New York’s PubKey Bitcoin bar will orange-pill Washington DC next
PubKey has cemented itself as a cultural hub for NYC’s Bitcoin community, offering craft beers, cocktails and orange pills.Tucked away on a not-so-busy street in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan is a bar tha...
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‘Crypto-native’ asset managers quadruple onchain holdings since January
Crypto asset managers have grown their onchain allocations to $4 billion so far this year, as DeFi becomes the “‘invisible’ back-end” to fintechs, Artemis and Vaults report.Crypto ...
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OKX brings DEX aggregator to MetaMask with Consensys partnership
OKX partners with Consensys to integrate its DEX aggregator into MetaMask, giving users access to more than 500 DEXs and new MEV protection via SERVO.OKX has partnered with Ethereum softwa...
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South Korea to investigate fees of local crypto exchanges
South Korea’s newly elected president Lee Jae-myung reportedly promised to reduce crypto trading transaction costs as part of his presidential campaign.South Korea’s financial regulato...
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Canada’s Sol Strategies files with SEC to list on the Nasdaq
Sol Strategies’ stock price rose by more than 4% following the announcement that it has filed to be listed on the Nasdaq exchange.Sol Strategies, a Canadian firm that focuses on the Sola...
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Russia says 70% of crypto miners remain unregistered despite new laws
Russia will continue taking measures to encourage crypto mining businesses to register with the tax authority, including imposing bigger penalties for violations.Russia’s cryptocurrency ...
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US Bitcoin ETFs hit 8-day inflow streak despite Middle East tensions
The spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their eighth straight day of inflows as early market panic from the Israel-Iran conflict appears to be cooling off.US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund...
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Bitget secures Georgia license as part of Europe expansion
Bitget picks Georgia for the next step of its expansion in Eastern Europe, attracted by clear regulations, tax benefits and a growing crypto user base.Bitget has received regulatory approv...
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Bitcoin gets Fed rate pause 'tailwind' as BTC eyes $106K short squeeze
Bitcoin price trajectory is primed to benefit from both macroeconomic and crypto derivatives trends, said new research from CryptoQuant.Key points:Bitcoin bulls cou...
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Czech gov’t resists 4th overthrow attempt amid $45M Bitcoin scandal
The Czech Republic’s Civic Democratic Party survived another no-confidence vote, triggered by opposition party concerns over a $45 million Bitcoin donation linked to a convicted criminal....
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Is crypto still taxed in Australia? Major legal update explained
Australia now taxes crypto as property, with capital gains on swaps, DeFi and wrapped tokens, plus new ATO data sweeps targeting 1.2 million users.Australia is one of the world’s most cr...
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Project Eleven raises $6M to defend Bitcoin from quantum attacks
Quantum computing-focused Project Eleven raised $6 million to develop tools like Yellowpages that aim to secure Bitcoin against quantum attacks.Project Eleven, a development firm focused o...
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Nobitex source code leaked after $100M hack by pro-Israel group
Hackers behind the $100 million Nobitex exploit have released the exchange’s full source code, escalating tensions amid the Israel-Iran conflict.Hackers behind a $100 million exploit of ...
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Bitcoin to Ether shift going unnoticed with ‘bear market PTSD’ — Trader
A crypto analyst says the altcoin season “we are all craving for” now hinges on Ether doing better and showing strength.Crypto market interest is slowly moving from Bitcoin (...
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Need ChatGPT’s help? It could be making you dumber
MIT research has found heavy use of ChatGPT impairs memory, lowers brain engagement and may hinder learning by replacing critical cognitive processes.Artificial intelligence chatbots such ...
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Pacific nation Nauru passes law to establish a crypto regulator
The brother of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried once plotted to buy Nauru and build a doomsday bunker using funds from the now-defunct crypto exchange.The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru has ...
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Bitcoin user accidentally sent $60,000 in fees—Don’t make the same mistake
RBF lets you resend unconfirmed transactions with higher fees, but it requires a clear understanding of fee units, wallet behavior and transaction structure.A misunderstanding of fee units...
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Binance’s CZ suggests ‘will function’ to distribute crypto in case of death
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said crypto platforms must prepare for the inevitable by enabling users to pass on digital assets after they die.Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “...
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Trump on GENIUS stablecoin bill: ‘Get it to my desk, ASAP’
US President Donald Trump wants House members to pass the key stablecoin bill “LIGHTNING FAST” so that he can sign it into law.US President Donald Trump has urged the House to pass the...
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Ohio House passes bill allowing up to $200 tax-free crypto payments
Ohio’s House passed a bill to legally insulate various crypto activities, such as mining and staking, and exempt some transactions from capital gains tax.Ohio’s House of Representative...
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Iran orders crypto exchange curfew after $100M Nobitex hack
Chainalysis’s head of national security intelligence told Cointelegraph the curfew is likely an attempt to prevent people from transferring capital out of the country.The central bank of...
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‘Stablecoin summer’ as Coinbase, Circle stocks surge on new legislation
Crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano says Coinbase’s stock surge indicates that “Wall Street wants Bitcoin and crypto assets.”Coinbase and Circle shares surged Wednesday after US la...
