Blockchain and Crypto News

Don’t miss real-time updates

Decentral Block Post

Access real-time blockchain and cryptocurrency news updates from around the globe.

Crypto address poisoning scammers netted $1.6M this week

Crypto address poisoning scams exploded this week, with one victim losing $636,000 in Ether due to a purposefully contaminated wallet history.

Coinbase says a ‘full-scale altcoin season’ may be just ahead

Bitcoin dominance has fallen to a six-month low while altcoin market cap jumped 50% since July, setting the stage for a potential September altseason, said Coinbase.

David Bailey’s Nakamoto closes KindlyMD merger for Bitcoin treasury

Nakamoto, a Bitcoin entity established by Trump crypto adviser David Bailey, and KindlyMD, have merged to establish a new Bitcoin treasury company.

Bitcoin charts are similar to the 2021 top: Will history rhyme?

A crypto trader says Bitcoin is at a “key resistance” similar to the level where it topped in 2021, but other traders argue historical charts can’t be applied to this cycle.

Crypto, fintech execs want Trump to ban bank fees for customer data

Over 80 crypto and fintech executives asked the Trump administration to stop banks from levying data access fees, which threaten their business models.

Investors target ‘fun-first’ crypto games as funding jumps 94% in July

Web3 gaming funding steamed back as daily unique active wallets rose 2% to 4.9 million in July, with signs of a maturing industry.

US Treasury’s Bessent backpedals: Bitcoin buying still possible

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified that the department was exploring budget-neutral ways to buy Bitcoin, contradicting an earlier comment that tanked the market.

Trump-backed American Bitcoin orders 16K Bitmain ASICs amid ongoing trade war

Bitmain recently announced it would open its first BTC mining hardware manufacturing facility in the United States by the end of 2025.

Citigroup weighs crypto custody as ETFs, stablecoins gain momentum

Citi is exploring cryptocurrency custody and payment services, with an initial focus on stablecoin-backed assets.

FBI warns of ‘fictitious law firms‘ targeting crypto scam victims

The bureau warned that anyone offering recommendations on a “crypto recovery law firm” or claiming to be a lawyer could be targeting the victims of crypto scams.

Perplexity AI eyes $20B valuation in new funding round after Chrome bid

The company has experienced rapid growth in less than two years, reaching an annual recurring revenue of $80 million and a valuation of $18 billion.

Bitcoin’s all-time high gains vanished hours later: Here’s why

Traders send mixed signals after Bitcoin falls to $117,000 a day after hitting new all-time highs.

US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions crypto exchange Garantex for second time

The Office of Foreign Assets Control said it was taking additional action against the crypto exchange after including it on its list of Specially Designated Nationals in 2022.

Coinbase seals Deribit acquisition in 5th deal of 2025

The crypto exchange has been steadily acquiring companies to diversify the range of services it offers to clients.

Bitpanda launches in UK, sets two-year growth target

Bitpanda enters the UK with 600+ crypto assets, an Arsenal FC partnership and B2B white-label services, but faces stiff competition in a market stalled by slow regulation.

Bitcoin sell-off intensifies after hot US inflation report rattles stocks, crypto

Bitcoin dropped sharply after a higher-than-expected US PPI print shocked traders.

TeraWulf secures $3.7B AI hosting deal backed by Google, shares soar

The Bitcoin miner’s pivot into AI infrastructure hosting includes a decade-long colocation agreement with Fluidstack, backed by Alphabet’s Google.

Charles Schwab, Fidelity among traditional companies hiring for crypto expansion

Major Wall Street players are adding talent to support their growing cryptocurrency operations.

Jack Dorsey’s Block targets 10-year lifecycle for Bitcoin mining rigs

Block’s Proto Rig and Proto Fleet aim to reduce upgrade costs and extend rig lifespans, giving miners a potential edge in a capital-intensive, increasingly AI-integrated industry.

Ether price prediction markets bet ETH will hit $5K by end of August

ETH traders and bets on Polymarket predict that Ether price will hit $5,000 before the end of August.

Image