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Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety.

Bitcoin and Ether lead $17.8B crypto inflows

Bitcoin saw its fifth-largest week of inflows on record, helping it recapture the $60,000 mark, while Ether inflows took second place in anticipation of the US Ether ETFs.

BTC price all-time high in July? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

BTC price gains since the weekend have transformed market sentiment, but not all Bitcoin traders think the good times will return so easily.

South Korea’s ruling party proposes delaying crypto tax to 2028

If the new proposal is approved, implementing the country’s crypto gains tax will be delayed by nearly seven years from its original schedule.

BitConnect promoter banned for 5 years by Sydney District Court

John Bigatton has been convicted for unlicensed financial advice, impacting the credibility of Australia’s financial sector.

Rising crypto crimes in Australia prompt call for tougher regulations

AUSTRAC's latest report highlights a rise in criminal use of cryptocurrencies, urging stricter regulations and international cooperation to combat money laundering.

Ethereum tops $3.3K as analysts tip ETF approvals this week

ETF analyst Nate Geraci says there’s no “good reason” for spot Ethereum ETFs not to launch this week.

Lazarus is moving millions from $305M DMM Bitcoin hack: ZachXBT

Over $35 million in funds from a cryptocurrency exchange hack in May has reportedly been moved to the online marketplace “Huione Guarantee” this month.

Bitcoin reclaims $62K, analysts say worst is ‘likely behind us’

With Germany’s “forced selling” over and Mt. Gox repayments all but priced in, analysts look to an easing macro environment as a driver for Bitcoin’s price in the coming months.

Scammer returns $9.3M DAI to victim 10 months after phishing them

In a strange turn of events, a phishing scammer has returned a large portion of funds it stole from a victim last September.

Bitcoin whales snapped up $4.3B of BTC amid price slump

Bitcoin whales haven’t accumulated this much Bitcoin over a 30-day period since April 2023, shortly after several local banks in the United States collapsed.

Trump reportedly 'in good spirits,’ will still attend Nashville BTC conference

BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey says he spoke with the former president’s team in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt.

Bitcoin carves out a bottom, opening the door for KAS, MKR, AR and NOT to rally

Bitcoin price climbs back above $60,000, opening the door for KAS, MKR, AR and NOT to move higher.

Skild AI announces $300M funding from Jeff Bezos, Softbank to build ‘robot brains’

Another unicorn has entered the race the develop human-level AI.

Internet Computer Protocol promotes blockchain engagement in Africa

ICP’s DecaHack event highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and the importance of nurturing talent in the sector.

Bitcoin traders eye bear trap as BTC price hits 10-day high of $60.4K

Bitcoin bulls may be able to trap late sellers below key bull market trendlines as BTC price weekend gains pass 5%.

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev denied bail while awaiting appeal

Pertsev will now spend the next year in prison while his lawyers prepare an appeal for money laundering charges.

Donald Trump memecoin spikes 52% following assassination attempt

Trump's election odds on prediction markets and several other Trump-themed memecoins soared following an assassination attempt on the former president while he was speaking on stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

What’s next for Bitcoin price now that German gov't BTC balance hits zero?

The German government got rid of all of its Bitcoin, but it could still be a bit early to expect a trend reversal in BTC price.

Whistleblowers asked the SEC to investigate OpenAI over alleged illegal NDAs

The complainants called the matter "urgent," but it remains unclear if the SEC will open an investigation.

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