Farewell, Tornado Cash? Crypto mixers to be banned in the US
The head of the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Andrea Guckowski, told lawmakers that the so-called “stirring up rule” is now in its final stages. Using the powers granted by the PATRIOT Act, the anti-money laundering (AML) effort will also cover privacy-oriented tools that regulators believe undermine financial…
Has the altseason finally started?
Coinbase Institutional analysts predicted the altseason in September and it seems that it has come. The altcoin season index rose to 76, the highest since December. This signals that the performance of altcoins has exceeded that of bitcoin. The market capitalization of altcoins is already approaching historical highs and amounts to $1.63 trillion…
Binance tokens set a record: $900 per BNB
The price of Binance Coin (BNB) has risen to $902.27 over the past day. The new price record comes amid the exchange’s partnership with Franklin Templeton, a $1.6 trillion asset management company, which plans to develop tokenized investment products.
Hackers breached Swiss crypto platform SwissBorg via API and stole $41 million
Swiss crypto platform SwissBorg became a victim of hackers. Cybercriminals exploited a vulnerability in the API of staking partner Kiln. They managed to steal about 193 thousand Solana (SOL) tokens from the Earn program. This is about $41 million. Other services were not affected by the hacker attack. Customers were promised compensation.
Hyperliquid announces the launch of USDH stablecoin
The number of stablecoins is growing. Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange (DEX) for derivatives trading, is planning to launch its own stablecoin called USDH. The coins will comply with GENIUS standards, allow for revenue sharing, and be launched globally.
Special operation in France: 150 police and special forces against an armed gang of crypto thieves
France has literally become the epicenter of kidnappings with significant cryptocurrency reserves.
Crypto market 2025 in 10 key trends: Binance research
Despite the fluctuations, 2025 was a successful year for cryptocurrencies. The total capitalization has increased by 9.9% since the beginning of the year, adding more than $600 billion in value. After a short-term pullback in the first quarter, the crypto market surged in the second and third quarters, allowing BTC and ETH reaches new all-time…
Banking revolution: will stablecoins destroy financial giants?
The adoption of the US legislation on stablecoins, known as GENIUS Acthas made many countries think twice. Tokens backed by the US dollar will strengthen its dominance in international payments and may even replace some payment systems over time Circle and Stripe, Visa and Mastercard are already nervous. The European Central Bank has even warned…
Kevin Spacey made a new movie with a Russian — a figure in the world's largest cryptocurrency scam
Kevin Spacey has over 20 years of experience as a director. However, after being accused of sexual abuse of men and several other crimes of the same nature, his career fell into disarray In 2023, all charges were dropped against Spacey. And in 2025, the director decided to resume his work and presented a sci-fi action film called Holiguards Saga…
Trump and his family get rich by $6 billion after World Liberty Financial token trading starts
US President Donald Trump and his family members have increased their net worth by almost $6 billion within minutes of public trading of tokens on their World Liberty Financial (WLFI) platform. These tokens previously only allowed holders to participate in the management of the crypto platform.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the legalization of cryptocurrencies: the first year of 5% tax, then — 23%
As well as expectedThe Verkhovna Rada has taken the first step towards legalizing cryptocurrencies in Ukraine — MPs voted in favor of the relevant draft law No. 10225-d in the first reading. This document is needed to put things in order in the field of virtual assets and enable the digital economy to develop transparently and legally. About said…
Monobank warned of possible problems due to P2P transactions with cryptocurrencies
One of Monobank’s clients was reminded that income from the sale of cryptocurrency in Ukraine (P2P) was still unregulated. Therefore, massive P2P exchanges can qualify as entrepreneurial activity and the bank has the right to suspend or block cards after P2P transactions, request confirmation of the origin of funds and explanations of the…
Major exchanges list tokens of Trump's World Liberty Financial project
Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture launches public token trading World Liberty Financial (WLFI). The first coins were sold last year, when Trump and a partner launched a platform for “decentralized finance The sale was completed only in March 2025 due to low demand. For a long time, WLFI tokens could not be traded on exchanges at…
Ethereum will be the main investment opportunity of the decade
Thomas Lee, CIO of Fundstrat Capita, believes that Ether will be the most profitable asset over the next 10 years. That is, investing in Ethereum may prove to be even better than stocks, bonds, or gold in the long run. By the end of 2025, ETH could rise to $12 thousand.
