The original Bitcoin poker site, SwC Poker, is taking things to the next level with the biggest and most ambitious Bitcoin Series of Poker (BSOP) to date. Running from June 20 to July 13, the 2025 BSOP features 114 events across 24 days, with a guaranteed prize pool of 2.5 BTC — or 2,500,000 μBTC. … Read more
Overview of the scam hub in Cebu, Philippines In Cebu, Philippines, a scam call center ran a sophisticated $800,000 crypto fraud from the second floor of the Skyrise building in Cebu IT Park, using fake investment products like Quantum AI and Bitcoin Code. Leveraging the Philippines’ low labor costs and strong English skills, the fraudulent … Read more
The post Pi Network Price Crashes 36%: Can It Recover, Despite Unlocks Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Social media buzz is rising fast for PI Network and is significantly getting attention again in the community, but given the pessimistic situation it is in. The polarity of discussions is negatively dominated, signifying strong bearish … Read more
On Thursday, Israel carried out overnight airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear installations, dramatically heightening geopolitical friction across the Middle East. In response, major U.S. equity indices plunged on Friday. At the same time, gold has climbed 1.61% per ounce, while crude oil barrel prices vaulted over 5%. Dow Dives, Bitcoin Drops, Oil Erupts: Fallout From Israeli … Read more
Risk assets, including Bitcoin, got off to a poor start Thursday as US President Donald Trump threatened renewed tariff measures as the early July deadline for trade deals begins to get near. Bitcoin has substantially added to the losses, now down over 3.7% over the past 24 hours, as Israeli forces bombed at the heart … Read more
The 2025 State of Crypto Summit, hosted by Coinbase, is a landmark event. Held in New York City, it brought together over 400 leaders from finance, tech, and regulation. The summit’s focus was on shaping the future of cryptocurrency, with key announcements and discussions on industry trends. Several significant announcements emerged from the summit, from … Read more
The Israel-Iran conflict has triggered a wave of speculation across the crypto sector, with traders pouring millions into prediction markets. On Polymarket, a decentralized platform that allows users to wager on real-world outcomes, betting volume linked to the crisis has now exceeded $7 million across over 20 markets. Tensions escalated sharply on June 13 when … Read more
The excitement is peaking at the Valorant Masters event in Toronto, and crypto gambling site 500 Casino isn’t sitting this one out. With just 8 teams left chasing glory, every match counts. There’s a massive $1,000,000 total prize pool up for grabs, along with critical Valorant Champions Tour points. As the playoff battles unfold, there’s … Read more
ETFStore President Nate Geraci believes BlackRock will eventually file for spot XRP and Solana ETFs. He argues it makes “zero sense” for the firm to let competitors take the lead in these emerging crypto ETF markets. Geraci views BlackRock’s current silence as a strategic pause, not a sign of disinterest. Nate Geraci, President of ETFStore, … Read more
Sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has acquired 176,271 Ether for $463 million, becoming the world’s largest publicly traded holder of ETH. In a Friday announcement, the Nasdaq-listed company said the Ether (ETH) acquisition was funded through a combination of private placement and at-the-market equity sales, including $79 million raised since May 30. The average acquisition … Read more