Ex-Animoca exec loses life savings in Zoom hack tied to Lazarus
Ex-Animoca exec had his crypto wallets drained after downloading a fake Zoom update during a phishing attack linked to North Korean hacking group Lazarus. Mehdi Farooq, an investment partner at Hypersphere and ex-Animoca Brands exec, revealed in a post on…...
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Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff touts Silver’s potential as BTC slides
Longtime Bitcoin critic and goldbug Peter Schiff is back with another jab at the world’s largest cryptocurrency, and this time, he’s pitching the other precious metal as a superior alternative. According to Schiff in a June 20 X post, silver…...
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Semler Scientific plans to acquire over 100,000 BTC within the next three years
Semler Scientific plans to hold 105,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027 under its updated treasury strategy. On June 19, the California-based med tech firm announced that it would significantly expand its Bitcoin holdings over the next two and a…...
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Trump Says Stablecoin Bill Could Unlock $2 Trillion in Crypto Market Growth
Donald Trump is doubling down on crypto. Fresh off a string of public endorsements, the president is now praising the Senate’s stablecoin bill as a turning point that could flood the market with trillions in new investment. His comments come just as Bitcoin hovers above $110,000 and mainstream interest...
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UK to Cap Bank Crypto Holdings at 1 Percent by 2026
The Bank of England is setting the stage for a big change in how British banks interact with cryptocurrencies. Starting in 2026, banks will face new limits on how much digital asset exposure they can take on. The move is part of a wider push to reduce risk and...
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South Korean Crypto Stablecoin Push Could Backfire, BOK Warns — Here’s Why
South Korea’s central bank has expressed caution over the potential consequences of issuing won-pegged crypto stablecoins, raising concerns that their adoption could inadvertently boost demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins. Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Lee Chang-yong warned that such developments may undermine broader monetary policy goals and complicate foreign...
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Here’s why Ethereum could be on the brink of a breakout to $5k
Ethereum is witnessing a renewed wave of accumulation from institutional investors and smart money wallets. As of writing, Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $2,508, representing a gain of over 70% from its year-to-date low. Its market cap stood above $300…...
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Tether CEO announces server-free password manager after 16 billion data breach
Tether announced plans to launch a serverless, open-source password manager after a massive breach exposed 16 billion online login credentials. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced today that the company is preparing to launch PearPass, a fully local, open-source password manager…...
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Macro Uncertainty Meets Market Balance in Bitcoin’s On-Chain Activity
Bitcoin has held steady above $104K as the typically quiet summer months bring subdued activity and reduced volatility across the crypto market. This price consolidation, however, appears to reflect a balanced market as on-chain metrics point to neither excessive profit-taking nor aggressive accumulation. Realized Profits Stay Subdued The 7-day...
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Crypto Price Analysis June-20: XRP, ADA, BNB, SOL, and HYPE
This week, we examine Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, Solana, and Hype in greater detail. Ripple (XRP) XRP experienced another week with flat price action, closing with a modest 1% gain. This comes after buyers failed to break the $2.3 resistance, which continues to challenge any potential uptrend. In the...
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