Thousands of buyers of Kanye West's YZY tokens are left with millions in losses
No one doubted that it would be a scam. Last week, rapper Kanye West has launched a memecoin on Solana called YZY. The coin soared and fell quickly on the same day. Information about insider trading and snipers immediately emerged, combined with thin liquidity and rapid speculation. Thus, out of 70201 YZY traders, only 18333 remained profitable.
Bitcoin and Ethereum lose billions — crypto market fails to withstand tariff fear and sales
On Friday, August 22, crypto assets rose after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at a future interest rate cut. Bitcoin gained a lot, but the leader of the upward movement was Ethereum, which broke a historical record and broke the $4,900 mark. It would seem that, The flagship of the alt-season has accelerated, […]
Trump Media and Crypto.com to set up $6.4 billion CRO vault company
Trump Media will buy Cronos (CRO) tokens for $105 million, and Crypto.com will receive DJT shares for $50 million as part of the partnership. This will make the CRO token central to the Truth Social reward system.
$700 million in bitcoin found on UAE government addresses
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) bitcoin reserves have turned out to be so large that this state is on the heels of Bhutan and ranked fourth among the countries with the largest amount of BTC.
ETH updates its historical record and... goes down
Ethereum (ETH) broke through the $4,900 mark on Sunday, thus setting a new price record. The previous maximum value was set at $4,867 on November 8, 2021. This happened after the US Federal Reserve’s dovish signals of a rate cut. Meanwhile, bitcoin (BTC) suffered a significant drop, falling below $111 thousand.
Popular crypto wallet MetaMask launches its own stablecoin mUSD
New the trend for stablecoins did not pass by MetaMask. The popular cryptocurrency wallet from Ethereum studio Consensys has introduced MetaMask USD (mUSD), a native stablecoin. mUSD will be issued by Bridge, a stablecoin platform owned by Stripe. The exchange will take place via the M0 decentralized infrastructure.
Ukraine. Ukraine ranks 4th among the world's countries by the number of bitcoins
12 countries own 525,753 bitcoins worth almost $60 billion, which is 2.50% of the coins in circulation. Interestingly, Ukraine ranks fourth in this list with about 463,51 BTC. Only the United States, China, and the United Kingdom have more. The richest countries in bitcoin Government USA got his bitcoins through a series of high-profile…
Britain imposes sanctions on crypto companies from Kyrgyzstan that helped Russia launder money
On August 20, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against Kyrgyz financial networks used by russia to circumvent western sanctions. The British government has imposed restrictions on several companies and individuals, joining a list of more than 2,700 organizations and individuals. London took these steps after the United States announced…
Kanye West launches YZY memecoin, which has tripled in value in an hour
Kanye West, who has long promised to issue his own coins, has finally done so. It turned out that it was not about nazi tokens Swasticoin. The memecoin on Solana, dubbed YZY, reached a market capitalization of $3 billion and a price of over $3 in just over an hour. But given the reputation of the rapper and memecoins in general, traders quickly had…
Crypto loans disrupt South Korea's market, authorities suspend credit services
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) was forced to ban domestic cryptocurrency exchanges from offering credit services following problems in the market. This was due to the rapid introduction of credit trading products that attracted $1.1 billion in loans within just one month.
Tether hires former White House chief crypto officer
Tether has appointed Beau Hines, a former cryptocurrency adviser to the Trump administration, as a strategic advisor for US strategy. Hines helped shape the company’s GENIUS Act, as far as stablecoinsduring his tenure at the White House and resigned last week.
