India probes Myanmar camps over alleged forced crypto scams
India has opened an investigation after reports alleged that Indian nationals were trafficked into Myanmar and forced to carry out crypto fraud operations inside cyber scam compounds. Summary India has launched an investigation into reports that Indians were trafficked to…
Bitcoin Hits 2-Year Low as ETFs Bleed $8.9B
June highlighted a widening gap between retail optimism and institutional caution across the Bitcoin market. Bitcoin (BTC) closed June near its weakest level in almost two years after falling to around $58,000 on June 30, while spot Bitcoin ETFs…
Trump’s Official Trump memecoin earned him $636M as buyers lost $3.8B
President Donald Trump’s memecoin has generated a reported $636 million payout for him while nearly 1 million buyers have collectively lost $3.81 billion, according to newly analyzed blockchain data and financial disclosures. Summary Nansen said nearly 989,000 TRUMP memecoin wallets…
Corporate chain land grab: Base, Tempo, Robinhood Chain
On July 1, Robinhood launched its own blockchain, joining Coinbase, Stripe, Circle, and Tether in the fastest-moving infrastructure race in crypto: giant consumer companies building their own rails instead of renting someone else’s. The land grab has a clear logic,…
3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Powell Warns the Federal Reserve Won’t Survive if a President Can Fire Officials Over Policy
Key Takeaways Powell said the Federal Reserve forfeits public trust if a president can dismiss officials over policy, per June 1 remarks. The warning came amidst a time when the Supreme Court is weighing Trump’s bid to remove Governor Lisa…
Here’s Why Bitcoin (BTC) Could Still Face Its Biggest Crash Ahead: Analyst
This analyst thinks that now may not be the time to turn bullish or buy Bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) has remained under pressure over the past week, falling from around $77,000 to approximately $73,140. The crypto asset experienced several sharp…
Gold Jewelry vs PDAX Gold: Which Option Works Better for You?
For generations, Filipinos have treated gold necklaces and jewelry as a reliable safety net. Whether it’s a gift for an OFW returning home or a find from a local pawnshop, gold is traditionally seen as a reliable “rainy day” fund…
Failed Hong Coin ICO returns $2M in Ether after 10 years
More than 1,003 Ether, worth roughly $2 million, have been recovered from a failed 2016 ICO dubbed Hong Coin after a white hat hacker found a way to unlock funds that had remained trapped in a faulty smart contract for…
‘Western Compliance Pressure’ Will Push Russia Fully into Independent Digital Payments
Key Takeaways To bypass sanctions, A7 says 85% of trades use friendly currencies, pushing independent rails in 2 years. With 10,000 partners, A7 handles 20% of Russian settlements and has developed alternative digital assets. Despite challenges, the A7A5 token moved…
Ripple architect says XRPL can go underground if states attack
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has outlined how the XRP Ledger could respond if a state-level attack targeted validators, node operators or core network infrastructure. Summary David Schwartz said XRPL could adapt if state pressure targeted validators or network operators….
DOJ’s Record 127,271 BTC Seizure Resurfaces Amid Scam Crackdown
Key Takeaways Authorities sought forfeiture of 127,271 BTC in a case involving Cambodian national Chen Zhi. Federal investigators linked crypto scams to trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime networks. DOJ and FBI actions show broader pressure on scam compounds operating…
Can XRP Reclaim $1.40 as Bitcoin Pair Hits Important High?
XRP is closing out May at $1.34, ending the month almost unchanged in dollar terms from a week ago. But there is a more nuanced story against Bitcoin. While the USDT pair continues to grind near the lows, with the…
XRP price rebound? Exchange outflows and ETFs lift recovery hopes
XRP traded near $1.33 on May 31 as traders watched whether fresh exchange outflows, ETF demand and a key chart support area could help the token recover from recent weakness. Summary XRP saw 25.24 million coins leave exchanges after the…
US Senator Warns Clarity Act Delay Could Push Crypto Rules to 2030
Key Takeaways U.S. Senator Lummis warned that failure to act now could delay comprehensive crypto legislation until 2030. Bankruptcy protections remain a central concern for customers holding assets on exchanges. China’s regulatory progress increases pressure for Congress to establish market…