Former FBI Supervisor Allegedly Stole $1 Million in Crypto From Investigative Wallets
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Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million.
Marmot Researchers Turn to OnlyFans for Funding—And There Are Meme Coins Too
Scientists behind one of the world's longest-running wildlife studies have turned to one corner of internet culture for funding—and found another waiting for them.
Former FBI Agent Charged With Stealing Nearly $1 Million in Crypto and Using ChatGPT for Investment Advice
A former FBI supervisory special agent has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from wallets tied to FBI counterintelligence investigations, according to court documents that also detail how he…
What Is an Air-Gapped Bitcoin Wallet? Why the Coldcard Exploit Changes the Conversation About Offline Security
If you've spent any time around cryptocurrency, you've probably heard the saying, "Not your keys, not your coins." The phrase reflects the idea that whoever controls a wallet's private keys ultimately controls the crypt…
BlackRock Targets Stablecoin Issuers and Institutions in Latest Tokenized Funds
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Bitcoin Protocol Boltz Halts Swaps Following AI-Assisted Cyber Attacks
Bitcoin swap infrastructure Boltz has suspended its swapping features indefinitely after several attempted exploits in recent months.
BlackRock Files With SEC to Issue Tokenized Fund Shares on Solana
BlackRock has filed with the SEC to issue tokenized fund shares on Solana, marking one of the clearest signals yet that the world’s largest asset manager is moving deeper into blockchain-based finance.
U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto
A supervising U.S. FBI agent who worked in intelligence at the national headquarters has been arrested and accused in a federal court filing of stealing more than $1 million in cryptocurrency.
FalconX cuts 10% of workforce amid prolonged crypto market slump: Report
According to Bloomberg, the digital asset prime broker is refocusing its Singapore strategy and withdrawing its local license application as crypto companies continue to trim costs.
Crypto Privacy Tools Serve ‘Essential Protective Functions’: Report by ChangeNOW, CoinRabbit
Crypto privacy tools serve “essential protective functions” that restore a measure of financial privacy that has always existed in TradFi, according to a new report from non-custodial crypto platform ChangeNOW and digit…
BlackRock Launches Tokenized Money Market Funds on Solana, Ethereum
BlackRock is expanding onto Solana with a new money market fund designed for stablecoin reserves, adding the blockchain to its list of tokenized investment products.
Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report
A key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda is leaving the Treasury Department as Congress struggles to advance landmark crypto legislation.
Macro Expert Links XRP to BlackRock, the IMF, and Global De-Dollarization
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U.S.-Japan intervention revives yen carry trade fears for bitcoin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Sunday that the U.S. joined Japan in coordinated foreign exchange intervention last Friday, calling it a move to counter "disorderly yen movements." The USD/JPY pair almos…
Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits Jackpot, Scoring $200K BTC Reward
A solo Bitcoin miner solved block 960,804 at 02:11 UTC on Monday, netting a reward worth about $200,000.
Trump Family’s American Bitcoin Tops 8,000 BTC After Record Mining Quarter
The Trump family-backed American Bitcoin said Monday it expanded its Bitcoin reserve to more than 8,000 BTC, worth roughly $512 million, during the second quarter after producing a record 932 Bitcoin, underscoring its s…
Kenya moves 30 million academic credentials onto Avalanche blockchain
A new digital verification platform aims to reduce forged certificates by allowing employers and universities to authenticate academic records onchain.
Hashdex to shut smallest Bitcoin ETF after more than two years
The spot price Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, which was never able to attract more than $18 million in net assets, will pay out investors and sell its 225 BTC in the coming weeks.
BlackRock launches tokenized money market funds for stablecoin reserves
The asset manager introduced two blockchain-based money market funds designed to qualify as stablecoin reserve assets under the US GENIUS Act.
Trump Sons’ American Bitcoin Reports $57.2M Q2 Loss, Yet Adds 8,000 BTC to Treasury
American Bitcoin posted a $57.2 million quarterly loss while expanding its Bitcoin treasury beyond 8,000 BTC.
XRP Price Holds $1 Support as Ripple Expands Digital Capital Markets With ZILO, Licuido Investments
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US hints at more yen intervention: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Concerns over US Treasury markets were behind the US decision to intervene in the Japanese yen last week. Washington engaged in a rare operation to support the yen after USD/ JPY had reached almost 164 last week, per da…
Morning Minute: The Coldcard Bitcoin Hack Nears $114 Million in Potential Losses
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