Massive Hardware Wallet Scam: Victim Loses $280M as Funds Move to Monero
Popular on-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed on Friday that a victim lost over $282 million worth of BTC and LTC due to a hardware wallet social engineering scam. The stolen funds were converted to Monero (XMR), which was among the reasons behind the asset’s massive price increase that began last...
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CRYPTO Act Proposal: Unlicensed Operations In New York Could Lead To 15 Years In Prison
On Thursday, a new legislation was proposed in New York that aims to impose additional regulations on digital asset firms. The proposed law, known as the “CRYPTO” Act—short for “Cryptocurrency Regulation Yields Protections, Trust, and Oversight”—would make it illegal for digital asset firms to operate without the necessary licenses. ...
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XRP at $10 This Month? ChatGPT Analyzes the Most Recent Ripple Price Predictions
Given the sheer size of the XRP Army, it’s no wonder that the underlying asset is often the subject of some mind-blowing price predictions. In this article, we will review one of the latest, which represented a forecast of a double-digit price pump within the next couple of weeks....
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Elon Musk once backed a $10 billion OpenAI ICO, internal notes show
Internal OpenAI call notes show Elon Musk agreed to explore an ICO with a for-profit arm in early 2018, but later dropped the idea and exited the organization....
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ETH price hits $3.4K, but pro traders are not bullish yet: Here’s why
ETH price cooled down from its recent rally as US macroeconomic factors, reduced DApps activity and falling fees impact traders’ use of Ether derivatives....
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Belarus Opens Door To Crypto Banks With New Presidential Decree
Belarus took a major step on January 16, 2026, when President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19 to set rules for so-called “cryptobanks.” The move creates a clear legal spot for companies that want to mix token services with classic banking and payment work. Decree Defines Cryptobanks And Rules...
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NFT buyers rise 120% despite sales staying flat at $61.5 million
The NFT market recorded $61.5 million in sales volume over the past week, posting a modest 1.52% increase from the previous period. While the sales figures show minimal movement, the real story lies in market participation. NFT buyers jumped 120.90%…...
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Bitcoin Logs Third Weekly Gain as ETF Money Quietly Flows In
Bitcoin just notched its third straight weekly gain for the first time since July. Bitcoin USD hovered near recent highs, holding firm amid political and geopolitical headlines. That resilience fits a bigger trend: large investors keep buying quietly through regulated Bitcoin ETFs. While daily price moves looked calm, the...
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CLARITY Act Sparks Fight Over Stablecoin Yield and Your Dollars
US lawmakers delayed the CLARITY Act again after a public fight broke out over who should control stablecoin rewards, according to industry sources. Crypto prices stayed calm, but behind the scenes, rewards on digital dollars have become the main pressure point for exchanges and banks. The bigger issue is...
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Bitcoin Mining Stocks Jump as Riot Taps AMD, Texas Builds Grow
Bitcoin mining stocks jumped after Riot Platforms signed a long-term deal with chip giant AMD, while Galaxy Digital pushed ahead with a massive Texas expansion. Shares moved as investors linked these deals to steadier revenue at a time when Bitcoin USD trades in a tight range. The backdrop matters:...
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