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Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI faces lawsuit over data center air pollution
xAI has received a legal threat over its use of gas turbines at its Memphis AI hub, as Big Tech and AI firms frantically build their AI capabilities.Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence f...
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Bitcoin’s invisible tug-of-war between suits and cypherpunks
Bitcoin purists are sounding the alarm as Wall Street suits pile into their beloved ecosystem. But who’s set to change: Bitcoin or TradFi?At a recent Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, there were so many governme...
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Arthur Hayes doesn’t care when his Bitcoin predictions are totally wrong
BitMEX co-founder and Bitcoin billionaire Arthur Hayes loves making daring Bitcoin predictions, but doesn’t sweat when he gets them wrong.BitMEX co-founder and Bitcoin billionaire Arthur Hayes is known for making big...
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Will Bitcoin tap $119K if oil holds? SharpLink buys $463M ETH: Hodler’s Digest, June 8 – 14
A trader forecasts Bitcoin may reach $119,000 if oil price pattern holds, SharpLink Gaming has acquired $463 million Ether: Hodler’s DigestCryptocurrency entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano is ...
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China threatened by US stablecoins, G7 urged to tackle Lazarus Group: Asia Express
Thailand sees 44% fall in Chinese tourists after crypto scam backlash, Japan to urge G7 to tackle North Korean crypto hackers. Asia Express.Chinese academics are warning that the growth of stablecoins is a rising...
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Jack Butcher’s no fan of NFT royalties: ‘You’re getting paid on churn’ — NFT Creator
Jack Butcher — creator of meme culture NFT collection Opepen which has seen $240 million in volume — has an unexpected take on NFT royalties.Before Jack Butcher becam...
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Older investors are risking everything for a crypto-funded retirement
Financial advisors warn against risking your retirement by going all in on crypto — but some older investors feel they have no other choice.The time-honoured advice for older people approaching retirement is to reduce your exposure to risk...
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Elon Musk Dogecoin pump incoming? SOL tipped to hit $300 in 2025: Trade Secrets
Now Musk is out of DOGE, analysts say he might pump Dogecoin again. Plus what do crypto futures and prediction markets tip will happen next?Welcome to Trade Secrets. This month, were talking to top crypto analysts ab...
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Bitcoin $110K ‘bull trap’ concerns, James Wynn loses $25M BTC: Hodler’s Digest, June 1 – 7
Metaplanet plans to own 100,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2026, James Wynn lost $25 million in a Bitcoin bet: Hodler’s DigestMetaplanet, ...
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China to ban owning Bitcoin? Gate.io to pay $30M over liquidations: Asia Express
Asian media outlets report unverified rumors of Chinese ban on owning Bitcoin, Gate.io faces $30M bill after perps liquidation fiasco: Asia ExpressThe crypto industry has never been short on rumors suggesting that China is prepar...
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AI is good for employment says PWC — Ignore the AI doomers: AI Eye
Ignore AI doomers predicting mass unemployment — PWC found AI-exposed industries create more value and pay workers higher wages. AI Eye.Any student of predictions wi...
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Baby boomers worth $79T are finally getting on board with Bitcoin
There are good reasons many Baby Boomers remain suspicious of Bitcoin — but even better reasons the wealthiest boomers are allocating to it.Baby boomers are the fastest-growing...
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US risks being ‘front run’ on Bitcoin reserve by other nations: Samson Mow
Samson Mow says that rapid nation state adoption and the race by corporations to acquire Bitcoin has not been priced in and $1M is inevitable.JAN3 founder and uber Bitcoin maxi Samson Mow finds it absurd the US government is...
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Bitcoin $200K ‘obvious’ breakout, GameStop’s first BTC buy: Hodler’s Digest, May 25 – 31
Analysts anticipate a clear breakout for Bitcoin, GameStop makes its first move with the purchase of 4,710 Bitcoins: Hodler’s DigestGameStop, the US video game and consumer electronics retailer, has ...
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China’s state-backed think tank considers Bitcoin reserve, Sony Bank goes Web3: Asia Express
Chinese state-backed think tank highlights Bitcoin as a reserve asset against USD, Sony’s online bank launches new crypto unit. Asia Express.The International Monetary Institution (IMI), Chinas state-backed finance think tank, ...
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Coinbase hack shows the law probably won’t protect you: Here’s why
Crypto exchange terms of services you agreed to, but never read, prevent class actions and limit liability if your data or funds are stolen.Coinbase is facing a flurry of lawsuits after disclosing a data breach that compromised...
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Move to Portugal to become a crypto digital nomad — Everybody else is
Your guide to moving to Portugal as a crypto digital nomad — and why 0% crypto gains tax and an amazing lifestyle makes it a great option.New York-based pre-seed crypto venture firm manager Cat...
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Can Off the Grid survive Steam’s crypto ban? Rage over Maplestory cheaters: Web3 Gamer
How can Off the Grid launch on Steam when the platform banned crypto games in 2021? Plus LOL Land review and Maplestory cheaters. Web3 GamerGunzilla Games shooter game Off The Gridwidely regarded as the most successful crypto game...
