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Chinese trader laundered more than $17M for Lazarus Group in 25 hacks

The North Korean cybercrime group is credited with some of the biggest crypto hacks, including the $600 million Ronin bridge exploit.

These 4 metrics suggest Ethereum price is sinking toward $2,300

Ethereum price has had a rocky start to the week and data suggests that more downside could be on the way.

AI memecoin millionaire Truth Terminal has sparked an AI boom in crypto

Emerging developments in AI could provide the breakthrough that has been missing for cryptocurrencies.

Vietnam releases blockchain strategy, aims for regional leadership

Vietnam’s new blockchain strategy focuses on legal frameworks, infrastructure and international cooperation, as it aims to boost innovation and build a thriving ecosystem.

Bitcoin MACD prints first bullish BTC price signal since October 2023

Bitcoin indicator data suggests a stronger long-term picture than the current BTC price rejection from $69,000 would have traders believe.

RedStone launches oracle AVS on EigenLayer

RedStone is the first large oracle to launch on the Ethereum restaking protocol.

Bitcoin stuck under $67K despite rising demand from retail, institutions

Despite increasing interest from institutional and retail investors, the Bitcoin price has been unable to rise above the $70,000 psychological mark since July 29.

Security matters should not fall on users’ shoulders — Bitget exec

Bitget chief operating officer Vugar Usi Zade said that security matters should be the responsibility of crypto platforms. 

‘If not self-custody, then why crypto?’ — Ledger CEO

Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier told Cointelegraph that hardware wallets need to evolve because “crypto never sleeps.”

Chainlink co-founder unveils blockchain payments for TradFi

Chainlink and Swift will introduce a new blockchain integration, simplifying digital asset settlement for financial institutions using existing infrastructure.

Cosmos ecosystem rocked by North Korean developer allegations

Cosmos’ co-founder and core contributors were unaware of a possible North Korean link, which may lead to the removal of the Liquid Staking Module.

Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance exec

Announcing the withdrawal of the charges, the EFCC lawyer reportedly said that Tigran Gambaryan was merely an employee of Binance.

Crypto ‘full of ideas’ generated at universities — UK blockchain exec

Centre for Blockchain Technologies deputy director said regulators should review the latest academic research to help write future rules. 

Japan slow to approve crypto ETFs, maintains strict taxes, regulations

While global markets embrace crypto ETFs, Japan’s strict tax policies and regulatory caution impede further adoption.

Bitcoin ETF $79M outflow ends 2-week bull run amid 'sideways' BTC price

Bitcoin institutional investors are pausing while the BTC price struggles to overcome resistance.

Polymarket is scanning for US users as election odds skew toward Trump: Report

Donald Trump now has 63.7% odds on Polymarket to win the US presidential election, but voter polls suggest otherwise. 

Crypto bills may move forward in ‘lame duck’ Congress, says Rep. Hill

Representative French Hill says two US crypto-regulating bills might make some progress on Capitol Hill before the current Congress disbands.

Saylor’s comments on big bank BTC custody are ‘batshit insane’ — Buterin

Michael Saylor appears to be “explicitly arguing for a regulatory capture approach to protecting crypto,” which was not what it is about, Vitalik Buterin said. 

‘Battle against inflation is almost won’ says IMF chief economist

The IMF says inflation should return to normal by the end of next year, but warned of slowing growth and increasing economic inequality. 

Crypto academics slam controversial ECB paper blasting Bitcoin

The rebuttal critiques several arguments made by an ECB paper earlier this month that argued Bitcoin should be regulated or even banned. 

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