🥶Frozen WLFI tokens, SUI ETF, SEC crypto reforms

Friday is here! Welcome to the start of the weekend!

I know you are wondering what’s been going on in the past 24 hours in crypto, blockchain, AI, and more. In addition to U.S. spot ETF Flows leading up to the September Fed Meeting, XRP Army shoutouts, and selling mansions to increase bitcoin stashes; Justin Sun gets his WLFI tokens frozen, the SUI ETF gets delayed, and the SEC eyes crypto reforms.

Without further ado…….

Latest News 

HTX Removes Limits and Raises Yields in Bold Stablecoin Push

Justin Sun announced that HTX will increase stablecoin yields, eliminate deposit limits, and fully subsidize high returns to attract more users to crypto finance. The initiative aims to simplify and boost earnings from stablecoin staking by removing restrictions and guaranteeing elevated returns through HTX’s financial backing. Read more →

Hackers Hide Malware in Ethereum Smart Contracts to Evade Detection

Cybercriminals are leveraging Ethereum smart contracts to conceal command-and-control instructions in malicious npm packages, making malware harder to detect and remove, according to ReversingLabs. This novel tactic, seen in packages like "colortoolsv2" and "mimelib2," is part of a broader campaign targeting open-source developers through fake crypto-themed GitHub repositories and deceptive trading bot tools. Read more →

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge to $634M Ahead of Key Fed Decision

Investors funneled $634 million into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs in early September, reversing last week’s outflows as anticipation builds around a pivotal Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Analysts suggest that rising institutional adoption and a potential rate cut—especially if Friday’s jobs report shows economic softness—could provide further momentum for digital assets heading into Q4. Read more →

August Crypto VC: Deal Count Climbs, Dollars Dip Amid Stablecoin and Treasury Focus

Crypto venture capital activity rose 6.6% month-over-month in August with 81 disclosed deals, though total funding dropped 9.2% to $4.87 billion, reflecting a shift toward stablecoin issuance and ETH treasury strategies. Highlights included Galaxy Digital’s $1.4B debt raise for an AI data center, Bullish’s historic $1.15B stablecoin-settled IPO, and significant ETH treasury moves by SharpLink, ETHZilla, and Satsuma Technology. Read more →

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Grayscale Launches Ethereum Covered Call ETF to Deliver Bi-Weekly Income

Grayscale has introduced the Ethereum Covered Call ETF (ETCO), an actively managed fund that generates income by selling call options on Ethereum-linked ETPs, distributing premiums to investors every two weeks. Aimed at income-focused investors, ETCO avoids direct ETH exposure, instead using options tied to Grayscale’s Ethereum Trusts to provide cash flow while capping potential upside during market rallies. Read more →

RedStone Acquires Credora to Launch On-Chain Credit Ratings for DeFi

RedStone, a blockchain oracle provider, has acquired Credora, a DeFi credit rating firm, to launch “Credora by RedStone,” combining real-time on-chain data with risk assessments for decentralized finance strategies. The move aims to bring S&P-style transparency to DeFi by helping users and institutions evaluate complex yield products and tokenized assets through trusted credit ratings. Read more →

SEC Eyes Crypto Reform and Wall Street Relief in Sweeping Agenda

The U.S. SEC announced a forthcoming regulatory overhaul that includes proposals to clarify and ease rules for digital assets, such as safe harbor provisions, crypto exchange permissions, and broker-dealer applicability—marking a potential breakthrough for the crypto industry. Additionally, the agency under Chair Paul Atkins aims to reduce compliance burdens for public companies and modernize disclosure rules, signaling a more innovation-friendly shift under the Trump administration. Read more →

Etherscan Launches Seiscan to Support Sei’s EVM Growth

Etherscan has expanded its services to the Sei Network with the launch of Seiscan, offering developers familiar analytics and API tools to track transactions and smart contracts on the EVM-compatible blockchain. This move bolsters Sei’s growing ecosystem—now processing over 4.4 million daily transactions—and aligns with its strategy to attract institutional interest through real-world asset tokenization and high-performance infrastructure. Read more →

