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Bitrefill Cyberattack: Hackers Mirror North Korea’s Lazarus Group
According to Bitrefill, customer data was not the primary target, and only around 18,500 purchase records contained emails, and other…
Sam Altman’s World Taps Coinbase x402 to Give AI Agents Human Identity
Developers could require proof-of-personhood before allowing bots to access services or make purchases.
Polygon Pushes Open Money Stack to Simplify On-Chain Payments
The system is modular and open, allowing users to integrate wallets, fiat on/off ramps, and cross-chain payment routing.
Is Your Marriage Worth $172M? UK Couple Fight for 2,323 Bitcoin Custody
The case was filed by British businessman Ping Fai Yuen against his estranged wife, Fun Yung Li, over a 2023…
HPZ Token Fraud: Indian Authorities Freeze ₹10 Cr in Nationwide Probe
Investigators say the scheme used mule accounts, shell firms, and payment gateways to launder funds.
Mastercard to Acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 Billion in Stablecoin Push
BVNK enables businesses to move money across major blockchains in more than 130 countries.
Ex-LASD Deputy Gets 63 Months for Extorting Rivals of Crypto ‘Godfather’
Michael Coberg was running a side gig with Adam Iza, a 25-year-old operator who branded himself the “Godfather” while running…
MEXC Launches Zero-Fee Prediction Market to Rival Polymarket
The platform offers zero trading and settlement fees, so traders can have a simple and cost-effective trading experience.
Nigeria Sees $96B in Crypto Trades as Regulators Move to Tighten Grip
Authorities say the scale of digital asset activity poses systemic risks without stronger controls.
Crypto Tax Roundtable Postponed Again Due to Severe Weather
Two members of Congress who were scheduled to attend the event were among those impacted by flight delays.
Hashdex Cuts Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF Fee to 0.25%
The sponsor fee on Hashdex’s multi-asset spot crypto ETF was already effectively 0.25% under a temporary waiver, but a new…
HIVE Scales Back BTC Mining at Swedish Site, Pushes Into AI Compute
The regulatory pressures and economics are pushing the company to convert mining capacity into GPU infrastructure.
GCOIN Staking Launch Sees Over 250M Tokens Locked Within Hours
The mechanism allows holders to commit tokens for months in exchange for ecosystem-linked rewards.
Bitdeer Expands Beyond Bitcoin With New Mining Rig for DOGE and LTC
The device targets Scrypt-based networks and supports merged mining for multiple coins.
Operation Atlantic: US, UK, Canada Move to Target Crypto Scams
The operation focuses on finding people who may have lost crypto or are at risk of losing it through these…
The Dinner’s on the House, Literally: TRUMP Rally Turns Access Play into Profitable Trade
The current top holder of TRUMP meme coin bought roughly $6.7 million worth of tokens on dinner announcement day, which…
Europol, DOJ Freeze $3.5M Crypto in SocksEscort Takedown
Investigators say the service enabled cybercrime by masking users’ identities through infected devices.
MoonPay Targets “Trustless” AI Trading With Ledger Support
The integration requires users to approve every transaction on-device, keeping custody separate from automation.
Bybit Targets Real-World Crypto Use With Card Launch in Georgia
The launch follows regulatory approval and signals a broader push toward practical crypto payments.
U.S. Cracks Down on Crypto-Fueled Revenue Stream of DPRK Hackers
Treasury estimates the IT worker fraud generated nearly $800 million in illicit revenue in 2024 alone.
Alibaba Backs Singapore’s MetaComp to Scale Hybrid Stablecoin Payments
MetaComp positions itself as a pioneer in “Web2.5” financial services, blending conventional fiat systems with blockchain rails.
Tether Backs Ark Labs in $5.2M Round to Expand Stablecoins on Bitcoin
The investment focuses on infrastructure designed to support programmable transactions and stablecoin settlement on Bitcoin.
SBF Credits Trump for ‘Fixing’ SEC by Ousting Gensler, Hiring Atkins
From prison, SBF said that Gery Gensler did not just declare war on crypto, “he declared war on the CFTC.”
OP Labs Lays Off Employees as CEO Says Team Is ‘Narrowing Focus, Not Runway’
The company behind Optimism's Superchain confirmed the cuts via an internal Slack message shared publicly by CEO Wang—weeks after Base's…
Prosecutors Slam FTX Chief Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bid for New Trial
SBF filed the pro se motion earlier this year through his mother, claiming suppressed witness testimony from co-defendants, prosecutorial overreach,…
Ripple Eyes $50B Valuation With New $750M Share Buyback
New tender offer points to rising private-market confidence as Ripple keeps rejecting IPO pressure.
Ledger Finds Android Flaw That Could Expose Crypto Wallet Keys
The flaw was found by Ledger’s Donjon security research team, which discovered a weakness in the secure boot chain of…
VALR Rolls Out Bitcoin–Gold Crypto Bundle in South Africa
BITGOLD combines Bitcoin’s potential for growth with gold’s long-standing role as a safe-haven asset.
Revolut Secures Full UK Banking License After Years-Long Wait
Revolut said it will begin rolling out current accounts to new customers next week.
Mastercard Brings 85+ Crypto Firms Into New Global Partnership Program
The initiative brings together exchanges, fintech firms, and banks to explore cross-border payments, settlements, and enterprise use cases.
