DOJ prosecutors trace a path of stolen Bitcoin from hijacked phones through a complex web of wallets, culminating in a series of circular transactions at an online casino designed to mask the illicit funds’ origins. Summary DOJ has filed civil forfeiture to recover $5 million in Bitcoin stolen via SIM swap attacks. The department traced…
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Strategy deployed another $217.4 million into Bitcoin this week, acquiring 1,955 BTC as the market debated the implications of a softening labor market and the Fed’s next move. Summary Strategy purchased 1,955 BTC worth $217 million, lifting its total holdings to 638,460 BTC valued above $71 billion. The buy was funded through at-the-market equity offerings,…
Metaplanet has added more Bitcoin to its treasury, racing toward its year-end and long-term targets as its stock faces pressure from recent losses. Summary Metaplanet adds 136 BTC worth $15 million, raising its total holdings to 20,136 BTC as it pushes toward a 30,000 BTC goal by year-end. The firm’s stock struggles are deepening, with…
As traders keep a close eye on a possible head-and-shoulders pattern emerging on the daily chart, Bitcoin is consolidating around $111,000. Depending on whether neckline support holds or fails, the setup suggests that a $10K price swing could be on the horizon. Summary Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates around $111K, forming a possible head-and-shoulders pattern in this…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Geopolitical heavyweights are treating quantum computing as a national security priority, pouring billions. Yet Bitcoin’s (BTC) foundational cryptography is laid bare. Institutions must insist on post-quantum defenses now or risk watching trillions…
Bitcoin’s momentum is stalling as major investors reduce exposure and institutional inflows shrink. With billions in whale selloffs and cautious corporate buys, the asset is facing a critical test at $110K. Summary Whales have dumped over 100,000 BTC in recent weeks, the largest selloff since 2022, intensifying downward pressure on price. Institutional BTC purchases have…
El Salvador’s total Bitcoin holdings surpassed $700 million as the country celebrated the fourth anniversary of its landmark decision to adopt the cryptocurrency as legal tender. Summary El Salvador purchased 21 BTC on Bitcoin Day. The country’s total holdings stand at 6,313.18 BTC, worth over $700 million. Critics have argued that El Salvador’s Bitcoin play…
Santiment’s latest analysis shows that on-chain metrics and social sentiment are successfully flagging crypto turning points, from XRP’s peak to Cardano’s bottom. Summary Santiment reports crypto sentiment has flipped to fear across the market. Whale activity signaled XRP’s top, while fear marked Cardano’s price bottom. Weak U.S. data fueled Fed rate cut bets, driving risk-off…
Sora Ventures has unveiled Asia’s first dedicated Bitcoin treasury fund, aiming to acquire $1 billion worth of BTC over the next six months. Summary The fund was announced during Taipei Blockchain Week with $200M initial capital. It builds on Sora Ventures’ prior investments in regional Bitcoin-focused firms, including Metaplanet, Moon Inc., DV8, and BitPlanet. Sora…
