Crypto

A simple “wrong number” message led to a $3.4 million crypto scam, exposing social engineering tactics, fake investments and fund laundering methods. This $3.4 million scam shows how modern crypto fraud increasingly relies on social engineering rather than technical exploits. Scammers used a gradual grooming process, engaging victims in friendly conversations over time to build emotional trust before introducing any financial discussion. It closely resembled the pig-butchering model. The investment pitch combined Ether’s growth potential with the perceived stability of gold. This created a compelling but fraudulent narrative that convinced victims they were gaining access to an exclusive, low-risk opportunity. Read more

Arkham data shows a wallet cluster holding 644 million SIREN, about 88% of the 728 million circulating supply, raising manipulation concerns. Crypto token Siren surged 340% in the last week, amid claims that a large portion of the circulating supply may be concentrated among a small group of wallets.  Siren markets itself as the “first AI analyst agent deployed on BNB Chain.” At the time of writing, CoinGecko data shows SIREN trading at $2.81, up over 340% from $0.63 on March 16. In the past month, the token exploded by nearly 1,300% from $0.22. The rally drew scrutiny after analysts said a large share of the token’s supply may be concentrated in a small group of wallets, a dynamic that could amplify volatility if confirmed. Citing an unverified custom entity created by Arkham Intelligence, onchain analyst EmberCN said the party cornered nearly all spot supply to profit off contracts. He said this was the secret behind the token’s surge in the past month.  Read more

Bitcoin swung from $67,500 to $71,200 and back to $70,000 in a single session as Trump said he was postponing Iran strikes, then Iran denied any communication was taking place.

Proposed bitcoin-for-bitcoin acquisition of Moonshot and Never Say Die would triple the company's holdings and expand institutional scale.

Strategy bought 1,031 Bitcoin for $76.6 million, lifting holdings to 762,099 BTC, as the company relied on common stock sales to fund the purchase. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public holder of Bitcoin (BTC), bought another 1,031 Bitcoin last week in a much smaller purchase than its previous two weekly buys, funding the acquisition with sales of Class A common stock. Strategy acquired 1,031 Bitcoin for $76.6 million last week, according to an 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The purchases were made at an average price of $74,326 per coin, below the company’s overall average acquisition price of $75,694. Bitcoin averaged around $70,871 for the week of March 16-22, based on daily closing prices. Read more

Ethereum price prediction: Bitmine stakes $200M ETH as price holds $2,150. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) raises $32M for its Bitcoin L2 solution. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Valhalla Awaits as Bitmine Staked More? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Airdrops trained extraction over loyalty. Token sales return with privacy-preserving identity to reward conviction and build real, automation-resistant communities. Opinion by: Nanak Nihal Khalsa, co-founder of Holonym Foundation For most of the last cycle, crypto teams convinced themselves that airdrops were community building. In practice, they became something else entirely: a large-scale training program that taught people how to extract value as efficiently as possible and leave. That outcome was not an accident. It was a predictable result of how token launches were designed between 2021 and 2024. Low float, high fully diluted valuations and points programs that rewarded activity over intent and eligibility rules that could be reverse-engineered by anyone with enough time and scripts. We built systems where the rational behavior was to spin up wallets, simulate engagement and sell at the first opportunity. Read more

SIREN Price at Risk After 150% Rally to New ATH The post SIREN Crypto Risks ‘Structural Correction’ After 150% Surge to All-Time High appeared first on Cryptonews.

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy acquired 1,031 bitcoin, bringing holdings to 762,099 coins.

The liquidations are on the rise once again, hitting $800 million daily.

Crypto is soaring on a major development in the Iran war, while A Senate deal could finally unlock the Clarity Act.

Cardano (ADA) consolidates near $0.26 ahead of the Van Rossem hard fork. Technicals point to a breakout while Bitcoin Hyper raises $32M. The post Cardano Price Prediction: Hard Fork and Expectations appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin vs. Hormuz Crisis: Digital Gold or Risk Asset? The post Bitcoin ‘Digital Gold’ vs. Hormuz Crisis: Is BTC Decoupling? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The price move came after Donald Trump touted "productive conversations" regarding a cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.

The company's latest purchase was executed at higher prices again, even though the asset nosedived on Wednesday.

Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 after President Donald Trump said the United States had held “productive conversations” with Iran and would postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. In a March 23 post on Truth Social, Trump wrote in capital letters: “BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE […] The post Bitcoin price jumps above $70,000 as US announces shock pause on Iran strikes appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The proposed tax would classify some crypto transactions as foreign exchange operations, subject to rates ranging to as high as 3.5%.

Solana (SOL) clings to $90 support amid plunging DEX volume. Can it hold $80, or will liquidity flow to the purely speculative Maxi Doge ($MAXI)? The post Solana Price Prediction: Are We Ready For What’s Coming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stablecoins could benefit from the rise of AI-driven payments over time, even as early adoption remains limited and contested, according to a new report. Stablecoins could benefit from the rise of AI-driven payments over time, even as early adoption remains limited and contested, according to a new report from Bernstein. In a Monday note shared with Cointelegraph, the broker said stablecoins could help unlock machine-to-machine payments by making microtransactions viable and enabling programmable, conditional payments between software agents without a human in the loop. But Bernstein said traction so far has been limited. The note said Stripe and Tempo’s machine payments protocol recorded about $5,000 in stablecoin volume in its first week, while Coinbase’s x402 protocol handled no more than $25 million over the last 30 days. Read more

The total value of wrecked short positions in the past hour alone is well above $260 million.