TLDR: Hackers stole $2.1B in crypto across 75 attacks in the first half of 2025. The Bybit hack alone accounted for nearly $1.5B in stolen digital assets. Over 80% of stolen funds came from infrastructure breaches and insider threats. TRM Labs links $1.6B in losses to North Korea in a major rise of cyber warfare. [...] The post Crypto Theft Surge: $2.1 Billion Stolen in First Half of 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin Magazine How The IMF Prevents Global Bitcoin Adoption (And Why They Do It) IMF loans halt nation-state Bitcoin plans—only debt-free countries like Bhutan push forward. Grassroots use still thrives. This post How The IMF Prevents Global Bitcoin Adoption (And Why They Do It) first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Daniel Batten.

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Stablecoin adoption is growing, but U.S. consumer usage remains slow due to a lack of incentives. The GENIUS Act and EU policy shifts could accelerate global stablecoin integration and regulatiThe post PayPal CEO says stablecoins need a killer use case - Here’s where he sees it first appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Dogecoin finally outranks Ethereum and Solana in 12-month growth trend

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TLDR: Belgravia adds 1.53 Bitcoin, reaching 6.39 BTC in total treasury holdings. Bitcoin Treasury Corp buys 292.80 BTC using share offering proceeds. Joey Cacciatore joins Belgravia to lead its Bitcoin-focused strategy. Canadian firms see rising Bitcoin adoption for long-term corporate use. Canadian investment companies are stepping up their Bitcoin accumulation strategies as institutional adoption continues [...] The post Canadian Firms Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Strategies as Belgravia Hartford Expands Holdings appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crypto markets are wavering on profit taking, but signs of a sustained rally are there.

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Philippe Laffont—the billionaire behind Coatue Management—went and dropped Bitcoin into his “Fantastic 40,” his own shortlist of what he thinks will shine as top investments over the next five years. Related Reading: Crypto Reserves Go Global: Nasdaq-Listed Chinese Tech Giant Joins Trend Laffont ranked Bitcoin alongside Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta, while leaving out Apple […]

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NEXO is a cryptocurrency-backed lending platform that offers users the ability to borrow funds using their digital assets as collateral.

Jim Cramer has broken internet with his $100 trillion call, and here's what it may be about

TLDR: Aqua 1 commits $100M to shape WLFI’s decentralized governance ecosystem. WLFI and Aqua 1 to launch tokenized asset fund in the UAE. Partnership aims to digitize premium assets via BlockRock platform. Focus expands to AI-driven blockchain innovation in the Middle East. Aqua 1 has announced a $100 million strategic purchase of World Liberty Financial [...] The post Aqua 1 Commits $100M to Trump-affiliated WLFI Governance Tokens appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin's volatility highlights economic uncertainty, with inflation concerns and potential Fed rate decisions impacting market stability. The post Bitcoin retreats after Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows mild uptick appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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In the UAE’s complex crypto landscape, founders who treat legal and regulatory structuring as a core element of their go-to-market strategy — not an afterthought — are the ones who thrive.

SHIB on-chain drop signals slowdown in activity

Bitcoin Magazine Lnfi Network Integrates RGB Protocol to Enhance Lightning Network Lnfi Network adopts RGB for Bitcoin’s Lightning, enabling secure asset trading. Nostr’s encryption stops manipulation. This post Lnfi Network Integrates RGB Protocol to Enhance Lightning Network first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

MemeX is launching an intentionally bizarre campaign to highlight the issues with AI in airdrops.

Cryptocurrency prices have pulled back in the past few days, but a few signals point to an eventual comeback. Bitcoin (BTC) price has formed a cup-and-handle pattern, pointing to potential gains that could take it to $140,000. ETF inflows have…

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SPX’s decline remains at a critical point as it trades into a possible demand zone. Liquidity flow and trading volume have hit a new low, fueling increased selling pressure from the bears. The post SPX drops 10% in 24 hours amid liquidity squeeze - Can bulls bounce back? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

By Andrey Lazutkin, CTO of Tangem In the past decade, cryptocurrency has grown into a trillion-dollar asset class—but this rapid adoption has exposed a critical vulnerability: how users secure their assets. Despite the crypto industry’s promise of financial freedom through self-custody, billions of dollars are still lost each year due to security failures. The crypto […]

Russian miners packed 95 crypto rigs into a KamAZ truck. The scam is now busted, but the case reveals how mobile farms exploit weak energy enforcement in remote areas.