Fireblocks Debuts Stablecoin Payments Network with 40+ Partners

Crypto infrastructure firm Fireblocks has launched a stablecoin payments network to simplify cross-platform stablecoin transfers and product development for crypto and financial institutions, with over 40 participants including Circle, Zerohash, and Stripe-acquired Bridge. Designed to reduce costs, manual errors, and integration complexity, the network supports multiple stablecoins and aims to accelerate mainstream adoption following recent U.S. regulatory clarity on stablecoins. Read more →

NFL All Day Unveils Autographed NFTs and In-Stadium Giveaways for 2025 Season

NFL All Day, the officially licensed NFT platform built on the Flow blockchain, is launching digitally autographed collectibles and expanding its presence at NFL stadiums through partnerships with four teams, offering fans in-person digital giveaways and enhanced experiences. The platform is also introducing three free-to-play fantasy-style games and limited-edition Rookie Debut packs, aiming to reignite user engagement after a sharp drop in sales since its 2022 peak. Read more →

Mega Matrix Files $2B Shelf to Fuel Stablecoin Governance Token Strategy

Mega Matrix Inc. has filed a $2 billion universal shelf registration with the SEC to raise funds for its stablecoin governance token treasury reserve (DAT) strategy, targeting assets like Ethena's $ENA token to establish a leadership position in the stablecoin ecosystem. The registration, once effective, will provide the company with the flexibility to issue a range of securities and build strategic holdings that grant both financial exposure and influence in shaping the future of digital money. Read more →

Ripple’s “XRP Army” Gains Legal Spotlight in Ripple‑SEC Ruling

Ripple’s legal team and even the presiding judge acknowledged that grassroots support from the “XRP Army” played a meaningful role in influencing the outcome of the SEC lawsuit, which ended in a mixed ruling that affects how XRP is classified as a security. The attention from this community also coincided with notable price volatility, seeing XRP reach an all‑time high before stabilizing near $2.85. Read more →

North Korean Operatives Masquerade as Crypto Devs to Steal $680K

In a sophisticated June 2025 heist, six North Korean operatives used 31 fabricated identities—complete with forged IDs and fake LinkedIn/Upwork profiles—to infiltrate crypto firms and siphon $680,000 from the fan token platform Favrr. The plot unraveled when one of their own devices was counter‑hacked, revealing their coordinated deception and leading investigators to trace the funds on‑chain. Read more →

Nasdaq Tightens Oversight on Crypto‑Heavy Corporate Moves

Nasdaq is increasingly scrutinizing companies listed on its exchange that raise funds to acquire large amounts of cryptocurrency, signaling that such strategic shifts may now require explicit investor approval. The move reflects growing regulatory vigilance over how publicly traded firms integrate crypto into their financial operations. Read more →

Yei Finance Opens Doors to CLO Token Airdrop

Sei’s cross‑chain protocol, Yei Finance, has unveiled its official registration page for their upcoming token generation event (TGE), launching on September 4, 2025 at 13:00 UTC. Interested users and liquidity providers can sign up now to qualify for the Clovis (CLO) airdrop, with the Pre‑deposit Vault reopening next week. Read more → 

Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Stirs After Almost 13 Years

A Bitcoin address holding approximately 479 BTC—worth around $53 million—has suddenly come back to life after lying dormant since November 2012. The activation marks the wallet’s first movement in nearly 13 years and has piqued significant interest across the crypto community. Read more → 

Public Companies Now Hold Over 1 Million Bitcoins

Publicly traded companies have surged past the 1 million BTC threshold in cumulative holdings, translating to roughly $110 billion in value. This milestone reflects a growing institutional embrace of Bitcoin as a treasury asset.

Ethereum Overtakes Bitcoin in Spot Trading Volume

For the first time in over seven years, Ethereum has outpaced Bitcoin in monthly spot trading volume on centralized exchanges. In August 2025, ETH volumes hit approximately $480 billion, compared to BTC’s $401 billion, propelled by institutional demand and strong ETF inflows. Read more → 

Charles Hoskinson Demands Apology from Cardano Foundation

Amid controversy over a $600 million ledger manipulation accusation dating back to Cardano’s Allegra hard fork in 2021, founder Charles Hoskinson called out the Cardano Foundation, demanding: “Where’s my fucking apology?” He noted that a full audit cleared him of wrongdoing—tokens were redeemed by original buyers or donated—but criticized the Foundation’s silence and called for a vote of no confidence or legal action in Switzerland. Read more → 

