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North Korean developers, operating as fake freelancers, have reportedly amassed over $16.5 million this year by infiltrating crypto and traditional tech companies, according to crypto sleuth ZachXBT. U.S. Exchanges Used to Launder Funds According to online crypto scam investigator ZachXBT, a total of $16.58 million has been paid to North Koreans hired as developers at…Read More

Ethereum core developer Zak Cole has launched the Ethereum Community Foundation to “do what the [Ethereum Foundation] won’t.” An Ethereum core developer has set up a new organization called the Ethereum Community Foundation, with one of its aims to bring the price of Ether to $10,000.ECF was spearheaded by Ethereum core developer Zak Cole, who…Read More

A finance industry trade group says tokenized stock offerings shouldn’t get a Securities and Exchange Commission exemption but instead go through the “notice and comment process.” An industry trade group is urging the US securities regulator to reject a wave of relief requests from crypto companies seeking to offer tokenized stocks. The Securities Industry and Financial…Read More

DigitalMint President Marc Grens confirmed in a statement to Cointelegraph that an employee is under investigation and has been fired from the firm. The US Justice Department has launched a probe into a former ransomware negotiator, accused of striking deals with hackers to take a cut of the crypto used to pay the extortionists. In…Read More

The malware bypasses Apple’s memory protections and deploys an infostealer payload targeting crypto wallets. North Korean hackers are using new strains of malware aimed at Apple devices as part of a cyberattack campaign targeting crypto companies.According to a report from cybersecurity firm Sentinel Labs on Wednesday, the attackers impersonate someone trusted on messaging apps like…Read More

A move to $116,000 represents a 6.45% jump from Bitcoin’s current price at the time of publication. Bitcoin could climb to $116,000 by the end of this month as three macroeconomic factors turn favorable for the asset, according to a crypto analyst. “I think $116,000 is possible,” 10x Research head of research Markus Thielen told…Read More

A group of tech billionaires, led by Palmer Luckey, co-founder of military contractor Anduril, is preparing to launch a new bank named Erebor, aimed at filling the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) for start-ups, including those in the cryptocurrency sector. Backed by high-profile investors such as Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Joe Lonsdale…Read More

U.S. and EU regulators ramped up digital asset coordination, signaling alignment on crypto rules, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies with global market-shaping implications. Joint US-EU Talks Highlight Urgency to Build Cohesive Crypto Infrastructure Cross-border crypto oversight gained stronger momentum as U.S. and EU regulators doubled down on cooperation over digital asset rules, stablecoins, and…Read More

Bitcoin’s rally above $109,000 was backed by strong onchain and technical signals. Key takeaways:Bitcoin rallied above $109,000 as the global money supply reached new highs.BTC open interest rose by 10% amid a strong Coinbase Premium and stable funding rate, pointing to spot demand.Read moreRead More

Ripple is scaling RLUSD-powered stablecoin payments globally, fusing blockchain precision with embedded fiat access to transform enterprise finance across high-impact markets. Ripple and Openpayd Join Forces to Power Global Stablecoin Payments Surging enterprise demand for seamless blockchain-to-banking integration is accelerating partnerships focused on compliant stablecoin solutions for high-volume global payments and treasury operations. Financial infrastructure…Read More

Webus is activating $100 million in XRP-driven funding to scale its XRP treasury strategy, expand crypto payments, and accelerate global growth across mobility and loyalty sectors. Webus to Supercharge XRP-Powered Financial Strategy A strategic leap toward crypto treasury innovation is unfolding as Webus International Ltd. (Nasdaq: WETO) announced that it has secured capital to strengthen…Read More

Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF is now out-earning its flagship S&P 500 fund, marking a pivotal moment as institutional money floods into crypto amid surging investor demand. Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Revenue Surpasses S&P 500 Fund Amid Crypto Demand Surge A sharp divergence in exchange-traded fund (ETF) revenue streams reveals how investor demand for crypto exposure is overtaking…Read More