Americans lost $9.3B to crypto fraud in 2024 — FBI
The bureau reported that individuals over 60 had been the most affected by crypto-related fraud in 2024, with roughly $2.8 billion in losses. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime…
US President’s planned dinner for TRUMP memecoin holders triggers 52% price surge — Will it last?
President Trump’s announcement of an exclusive dinner with the top 220 holders of his memecoin triggered a price pump, but data questions its sustainability. Official Trump (TRUMP) jumped 52% on…
New SEC chair ‘will be good for Bitcoin’ — Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor and Blue Macellari praised new SEC Chair Paul Atkins, calling him positive for Bitcoin and crypto policy. Michael Saylor, the CEO of top corporate Bitcoin holder Strategy (formerly…
Sovereign wealth funds piling into BTC as retail exits — Coinbase exec
John D’Agostino, head of strategy at Coinbase Institutional, compared BTC to gold and said many traders view it as an inflationary hedge. Sovereign wealth funds and other institutions were accumulating…
SOL Strategies raises $500M in convertible notes issuance to buy Solana tokens
New York-based investment firm ATW Partners was the sole recipient of the $500 million issuance. SOL Strategies, a Canadian investment company, issued $500 million in convertible notes to buy and…
US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence
Competition is heating up among US exchanges for control of the derivatives market for digital assets. United States exchanges are betting big on cryptocurrency derivatives as market turbulence from US…
Alabama drops staking lawsuit against Coinbase
Half of the US states that filed litigation against Coinbase in 2023 have dismissed their lawsuits against the cryptocurrency exchange. The Alabama Securities Commission, a financial regulator for the US…
Bretton Woods institutions must reorient, US Treasury secretary says
Scott Bessent said institutions such as the IMF and World Bank must correct trade imbalances and protect the value of fiat currencies against exchange rate risks. United States Treasury Secretary…
Paypal Seeks to Drive PYUSD Adoption With 3.7% Reward on Users’ Stablecoin Holdings
Paypal is launching a new rewards program for its stablecoin PYUSD, offering U.S. users a 3.7% annual return to boost adoption in the competitive stablecoin market. Incentivizing Use of PYUSD…
Jack Mallers to Head New Tether and Softbank Funded Bitcoin Treasury Firm
The firm will launch with more than 42,000 BTC on its balance sheet, worth nearly $4 billion at current prices, and will seek to “maximize bitcoin ownership per share.” Tether…
TRUMP and MELANIA Meme Coins Surge After DC Dinner Offer to Top Holders
Following the announcement on Donald Trump’s meme coin portal that the top 220 holders will have the opportunity to dine with him in Washington, D.C., the token appreciated by 45%…
Trump to Dine With Top 220 Meme Coin Holders at DC Golf Club Gala
President Donald Trump will gather the top 220 holders of his TRUMP meme coin for an exclusive gala at his private Washington, D.C., golf club on May 22. May 22…
Bitcoin holders back in profit as new capital enters the market — Is $100K BTC price next?
Bitcoin’s rally toward $95,000 put multiple investor cohorts back in profit, but there is still a substantial sell-side risk near BTC’s range high. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin short-term holders are back…
Bitcoin ETF inflows top 500 times 2025 average in ‘significant deviation’
Bitcoin institutional investment undergoes an instant reversal thanks to BTC price rises, with daily ETF inflows standing out in 2025 and further back. Key points: Bitcoin ETF inflows obliterated the…
Luxury app Dorsia taps MoonPay for crypto payments
The new feature allows Dorsia members to use crypto tokens as payment in the US, UK, Europe, and six Middle Eastern countries. Luxury hospitality platform Dorsia is rolling out crypto…