TLDR: Bakkt’s $1B shelf registration offers a flexible mix of equity, debt, and warrants. Proceeds may fund corporate needs, including potential Bitcoin additions to reserves. The move aligns with rising institutional adoption as firms explore BTC treasury exposure. Each issuance will carry separate terms, letting Bakkt time the market for capital. Bakkt Holdings, Inc. has [...] The post Bakkt Files $1B Shelf Offering, May Add Bitcoin to Treasury Reserves appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crypto analysts and several metrics suggest that an "altcoin season" will begin once Ether’s price breaks new all-time highs.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched their 13th straight day of inflows with $228 million in fresh capital, led by Blackrock’s IBIT. Meanwhile, ether ETFs stumbled into the red, posting a $26.46 million net outflow. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak to 13 Days With $228 Million Inflow The rally in U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pushed into […]

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Following Judge Analisa Torres’ June 26 denial of Ripple and the SEC’s joint motion for an indicative ruling, crypto attorney Fred Rispoli has delivered a blistering breakdown of the legal and political dynamics behind the decision—and issued a clear prediction on when the XRP lawsuit may finally conclude. Rispoli, founder of Hodl Law and one […]

What once took half a month now takes a moment. Tezos has activated fast withdrawals for Etherlink, using a native liquidity bridge and smart contracts to unshackle users from the long delays of optimistic rollups. According to a press release…

Gabor Gurbacs believes OG blockchain investors are still missing key point about Bitcoin

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XRP open interest data hints at unique bullish trend ahead despite recent price setbacks

Bitcoin Magazine If Institutions Are Buying Why Isn’t The Bitcoin Price Going Up? Bitcoin price not soaring despite institutional billions? Uncover why profit-taking and derivatives hold it back, with a breakout looming! This post If Institutions Are Buying Why Isn’t The Bitcoin Price Going Up? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

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U.S. stocks continued to show strength on Friday as the S&P 500 notched a new record high and the Dow opened higher following the latest inflation data. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% at the open, surpassing its previous all-time high,…

Bitcoin lending is making a quiet comeback with tighter controls, but volatility still threatens sudden liquidations.

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Countries that ban crypto payments often have no restrictions on using crypto abroad, but such legal overlaps may attract scrutiny from global regulators like the FATF.

Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

Pickup in MVRV momentum, profitability and onchain activity could push BTC above the next big hurdle at $110,000 into price discovery.

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The tokenized RWA market is now valued at $24 billion, dominated by private credit and US Treasury debt.

Created jointly with Flashblocks, World’s Priority Blockspace for Humans aims to ensure the best transaction speed for real humans.

Judge Analisa Torres wrote that Ripple is still required to follow federal securities laws regardless of the SEC's regulatory pivot.

Crypto infrastructure provider Taurus said the new contract could increase practical adoption of stablecoins, especially among businesses with sensitive transfers.

Kraken’s new “Krak” system will compete against other money-transmitting apps such as Cash App and Venmo.

CoreWeave’s previous takeover bid for Bitcoin miner Core Scientific was rejected for being too low.

A Bitcoin price pattern with a high hit rate formed on the daily chart. Are new BTC all-time highs incoming?

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The interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York requested an exclusion so prosecutors and defense lawyers may discuss a “potential resolution” for Michelle Bond's case.

The reported business deal would make the “Web3-native fund” one of World Liberty Financial's biggest tokenholders, with more than Tron founder Justin Sun.

Meta's latest AI hire follows several developments and partnerships aimed at making the tech giant a leader in the burgeoning sector.

Over 70 crypto exchange-traded funds are awaiting review from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

After passing the GENIUS stablecoin bill, Republican leadership on the Senate Banking Committee has turned its sights to digital asset market structure.

Mounting macroeconomic risks, declining Bitcoin miner revenues, and cautious sentiment among investors could trigger a sharp BTC price correction.

