Volatility Shares LLC is launching the first Solana futures ETFs: SOLZ for standard exposure and SOLT for leveraged exposure. As the market awaits the SEC’s decision on spot Solana ETFs, with a 75% approval chance by year-end, Solana’s price has surged over 8% in 24 hours. Will approval fuel further gains, or is rejection looming?
CatherineAn attacker exploited a security flaw in the AIXBT crypto bot’s dashboard, stealing 55.5 Ether, valued at $106,200. The bot’s team has since migrated servers, enhanced security, and reassured users that core systems were unaffected by the breach.
AnaisThere are many ways to accumulate Bitcoin—some, like El Salvador who opt for steady accumulation through regular purchases or Bhutan who focus on mining. But then there’s the darker route: outright theft.
XingChiSolana faced intense criticism after a controversial ad promoting its "Accelerate" conference, which included political messaging and a scene seen as offensive by many. The ad was quickly pulled, but the backlash sparked a broader debate about political content in crypto marketing.
AnaisVitalik Buterin recently sold several meme tokens and minted DAI, accumulating 71.69 ETH. His sale of DHN tokens caused a 57% drop in their value, sparking discussions about his market strategy.
WeatherlySpanish authorities dismantled a major crypto pyramid scam that defrauded over 3,600 victims out of an estimated 32.6 million euros through a fake online investment platform. Eight suspects were arrested, and the scam affected victims in 36 countries, leading to asset seizures and frozen bank accounts.
JoyIn his X post, Calacanis told his 981,600 followers that Bitcoin has enjoyed a wonderful streak, but he predicts that there could be something even bigger than Bitcoin that would replace Bitcoin, resulting in a 'restart in the game.'
XingChiNorth Korea's Lazarus Group has become one of the largest Bitcoin holders, controlling 13,562 BTC, after stealing $1.46 billion in a crypto heist. This makes North Korea one of the top government holders of Bitcoin, raising concerns about their intentions and role in global cybercrime.
AnaisThe Bank of Korea rejected the idea of holding Bitcoin in its foreign exchange reserves due to concerns about volatility and liquidity. Despite growing political interest in Bitcoin reserves, the central bank remains cautious and aligns with global trends of skepticism.
AnaisJames Howells' request to search a landfill for a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin was rejected by the UK Court of Appeal, marking a setback in his legal battle. He plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, but the landfill is set to close soon, making the search more difficult.
WeatherlyPresident Trump is urging Elon Musk to take a more aggressive stance on government inefficiencies, praising his success with D.O.G.E. Under Musk’s implementation of Trump’s mandate, federal job cuts and increased accountability are on the horizon.
CatherineTwo young smugglers were arrested in Busan for trafficking over 7kg of drugs, including marijuana, after being recruited by a drug lord via a Telegram channel. The drug lord used cryptocurrency payments to avoid detection and instructed the smugglers through encrypted messages.
AnaisSBF tweeted from prison, commenting on layoffs and aligning with D.O.G.E. policies, referencing Trump’s worker firings. His post sparked a Crypto Twitter storm, with many questioning how he tweeted and mocking his attempt to stay relevant. Though unrelated to FTX, the tweet briefly boosted FTT’s value. Could this be SBF's bid for a pardon?
KikyoMichael Saylor proposed a Bitcoin reserve strategy to help reduce the U.S. national debt, suggesting the government acquire 20% of Bitcoin’s total supply. His plan includes regulatory changes to encourage digital asset innovation and reduce compliance costs for issuers.
WeatherlyUpbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, faces a three-month suspension for regulatory violations, including failure to meet anti-money laundering and KYC standards. The suspension, affecting new users, follows an investigation that revealed over 44,000 AML breaches and poor customer verification practices.
JoyThailand has seen a histroic rise in scam calls and SMS fraud, totalling 168 million in 2024 compared to the year prior. This surge prompted authorities to intensify their crackdown on cyber fraud operations across Southeast Asia.
CatherineChainflip introduced an upgrade to block illicit funds linked to the Bybit hack, protecting its platform and liquidity providers. The protocol now uses enhanced screening tools to prevent hackers from using its services to launder stolen assets.
WeatherlyHamster Kombat launches Hamster Network, a gaming-focused Layer-2 blockchain on TON, offering scalable, low-cost Web3 gaming infrastructure. Built on TON’s secure Layer-1, it supports dApps, a wallet, bridge, and DEX. Can this expansion revive its past hype and sustain relevance?
CatherineBybit has launched a website to track wallet addresses linked to the Lazarus Group after hackers stole over $1.4 billion in crypto. The exchange is offering a 5% reward from frozen assets to users who help identify and freeze stolen funds. Will this crowdsourced effort succeed or fall short?
KikyoClaude 3.7 Sonnet, an AI model from Anthropic, is playing "Pokémon Red" live on Twitch, overcoming challenges and making strategic decisions. Unlike earlier versions, it has successfully defeated three Gym Leaders, showing significant progress in AI's ability to solve problems and adapt to new situations.
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