMastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement Network With Ripple RLUSD Support
Mastercard is expanding its settlement network to support regulated stablecoins, and Ripple’s RLUSD is now in the mix, pushing crypto further into the boring-but-important guts of global payments. Regulated stablecoins added to settlement rails RLUSD gets a meaningful institutional nod Intraday, weekend, and holiday settlement are on the table U.S. and Latin America lead the […]
Read MoreRevolut Eyes 2026 U.S. Bank Launch With Stablecoin Services and FDIC Insurance
Revolut is reportedly gearing up to launch a U.S. bank in 2026 with stablecoin services and FDIC-insured accounts. That’s a clear sign the wall between crypto, fintech, and old-school banking is getting thinner by the day. Revolut is planning a U.S. bank launch in 2026 The service would include stablecoin support Customer deposits would reportedly […]
Read MoreFed Signals Less Hostile Stance on Crypto Banking as “Reputation Risk” Fades
The Federal Reserve is signaling a less hostile stance toward crypto banking, with supervisors now expected to apply normal risk standards instead of treating digital asset firms like they’re automatically suspect. Fed supervision is getting less anti-crypto “Reputation risk” is losing its favorite abuse case Banking access could improve for legit crypto firms Compliance still […]
Read MoreRevolut Eyes U.S. Bank Launch With Stablecoin Services and OCC Charter Push
Revolut plans U_S_ bank push with stablecoin services in focus is moving deeper into U.S. banking, and stablecoins are a central part of the plan. The British fintech wants to launch a U.S. bank next year, pairing traditional banking products with crypto trading, multi-currency accounts, and stablecoin services that could make cross-border money movement a […]
Read MoreDefend Developers PAC Pushes Crypto Builder Protections as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate
Crypto developers are back in Washington’s line of fire, and this time they’re not just asking for mercy — they’ve formed a PAC to fight for it. Defend Developers PAC is backing crypto and DeFi builders CLARITY Act still hinges on developer protections and AML rules Money transmitter liability remains the legal landmine Senate negotiations […]
Read MoreKalshi Launches CFTC-Approved Bitcoin Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders
Kalshi has launched a CFTC-approved bitcoin perpetual futures contract for U.S. traders, bringing one of crypto’s most heavily used derivatives products onto regulated domestic turf. BTCPERP goes live for U.S. traders CFTC-approved under Regulation 40.3 No expiration date, spot-price tracking, funding rates Offshore competition heats up with Binance and Hyperliquid Kraken, Robinhood, and Gemini are […]
Read MoreBitcoin and Ethereum Face ETF Outflows, Sanctions, and Macro Stress as TradFi Builds Onchain Rails
Bitcoin and Ethereum are getting hit from the same three sides at once: ETF outflows, macro anxiety, and geopolitical stress. At the same time, U.S. sanctions on Iran’s largest crypto exchange and new crypto rails from Charles Schwab and Mastercard show the industry is still being pulled in opposite directions—short-term fear on one side, infrastructure […]
Read MoreXRP Turns 14 as Ripple Expands Washington D.C. Push for Crypto Clarity
XRP has turned 14, and Ripple is celebrating by doing two things at once: leaning into the network’s early history and pushing harder into Washington, D.C. to chase regulatory clarity. In crypto, that’s about as close as you get to birthday cake with a side of policy knife fight. XRP turns 14 on June 2 […]
Read MoreMicrosoft Warns Malicious npm Packages Steal Crypto Wallet Data via Hugging Face Abuse
Microsoft has warned that two public npm packages were caught delivering malware that can steal crypto wallet credentials, keystrokes, screenshots, and other sensitive data, with attackers hiding the exfiltration trail through Hugging Face to make the traffic look less suspicious. Two compromised npm packages — [email protected] and [email protected] Remote access trojan deployed — malware could […]
Read MoreTrezor Safe 7 Secure Element Flaw Found in Lab Test, Funds Still Safe Says Trezor
Trezor says a flaw found in the TROPIC01 secure element chip inside the Trezor Safe 7 does not put users’ funds at risk, even though Ledger’s security team managed to poke a real hole in the hardware under lab conditions. TROPIC01 flaw found during independent testing Laser fault injection used in a lab attack Three-layer […]
Read MoreUS Regulators Open U.S. Markets to Paxos Blockchain Settlement and BTC Perpetuals
US regulators clear path for blockchain innovation in TradFi U.S. regulators just made two moves that push blockchain deeper into the plumbing of mainstream finance: the SEC approved Paxos Securities Settlement Company as a registered clearing agency and central securities depository, while the CFTC approved KalshiEX to list a BTC-linked perpetual futures contract. Translation: crypto […]
Read MoreCME Goes 24/7 on Bitcoin Crypto Futures, Killing the Weekend Gap
CME Group has moved its Bitcoin and crypto futures and options closer to 24/7 trading, killing the old weekend gap created by its Friday close and bringing regulated crypto markets much closer to crypto’s nonstop rhythm. CME now trades crypto 24/7: Heres why it matters Near-24/7 trading: CME crypto derivatives now trade seven days a […]
Read MoreUK Lords Warn BoE Stablecoin Caps Could Strangle Digital Finance Growth
Britain’s parliamentary financial watchdog is telling the Bank of England to ease up on its stablecoin crackdown before it crushes a market that’s still finding its legs. House of Lords pushes back on Bank of England stablecoin caps £20,000 individual limit and £10 million business limit face criticism 40% reserve rule could damage stablecoin economics […]
Read MoreWarren Urges Labor Dept to Block Bitcoin and Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing the U.S. Department of Labor to block Bitcoin and other crypto assets from 401(k) retirement plans, arguing that Americans’ nest eggs should not be exposed to volatile, fee-heavy bets dressed up as innovation. Warren, Sanders, and Scott want the Labor Department to scrap the proposed rule Crypto in 401(k)s could […]
Read MoreBitfinex: Bitcoin Faces Slow Bleed from Distribution-Driven Selling Pressure
Bitcoin is not getting nuked; it is getting worn down. Bitfinex says BTC is facing a slow bleed as steady, distribution-driven selling pressure keeps chipping away at price instead of triggering one giant panic dump, as noted in Bitfinex’s market read. Slow bleed: Bitcoin is drifting lower under persistent sell pressure Distribution phase: Larger or […]
Read MoreUK Warns Strict Stablecoin Rules Could Stifle Sterling-Pegged Crypto Growth
UK lawmakers warn strict stablecoin regulation could choke off sterling-pegged crypto growth Britain wants a real seat at the digital money table, but some lawmakers are warning that heavy-handed stablecoin rules could end up smothering the UK stablecoin market before it gets started. If crypto regulation in the UK becomes too rigid, sterling-pegged stablecoins may […]
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