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

DappRadar found AI agent projects raised $1.39 billion this year, a 9.4% increase on the total funding in 2024, while onchain activity has surged 86%.

Bakkt has filed for a $1 billion shelf registration after the firm updated its investment policy earlier this month to allow it to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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One investment adviser says Coinbase stock is looking strong despite being “due for a pullback,” but other analysts are more skeptical.

US stock futures have hit record highs, fueling analyst predictions that Bitcoin could soon break past resistance to hit a new price peak.

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Crypto private key exploits and front-end protocol attacks account for 80% of the $2.1 billion worth of crypto that has been stolen so far this year, TRM Labs reports.

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe says Ether could be “testing the other side of the range” in the coming weeks as it trades above $2,400.

UK-based The Smarter Web Company has made a multimillion-dollar raise just days after it purchased $20 million worth of Bitcoin to bring its holdings to over 540 BTC.

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If successful, Genius Group’s $1 billion lawsuits could net shareholders $7 per share while boosting the company’s Bitcoin holdings by 5,000 BTC.

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Bit Digital’s stock plummeted after announcing a $150 million share sale and a transition from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum staking.

Bitcoin long-term holder supply has increased at a record rate over the past month, data from CryptoQuant reveals.

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XRP price fundamental and technical indicators are giving bulls hope that the current consolidation sets the stage for a move toward $5.

Bitcoin Treasury Corporation completed a $92 million raise and bought 292.8 BTC ahead of its trading resumption on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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A crypto trader turned $6,800 into $1.5 million with a one-sided quoting strategy, dominating over 3% of maker volume on a major exchange in just two weeks.

Across Protocol founders are accused of manipulating DAO governance to funnel $23 million in tokens to their affiliated for-profit company, Risk Labs.

Bitcoin lending is making a quiet comeback with tighter controls, but volatility still threatens sudden liquidations.

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XRP rockets 1,000% in 24 hours in abnormal liquidation imbalance

When can traders expect high volatility from Bitcoin (BTC)?

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Has local decline of XRP ended yet?

Investor sentiment remains strong

Ethereum’s meteoric rise in 2017 captivated the cryptocurrency community, making early adopters overnight millionaires. Its price rose from a modest $6-$7.5 to over $28, a record breaking rally. Flash forward to 2025, and Ethereum is replicating that historical breakout, shooting past $2,541 and heading for $4,000, with technical charts replaying its 2017 playbook. Yet, a [...] The post Doubted Ethereum’s (ETH) Early Rise? Don’t Make The Same Mistake With Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Dubbed Best Crypto To Buy appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The Pepe price remains in a bear market after crashing by over 43% from its peak in March. Pepe Coin (PEPE) has fallen to a low of $0.0000090, bringing its market capitalization to approximately $3.86 billion, down from its all-time…

The Bolt Connect platform slashes merchant onboarding to a single click, while stablecoin integration promises near-instant, low-cost global payouts. The move could redefine how digital marketplaces scale. Bolt Financial Inc., the one-click checkout platform that recently partnered with billionaire Peter…

Bitcoin’s price hovered at $106,848 on June 27, 2025, with a 24-hour trading volume of $22.27 billion and a market capitalization of $2.12 trillion. The intraday range spanned from $106,709 to $107,884, signaling a constrained session as the market digested recent volatility. Bitcoin The daily chart for bitcoin reveals a short-term bullish structure emerging from […]

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Michael Saylor's Bitcoin acquiring strategy could be most profitable portfolio out there

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Terra Luna Classic price is at risk of further downside as its exchange volume slumped and a risky pattern formed. Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) was trading at $0.000055, just above this week’s low of $0.000050. CoinGecko data shows that daily…

Aave remains in a bullish structure despite a correction from the recent swing high. Price is now approaching a potential higher low region that could set the stage for the next leg up. After establishing a swing low at $114,…

The highly anticipated Wiki Finance Expo Cyprus 2025 is set to take place in Limassol. As one of the largest and most influential Fintech, Forex, and Web3.0 events in Europe this year, Wiki Finance ExThe post Wiki Finance Expo Cyprus 2025: Europe's Premier Fintech, Crypto & Forex Event! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ripple has seen little price action in the past two months, but this could soon change, analysts from B2BINPAY believe.