North Korean hackers Lazarus destroyed the British crypto platform Lykke
The British cryptocurrency company Lykke lost £17 million ($23 million) and was forced to close due to hackers from North Korea. A well-known cyber group Lazarus is suspected of committing the hack. The attack was aimed at Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies of the Lykke platform.
Altseason is coming soon: Coinbase Institutional forecast
Altcoin season in July has not come. In addition, analysts talk about the so-called the August curse of bitcoin. But it can play into the hands of altcoins.
The Rada will finally start legalizing cryptocurrencies next week
On August 19, the Ukrainian parliament will finally begin consideration of the first reading of the draft law No. 10225-d on the legalization of the virtual asset market. The document has already passed the relevant committee and is recommended for adoption as a basis for further work. In addition, by October of this year, the distribution of…
You'll be surprised: how much has the Trump family earned on cryptocurrencies?
In July, Bloomberg wrote that the family of the US President earned $620 million on participating in or investing in cryptocurrency projects. But The New Yorker conducted its own investigation based on official financial documents. The journalists believe that the number of their colleagues is too low. According to The New Yorker’s estimates,…
Will Ethereum be able to break through the all-time high?
As of August 13, 2025, ETH is worth $4,675. And there are very high chances that the coin is about to set a new record. The all-time high for the Ethereum network’s native token was $4,878, and it was reached in November 2021. Several analysts believe that current market conditions have created a solid foundation […]
BNB price to exceed $2 thousand, — Hash Global report
The native token of Binance crypto exchange and BNB Chain called Binance Coin (or BNB) may break through to $2 thousand or even higher. According to a report by investment firm Hash Global, the token is ready for a price of $2039.58, which is 155% higher than the current price of $852. On the back of this news, the price of BNB has already jumped…
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon pleads guilty to the TerraUSD stablecoin crash
Back in 2023, the co-founder of Terraform Labs was indicted on nine counts related to the TerraUSD collapse, which resulted in $40 billion in losses. On August 12, 2025, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by electronic means and conspiracy to commit fraud. These charges could cost him up to 25 years in prison if they are run…
ETH targets $5K: Meanwhile, $152 million worth of traders' positions are liquidated
Ethereum continues to grow and set record after record. August 8 the maximum number of coins was in circulation — more than 121 million ETH. Moreover, 97% of the network’s addresses are currently in the profit zone. That is, the average cost of purchasing coins by these addresses is lower than the current market rate of $4,452.
Ethereum has set a record: 121 million ETH in circulation
Ethereum, which was almost given up on after transition to the Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism and Pectra update, has begun to show who’s boss. Over the past week, the value of the network’s native token has increased by +17.25% and ETH is currently trading at $4,275.67. This brings it closer to the all-time high set in 2021. Back then,…
The main attribute of the Dogwifhat meme dog was sold for $800k
Shiba-inu, wearing a knitted hat, became the main meme of 2019. In fact, the animal’s name is Achi, but thanks to the creation of the Dogwifhat meme, it has become more often associated with this nickname. It is no secret that meme coins are not so popular now, as they were a year or two ago. Perhaps for this reason, Achi’s owner…
The value of bitcoins mined by Bhutan has reached 38% of the country's GDP
Bhutan is among the three countries with the largest bitcoin reserves (although currently ranked fifth). Thanks to the use of excessive hydroelectric power, the country managed to accumulate 13,029 BTC worth $1.3 billion. This is equivalent to almost 38% of GDP, which is $3.42 billion.
Ethereum owners, get ready: whales are muddying the waters
The crypto market has seen a significant outflow, Ethereum’s daily Net Taker Volume decreased by USD 418.8 million on August 5. This means that sellers using market orders (takers) withdrew 115.4 thousand ETH more than buyers were willing to buy.
Bitcoin rises in price amid another Trump decision
Bitcoin is storming again. First, it fell, and is now growing rapidly as US President Donald Trump prepares to sign an executive order that will allow use of cryptocurrencies in pension plans. Although, experts are confident that the crypto market will be corrected in the near future.
