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James Wynn returns with $19M leveraged Bitcoin long, $100K PEPE bet

Wynn previously claimed that his leveraged positions were deliberately “hunted” by crypto market makers looking to sink Bitcoin’s price below his liquidation threshold.

Ripple confirms intention to pursue MiCA license for EU expansion

Ripple told Cointelegraph it will apply for a MiCA license to expand its crypto and stablecoin operations across the European Economic Area.

Ethereum becomes preferred treasury asset for tech-savvy firms: Ray Youssef

The NoOnes CEO told Cointelegraph that corporations are increasingly adding Ethereum to their treasuries, drawn by its utility, staking yield and dominance in tokenized assets protocols.

Core introduces first revenue-sharing model for stablecoin issuers, devs

The new solution aims to create a sustainable revenue stream for builders, which may enable them to move away from fundraising via cryptocurrency launches.

BlackRock’s crypto inflows jump 370% in Q2 while net flows slump

BlackRock’s Q2 inflows into crypto funds accounted for 16.5% of all the total ETF inflows, marking a massive increase from just 2.8% in Q1 2025.

OpenSea CTO outlines token trading vision for moving beyond NFTs

OpenSea’s strategic pivot comes as NFT volumes have declined in five straight quarters.

MARA follows Saylor’s playbook with Two Prime deal, BTC allocation grows

MARA Holdings has acquired an equity stake in Two Prime, which includes an allocation of 2,000 BTC for its yield strategy.

Debunked: Pump.fun’s $500M presale funds are not locked

Spreading claims that Pump.fun’s $500 million presale tokens are locked due to a missing withdrawal function are false.

Ethereum DeFi connects to TON and Telegram with Tac mainnet launch

Telegram is opening up to Ethereum DeFi with the mainnet launch of Tac, a layer-1 network designed to connect EVM DApps to TON and Telegram ecosystems.

Satoshi-era whale moves $4.6B in Bitcoin after 14-year HODL

The mysterious whale may be looking to cash out the transferred Bitcoin.

Bitcoin speculators’ record cost basis boosts $100K support as BTC dives

Bitcoin now has added support at the $100,000 mark as a mass profit-taking takes over speculators, whales and "diamond hands" alike.

Bitcoin price drop to $114K possible as BTC whales take profits

Bitcoin is at risk of a deeper correction to fill the CME futures gap down to $114,000, fueled by profit-taking from whales.

South Korean court clears Wemade ex-CEO in Wemix manipulation case

After nearly a year of legal proceedings, a South Korean court acquitted former Wemade CEO Jang Hyun-guk of market manipulation charges.

Standard Chartered launches Bitcoin and Ether trading for institutions

After rolling out Bitcoin and Ether spot trading, Standard Chartered plans to soon introduce crypto derivatives for institutional investors.

Arcadia Finance exploited, $3.5M stolen and converted to WETH

Arcadia Finance’s Rebalancer contract was exploited for $3.5 million in USDC and USDS on the Base blockchain, with stolen assets swapped to WETH.

Can AI bots steal your crypto? The rise of digital thieves

Discover how AI bots exploit vulnerabilities, why traditional security measures are no longer enough, and what steps can keep your crypto safe.

LA sheriff deputies admit to helping crypto ‘Godfather’ extort victims

The Justice Department says two LA Sheriff deputies admitted to helping extort victims, including for a local crypto mogul, while working their private security side hustles.

Ethereum investors pile into ETH amid massive weekly surge

Ethereum treasury companies accumulated more than 545,000 ETH over the past month, while institutional funds saw the fourth-highest weekly inflow on record.

Bitcoin could rally to $135K before ‘corrective phase’ — Analyst

Fairlead Strategies founder and managing partner Katie Stockton says Bitcoin should reach $135,000 as an “intermediate-term objective.”

Unauthorized crypto trading now carries 2 years of prison in Hungary

Hungary has updated its Criminal Code, imposing potential prison sentences for those using or running unauthorized crypto exchanges.

Bitcoin-fueled darknet marketplace vanishes in possible exit scam

Abacus commanded around 70% of the market share across all Bitcoin-enabled Western darknet marketplaces in 2024.

Even retail demand is now outpacing Bitcoin supply: Bitfinex

Bitfinex analysts say this level of accumulation “supports the broader bullish narrative that new buyers entering the Bitcoin market are price-agnostic buyers.”

FOMO, lax rules are fueling the crypto crime supercycle

Retired DEA agent Bill Callahan tells Cointelegraph that bad actors can make plenty of mistakes and still “make a handsome profit.”

US Federal agencies outline key risks for banks eyeing crypto custody

One risk facing banks that custody crypto is the potential for liability if crypto assets are lost, according to three US financial agencies.

Congress opens crypto bill debate with claims of ‘GOP giveaway’ to industry

Discussions in the House Committee on Rules opened with crypto bills, but quickly shifted to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act.

Metaplanet CEO joins investment in Korean company to boost Asia crypto treasuries

Consortium uses M&A to advance corporate Bitcoin adoption across Asia

Solana catches up to competitors as tokenized assets soar 140% in 2025

Solana ranks fourth among blockchains by tokenized asset market share, trailing Ethereum, ZKSync Era, and narrowly behind Aptos.

Bitcoin hits new highs, gains stability and scale in its institutional era: Will it last?

From volatile outsider to financial base layer, Bitcoin is entering a new era—driven not by retail hype, but by the long-term logic of professional capital.

Coinbase seeks public records from Oregon gov’t on crypto ‘flip-flop’

Known by many in the industry for filing records requests with the US government over crypto policies, Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against Oregon state officials.

Bitcoin charts, market cycle history hint at 15% short-term push to $138K

Bitcoin looks poised for an extended rally to $138,000 according to market cycle history and the current weekly trend.

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