Donald Trump’s tariff pause sparks huge short liquidations and insider trading probe
Trump's bullish social media post before tariff pause prompts calls for insider trading investigation.
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Magic Eden acquires Slingshot to expand into on-chain trading, diversify beyond NFTs
The acquisition is part of Magic Eden's ambition to offer seamless crypto transactions while bypassing traditional bridging risks.
Assad Jafri 2 min read 
Pakistan considers using surplus energy for Bitcoin mining after appointing CZ to Crypto Council
The mining plants' locations will follow the regions with energy surplus, according to Pakistan's Crypto Council and finance ministry adviser Bilal Bin Saqib.
Gino Matos 3 min read 
NEO and GAS post double-digit gains amid 50% APY incentive program
The Neo Bond program aims to tackle the recent volatility experienced by NEO and GAS.
Gino Matos 2 min read 
SEC clears Ethereum ETF options trading for BlackRock and Fidelity
The first batch of approvals allow ETHA and FETH to offer up to 25,000 options contracts.
Gino Matos 2 min read 
Maxine Waters criticizes Trump for ‘enriching’ himself via crypto ventures
Congresswoman Waters warned of ethical risks and conflicts of interest tied to Trump's digital asset initiatives.
Assad Jafri 2 min read 
Crypto users targeted in SourceForge malware attack via fake Microsoft Office softwares
Kaspersky reports over 4,600 incidents linked to SourceForge-hosted malware, with Russia's crypto users hit hardest.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
Ethereum 2X short ETFs lead performance with triple-digit YTD returns
Eric Balchunas highlighted that the two best-performing ETFs are exposed to short positions in ETH.
Gino Matos 2 min read 
Bitcoin rips to $82k after Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs catalyze bullish sentiment
The pause excluded China, which is now facing a 125% tariff, effective immediately.
Assad Jafri 2 min read 
Saylor says ‘HODL’ as Strategy stirs speculation with $700M Bitcoin move amid market volatility
Saylor reiterated Strategy's commitment to never selling its Bitcoin despite recent cryptic transactions that have led to speculation around divestments.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
Binance unveils LDUSDT reward token for futures trading and passive income
Binance emphasized that LDUSDT is designed for Futures margin and earning yield, not as a stablecoin.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial reportedly sells Ethereum amid $125M loss
WLFI sells Ethereum at a loss amid tariff tensions and market volatility.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
Tariffs caused Bitcoin to decline less than equities or oil yet more than bonds and gold
Since Liberation Day, Bitcoin underperformed nearly all major assets year-to-date except oil.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 5 min read 
Cboe files for first US Sui spot ETF for altcoin investors
Cboe BZX Exchange's SUI ETF could pioneer US altcoin investment with regulated, staked exposure.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
LIBRA memecoin scandal triggers Argentina’s congressional inquiry into Milei
The committee's probe into LIBRA scandal aims for transparency, though critics demand President Milei's testimony.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
Kraken Lists WINkLink (WIN) with $90,000 Reef Program Airdrop
With the WINkLink listing on Kraken, the TRON ecosystem sees momentum through major fiat market integration and a $90,000 WIN airdrop.
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