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North Korea targets crypto workers with new info-stealing malware

North Korean threat actors have been deploying malware through fake crypto job sites, targeting blockchain professionals to steal wallet credentials, Cisco Talos says.

Bitcoiners split on $94K or $114K for BTC’s next move as it trades sideways

A recent poll on X shows that half of the respondents bet that Bitcoin would rise to $114,000, while the other half expect it to fall well below $100,000.

Bitcoin sentiment at ‘peak FUD’ with divide between bears and bulls — Santiment

Santiment’s social media analysis found 1 bullish comment for every 1 bearish comment, which hasn’t happened since Donald Trump’s tariffs tanked markets in April.

Semler Scientific plans Bitcoin holdings of 105,000 BTC by 2027

Health tech firm Semler Scientific wants to boost its Bitcoin holdings from 3,800 BTC to 105,000 BTC by 2027 and has appointed a new director to lead the plan.

Polymarket gives US stablecoin bill 89% chance of becoming law

The platform launched the betting market for the GENIUS Act after the US Senate passed it on Tuesday.

XBTO, Arab Bank Switzerland launch BTC yield product for institutional clients

The partnership is part of a broader trend of banks integrating structured BTC yield products into wealth management services.

Bitcoin ‘weak hands’ sell 15K BTC at a loss: Are BTC lows under $100K next?

This week, 15,000 Bitcoin were moved at a loss by short-term holders, raising the chance for a BTC price dip under $100,000.

Musk’s X plans payments, investment features rollout for 2025 — Report

The social media app will soon be embedded with various financial services, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said.

OpenAI cuts ties with Scale AI amid data labeler’s new Meta deal — Report

OpenAI is dropping Scale AI from its data labeling suppliers days after the startup’s acquisition by Meta.

Trump family’s company cuts stake in World Liberty Financial by 20% — Report

An umbrella company controlled by the president and his family has reportedly been reducing its stake in World Liberty Financial since December 2024.

Visa, Yellow Card push digital dollar use across African countries

Yellow Card plans to roll out stablecoin payments with Visa in at least one African country this year amid a trend driven partly by limited access to US dollars.

Telegram's Pavel Durov approved to leave France temporarily

The Telegram founder will once again be allowed to travel to Dubai for a short period before returning to France, where his case is ongoing.

Ethereum bulls must break $2.8K: What will trigger a 'violent move'?

Shrinking liquid supply, persistent ETF demand, and strong technical factors could push ETH price above $4,000.

Here’s what Bitcoin did while the US added to its $37T debt

As Washington printed trillions, Bitcoin evolved into a global asset class, trusted by nations and corporations, amid growing US debt concerns.

Crypto's true revolution is about humanity, not technology

Crypto isn’t just about technology or speculation. It’s about restoring dignity and agency to those left behind by traditional finance. Crypto offers a path to financial dignity through education and inclusion.

Bitcoin volume metric suggests '$130K-$135K BTC will happen' in the summer

A similar OBV divergence in March–April 2025 triggered a 57% Bitcoin rally, reinforcing strong accumulation signals for the current setup.

Here's when Bitcoin analysts expect new BTC price volatility

Bitcoin may be boring this Juneteenth holiday, but market commentators are already preparing for BTC price conditions to get volatile again.

There’s more to crypto crime than meets the eye: What you need to know

Crypto crime isn’t all FTX and fraud. Jennie Levin helps unpack the deeper, more technical threats facing blockchain today, including why regulators are still catching up.

Kraken launches Bitcoin staking with Babylon integration

Kraken has launched a Bitcoin staking service in partnership with Babylon, allowing users to earn BABY tokens.

Mega breach of 16B passwords raises crypto security fears

A leak of 16 billion passwords from services including Apple, Google and Facebook poses serious risks for crypto holders.

Crypto VC partner loses ‘life savings’ during fake Zoom call

Hypersphere investment partner Mehdi Farooq said he lost six wallets and years of savings after falling victim to a fake Zoom call phishing attack.

Project Eleven raises $6M to defend Bitcoin from quantum attacks

Quantum computing-focused Project Eleven raised $6 million to develop tools like Yellowpages that aim to secure Bitcoin against quantum attacks.

Nasdaq-listed Lion Group bets big on Hyperliquid with $600M treasury

The $600 million treasury announcement came on the same day Nasdaq-listed ophthalmic technologies firm Eyenovia shared plans for a Hyperliquid token treasury.

OKX brings DEX aggregator to MetaMask with Consensys partnership

OKX partners with Consensys to integrate its DEX aggregator into MetaMask, giving users access to more than 500 DEXs and new MEV protection via SERVO.

Russia says 70% of crypto miners remain unregistered despite new laws

Russia will continue taking measures to encourage crypto mining businesses to register with the tax authority, including imposing bigger penalties for violations.

Bitget secures Georgia license as part of Europe expansion

Bitget picks Georgia for the next step of its expansion in Eastern Europe, attracted by clear regulations, tax benefits and a growing crypto user base.

Is crypto still taxed in Australia? Major legal update explained

Australia now taxes crypto as property, with capital gains on swaps, DeFi and wrapped tokens, plus new ATO data sweeps targeting 1.2 million users.

Bitcoin gets Fed rate pause 'tailwind' as BTC eyes $106K short squeeze

Bitcoin price trajectory is primed to benefit from both macroeconomic and crypto derivatives trends, said new research from CryptoQuant.

South Korea to investigate fees of local crypto exchanges

South Korea’s newly elected president Lee Jae-myung reportedly promised to reduce crypto trading transaction costs as part of his presidential campaign.

Nobitex source code leaked after $100M hack by pro-Israel group

Hackers behind the $100 million Nobitex exploit have released the exchange’s full source code, escalating tensions amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

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