Cetus, the main decentralized exchange and liquidity protocol on Sui, has announced a $5 million reward for information that identifies the hacker in the $223 million hack that happened on May 22, 2025. The Cetus team said in an update on May 23 that it had not heard from the hacker responsible for the $223 … Read more
Federal agents recovered $2.5 million in crypto from fraudulent investment schemes, underscoring an aggressive push to restore trust and integrity across digital asset markets. Federal Agents Just Froze Millions in Crypto—Here’s What They Found The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 23 that it has secured the forfeiture of approximately $2.5 million in … Read more
An alarming incident involving a crypto investor has surfaced, casting a shadow over the burgeoning blockchain industry in the United States. The case highlights potential dangers within financial disputes, particularly in the evolving cryptocurrency sector. Authorities are now investigating John Woeltz’s connections, aiming to uncover any wider criminal network. This article examines a disturbing case … Read more
Chainlink has launched its cross-chain protocol on Solana, opening new doors for decentralized finance. There’s buzz around XYZVerse, a meme coin that might soar thanks to these cross-chain capabilities. Will XYZVerse become the next big sensation in the crypto space? Undervalued $XYZ Meme Coin Gears Up for Listing on a Major CEX XYZVerse ($XYZ) is … Read more
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Investors aren’t easing off the gas. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs just brought in over $1 billion in combined net inflows on a single day, their biggest haul in months. With crypto markets heating back up and institutional interest holding steady, Thursday’s surge is a strong signal that traditional investors aren’t sitting this rally out. Bitcoin … Read more
Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, isn’t staying quiet. The former Binance CEO has publicly rejected claims from a recent Wall Street Journal article that accused him of helping broker international deals for a crypto startup tied to Donald Trump’s inner circle. In a strongly worded thread on X, CZ called the story misleading and … Read more
Key Points: Tesla retains 11,509 BTC worth $1.24 billion, reinforcing long-term crypto strategy. Zero sales or new acquisitions reported as per Arkham data. No recent statements from Elon Musk impact market or community engagement. Tesla, Inc. holds 11,509 Bitcoin (BTC), now valued at approximately $1.24 billion, according to data from Arkham Intelligence as of May … Read more
VeChain VET Price is making slow but steady progress to the upside. The team continues building and staying active with latest developments being added interoperability with other chains. In other words, VET can now be utilised cross-chain. These continued improvements are setting the stage for higher valuations. $VET Pump it pic.twitter.com/xUl0gNVHB6 — Scofield (@Crypto_Scofield) May … Read more
Key Points: The Treasury Secretary halts sovereign wealth fund plans, prioritizing debt payment. Plan suspension aims to refocus economic strategies. Bipartisan response to the decision remains mixed. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the suspension of sovereign wealth fund plans on May 24, 2025, prioritizing national debt repayment. This decision reshapes U.S. economic strategy, signaling … Read more