Trading
Crypto
Russia seeks legal framework for selling seized Bitcoin from criminal activity
Russia moves to monetize seized Bitcoin despite legal hurdles in high-profile bribery case.
Stablecoins
Circle holds just 73 BTC, raising questions about its Bitcoin commitment amid $5 billion valuation
Circle's heavy investment in altcoins sparks debate over its long-term crypto asset strategy.
Crypto
BlackRock approved to offer crypto services in UK, expanding digital asset footprint
BlackRock's FCA approval restricts operations to ETP support, significantly narrowing its crypto asset activities.
Mining
Bitcoin mining edges toward green dominance with 70% renewables by 2030
The decline in coal use and booming investment in solar and wind power suggest a sustainable future for Bitcoin mining.
Hacks
UPCX halts transactions after $70 million hack exposes vulnerabilities
UPCX breach highlights a growing trend of security vulnerabilities causing significant digital asset losses in 2025.
Crypto Equities
Crypto venture funding soars to $3.5 billion in March, highest since March 2022
Crypto exchange Binance led the record monthly fundraising, with a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX.
Crime
Russian darknet dominated crypto drug trade in 2024 with $1.65 billion transactions
Crypto payments make up less than 1% of global illicit drug trade.
Bankruptcy
Backpack begins identity verification to repay FTX EU claimants
This development comes as FTX is about to begin the second phase of its payouts by May 30.
Crypto
Metaplanet becomes 9th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after new purchase
Metaplanet's innovative Bitcoin financing method doubles its holdings and helps it achieve a Q1 yield of 95%.
Legal
Kentucky drops Coinbase’s staking lawsuit amid growing regulatory shift
Kentucky joins Vermont and South Carolina in dismissing Coinbase lawsuit amidst calls for unified crypto regulation.
Hacks
Hacker falls victim to phishing scam after exploiting ZkLend for millions
ZkLend hacker admits to using fake Tornado Cash platform, inadvertently compounding fund recovery efforts.
Stablecoins
Tether strengthens Bitcoin portfolio with 8,888 BTC acquisition, sits on unrealized profit of $3.86 billion
Tether's consistent Bitcoin purchases place its holdings among the world's top six largest BTC wallets,
