Bitcoin ’wrench attacks’ on track to double its worst year
There have already been 35 reported physical attacks on Bitcoiners in just the first seven months of 2025. Bitcoin “wrench attacks” — a violent form of cryptocurrency theft — could…
60% of PUMP presale participants sold or transferred to CEXs
BitMEX said the PUMP token defied the odds, with its funding rates trending positively despite a large initial float. Almost 60% of presale participants in Pump.fun’s initial coin offering (ICO)…
How a Russian national allegedly laundered $530M in crypto via Tether
Iurii Gugnin allegedly used fake documents to bypass sanctions and launder $530 million for Russian clients. In the process, he deceived US banks. Iurii Gugnin allegedly used his crypto firm…
Is FOMO back? Bitcoin first timers buy 140K BTC in 2 weeks
Bitcoin first-timers have upped their BTC exposure by more than 2% in July, but mainstream interest worldwide is still barely perceptible, data reveals. Key points: New Bitcoin market entrants have…
36% of Gen Z spend crypto on daily purchases, Gen X leads high-value spending
Gaming, daily purchases, and travel bookings emerge as the leading categories where Gen Z users strongly prefer cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency payments are gaining prominence among numerous user cohorts for daily transactions…
3 charts scream ‘It’s altcoin season’ as Bitcoin dominance hits 8-week lows
Bitcoin dominance charts moving downward may be a signal that the much-anticipated “altcoin season” is finally here, analysts said. Key takeaways: Altcoins’ cup-and-handle pattern projects a rise to $2.78 trillion…
The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 1,600 BTC and Introduces New Valuation Metric
The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 325 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 1,600 BTC as part of its ongoing…
DEA Seizes $10 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel
The DEA completed this cryptocurrency seizure and other drug-related actions as part of Operation Take Back America, resulting in the forfeiture of thousands of pounds of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamines.…
Trezor Co-Founder Launches Glok to Enhance Security for Bitcoin Users Against Rising Threats Such as Kidnappings
Alena Vranova, previously co-founder of Trezor, has announced the launch of GLOK, a new security service aimed at protecting bitcoin users amid rising threats such as kidnappings and ransomware attacks.…
China Merchants Bank Arm Wins Crypto Licence in Hong Kong
China Merchants Bank’s CMB International Securities has reportedly become the first mainland China-affiliated brokerage to secure a virtual asset licence from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. This approval enables…
Michael Saylor’s Strategy hits record market cap amid Bitcoin surge
Strategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor took to social media on Wednesday to share the news after recently disclosing another major Bitcoin buy. Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) closed the trading day…
UK officer jailed for 50 Bitcoin theft during Silk Road 2.0 probe
The UK has jailed a former National Crime Agency officer who stole and spent Bitcoin seized from Silk Road 2.0 co-founder Thomas White. A former officer of the National Crime…
Canadian Bitcoin firm Matador eyes 6K Bitcoin treasury by 2027
Matador Technologies plans to accumulate 6,000 BTC by 2027 — 1% of total supply — via a $656 million funding strategy, aiming to become a top 20 corporate Bitcoin holder.…
Crypto bills move forward after nine-hour stalemate on House floor
The US House has moved forward three crypto bills after a record-long procedural vote saw a group of Republicans hold out to ensure language banning CBDCs. Update (Thursday, 3:52 am…
Retail waking up? Coinbase rockets to rank 137 in App Store
The rise in popularity of the Coinbase app is often seen as a sign of renewed retail interest, but there’s still debate whether retail has truly returned. Coinbase has climbed…