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At the 2025 FINRA Annual Conference, regulators have examined a $5.7 billion jump in investment fraud, noting AI-generated phishing, deepfakes and fake support calls have accelerated crypto scams; they have urged real-time checks, Rule 2165 holds and telecom number blocking. The post FINRA Panel Sounds Alarm on AI-Powered Crypto Scams Targeting Retail Investors appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s sharp sell-off from $107,000 was the result of profit taking, not contagion from Moody’s recent downgrade of US debt. Key takeaways: Bitcoin recovered from its sharp sell-off from $107,000, suggesting it functions as a hedge against uncertainty for investors reacting to Moody’s recent downgrade of US debt. Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1, citing a $36 trillion debt and rising deficits, causing market turbulence and a spike in US Treasury yields. Read more

Cardano has traded around $0.72, giving back part of its recent 25 % gain. Analysts note that whales have accumulated more than 80 M ADA and funding rates across major exchanges have stayed positive, factors that could propel a price move toward the $0.85–$0.90 region if support holds. The post Cardano Teeters at $0.72 – Will Whales Ignite a 50% Rally or Crash? appeared first on Cryptonews.

But it is the Layer 0 that matters, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

Spot XRP ETFs are only a matter of time, according to one industry expert.

XRP has dipped 4.5% over the past week as its recent rally cools off, taking a breather after gaining strong momentum since last Wednesday.Does this pullback invalidate a bullish XRP price prediction?The token is currently trading at $2.31, having faced heavy resistance at $2.66. Despite the dip, trading volume has surged 72% in the past […] The post Can XRP Hit $3 This Week? Bulls Step In as $2.30 Holds Strong (XRP Price Prediction) appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tether has secured 19th place among Treasury holders with $120B in short-dated U.S. bills, outpacing Germany. Q1 reserves of T-bills, repos, cash and gold have delivered $1B profit, steadied USDT during market turmoil and emphasized stablecoins’ support for U.S. debt. The post Tether’s $120B U.S. T-Bill Haul Tops Germany – Is a New Debt Whale Rising? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ali Martinez thinks the $176-$188 range is "a key are of resistance" for SOL.

YouTube has removed Roxom TV’s live Bitcoin news channel without warning, stating a breach of its harmful and dangerous content policy. Roxom TV says automated moderation has misread its scam-exposure segments as promotion, reviving concerns over how crypto and gambling material are policed online. The post YouTube Axes Roxom TV, Sparking Fresh Fears of Bitcoin Content Crackdown appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin is causing an increasing rift among market participants when it comes to whether the bull market will continue and all-time highs will come next. Key points: BTC price action retargets $105,000 after the Wall Street open, rising 2.5% from the day’s lows. Volatility continues, leading market participants to varying conclusions over what will happen to BTC/USD next. Read more

Market leaders have taken a hit as profit-taking dictated last weeks market moves, but this could be the setup Pepe needs for its next upswing. The post Is PEPE the Next 10x Meme Coin? Explosive 2-Week Rally Has Traders Watching Closely appeared first on Cryptonews.

The popular meme-based cryptocurrency shows resilience at $0.215 level as buyers step in following significant downtrend.

Smerkis worked for Binance from 2022 for just under two years.

Overall, investors poughed $785 million into digital asset investment products, lifting year-to-date inflows to more than $7.4 billion–their highest point of 2025.

Bitcoin may drop toward $100,000 this week after running into resistance above the $106,000 level, among other catalysts. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price fell 1.4% to $102,460 amid US economic concerns, with daily trading volume up 94%, indicating the return of sellers. Moody’s US credit downgrade to Aa1 and a class-action lawsuit against Strategy add to BTC’s headwinds. Read more

Strategy has deepened its Bitcoin bet, buying 7,390 BTC for $764.9 m during the week of 12–18 May at an average $103,498. With 576,230 BTC now on its balance sheet, the NASDAQ-listed firm has reported a 16.3 % YTD return as Bitcoin trades above $106,000. The post Strategy Bets $764.9M on 7,390 BTC, Doubling Down on Corporate Crypto Crown appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin hits $107K before retreating to $103K as Ark Invest’s $1.5M forecast stirs bulls. Liquidations top $600M amid rising volatility and mixed sentiment. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Ark Invest’s $1.5M Target Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Markets appeared first on Cryptonews.

Russian authorities have detained Vladimir Smerkis, ex-Binance CIS chief and co-founder of crypto game Blum, over allegations of large-scale financial fraud tied to 2017-era crypto ventures. The post Blum Co-Founder and Ex-Binance Exec Vladimir Smerkis Arrested for Alleged Large-Scale Fraud appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Aussie-listed blockchain firm brings in major Web3 players to deepen its Solana validator footprint, now holding over 83,000 SOL. The post DigitalX Turbocharges Solana Strategy with Strategic Board Shake-Up appeared first on Cryptonews.

Despite late recovery signs, TON faces mounting pressure amid global market uncertainty and ecosystem concerns.