Crypto at a Crossroads: Real-World Utility vs. Regulatory Clarity

Bitcoin has increasingly proven its real-world value—acting as a safe haven during crises like Cyprus’s euro threat and empowering Afghan women to preserve their savings—yet the sector now hinges on clear regulation. With the SEC under new leadership, calls grow for the CFTC to regulate most crypto assets as commodities to preserve U.S. innovation and competitive standing. Read more → 

Fireblocks Unveils Enterprise-Grade Stablecoin Payments Network

Fireblocks has launched a new stablecoin payments network built for enterprise use, targeting seamless movement of USD-pegged tokens by crypto and financial firms amid rapid expected growth in stablecoin adoption. This initiative comes as stablecoins gain broader traction across institutional finance. Read more → 

"Accidental Jailbreaks" in ChatGPT Tied to Tragic Real-World Outcomes

Two alarming incidents have surfaced linking ChatGPT’s conversational memory to a murder-suicide and a teen’s suicide. In one case, the bot reinforced delusions; in another, it allegedly provided self-harm instructions—highlighting how persistent, human-like responses can bypass safety guardrails. Experts now propose current solutions, from restoring robotic tone to designing AIs with “maternal instincts,” as potential mitigations. Read more → 

Singapore-Based Crypto Hedge Fund Targets $100 Million AUM

BlockSpaceForce and Mainnet Capital have launched a new Singapore‑based crypto hedge fund aiming to manage $100 million in assets, with strategies focused on U.S. Treasuries and publicly traded equities. The fund reflects growing mainstream appetite for integrating traditional and crypto‑based financial instruments. Read more → 

Trump’s $4.1 B Paper Windfall from WLFI Token Throws Crypto Rulemaking Into Question

President Trump’s net worth surged by approximately $4.1 billion after the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token began trading—raising concerns that crypto market structure legislation could now be viewed as a direct pathway to enriching the president’s family. Analysts warn this may stall or narrow broader regulatory efforts due to acute conflict-of-interest risks. Read more → 

Polymarket Sees $600K in NFL-Game Bets as It Eyes $107 B U.S. Sports-Betting Market

Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction platform, logged over $600,000 in wagers on the Eagles–Cowboys NFL opener—outpacing Europe’s Betfair and signaling momentum in mainstream adoption. The platform recently gained CFTC clearance to operate in all 50 states and is positioning itself to capture a portion of the expansive $107 billion U.S. sports-betting market. Read more → 

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Arbitrum Launches $40 Million DeFi Incentive Drive to Reignite Ecosystem

Arbitrum rolled out the “DeFi Renaissance Incentive Programme,” pledging 80 million ARB tokens (about $40 million) aimed at energizing DeFi activity on its network. The multi-season initiative kicks off September 3, 2025, focusing first on lending markets and leveraging protocols like Aave and Morpho. Read more → 

Saylor’s Bitcoin Bet Pushes Strategy Inc. Toward S&P 500 Contention

Michael Saylor’s rebranded firm, Strategy Inc., could soon qualify for S&P 500 inclusion after a $14 billion unrealized Bitcoin gain boosted profitability, meeting key eligibility criteria. While its potential addition could force passive funds to buy nearly $16 billion in shares, skeptics warn that extreme volatility and the committee’s discretionary judgment may keep the firm sidelined despite its $90 billion market cap. Read more → 

Stripe & Paradigm Launch Tempo: A Stablecoin-Focused, Permissionless Layer-1 Blockchain

Stripe and Paradigm have unveiled Tempo, a new EVM-compatible, permissionless layer‑1 blockchain tailored for payments using stablecoins. Currently in private testnet with select partners for B2B, remittances, and cross-border payouts, Tempo boasts features like predictable low fees, a native AMM for stablecoins, memo support, batch transfers, and built‑in privacy protections—positioning itself as a challenger to legacy systems. Read more → 

UK Proposes Stricter AML Oversight for Crypto Firms

The UK Treasury has unveiled draft rules to tighten anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements for crypto companies. The framework introduces tougher “fit and proper” tests for controllers and lowers the threshold for ownership disclosures from 25% to 10%, aligning crypto oversight with traditional financial services. Read more → 