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Bitcoin bears eye $69K, CZ denies WLF ‘fixer’ rumors: Hodler’s Digest, May 18 – 24
Bitcoin traders are eyeing a gradual pullback after all-time highs, CZ refutes WSJ claim of ties to World Liberty Financial: Hodler’s DigestBinance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng CZ Zhao has pushed back against ...
Read MoreCrypto scam hub expose stunt goes viral, Kakao detects 70K scam apps: Asia Express
Viral footage of a YouTuber’s crypto scam hub expose stunt in the Philippines notches 2.7M views, Kakao uncovers 70K scam apps. Asia Express.The Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has launche...
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AI cures blindness, ‘good’ propaganda bots, OpenAI doomsday bunker: AI Eye
OpenAI’s doomsday bunker plan, the “potential benefits” of propaganda bots, plus the best fake books you can’t read this summer. AI Eye..In the last AI Eye, we reported that scientists from the four leading AI comp...
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TradFi is building Ethereum L2s to tokenize trillions in RWAs: Inside story
Big names, including Securitize, Ethena, Ant Digital and Tradeable, see custom-built Ethereum L2s as the future for trillions in RWAs.Shortly before Ethereums shock 50% price surg...
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NBA star Tristan Thompson misses $32B in Bitcoin by taking $82M contract in cash
NBA star Tristan Thompson says taking his $82M contract in 2015 in Bitcoin would have been “the best gamble in American sports history.”NBA player and reality television personality Tristan Thompson signed an $82 mill...
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Father-son team lists Africa’s XRP Healthcare on Canadian stock exchange
Father-son team Kain and Laban Roomes are using XRP Ledger to track and dispense medicines in Uganda and are listing the startup in Canada.Its been a long road for entrepreneur Laban Roomes and his...
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Arthur Hayes $1M Bitcoin tip, altcoins ‘powerful rally’ looms: Hodler’s Digest, May 11 – 17
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2028, an analyst says altcoins “powerful rally” looms: Hodler’s DigestBitcoin has two strong tailwinds that will help propel it to ...
Read MoreBinance Wallet ‘killing’ MetaMask and airdrops, Chinese RWA tokens: Asia Express
Binance Wallet “killing” competition and airdrops, K-drama actress embezzles $3M, Chinese firm to issue RWAs in Hong Kong. Asia Express.Cryptocurrency exchange Binances wallet has surged out of nowhere in 202...
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Pranksy: Inside the anonymous life of an NFT legend — NFT Collector
Legendary NFT Collector Pranksy has traded Bored Apes with Gwyneth Paltrow and flipped a Zombie CryptoPunk for a $1.2M profit inside a day.OG collector Pranks...
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Danger signs for Bitcoin as retail abandons it to institutions: Sky Wee
Sky Wee, an influencer with 4M followers, worries about Bitcoin’s future:“The real risk isn’t institutions buying, it’s retail not buying.”As Bitcoins price surges back into headlines, fueled by TradFi in...
Read MoreMetric signals $250K Bitcoin is ‘best case,’ SOL, HYPE tipped for gains: Trade Secrets
Top analysts including Charles Edwards, Michaël van de Poppe and Santiment give their outlook for the year ahead in crypto prices.Welcome to Trade Secrets. This month, were talking to top crypto analysts about where...
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Bitcoin eyes ‘crazy numbers,’ JD Vance set for Bitcoin talk: Hodler’s Digest, May 4 – 10
A crypto analyst says Bitcoin is on its way to $160,000 or a “crazy number,” Alex Mashinsky gets 12 years jail, and more: Hodler’s DigestThe US federal court for the Southern District of ...
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.Today in crypto, ...
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Why is Bitcoin price stuck?
Bitcoin price remains stuck under $112K since May 23, and data suggest the pattern could continue for a few more days amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.Key points:...
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Here's when Bitcoin analysts expect new BTC price volatility
Bitcoin may be boring this Juneteenth holiday, but market commentators are already preparing for BTC price conditions to get volatile again.Key points:...
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There’s more to crypto crime than meets the eye: What you need to know
Crypto crime isn’t all FTX and fraud. Jennie Levin helps unpack the deeper, more technical threats facing blockchain today, including why regulators are still catching up.From headlines ...
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Kraken launches Bitcoin staking with Babylon integration
Kraken has launched a Bitcoin staking service in partnership with Babylon, allowing users to earn BABY tokens.Crypto exchange Kraken has launched a new Bitcoin staking product through a pr...
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Mega breach of 16B passwords raises crypto security fears
A leak of 16 billion passwords from services including Apple, Google and Facebook poses serious risks for crypto holders.A massive trove of more than 16 billion login credentials from lead...
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Crypto VC partner loses ‘life savings’ during fake Zoom call
Hypersphere investment partner Mehdi Farooq said he lost six wallets and years of savings after falling victim to a fake Zoom call phishing attack.Mehdi Farooq, an investment partner at cr...
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Nasdaq-listed Lion Group bets big on Hyperliquid with $600M treasury
The $600 million treasury announcement came on the same day Nasdaq-listed ophthalmic technologies firm Eyenovia shared plans for a Hyperliquid token treasury....
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