Will the August curse of bitcoin destroy the crypto market?
In July, crypto users were eagerly waiting for the start of the alt-season. It’s already August, and the situation seems to be getting worse. Well-known experts, investors, and analysts generally believe that the crypto market will undergo a correction in the coming months (read: prices will plummet). And while some investors are once again…
North Korean hackers have stolen $1.6 billion in cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2025
North Korean hacker groups have become more active in attacking using lures in the form of freelance work in IT and crypto to gain access to cloud systems and steal cryptocurrencies. A report from Google Cloud says that the Google Threat Intelligence Group is “actively tracking” UNC 4899 (TraderTraitor, Jade Sleet, or Slow Pisces) — a…
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold millions worth of cryptocurrencies in anticipation of BTC and ETH fall
Back in May, Arthur Hayes, a well-known businessman, chief investment officer of the Maelstrom fund and former chairman of the BitMEX exchange, said that it’s time to long cryptocurrencies and stocks, and bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2028. But in August, his vision of the short-term trend changed to a pessimistic one. At the beginning of…
A cute panda image turns Linux systems into hackers' crypto mining machines
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) has led to increase in the number of malicious bots and cyberattacks. But that was more the case for criminals with superficial programming knowledge. More advanced hackers are now able to use AI to create sophisticated malware.
After 12 years, a British man has stopped looking for a hard drive with 8 thousand BTC, which he accidentally threw away
That’s it. James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, ended a 12-year search for a hard drive with 8,000 bitcoins that ended up in a landfill in 2013. At that time, the contents of the hard drive were estimated at $600 thousand, but the value of bitcoin was growing every year. Now, 8 thousand bitcoins are worth about $915 million.
It's a betrayal: a CoinDCX crypto exchange developer's side job cost the company $44 million
On July 26, the 30-year-old software developer of the CoinDCX crypto exchange was detained by the police of the Indian city of Bengaluru. He is suspected of helping hackers. The criminals managed to steal $44 million worth of cryptocurrencies because malware was installed on his work laptop.
A rare Telegram nickname was offered for $25 million
Telegram user receives $25 million offer for nickname @crypto purchased back in 2023 for $350 thousand. But the owner, known as JF, backed out of the deal. Instead, he emphasized that he would continue to collect usernames.
The Golden Age of Cryptocurrencies: The Trump Administration Wants to Push Digital Assets Into All Spheres
Donald Trump before he became president for the second time, promised to do The US is the crypto capital of the world. It’s not for nothing that major crypto companies spent hundreds of millions of dollars on his election campaign and the promotion of lobbyists to Congress. It’s time to give back. Trump himself, according […]
SEC to approve altcoin ETFs in the fall
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has changed the vector and made changes to the regulation of crypto funds (ETPs). The new rules are designed to facilitate the creation and management of ETPs that include popular altcoins, including XRP, Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), Hedera (HBAR), Polkadot (DOT) and others.
Christie's International Real Estate launches crypto division to trade $1 billion luxury houses
One of the world’s largest luxury real estate brokerage companies has launched a division dedicated exclusively to the use of cryptocurrencies. Christie’s International Real Estate has hired a team of lawyers, analysts, and crypto experts. The new division is headed by Aaron Kirman, CEO of Christie’s Los Angeles branch. He is…
Malware stealing cryptocurrency and user data found in Steam game Chemia
As of at the end of June, the value of stolen cryptocurrency reached $3 billion, which exceeded the amount of losses for the entire previous year. And this is far from over. A cybercriminal known as EncryptHub (or Larva-208) used the popular Steam gaming platform to spread ransomware.
Boyfriend stole $18 million worth of XRP from the widow of legendary country musician George Jones
The widow of country music legend George Jones has accused her former partner of stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency and cash. Nancy Jones said that 58-year-old Kirk West took $400 thousand in cash and Ledger crypto wallet containing more than 5.5 million XRP tokens from two safes in her home.
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