Despite growing buzz around crypto, only 3% of central banks plan to hold Bitcoin reserves over the next decade, according to OMFIF’s latest survey. Bitcoin (BTC) may be gaining traction globally, but only a sliver of central banks are planning…

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Bitwise has amended their Dogecoin ETF filing to include in-kind redemptions for brokers and dealers that interact with the ETF. Currently, all ETFs in the US follow the cash redemption method. This means: A broker would first need to buy $DOGE, sell it for $USD, and then give that $USD to the ETF issuer to […]

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has raised alarms about the “increasing risks” associated with the adoption of stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies.  Stablecoin Adoption Raises Security Concerns In a press release issued on June 26, the FATF noted that the growing use of stablecoins by illicit actors—including North Korean agents, terrorist financiers, and drug traffickers—poses […]

Altcoins are leading the shift, with rising realized cap growth pointing to a rotation toward real utility. If Ethereum and DOGE no longer dominate capital inflows, is altseason rewriting its cThe post Altcoins see a bullish shift, but why Ethereum, Dogecoin got left behind appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin.com, a global leader in self-custodial crypto solutions, today announced native support for Confidential Assets issued on the Zano blockchain. With this release, users can now send and receive any Zano-based asset — including the newly launched Freedom Dollar ($fUSD) private stablecoin — directly within the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, with full asset, amount, and participant […]

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Altcoins gain traction as they break above moving average lines.

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In a bold foray into the TradFi space, crypto trading platform Kraken has launched a peer-to-peer payments app, reviving interest in wallet-related tokens like Best Wallet Token. An all-in-one global money app, Kraken’s latest innovation puts it in direct competition with the likes of Block’s CashApp, Paypal, and Venmo. Krak, launched yesterday, is available in […]

The fallout from the Nobitex hack is still unfolding, and it may no longer be just about the missing funds as new reports point to a possible link between the breach and the recent arrests of three Israeli citizens. According…

Grok 4's release could redefine AI training by enhancing data accuracy and reducing bias, potentially transforming digital knowledge bases. The post Elon Musk announces Grok 4 to be released just after July 4 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin could skyrocket to new ATH around $180,000, according to Dan Tapiero

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Platinum has reached prices of over $1,400 after being dormant while its sibling, gold, was in the spotlight due to its impressive performance. Nonetheless, a perfect storm of low inventories, a newfound interest in its jewelry use case, and the rise of Eastern buyers is pushing the metal to reach even higher levels. Platinum Outshines […]

How long is sideways trading of Stellar (XLM) going to last?

Russia might be facing a banking crisis as soon as next year, potentially starting even next month according to reports.

Across Protocol founders are accused of manipulating DAO governance to funnel $23 million in tokens to their affiliated for-profit company, Risk Labs.

Injective has just announced a new Revenue Fund aimed at boosting ecosystem growth just as the INJ token comes under pressure from a bearish chart pattern in the near term. On June 26th at the NYC Summit, Injective (INJ) announced…

Shares of Kakaopay dropped sharply after volatile trading as regulators warn of risks tied to widespread stablecoin adoption. Shares of South Korean digital payments firm Kakaopay tumbled as much as 17% on June 27 after trading resumed Thursday, following a…

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott has confirmed that crypto legislation, including rules for market structure and stablecoins, is expected to be finalized by September 30. Early drafts will be released before the August recess. This means that US crypto regulation is finally gaining clarity, removing a major barrier that has kept institutional capital on […]

Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

As Bitcoin ETFs gain traction, some institutions are asking whether crypto can serve as a modern hedge. Can it really take the place of bonds?

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Pickup in MVRV momentum, profitability and onchain activity could push BTC above the next big hurdle at $110,000 into price discovery.

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The tokenized RWA market is now valued at $24 billion, dominated by private credit and US Treasury debt.

Created jointly with Flashblocks, World’s Priority Blockspace for Humans aims to ensure the best transaction speed for real humans.

Judge Analisa Torres wrote that Ripple is still required to follow federal securities laws regardless of the SEC's regulatory pivot.

Crypto infrastructure provider Taurus said the new contract could increase practical adoption of stablecoins, especially among businesses with sensitive transfers.