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Czech justice minister resigns over $45M Bitcoin gift from convict

Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek resigned following backlash over his ministry’s sale of Bitcoin donated by a convicted criminal.

France charges 25 over crypto kidnapping spree in Paris

French prosecutors charged 25 people over a wave of crypto-related kidnappings. However, the masterminds remain at large.

Crypto crooks targeted $244M in May, hack losses down 40% — PeckShield

According to PeckShield, 20 major crypto hacks were reported in May, resulting in total losses of $244.1 million.

Auction of Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht’s items nets over $1.8M

Ross Ulbricht’s auction of personal belongings fetched more than $1.8M in Bitcoin, with standout items like his prison ID card and artwork drawing top bids.

Michael Saylor shoots his shot for Rogan spot: ‘Let’s talk about Bitcoin’

An appearance from Michael Saylor on The Joe Rogan Experience would “shatter the internet,” according to a Bitcoiner.

Bitcoin advocate Max keiser casts doubt over new BTC treasury companies

Newer Bitcoin treasury companies have not yet been battle-tested in prolonged bear market conditions, the Bitcoin maximalist said.

SEC says REX-Osprey staked SOL and ETH funds may not qualify as ETFs

The SEC responded shortly after the issuers filed effective registration amendments for staked SOL and Ether exchange-traded funds.

Bitcoin analysts predict $180K to $250K price top in 2025 — Which is most realistic?

Bitcoin traders say market cyclicality, institutional investor adoption and an incoming wave of liquidity will supercharge BTC price in 2025.

BitMEX uncovers holes in Lazarus Group's operational security

The analysis by the BitMEX security researchers revealed amateur-level operational security lapses in the Lazarus Group's hacker network.

Ethereum's 55% rally setup vs. Bitcoin sparks ‘altseason’ hopes

Analysts say Ethereum’s breakout versus Bitcoin could trigger a 250x altcoin market rally, signaling the start of a 2025 altseason.

Insurance companies race to cover crypto kidnap and ransom risks

Crypto executives and investors are turning to kidnap and ransom insurance as violent attacks targeting crypto wealth continue to rise.

Bitcoin all-time high, five US states enact crypto laws: May in Charts

This month, Bitcoin hit $111,000, crypto laws in the United States blazed ahead yet again, and Coinbase joined the S&P 500.

Bitcoin bull run 'might be delayed' as $104.5K weekly close becomes key

Bitcoin needs to protect old all-time highs from December 2024 during the upcoming weekly candle close, analysis says amid warnings of a "deeper pullback."

IMF raises concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining power plan: report

IMF questions Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining amid energy shortages and budget talks.

US government urges court to reject Coinbase user’s crypto records fight

US government argues Coinbase user James Harper has no right to block IRS access to his crypto records in Supreme Court filing.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF ends 31-day inflow streak with biggest outflow ever

BlackRock ended its spot Bitcoin ETF inflow streak with its largest outflow on record, nearly $12.7 million more than its previous biggest outflow day.

Ethereum's ‘own Saylor’ SharpLink Gaming plans $1B ETH purchase

SharpLink Gaming intends to use most of the proceeds from its proposed share sell-off to purchase Ether, according to a recent SEC filing.

ETH, SOL 'very rare' staking ETFs may launch imminently — Analysts

REX Shares took a “regulatory end-around” with its Ethereum and Solana staking ETF filings, and the launch looks “imminent,” an ETF analyst says.

Ethereum futures data and network activity growth back ETH’s price strength

ETH holds on to the bulk of its weekly gains, while BTC and altcoins sell off.

NYC Comptroller rejects Mayor Adams’s proposal for Bitcoin-backed bonds

Mayor Eric Adams’s push for a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond faces strong opposition from Comptroller Brad Lander, who found the plan "legally dubious and fiscally irresponsible."

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