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ETF filings explode in 2025, heating hopes of an ‘altcoin summer’

This year has seen an uptick in the number of altcoin ETF applications, with at least 31 filed in the first half of 2025, Cointelegraph Research found.

How a YouTuber hacked an $800K crypto scam hub in Cebu, Philippines

A YouTuber exposed an $800,000 crypto scam in Cebu by hacking CCTV, confronting scammers live and revealing their global fraud operation.

SharpLink buys $463M in ETH, becomes largest public ETH holder

While SharpLink has become the largest publicly traded holder of Ether globally, some entities, including the Ethereum Foundation and BlackRock, are still holding more ETH.

BlackRock quietly accumulated 3% of all Bitcoin. Here’s what that means

How Much Bitcoin Does BlackRock Own and Why It Matters in 2025.

Bitcoin mirrors 80% rally setup that preceded 2024 Israel-Iran conflict

One analyst spots a bullish fractal driven by 2024-like liquidity grabs, hinting that Bitcoin may breakout toward new all-time highs.

Bitcoin 2025 builders predict DeFi will unseat traditional finance

Bitcoin’s foundational security is powering a new frontier: DeFi systems built on self-sovereignty, security and real-world financial inclusion.

Anthony Pompliano to lead new Bitcoin-buying group raising $750M: FT

Under Pompliano’s leadership, ProCapBTC would reportedly seek to raise $750 million in equity and convertible debt as part of a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1.

Walmart, Amazon consider issuing own stablecoins: WSJ

Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are reportedly evaluating digital currencies to streamline e‑commerce and boost cross‑border transactions.

Polkadot community split on selling 500K DOT for Bitcoin reserve

Polkadot’s community is split over a proposal to convert 500,000 DOT tokens into tBTC using a year-long DCA strategy amid market volatility.

Bitcoin price Bollinger Bands 'failure' risks end of uptrend at $112K

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands analysis leads to potentially grim conclusions about the fate of the BTC price rebound, which began at sub-$75,000 lows in April.

GameStop shares tank 22% after boosting raise to $2.25B for Bitcoin strategy

GameStop boosted its convertible note offering to $2.25 billion, fueling its Bitcoin treasury strategy and raising speculation about future crypto investments.

Shopify launches early access to USDC stablecoin payments on Base

Shopify is rolling out USDC payments via Coinbase’s Base network, offering cashback perks and expanding crypto checkout options through Shopify Payments.

KuCoin expands into Thailand with SEC-approved exchange

KuCoin enters the Thai market with a fully licensed exchange after acquiring ERX, Thailand’s first SEC-supervised digital token platform.

My Big Coin execs to pay nearly $26M in fines to CTFC

The CFTC said that My Big Coin investors might not get their money back as the alleged operators “may not have sufficient funds or assets.”

Huione darknet humming at ‘full capacity’ despite shutdown

Despite repeated attempts to stamp out the crypto-crime-linked Huione, Chainalysis says there’s been no meaningful decline in transactions.

Bitcoin slides to $103K as Israel launches airstrikes on Iran

Jan3 founder Samson Mow tells GameStop CEO, “This is where you buy” as Bitcoin’s price tumbled after Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran.

Czech government hit with no-confidence vote over $45M Bitcoin scandal

Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek resigned last month after the Justice Ministry auctioned off nearly 500 Bitcoin it received from a convicted online drug trafficker.

SEC axes Biden-era proposed crypto rules in flurry of repeals

The SEC has withdrawn over a dozen rules the agency proposed under Joe Biden, including two crypto-related rules targeting DeFi and digital asset custody.

CFTC’s Pham says it won’t give ‘easy street’ to anybody, crypto included

CFTC acting chair Caroline Pham says the agency won't ease up on crypto just because the Trump administration has pledged to support the industry.

Sharplink Gaming drops 73% amid looming $1B Ethereum buy

A crypto executive says if Sharplink Gaming were to announce its planned mega-Ether buy tomorrow, it could “light the match to reignite the stock.”

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