Tokyo-listed gaming studio Gumi acquires 1 billion yen worth of Bitcoin
The BTC purchase is part of Gumi’s broader expansion into the blockchain sector, which includes acquiring and managing “high-quality tokens.”
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‘My Big Coin’ founder ordered to pay $7.6M for crypto fraud scheme
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts has ordered “My Big Coin” founder Randall Crater to pay $7.6 million to victims of the fraud scheme.
Tether selects Arbitrum to power crosschain stablecoin
Valued at more than $141 billion, Tether’s USDt is the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization and usage.
Crypto VCs are ‘especially bullish’ on DePIN, RWAs — HashKey partner
Crypto and blockchain venture capital deals are forecast to reach $18 billion this year, according to PitchBook.
CAR’s wild memecoin ride from $600M to $35M, explained
The Central African Republic’s presidential CAR memecoin promised unity and development — but then came phishing links, AI scrutiny and a market cap collapse.
Crypto’s ‘DeFAI’ sector is down 80% — Can it come back up?
DeFAI — a nascent sector of crypto combining DeFi with AI — has shed billions from its January high, but founders say the utility of their products is only getting better.
SEC invokes crypto task force to request delay in enforcement cases
The language the SEC used to request a delay in a crypto enforcement case — similar to that in a Binance filing — suggested the agency would be following suit in other courtrooms.
Solana ‘will be a trillion-dollar asset’: Mert Mumtaz, X Hall of Flame
Helius Labs CEO Mert Mumtaz firmly believes Solana will hit $500 within five years and become a “trillion-dollar asset”: X Hall of Flame.
Bitcoin all-time high due in '2-3 weeks' as traders see BTC copying gold
Bitcoin may be flagging on short timeframes, but there is plenty of belief in BTC price discovery returning as gold surges.
TON connects to Tether’s USDt ecosystem with LayerZero integration
TON’s integration with LayerZero plays a key role in connecting the TON network to the ecosystem of Tether’s USDt stablecoin.
Institutional players shape the future of DeFi
A balance must be struck between decentralization and security.
Lido v3 debuts institutional staking upgrade as US awaits staked ETH ETF
Institutional interest in staking has grown since November 2024, when Trump’s victory ignited hopes for the first staked Ether ETF.
USDt operator Tether backs self-custodial crypto wallet Zengo
Tether has invested in Zengo Wallet to boost self-custody features as USDt faces regulatory pressure in the EU.
2.5M Bitcoin left on crypto exchanges signals “supply shock”
Bitcoin exchange reserves drop to a three-year low, signaling a potential supply shock as institutional buying from ETFs continues.
OpenSea denies NFT airdrop rumors, calls website a test page
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer said the community found a “test website” and that the information it contained was not actual terms and conditions.
New Bitcoin miner ‘capitulation’ hints at sub-$100K BTC price bottom
Bitcoin miners may be pointing the way to a major long-term BTC price rebound.
SEC and Binance seek 60-day pause in crypto case
The SEC and Binance filed a joint motion to pause their legal case for 60 days, citing the newly formed SEC Crypto Task Force’s potential impact on regulations.
2024 crypto VC deals fell 46% from Q1 to Q4 as investment volume rebounded
Crypto VC deals dropped 46% from Q1 to Q4, but investment value rebounded in Q4, signaling a shift toward selective, high-value projects, according to PitchBook.
What is a Phantom wallet? How to set up and use it
Learn how to set up and use a Phantom wallet, including downloading the extension, creating an account, securing your keys and more.
Crypto advocates call for post-Biden clarity on digital asset regulations
Industry leaders at a US congressional subcommittee hearing are set to call for clear digital asset regulations to maintain global competitiveness and attract crypto firms.
BNB Chain memecoin platform Four.Meme hit by $183K exploit
The memecoin launch platform has temporarily stopped the creation of new liquidity pools while it addresses the exploit.
Solo miner snags Bitcoin block reward worth $300K
Bitcoin rose back above $98,000 after dipping slightly when US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on aluminum and steel as part of an escalating US trade war.
Story Protocol confirms public mainnet to launch on Feb. 13
The Web3 IP protocol aims to provide an open market for programmable intellectual property, enabling creators and rights holders to protect their IP.
ETF issuer Osprey wants judge to review its failed suit against Grayscale
A Connecticut judge handed a win to Grayscale in Osprey Funds’ unfair trade practice suit but now Osprey is asking for that to be reviewed.
Crypto’s onboarding tipping point – can verification keep up?
Crypto’s rapid growth brings new risks. As fraud escalates, can verification technology keep pace? AI, biometrics and regulatory shifts shape the future of secure crypto onboarding.
Bitcoin, top altcoins are ripping attention from memecoins: Santiment
Santiment’s social tracker shows top layer-1 blockchains are dominating 44% of the discussion on social media, while the top six memecoins are at 4%.
Swedish fintech giant Klarna will ‘embrace crypto,’ CEO says
Klarna, a Swedish payments firm with 85 million users, is reportedly eyeing a US initial public offering — and its CEO is looking for ideas on how it can integrate digital assets.
North Carolina House speaker files bill for state to invest in Bitcoin ETPs
The bill limits investments to Bitcoin exchange-traded products only but includes various state funds such as pensions and insurance.
Crypto broker breaks ankles while fleeing kidnappers in Spain
A search of the apartment in the Spanish town of Estepona where the broker was held by the kidnappers uncovered two firearms, knives, drugs and over $10,000 in cash.
Grayscale, NYSE Arca file to launch US-based spot Cardano ETF
NYSE Arca has filed on behalf of Grayscale to launch the firm’s first-ever standalone Cardano ETF product.