OFAC Blacklists Iran-Based Nemesis Admin, 49 Crypto Addresses in Post-Takedown Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury blacklisted 49 bitcoin (BTC) and monero (XMR) addresses connected to Behrouz Parsarad, an Iran-based figure accused of overseeing the defunct Nemesis darknet marketplace (DNM), as part of persistent initiatives to disrupt fiscal channels underpinning…
Bitcoin Soars Back To $88,000 After BlackRock CEO Says “Buy The Dip”
Amid several days of massive Bitcoin volatility, the asset soared back above $88,000 on Tuesday after BlackRock CEO Larry Fink allegedly told investors to buy any short-term dips, as he expects an economic rally for later this year. Bitcoin traded…
Santiment Reports Increased Developer Activity on Major Blockchains Amid Market Slump
Amid a notable downturn in the digital asset markets, blockchain developer activity has continued to rise, defying concerns that the ‘crypto market is dead.’ A recent report from Santiment highlights growth in development efforts across the top ten crypto ecosystems,…
PH Developer on Bybit Hack: A Classic Case of Social Engineering
Paul Soliman, the chief executive officer of BayaniChain, explained how the recent hack of cryptocurrency platform Bybit is a classic example of a social engineering scheme. How Did the Bybit Hack Happen? The Bybit hack, one of the largest in…
Solana network upgrades could cut validator earnings
VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, has warned that upcoming Solana network upgrades could significantly impact validator earnings while raising centralization risks. Sigel outlined three major proposals — SIMD 096, SIMD 0123, and SIMD 0228 — in a…
IMF Orders El Salvador To Stop Buying Bitcoin With Public Funds!
A new level of conflict has been seen between El Salvador & IMF body over the country’s Bitcoin investment plan. The country’s president directly says El Salvador will never stop buying Bitcoin. Summary El Salvador is getting new pressure from…
BlackRock CEO sees rocky 2025, but bets on long-term tech boom amid escalating trade tensions
Key Takeaways BlackRock CEO Larry Fink anticipates market volatility and elevated inflation in 2025 due to trade tensions. Fink remains optimistic about long-term growth through technology transformation and AI advancements. Share this article BlackRock CEO Larry Fink expects market volatility…
Peter Brandt Slams XRP, SOL, ADA in US Crypto Reserve—Calls It a Blow to Trump’s Credibility
Veteran trader Peter Brandt slams Trump’s crypto reserve plan, citing a credibility loss for including altcoins like ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA. Peter Brandt Calls Trump’s Crypto Reserve a ‘Huge Defeat’ for True Crypto Fans Veteran trader Peter Brandt, who…
Is US Crypto Reserve a Secret Plan From David Sack Crypto Czar’s Fund?
Donald Trump jolted the crypto market this weekend, unveiling plans for a U.S. Crypto Reserve and naming its key assets. XRP, Solana, and Cardano were first on the list, with Bitcoin and Ethereum added later in a Truth Social update….
Yuga Labs Secures Major Win as SEC Closes Investigation Without Charges
After more than two years under regulatory scrutiny, Yuga Labs announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into the company without taking enforcement action. While the agency has not disclosed the specific reasoning…
