A Russian couple recentlyescaped from a kidnapping ordeal orchestrated through a cryptocurrency scam, sparking an international search for the perpetrators. ???? A Russian couple running a crypto biz in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was kidnapped for a $43K digital ransom. Police rescued them, but the suspects fled to UAE, now on ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that protocol staking activities on proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains typically do not fall under the jurisdiction of securities laws. This guidance, issued by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance on May 29, aims to clarify the regulatory status of the crypto industry ...
Two New York Police Department (NYPD) detectives have been placed on modified duty after being linked to a shocking case involving the alleged kidnapping and torture of a crypto trader in Manhattan. The incident, which has drawn national attention, raises serious questions about police conduct and the risks faced by ...
Football giant Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has confirmed it added Bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet, making it one of the first top-tier sports clubs to hold cryptocurrency as a treasury asset. This move signals a growing trend among global sports organisations to embrace digital assets as part of their broader ...
117 Partners LLC has announced a strategic alliance with Strive Enterprises Inc. and Asset Entities Inc., forming a joint initiative to capitalize on high-value opportunities in the distressed Bitcoin claims market. As part of this collaboration, 117 Partners will lead efforts in sourcing, analyzing, and acquiring undervalued crypto claims, positioning ...
HTX Research has identified crypto credit and InfoFi as two fast-emerging sectors positioned to drive the next major growth cycle in the digital asset market. According to the firm’s latest report, investor interest is beginning to rotate structurally, influenced by improving macro liquidity conditions and a rising appetite for high-beta ...
Hidden Road, a leading prime brokerage firm, has launched crypto swaps prime brokerage services for institutional investors in the U.S., significantly improving access to over-the-counter (OTC) cash-settled swaps tied to major cryptocurrencies. This new service is being offered through Hidden Road’s UK-regulated entity, Hidden Road Partners CIV UK Ltd., which ...
Ripple Labs, the blockchain company behind the XRP token, recently made a symbolic donation of the so-called "Skull of Satoshi" to a crypto museum, sparking conversations about the shared roots and differences between Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP. This gesture aims to bridge the narratives of the two leading cryptocurrencies and ...
Circle, the issuer of the popular stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), has frozen nearly $58 million in digital assets linked to the ongoing LIBRA memecoin scandal. This decisive move marks a significant development in one of 2025’s most high-profile crypto controversies as legal and political consequences continue to unfold. Blockchain analytics ...
Leading cryptocurrency exchange BingX has officially launched BingAI, a powerful artificial intelligence-powered trading assistant developed to elevate the crypto trading experience for users across all skill levels. Serving as a cornerstone of the company’s broader AI Evolution strategy, BingAI reflects BingX’s ambition to deeply embed advanced AI technology across its ...
