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‘Crazy Evil’ Hackers Create Fake Web3 Firm, Drain Job Seekers’ Crypto Wallets
Applicants were duped into installing a custom-made virtual meeting software, GrassCall, which would inject malicious software.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a small update with a big periscope lens
Xiaomi has announced its 15 Ultra flagship phone at a launch event in China, where it’s going on sale starting at 6,499 yuan (around $893). The Android phone joins the company’s Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, which went on sale there in October 2024. It is a mostly iterative upgrade on last year’s model, but … Read more
Crypto Daybook Americas: It May Not Feel Like It, but the Market Correction Is Normal
By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Two contradictory philosophies jump to mind when considering bitcoin’s (BTC) price action of late. Do you “buy when there is blood in the streets”? Or perhaps “don’t catch a falling knife.”? Which applies in today’s market, the day after the largest cryptocurrency posted its steepest … Read more
Bitcoin whale ‘Spoofy’ accumulates $344M BTC as price tumbles below $90K
The trader bought 70,000 Bitcoin during the FTX collapse when the price varied between $40,000 and $16,000.
UK Introduces New Crime Bill Expanding Powers for Crypto Seizures
A key provision of the bill grants the Crown Court extended powers to handle confiscation orders involving crypto.
Metaplanet buys the dip: Issues $13.4M in bonds for Bitcoin purchases
Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm, has issued $13.4 million in 0% bonds to fund more BTC purchases, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy.
Pakistan to Set Up Council to Oversee Crypto Policy: Report
Pakistan has said it will set up a national crypto council to develop legislation for the sector, following a meeting with President Donald Trump’s digital asset advisors, according to a report by local news site Dawn. The council would be a dedicated advisory body that consists of government representatives, regulatory authorities and industry experts. It … Read more
U.S. State Bitcoin Reserve Plans Hit Roadblock as Multiple Bills Rejected
Five states have so far blocked Bitcoin reserve bills, stalling efforts to integrate digital assets into public finance.
Bybit secured UAE in-principle approval days before $1.4B hack
Bybit is nearing a full operational license in the UAE, expanding globally despite regulatory challenges and the $1.4 billion crypto hack.
Crypto Remains Weak, Nvidia Results Day, DeFi Heats-up!
BTC rebounds off $86k, ETF outflows highest ever. ETFs outflows driven by basis unwinds. Fear & Greed hits lowest level since October. Prediction markets think only $124k BTC in 2025. Strategy now down 55% from high. SEC drops case against Uniswap. MKR leads DeFi coins after Uniswap news. Uniswap ‘biggest disaster’ in DAO governance. IP … Read more
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Unique, a Swiss AI platform for finance, raises $30M
A four-year-old Swiss startup has raised a sizable chunk of change to capitalize on the burgeoning “agentic AI” movement. Unique said on Thursday that it has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round that was led by London-based VC firm DN Capital and CommerzVentures, the investment offshoot of Germany’s Commerzbank. “Agentic AI” is … Read more
THORChain swap volume explodes past $1B after Bybit hack
THORChain’s swap volume has hit record highs as the Bybit hack laundering frenzy continues.
Is BTC price about to fill a $78K Bitcoin futures gap?
Bitcoin has two clear targets on the horizon as unfilled CME futures gaps create near-term BTC price magnets.
Taktile helps fintechs build automated decision-making workflows
The automated logic behind many financial decisions — for example, decisions that determine whether a client is approved for a credit line — is hard-coded. Often, it’s not easily changed. If a head of credit at a bank wanted to adjust the bank’s lending criteria, for example, they’d likely have to raise a ticket with … Read more
Is Bitcoin solo mining viable in 2025?
While technically possible, the likelihood of mining a block solo without significant hash power is extremely low.
FBI Seeks Crypto Industry Help to Track, Block Laundering of Bybit Hack Funds
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asked for crypto industry help in tracking and blocking transactions intended to launder the $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit by North Korean hackers. The FBI published a list of Ethereum addresses that are holding or have held assets from the theft in a public service announcement on Wednesday. The … Read more
Core Scientific posts $265M Q4 loss, unveils $1.2B data center plan
Core Scientific sees potential for over $10 billion in cumulative revenue with the artificial intelligence hyperscaler CoreWeave.
Ripple partners with BDACS for XRP, RLUSD custody in South Korea
Ripple Labs and South Korean custodian BDACS partner to offer institutional-grade custody for XRP, RLUSD and other crypto assets.
Metaplanet Seeks to Raise Over $13M From Bond Sale to Buy More Bitcoin
Metaplanet Inc (3350) is seeking to raise another 2 billion Yen ($13.3 million) by selling additional ordinary bonds with a 0% interest. The funds will be used to buy more bitcoin (BTC), aligning with the company’s strategic investment plan. The bond issuance is exclusively allocated to Evo Fund, with redemption scheduled for Aug. 26. The … Read more
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Instagram may spin off Reels into a separate app
Meta is mulling launching a standalone app for short-form videos, The Information reported, citing an anonymous source who heard Instagram head Adam Mosseri talking about the project to staff. The project is reportedly code-named Project Ray that aims to improve recommendations for new users and existing users in the U.S., and feature more three-minute videos, … Read more