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How hackers use fake X links to steal crypto, and how to spot them

Cybercriminals hijack or impersonate trusted X accounts to post phishing links that lead users to fake sites or malicious smart contracts designed to steal crypto.

1inch promises faster, smarter, cheaper trades with new upgrade

Decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch claims up to 6.5% better swap rates after its latest update.

Stablecoins may be safer than bank deposits: Proof of Talk panel

Haun Ventures general partner Diogo Monica claims that stablecoins are safer than commercial bank deposits, but critics warn of transparency issues with issuers like Tether.

Meta’s Bitcoin rejection means Big Tech is still skeptical

The case for holding Bitcoin on a firm’s balance sheet is compelling, CoinShares’ Butterfill told Cointelegraph, and “the pace of adoption is accelerating.”

Trump-backed American Bitcoin accumulates 215 BTC since April launch

American Bitcoin, backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has quietly amassed over $23 million in BTC while preparing to go public via a Gryphon merger.

From ownership to opportunity, Web3 is still on a mission to reshape music

Cointelegraph and Audius are launching a remix contest to spotlight how decentralized platforms are empowering artists and redefining creative ownership to reshape the music industry.

Mystery whale opens $300M leveraged Bitcoin bet: James Wynn alt account?

The mysterious $300 million leveraged Bitcoin long comes days after Wynn’s second $100 million leveraged Bitcoin position was liquidated, causing a near $25 million loss.

Strategy Inc vs. BlackRock: Which is the better Bitcoin proxy stock for your portfolio?

Strategy Inc vs. IBIT: Best Bitcoin Proxy Stock in 2025?

87 deepfake scam rings taken down across Asia in Q1 2025: Report

A new report from Bitget, SlowMist and Elliptic highlights the severity of deepfake scams, urging both individuals and organizations to adopt more stringent preventive measures.

‘Apple should buy Bitcoin,’ Saylor says, as share buyback disappoints

Bitcoin exposure may provide a lucrative financial opportunity for Apple’s stock buyback program, according to Michael Saylor.

Bank of Japan pivot to QE may fuel Bitcoin rally — Arthur Hayes

The Bank of Japan’s June meeting could trigger a Bitcoin rally if it restarts quantitative easing, as bond yield concerns push institutions toward BTC as a hedge.

Trump’s CFTC pick calls blockchain a society-shaping technology

Trump’s CFTC nominee Brian Quintenz says blockchain will reshape industries beyond finance and calls for clear crypto rules to protect US leadership.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium hits 4-month high as 550K BTC leaves exchanges

Bitcoin demand in the US is rising, while spot exchanges see their reserves decline by one third in less than a year, per new data from CryptoQuant.

Ripple commits $5M more toward crypto research in APAC

The funds are on top of the $25 million that Ripple committed last month to education nonprofit organizations in the US.

Société Générale launches US dollar stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana

Société Générale’s crypto arm launches its USDCV stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana, with BNY as custodian and a global rollout aimed at trading and settlement.

Crypto social media sees rising interest in AI taking jobs: Santiment

Other narratives of interest on social media included the accumulation of crypto by whales like millionaire crypto trader James Wynn, Solana, Loud Token and various memecoins.

South Korea moves to legalize stablecoins with new crypto bill

South Korea’s ruling party under new president Lee Jae-myung is pushing legislation to allow local stablecoin issuance and boost crypto market growth.

Bitcoin lacks strong catalyst to beat its $112K ATH: Analyst

Bitfinex analysts say that Bitcoin holders who bought in Q1 are now being tested as “the price churns sideways near ATH levels.”

Canary Capital spins up Delaware trust for staked Injective ETF

Fund manager Canary Capital has taken a typical first step for an ETF, creating a Delaware trust for a fund that would stake the Injective token.

Crypto scammers plead guilty to $37M scheme targeting Americans

Five members of an international crypto scam ring are accused of stealing nearly $37 million from American victims and sending the funds to Cambodia.

Amazon doubles down on AI with $20B Pennsylvania investment

Amazon made similar commitments in North Carolina, with $10 billion earmarked to expand its data center infrastructure in the US State.

Crypto platform Parataxis eyes public listing via SPAC merger

New York City-based Bitcoin investment company Parataxis Holdings is exploring a public listing via merging with SilverBox Corp IV, a special purpose acquisition company.

Bitcoin, US crypto stocks rise as more firms plan BTC buys

Crypto-tied US companies gained alongside Bitcoin on Monday, as public firms continued to scoop up the cryptocurrency.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin fund blows past $70B in record pace for ETFs

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF milestone came shortly after the fund wrapped up a massive 31-day inflow streak.

Staked Ethereum hits all-time high as ETH tops $2.7K

The amount of Ethereum now staked is almost 30% of the current circulating supply, reaching a new record this week.

SEC eyes exemption framework to boost crypto innovation

Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins also bashed the previous administration under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler and its approach to crypto.

UK appoints specialist to recover crypto from bankruptcy cases

The UK Insolvency Service has hired a former police investigator to help creditors recover cryptocurrency from failed companies and criminal cases.

Crypto exec ran a ‘covert pipeline for dirty money,’ DOJ says

Evita Pay founder Iurii Gugnin has been accused of using sanctioned Russian banks to launder millions into the US, with the funds used in part to undermine American interests.

SEC Chair bashes Gensler’s approach to crypto, defends self-custody

Paul Atkins called the right to self-custody a “foundational American value” when addressing regulators and industry leaders discussing DeFi.

Turnkey raises $30M for crypto open infrastructure layer

Digital asset infrastructure companies have seen more attention in recent years, with some fundraises in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

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