Ireland Targets Crypto Assets in New Strategy to Disrupt Illicit Cash Flows
Key Takeaways On Thursday, Ireland’s Finance Minister, Simon Harris, launched a 30-point action plan to combat Irish money laundering and fraud. Crypto-assets and global financial networks face tougher regulations to halt digital illicit cash flows. An Garda Síochána and the…
FBI Director Kash Patel Vows to Bring ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Criminals to Justice
Key Takeaways Kash Patel warned crypto scammers as the FBI next tracks threats after seizing 127,000 BTC in May. Aided by Starlink, the FBI hit scam rings and next eyes human trafficking after 300 arrests in May. Operation Level Up…
Armed Crypto Kidnappers Face up to 20 Years After Forcing $8M Digital Asset Transfer
Key Takeaways A dramatic interstate crypto heist has ended with two Texas brothers admitting their roles in an armed robbery that targeted a Minnesota family. Prosecutors said the victims were zip-tied, held at gunpoint for hours, and forced to hand…
What is The Bitcoin Bottom Price? | Catch Up | June 14 – 20, 2026
The global cryptocurrency markets are flashing high-alert warning signs this week. Regulatory bodies across Europe and Asia are introducing sweeping enforcement adjustments, market data highlights historically deep sell pressure, and cyber-laundering sweeps are securing multi-million dollar asset freezes. Here are…
Crypto-Pal Fraud Verdict Exposes Fake No-Risk Returns That Cost Investors Nearly $1M
Key Takeaways Jurors convicted Daniel Chartraw after prosecutors tied him to Crypto-Pal and TDA Global. Investors lost nearly $1 million through alleged guarantees, aliases, and misleading account records. Sentencing could bring prison time, fines, and renewed scrutiny of guaranteed crypto…
Fidelity Debuts GENIUS Act Aligned Stablecoin Reserve Fund With 0.25% Fee
Key Takeaways Fidelity launched FYMXX on June 15, a fund for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. FYMXX’s 0.25% fee adds competition as Fidelity targets the $315B stablecoin market. Fidelity joins State Street and Blackrock as reserve demand grows toward…
Bitcoin Holds Above $63K as $42.2M in Liquidations Clears Leveraged Bets
Key Takeaways On June 19, bitcoin toggled between $62,300 and $63,300, closing up 1% amid Middle East tensions. Coinglass data showed $42.2 million in total liquidations as Brent crude bounced past $80 a barrel. A Bitunix analyst warned that future…
US Department of War Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War as Deficit Fears Boost Bitcoin’s Case
Key Takeaways The U.S. Department of War is seeking $80 billion for the Iran war and non-war bills. The request follows an earlier $200 billion ask and an April estimate that pegged the war’s cost near $25 billion. Rising U.S….
Morgan Stanley Sets 0.14% Fee on Amended Ethereum and Solana ETFs Filing
Morgan Stanley has filed fresh amendments for its proposed ethereum and solana ETFs, revealing 0.14% sponsor fees for both funds. The filings also show plans to stake part of the assets through Figment, Galaxy, and Coinbase Canada. Morgan Stanley Expands…
Stellar’s XLM Leads Monthly Crypto Rally With 50% Surge as Tokenized Assets Pile In
Key Takeaways XLM rose more than 45% over a 72-hour stretch this week, leading several major-cap performers. Stellar enabled tokenized U.S. Treasuries and AAA-rated CLOs via Sushi, with onchain real-world assets near $2.3 billion. XLM is trading between $0.22 and…
