Crypto

The CFTC has taken a rare crypto-related enforcement action against a commodity pool operator accused of defrauding investors of over $14 million. The case involves allegations of fraud related to both commodity and cryptocurrency investments.

Coinbase has been authorized by the UK's FCA to offer equities and derivatives to users, aligning with its goal of creating an 'everything exchange' that combines crypto and traditional financial products.

US President Donald Trump previously called Bitcoin 'a scam' but acknowledged on Monday that he became involved in crypto 'a little bit for politics.'

A caregiver in the US is a victim of a romance scam involving an overseas paramour who convinced her to cash a $40,000 check and purchase crypto. The scammer, posing as a military journalist, delayed meeting her twice and directed funds to an orphanage. She risks legal trouble and deportation if the check bounces.

A user reported unauthorized activity on their Instagram and Gmail accounts after using the Renz app, which they linked to their Google account. The user claims Renz's customer support dismissed their concerns, advising them to log back into their account despite potential security risks. The user warns others about the app's safety and poor response from support.

Klarna is seeking a U.S. bank charter as part of its expansion beyond buy now, pay later services. The company joins other fintech and crypto firms aiming to enter the traditional banking system.

Trump earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency while most investors in the $TRUMP memecoin lost money. The article highlights the contrast between Trump's profits and the financial losses experienced by the majority of $TRUMP coin holders.

Trump earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency while most investors in the $TRUMP memecoin experienced financial losses.

Trump earned over $1 billion from crypto, specifically the $TRUMP memecoin, while most investors in the same coin experienced financial losses.

Crypto markets have rebounded after a period of decline, with renewed optimism surrounding altcoins despite some areas showing continued weakness. The recovery highlights mixed performance across the cryptocurrency sector.

India's central bank has renewed efforts to prevent banks from engaging with cryptocurrencies and private stablecoins, while advocating for regulated tokenization. The move aims to insulate the banking sector from crypto-related risks while allowing controlled innovation.

Bitget launched U.S. stock options on its Stock+ platform, expanding to include equity derivatives alongside crypto and tokenized stocks. The move adds a new financial product category to the platform's existing offerings.

A teenager was extradited to the US for allegedly helping breach a luxury jeweler and demanding $8 million in cryptocurrency as part of a group linked to $100 million in ransoms.

President Donald Trump's financial disclosure report revealed he earned over $1.2 billion last year primarily from crypto holdings, including $500 million from World Liberty Financial and $600 million from CIC Digital LLC. Additional income came from real estate, foreign property deals, lawsuits against media companies, and branded merchandise like watches. A UAE government-linked company invested $500 million in World Liberty Financial, and a Chinese billionaire spent $275 million on Trump's crypto ventures.

Robinhood has launched a public blockchain as part of its expansion into the cryptocurrency space. The move indicates the company's growing commitment to blockchain technology and digital assets.

President Trump and his family generated over $2 billion in revenue last year through crypto, meme coins, and merchandise ventures as the US aims to become the 'crypto capital of the world'.

President Trump's financial disclosure revealed that his crypto-related ventures earned over $1 billion in the first year back in office. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro analyzed the earnings.

Christopher Delgado, CEO of Goliath Ventures, pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering in a $400M crypto Ponzi scheme. He agreed to forfeit properties, vehicles, luxury goods, and crypto wallets.

Taiwan’s legislative branch has passed the nation’s first crypto and stablecoin regulations, which aim to integrate the country with the global crypto market.

Trump earned more from crypto than real estate in 2025, according to filings. Memecoin sales and royalties generated the most income, surpassing revenue from all his golf clubs combined.

The president released his personal financial disclosure on Tuesday, which shows he made $1 billion from crypto.

The president’s new annual filing reveals an expanding financial empire, including Apple stock, celebration coins, and crypto, with the filing being four times longer than last year and showing hundreds of millions in crypto income.

The Supreme Court overturned a 91-year precedent, allowing President Trump to dismiss key federal regulators like SEC and CFTC commissioners at his discretion for nearly any reason. The decision occurs during a significant period for cryptocurrency regulation.

Private keys were responsible for 40% of $16 billion in cryptocurrency hack losses, rather than smart contracts. Efforts are underway to address this issue.

The article highlights five crypto skeptics who have become blockchain believers, driven by the potential to make significant money through blockchain technology.

FundBank has rebranded as IRACE Digital with the goal of connecting traditional finance sectors with cryptocurrency markets.

Kiwoom Securities is seeking to acquire a stake in crypto exchange Bithumb as Korean brokerages expand into the crypto industry ahead of the FSC’s regulatory reforms in July.

South Korea is investing $518 billion in AI chip development, indicating a shift in capital allocation away from cryptocurrency. The article highlights the growing competition for investment between AI technology and crypto assets.

Bitcoin's price fell to $59,700 as Iran's de-escalation boosted stocks but did not positively impact cryptocurrency.

CZ aims to establish the United States as the 'capital of crypto' according to the State of Crypto report.

Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham dismisses Bitcoin's long-term viability, predicting that cryptocurrency will gradually fade away without significant impact.

Ripple CEO remains optimistic about bitcoin but criticizes Saylor's strategy for negatively impacting the crypto market. The statement highlights a divided perspective within the cryptocurrency industry regarding investment approaches.

Dogecoin and Hyperliquid's HYPE led weekly cryptocurrency losses, while AI stocks attracted buyers.

Framework Ventures has raised $400 million for its fourth fund, expanding investments into AI, robotics, and energy while continuing crypto investments.

Framework Ventures raised $400 million for its fourth fund focused on crypto, AI, and robotics. The firm promoted Rajiv Patel-O'Connor to general partner as part of its expansion beyond traditional crypto investments.

Cryptocurrencies ended the first half of the period with losses, but Bitcoin found solace in outperforming Strategy. The market decline was widespread, though Bitcoin's relative performance against Strategy provided some relief.

Pension funds, as major institutional investors, are beginning to invest in crypto through regulated vehicles like spot bitcoin ETFs, digital asset investment funds, and crypto-related public companies. Their investments are guided by strict fiduciary responsibilities due to managing retirement assets.

Hackers infiltrated Polymarket’s website via a compromised third-party vendor, stealing millions in cryptocurrency from users. The company announced refunds for affected users.

A CoinShares survey revealed that many EU-based wealth management companies have policies restricting digital asset investments or offering no guidance. Half of UK wealth advisers report that clients' cryptocurrency holdings are 'invisible' to them.

Strategy’s MSTR and STRC hit 52-week lows. A strong Micron earnings report boosted global markets and crypto prices after a prior sell-off pushed Bitcoin below $60k.