French police have arrested several individuals suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur last month. This incident is part of a troubling trend of kidnappings and extortion attempts targeting families of high-net-worth individuals in the cryptocurrency sector. The kidnapping occurred on May 1 in Paris, where the … Read more
Key points: Bitcoin and crypto markets stalled despite positive inflation data thanks to the US keeping tariffs on China, analysis says. $100,000 and the 2025 yearly open are key support levels going forward. Major ask liquidity remains stacked on exchange order books up to the $120,000 mark. Bitcoin (BTC) needs to avoid wicks below $100,000 … Read more
Ethereum While Circle’s $24 billion IPO announcement has energized parts of the crypto market, 10x Research warns that Ethereum’s recent surge may be more momentum-driven than fundamentally sound. The firm’s latest report raises red flags about the sustainability of the rally and signals a cautious outlook on ETH’s current trajectory. Rally Fueled by Hype, Not … Read more
From mall staple with neckbeard cashiers to Reddit rally cry, the latest GameStop offering has moved into convertible debt, looking to raise $1.75 billion in private funding. What it plans to do with the money is anyone’s guess, but the crypto crowd is already bracing for a BTC headline. It’s a long way from selling … Read more
Zach Anderson Jun 11, 2025 15:58 Explore the intersection of AI and blockchain technology as they redefine digital companionship, focusing on user control and censorship resistance, according to a16z crypto. The Rise of AI Companions The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life is reshaping how individuals interact with technology. As … Read more
Call it a comeback, or at least the beginning of one. The XRP price, Ethereum, and Solana are about to rocket, buoyed by Bitcoin’s flirtation with historical highs and a market that’s tired of waiting. In the middle of it all is the AI tool Claude, which dropped its own projections, pointing to major upside … Read more
Cryptocurrency payment platform Alchemy Pay is expanding into real-world assets (RWA) through a new partnership with tokenization firm Backed, the company said in a June 12 announcement shared with Cointelegraph. The company plans to launch 55 tokenized US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks on its RWA platform via Backed’s xStocks integration. The rollout will enable … Read more
As the crypto market heats up, smart investors are zeroing in on the best crypto to buy in 2025, and with the summer bull run approaching fast, timing is everything. Ethereum (ETH), continues to dominate headlines with strong institutional interest and upcoming ETF catalysts. But the real buzz is around Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a low-price … Read more
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the business intelligence firm and the largest public holder of Bitcoin (BTC), has recorded a new all-time high (ATH) in quarterly short interest. Analysts remain split on what this means for the price of MSTR. Some believe the ATH in short interest could be a precursor to a short squeeze. Meanwhile, others … Read more
A long-running Australian multi-agency investigation has dismantled a sophisticated money laundering scheme in Queensland, charging four individuals and freezing $13.7 million. At the heart of the alleged operation was a security company that reportedly converted $124 million in cash into cryptocurrency to conceal illicit funds. Masterminds Convert Cash to Crypto in Bid to Hide Funds … Read more