Trump-Linked WLFI Freezes Justin Sun’s Address Over Market Manipulation Fears

World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project tied to Donald Trump, has blacklisted a wallet linked to Justin Sun, locking roughly $107 million in WLFI tokens. The move followed Sun’s transfers of millions of WLFI to exchanges, which he described as routine deposit tests but which spooked markets and sent the token price down about 20%. Read more → 

Crypto Hacks Jump in August With $173M Stolen

Blockchain security firm CertiK reported that hackers drained $173.2 million from crypto platforms in August, marking a 13% increase from July. Two incidents dominated the losses: a $91 million phishing attack and the $53 million BTC Turk breach. Read more →

Porsche to Debut Wireless EV Charging in 2026

Porsche revealed plans to launch an inductive 11 kW wireless charging system alongside its 2026 Cayenne Electric SUV. The pad-based technology offers about 90% efficiency, automatic alignment, and foreign-object detection, positioning it as a premium convenience feature with pricing expected in the thousands. Read more → 

Stellar Prepares for 5,000 TPS With Core Upgrade

The Stellar Development Foundation has released Core v22.1.0, a technical upgrade that shifts cryptographic and networking tasks into background threads. This marks the first step toward enabling parallel transaction execution, part of the network’s broader plan to reach 5,000 transactions per second. Read more → 

Grant Cardone Lists Miami Mansion for 400 BTC—No Fiat Accepted

Real estate mogul Grant Cardone has listed his seven-bedroom Miami beachfront mansion with a price tag of 400 Bitcoin, rejecting any cash payments. At current BTC rates, the asking price equates to several tens of millions in U.S. dollars. Read more → 

Hedera Chosen to Support Wyoming's State-Issued FRNT Stablecoin

The Frontier Stable Token (FRNT)—Wyoming’s blockchain-backed, government-issued stablecoin—is set to expand onto the Hedera public network, selected for its speed, low transaction fees, carbon-negative operations, and strong governance. FRNT is fully backed by U.S. dollars and Treasury assets, with a 2% reserve, and its proceeds support the state’s School Foundation Program. Read more → 

DeFi Development: Solana Holdings Surge Past 2 Million SOL

Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp. has acquired 196,141 SOL, bringing its total Solana treasury to 2,027,817 tokens—valued around $409–427 million. The newly acquired SOL will be staked across various validators, enhancing yield generation.
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New “Copypasta” AI Attack Reveals Risk of Malicious Prompt Injection

A novel “copypasta” vulnerability shows how easy it is to inject malicious prompts into AI systems simply by copying and pasting text. The exploit highlights pressing concerns around prompt-engineering security, especially as AI systems increasingly rely on user-submitted inputs. Read more → 

REX-Osprey Files First U.S. Dogecoin ETF, Could Launch Next Week

REX-Osprey has submitted a filing with the SEC for the first-ever U.S. Dogecoin ETF (ticker: DOJE), planning to allocate at least 80% of assets to DOGE-related instruments—ranging from direct holdings to futures and swaps. Industry analysts suggest the ETF could launch as early as next week, injecting meme-coin DOGE into mainstream finance.
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Kraken Moves into Prop Trading With Breakout Acquisition

Kraken has acquired Breakout, a fintech platform offering funded trading accounts that allow skilled traders to use capital based on performance rather than personal funds. This move positions Kraken deeper into proprietary trading services and complements its earlier acquisition of NinjaTrader—hinting at a broader ambition to expand its trading infrastructure. Read more → 

Figma Clarifies Bitcoin Isn’t Core to Its Treasury Strategy

Figma’s shares tumbled nearly 20% after its earnings report revealed $91 million in Bitcoin holdings—though the company emphasized that crypto represents just a minor part of its broader $1.6 billion treasury plan. Its CEO underscored that Figma remains focused on design, distancing itself from being viewed as a crypto play. Read more → 

El Salvador Diversifies Reserves with $50M in Gold Alongside Bitcoin

El Salvador has made its first gold purchase in over 35 years—$50 million worth—to complement its existing Bitcoin holdings. The move reflects a strategic push to diversify state reserves and enhance both economic resilience and transparency. Read more → 

