Veer Chetal, a 19-year-old hacker, used social engineering to steal $243 million in Bitcoin, then exposed his identity during a livestream and reoffended while out on bail. Social engineering attacks are a potent weapon that scammers use to compromise crypto wallets and steal funds from victims. Court documents reveal thatContinue Reading
The next wave of Web3 neobanks won’t be standalone apps; they’ll be embedded within platforms people already use. Opinion by: Vlad Kamyshov, CEO of Evaa Protocol The race to build the next big Web3 neobank is missing the point. Most projects are still focused on launching standalone apps, creating newContinue Reading
Pump.fun’s public token sale for its PUMP cryptocurrency raised $500 million after selling out rapidly in roughly 12 minutes. PUMP Token Sale Sells out, Raising $500 Million for Platform Expansion The initial coin offering (ICO) — a crowdfunding method for new digital tokens — launched July 12 at 2 p.m.Continue Reading
The stablecoin economy picked up fresh momentum this week, growing by another $2.693 billion over the past seven days. Tether’s USDT continues to lead the pack, now flaunting a market cap of $160 billion, according to data from defillama.com. With new capital flowing in, the sector shows no signs ofContinue Reading
XRP surged to $2.84, marking a 27.9% gain over the week, with its market capitalization climbing to $167 billion—placing it above Tether as the third-largest cryptocurrency. In the past 24 hours, XRP recorded a trading volume of $14.24 billion, with an intraday price range between $2.61 and $2.91. XRP InContinue Reading
Bitcoin’s momentum cooled slightly after reaching a new all-time high of $118,839, yet the broader trend remains bullish. With bitcoin trading at $118,142, holding a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion, and posting a 24-hour trading volume of $39.03 billion within a range of $116,847 to $118,158, traders are cautiously eyeingContinue Reading
Asia’s regulatory frameworks in tokenization are attracting global investors, with Japan and Hong Kong setting the pace for real-world asset adoption. Asia’s leadership in tokenization is drawing growing attention from global investors, with regulatory clarity in the region attracting capital that was once on the sidelines, according to Maarten Henskens,Continue Reading
Binance co-founder CZ has dismissed a Bloomberg report linking him to the Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin, threatening legal action over alleged defamation. Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has rejected a recent Bloomberg report linking him to a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial (WLF), one of the cryptoContinue Reading
Bet on UFC 303 with Bitcoin. Compare the best crypto sportsbooks for odds, bonuses & features. Updated July 12th, 2025. Bet on UFC 303 with the Best Bitcoin Sportsbooks With deep expertise in crypto products and services, Bitcoin.com is your trusted source for reliable comparisons of UFC betting platforms thatContinue Reading
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Friday that it has acquired the leadership team behind Opyn Markets, a crypto derivatives platform. Opyn CEO Andrew Leon and Head of Research Joseph Clark will provide their expertise in areas such as perpetual options or simply “perps,” which are essentially derivative products with noContinue Reading
Sygnia, a South African investment manager, has launched the Sygnia Life Bitcoin Plus Fund, which tracks Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF). Sidestepping South Africa’s Regulatory Hurdles South African investment manager Sygnia has launched a product that tracks Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). Known as the Sygnia LifeContinue Reading
The figure is quoted in a report published by New York-based investment research firm Benchmark on Friday. Analysts Predict Metaplanet Stock Could Reach ¥2,400 Shares of Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet continue to defy gravity, soaring 7,900% since the once embattled hotel company implemented a well-executed bitcoin ( BTC) corporateContinue Reading
BlockFi’s bankruptcy administrator and the DOJ have settled a $35 million crypto asset transfer lawsuit. The administrator overseeing BlockFi’s bankruptcy wind-down and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached a settlement to dismiss a $35 million crypto asset transfer lawsuit involving the crypto lender. The agreement was approved byContinue Reading
US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1 billion in inflows on two straight days for the first time ever, as Bitcoin hit new all-time highs this week. US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $1 billion in inflows for the second consecutive day on Friday, marking the first time since theirContinue Reading
The Akon City project, a high-profile initiative by singer Akon, has been officially terminated following an agreement between Akon and a state owned enity. Akon City Terminated Amidst Construction Delays The futuristic crypto-themed Akon City project, a high-profile initiative from Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon, has been officially terminated. AkonContinue Reading