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Israel to Purchase Millions in Crypto for Suspect After His Wallet Went Missing in Police Custody
29.6.2025
In an unprecedented move, the Israeli government is set to purchase a new digital wallet valued at approximately $2.25 million for gambling suspect Shai Siboni, after his original wallet went missing while in police custody. The new wallet will contain 19.15 bitcoin and 83 ethereum, which were...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,234 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 12,345 BTC
26.6.2025
Metaplanet (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,234 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 12,345 BTC. The latest purchase was made...
Ethereum Treasury Company Sharplink Gaming Expands Holdings to 188,478 ETH
25.6.2025
SharpLink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET), the largest publicly traded holder of ethereum, has announced an increase in its total holdings to 188,478 ETH, acquiring an additional 12,207 ether for approximately $30.67 million at an average price of $2,513 per coin between June 16 and June 20, 2025. During...
Coinbase Reveals Role in US Secret Service Seizure of $225 Million in Stolen Crypto
25.6.2025
Coinbase has revealed its involvement in a law enforcement operation where the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) seized $225 million in USDT linked to “pig butchering” scams. These scams, which often begin with fraudulent romantic or business relationships, have resulted in substantial financial losses...
Lightning Updates to Taproot Assets v0.6, Evolving Into a Multi-Asset Network Focusing on Stablecoins
25.6.2025
Lightning Labs has announced the release of Taproot Assets v0.6, marking an advancement as the first multi-asset Lightning protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet. This update allows for the minting of assets, such as stablecoins, which can be sent instantly via the Lightning Network at low fees, enhancing...
Metaplanet Approves $5 Billion Capital Contribution for Bitcoin Operations to US Subsidiary
24.6.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved an additional capital contribution of up to $5 billion to its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp, based...
The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings as Part of Long-Term Strategy
24.6.2025
The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 196.9 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The acquisition, valued at £15,185,259 ($20,610,000), was made at an average price of £77,122...
Calls for European Nations to Repatriate Gold From US Amid Geopolitical Concerns
23.6.2025
Germany and Italy are facing increasing pressure to relocate their gold reserves from the New York Federal Reserve due to rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. monetary policy under President Donald Trump. With Germany and Italy holding the second and third largest national gold...
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 11,111 BTC With Recent Acquisition
23.6.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,111 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC. The latest purchase...
Cointelegraph Website Compromised: Beware of Fraudulent Pop-Ups
23.6.2025
Cointelegraph has alerted its users to a fraudulent pop-up appearing on its website, falsely claiming to offer “Cointelegraph ICO Airdrops” and “CTG tokens.” The malicious pop-up, which emerged on June 23, 2025, encourages users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets...
Polymarket Predicts Iran Nuclear Facility Destruction Before Official Announcements
22.6.2025
Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market, claimed to have accurately predicted the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities prior to official announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump and The New York Times. The platform reported the confirmation at 7:49 PM, just one minute...
China’s Central Bank Governor Envisions the End of US Dollar Dominance
19.6.2025
China’s central bank governor, Pan Gongsheng, has indicated that a new global currency order may emerge, challenging the long-standing dominance of the U.S. dollar. Speaking at a financial forum in Shanghai, Pan emphasized the need for a “multi-polar international monetary system”...
The Blockchain Group Acquires 182 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 1,653 BTC
18.6.2025
The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) announced the acquisition of 182 bitcoin for approximately $19.65 million (€17 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,653 BTC valued at around $171.36 million (€148.9 million). The company reported a remarkable BTC yield of 1,173.2% year-to-date...
ECB President Lagarde Aims to Seize Shifting Global Order to Strengthen Euro’s Global Position
17.6.2025
In a recent blog post, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen three foundational pillars—geopolitical credibility, economic resilience, and legal and institutional integrity—to enhance the euro’s global prominence. Lagarde noted...
Sygnum Bank Expands Board With Leaders From UBS, Vodafone, and Swiss Re to Drive Global Growth
17.6.2025
Sygnum Bank has announced the expansion of its board of directors to support its global growth strategy, welcoming industry leaders Pia Tischhauser and Vinod Kumar. Tischhauser, a member of the Swiss Re Supervisory Board and former BCG Executive Committee member, brings over two decades...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,112 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 10,000 BTC
16.6.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,112 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC. The latest purchase...
Binance Expands Access to Syrian Residents Following Suspension of US Sanctions
12.6.2025
Binance has announced that it is now available to residents of Syria, allowing them to participate in the digital asset economy alongside its 270 million global users. This development follows the recent suspension of U.S. sanctions, which previously classified Syria as a Prohibited Country under...
Biometric Crypto ID Project World Adds Native Support for USDC Stablecoin
12.6.2025
Circle has announced the launch of its USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on World Chain. This development allows the nearly two million users who previously held bridged USDC in their World App wallets to upgrade to native USDC issued directly by Circle, ensuring that...
UK FCA Creates New Deputy Chief Executive Role to Oversee Regulation of Stablecoin and Crypto Firms
11.6.2025
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new Deputy Chief Executive, a role created to reflect the organization’s expanding responsibilities, including the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator and the regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms....
Report: Bullish Exchange Files for US IPO Amid Rising Demand for Crypto Stocks
11.6.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, seeking to capitalize on increasing investor interest in digital assets during the Trump administration, according to the Financial Times. The company has submitted confidential paperwork to...