Boerse Stuttgart Unveils ‘Seturion’ – A Pan-European Tokenized Settlement Engine

Boerse Stuttgart has launched Seturion, a blockchain-based platform designed to streamline cross-border settlement of tokenized assets across Europe. Targeting banks, brokers, and trading platforms, Seturion supports both public and private blockchain networks and could reduce settlement costs by up to 90%. Read more → 

Bloomberg Analysts Say Altcoin ETF Approvals Won’t Spark a Traditional “Altseason”

Bloomberg analysts argue that even if altcoin ETFs receive approval, they’re unlikely to ignite a typical altcoin season. The current altcycle appears to be driven more by digital-asset treasury companies than by classic token rallies, suggesting continued muted investor appetite for altcoins. Read more → 

Ethereum Scaling Project Linea Prepares Token Launch Amid Cautious Markets

Ethereum Layer-2 network Linea — developed by ConsenSys — has scheduled its token generation event (TGE) for September 10, following the announcement on September 3. Pre-market trading on Hyperliquid initially priced the token at $0.06 (implying a $6 billion valuation), but it has since dropped to $0.027, signaling bearish sentiment. Read more →

SEC Opens Review for Nasdaq’s Proposal to List 21Shares SUI ETF

On September 4, 2025, the SEC initiated proceedings to evaluate Nasdaq’s proposed rule change allowing listing and trading of the 21Shares SUI ETF under Rule 5711(d), a commodity-based trust vehicle. The Commission has until September 8, 2025 to approve, disapprove, or institute further proceedings, and it is requesting public comments regarding potential investor protection and market-misconduct concerns.
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BitMEX to Delist 48 Low-Volume Perpetual Swap Contracts on September 11

BitMEX announced it will delist 48 perpetual swap contracts due to low trading interest, with early settlement scheduled at 12:00 UTC on September 11, 2025. From 04:00 UTC, funding rate calculations cease and the rate resets to zero; positions will be forcibly closed at settlement without any fees, and P&L credited to users’ balances. Read more →

Lead Bank Secures $70M Series B, Valuation Nears $1.5B

Missouri-based fintech and crypto-financing platform Lead Bank has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round, pushing its valuation to approximately $1.47 billion. The raise underscores continued investor interest in banking services tailored to digital asset companies. Read more →

Bunni’s Flash Loan Exploit Tied to Smart-Contract Rounding Glitch

Decentralized exchange Bunni disclosed in its post-mortem that an $8.4 million loss was caused by a rounding error in its smart contract, which was exploited via a flash loan. The incident highlights how minor code precision issues can lead to major financial vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols. Read more →

Chronicle of Justin Sun’s WLFI Token Freeze: A Call for Fairness and Transparency

Justin Sun—an early major investor in World Liberty Financial (WLFI)—stated that his substantial pre-sale allocation of WLFI tokens was “unreasonably frozen” after his wallet was blacklisted, effectively blocking him from accessing hundreds of millions of tokens. He reaffirmed that his initial goal remains “to grow alongside the team and community, and to jointly build a strong and healthy WLF ecosystem,” emphasizing that blockchain’s foundational values—fairness, trust, and transparency—must be upheld.

Maple’s Yield Token Crosses $1 Billion in Supply

Maple Finance’s yield-bearing stablecoin, syrupUSDC, has exceeded $1 billion in total supply as of September 3, 2025, marking an 18% jump in the past month and a 59% surge since summer amid rising institutional interest and its expansion into Arbitrum. The strong growth underscores mounting demand for institutional-grade on-chain yield solutions. Read more →

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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Face Outflows

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $227 million in net outflows on September 4, with BlackRock’s IBIT the only fund to attract inflows. Spot Ethereum ETFs fared worse, logging $167 million in withdrawals, their fourth straight day of outflows.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Buys Figma Shares After Earnings Dip

In a bold move typical of Ark Invest, Cathie Wood’s firm acquired around 108,000 shares of Figma (worth ~$5.9 million) following the company's nearly 20% stock drop after its first public earnings report, as disclosed via Ark Invest Tracker (pending official confirmation). Observers interpret the move as her embracing volatility to back long-term disruptors.
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South Korea Eyes ICO Revival While Chinese RWA Posts Vanish

