France saw 40+ crypto kidnappings since 2023 amid a 75% wrench‑attack surge, driven by overseas‑coordinated gangs targeting visible wealth. Summary French police memo links 40+ kidnappings between Jul 2023–Dec 2025 to crypto motives, with organizers operating from abroad via local recruiters. Victims are mostly 20–35‑year‑old male investors, entrepreneurs, or influencers monitored through social media before…
Zcash price has dropped over 20% in the past 7 days as the broader crypto market remained in a downtrend. The privacy token now risks a drop to $200 as a death cross appears to have taken shape on the daily chart. Summary Zcash price has dropped 22% over the past 7 days largely weighed…
Bitcoin price has lost the $65,000 psychological support level as investors remain wary of the impact of new U.S. global tariffs on trade. Summary Bitcoin price lost the $65,000 psychological support level on Monday. Trump’s new tariffs and U.S.-Iran war concerns are keeping investors at bay from risky assets. A confirmed bearish double top pattern…
Chainlink’s deputy general counsel, Taylor Lindman, has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force to replace Michael Selig. Summary Taylor Lindman has joined the SEC’s Crypto Task Force as chief counsel, replacing Michael Selig. Lindman spent five years at Chainlink, where he led regulatory compliance and engaged with policymakers. Chainlink announced Lindman’s departure…
BitMine Immersion Technologies has significantly expanded its Ethereum holdings, now controlling 4.423 million ETH, equivalent to roughly 3.66 % of the total circulating Ether supply, according to the company’s latest disclosure. Summary BitMine Immersion Technologies increased its Ethereum holdings to 4.423 million ETH, bringing its total crypto and cash reserves to approximately $9.6 billion, according…
XRP price is hovering near $1.30 as leverage on Binance hits cycle lows, putting focus on a potential breakout. Summary XRP is trading near the lower end of its recent range with leverage at cycle lows. Derivatives positioning has cooled, reducing liquidation risk. A breakout above $1.50 or breakdown below $1.30 could decide the next…
World Liberty Financial price is testing the $0.10 support zone after USD1 briefly lost its peg amid claims of a coordinated attack. Summary WLFI fell to its lowest recent intraday level as USD1 briefly depegged. The team says no funds were compromised and the peg was quickly restored. The $0.10 level is now critical for…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has continued trimming his Ether holdings, selling nearly $7.3 million worth of ETH over the past three days, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain. Summary Vitalik Buterin sold 3,788.57 ETH worth roughly $7.3 million over the past three days, according to Lookonchain. The sales come as Ethereum trades lower on the…
Step Finance is shutting down its Solana-based platforms after a January hack drained up to $40 million and undermined its financial stability. Summary Step Finance will cease operations after a major security breach. The January hack targeted executive devices, not smart contracts. Buybacks and token redemptions are being prepared. In a statement shared on Feb….
Global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to launch a federally regulated trust bank in the United States. Summary Crypto.com received conditional approval from the OCC to form a national trust bank focused on digital asset custody. The bank will offer regulated custody, staking, and…