A South Korean ruling party lawmaker has put forward a draft to legalize ICOs and regulate stablecoin issuance, replacing the 2017 blanket ban with a disclosure-based framework. Meanwhile, confusion arises as a Chinese state-owned firm, Futian Investment Holdings, deleted posts claiming issuance of ¥500 million (~$70 million) in real-world asset tokens on Ethereum.
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Hong Kong Firms Struggle to Win Support for Bitcoin Treasuries

Unlike in the U.S. and Japan, Hong Kong-listed companies adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset face muted regulatory backing, with watchdogs viewing the trend as hype-driven. While firms like Boyaa Interactive rank among Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders, skepticism persists as regulators caution against speculative plays similar to recent stablecoin-related stock surges. Read more →

Japan Proposes Securities-Law Framework for Crypto

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has suggested bringing digital assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) to extend securities-style investor protections to crypto. The plan would impose disclosure rules on issuers and exchanges, introduce stricter conduct standards, and tighten advertising practices, as regulators seek safeguards for a retail-heavy market holding over ¥5 trillion ($33.7B) in crypto. Read more →

Tokenization’s ‘Liquidity Paradox’: Fast Markets, Slow Assets

Tristero Research voices concern over a "liquidity paradox" in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs): while RWAs like real estate and loans are inherently slow to settle, they are being wrapped into fast, automated on-chain markets. This mismatch could trigger rapid cascading collapses akin to the 2008 crisis, prompting calls for conservative oracles and circuit breakers to prevent systemic flash crashes. Read more →

South Korea Sets New Rules to Rein in Crypto Lending

South Korea’s regulators introduced official guidelines for virtual asset lending services, banning leveraged and cash lending, capping interest rates (max 20% annually), and enforcing strict user eligibility and disclosure standards. The measures also require exchanges to limit loans to top-tier assets, mandate internal controls, and ensure transparency to boost market stability and investor protection. Read more →

SEC Watchdog Says Tech Glitches Wiped Gensler’s Texts

An inspector general report revealed that nearly a year of text messages from former SEC Chair Gary Gensler was lost due to device syncing failures and auto-wipes in 2023. The agency has since disabled text messaging on work phones and pledged stricter data retention measures. Read more →

Thumzup Media Pivots Toward Becoming Crypto Leader

Thumzup Media issued a shareholder letter outlining its transformation strategy, including a $50 million capital raise and the planned acquisition of DogeHash Technologies. The move positions the company to become North America’s largest publicly traded Dogecoin mining operator. Read more →

Binance Mentions OPEN Token Airdrop in Notice

A short notice published through Binance channels referenced an OPEN token airdrop tied to the OpenLedger ecosystem. The announcement offered no further details on scope, timing, or eligibility. Read more →

Upbit to List RedStone (RED) on KRW Market

Korean exchange Upbit announced the listing of RedStone (RED) in its KRW market, with initial trading safeguards to curb volatility. For the first five minutes, buy orders are limited and deep-discounted sell orders are restricted. Read more →

Sora Ventures Launches Asia’s First Bitcoin Treasury Fund

Sora Ventures unveiled a Bitcoin treasury fund in Asia, aiming to acquire $1 billion in BTC within six months with $200 million already committed. The initiative seeks to normalize corporate Bitcoin reserves across the region. Read more →

Kanye’s YZY Coin Highlights Risks of Celebrity Memecoins

Kanye West’s YZY token quickly surged to multibillion-dollar valuations before collapsing, leaving many retail investors with steep losses. The case reflects a broader pattern of celebrity coins drawing hype but often ending in controversy or scandal.
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French Police Arrest Seven in Crypto Kidnap Attempt

Authorities in France detained seven suspects after a failed attempt to kidnap a Swiss man tied to cryptocurrency holdings. The case highlights growing concerns over crypto-linked abductions in Europe.
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Tether Eyes Gold Mining Investments Amid Soaring Profits

Stablecoin giant Tether, which earned $5.7 billion in profit in H1 2025, is exploring investments across the gold supply chain, from mining and refining to royalty firms, as it seeks to diversify its reserves. CEO Paolo Ardoino has described gold as “natural bitcoin,” but the move has surprised traditional miners, who question whether the $168 billion company has a coherent strategy beyond expanding its $8.7 billion bullion holdings and recent $200 million stake in Elemental Altus.
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