Crypto

A 35-year-old Kerala native allegedly shipped drugs nationwide while laundering proceeds through privacy crypto Monero, officials say.

Crypto traders use ChatGPT and X to catch early signals, combining AI-driven analysis with real-time sentiment. But each comes with its risks. ChatGPT is ideal for comparing protocols, understanding trends and filtering out noise for research-based decisions. X provides real-time sentiment and early signals, making it useful for catching trending narratives before they hit mainstream news. Each tool has risks: ChatGPT can be outdated without live data, while X carries high noise and misinformation risk. Read more

BTC short liquidations topped $101 million as the leading cryptocurrency touched $110,000 Thursday morning.

Peter Märkl, general counsel at Bitcoin Suisse, suggested that EU and Swiss stablecoin regulations could benefit from greater flexibility. Peter Märkl, general counsel at Swiss crypto financial services firm Bitcoin Suisse, said the European Union and Switzerland lack clarity in their respective stablecoin regulatory frameworks. Märkl told Cointelegraph on the sidelines of the German Blockchain Week that “there’s a lot to be done” when it comes to the classification and the rules applying to stablecoins under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. He said MiCA provides “a comprehensive, harmonized regulatory framework” for stablecoin issuance, offering and custody. However, “due to the rapidly evolving nature of crypto-assets and their use cases, classification remains dynamic and can, in certain cases, shift over time,” Märkl added. Read more

Over 40 fake Firefox extensions impersonating popular crypto wallets have been used in an ongoing campaign to steal users’ wallet credentials. More than 40 fake extensions for the popular web browser Mozilla Firefox have been linked to an ongoing malware campaign to steal cryptocurrencies, according to a report published Wednesday by cybersecurity firm Koi Security. The large-scale phishing operation reportedly deploys extensions impersonating wallet tools such as Coinbase, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Phantom, Exodus, OKX, MyMonero, Bitget and others. Once installed, the malicious extensions are designed to steal users’ wallet credentials. “So far, we were able to link over 40 different extensions to this campaign, which is still ongoing and very much alive,” the company said. Read more

The IMF hasn’t agreed to crypto power subsidies yet, but Pakistan is working with the World Bank and others to refine the plan.

French philosopher Gilles Deleuze once argued art emerges from chaos. Now, his critique is finding new relevance in an AI-generated world.

The FBI has traced some of the stolen crypto through blockchain analytics and recovered over $40,000 with help from Tether.

Robinhood’s tokenized stocks drew fire from the ChatGPT maker and critics who say the product offers no real equity and lacks transparency.

Solana dominated major cryptocurrencies in real economic value (REV) and DEX volumes during the first half of 2025, according to Helius’ “Solana Ecosystem Report H1 2025.” The report highlighted that Solana has led all blockchains in REV since October 2024 and reached $551 million in January 2025.  REV is a metric that measures the monetary […] The post Solana dominates real value rankings, DEX volume during H1 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto adoption has reached the French Riviera, with more than 80 merchants across the area now accepting stablecoins and cryptocurrency payments, following a new partnership between Binance Pay and French fintech firm Lyzi.The initiative, which spans cities including Cannes, Nice, Antibes, and Monaco, marks one of the most expansive real-world deployments of crypto payments in […] The post Binance Pay Lights Up French Riviera: 80+ Merchants Now Take Stablecoins Instantly appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple has followed Circle in looking to be its own bank after Congress moved ahead with a bill to regulate stablecoin issuers under the national bank regulator. Crypto firm Ripple Labs is applying for a banking license in the US, following a similar move by stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group as crypto firms look to be regulated to deepen ties with traditional finance.  Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse wrote to X on Wednesday that the company is applying for a license with the US national bank regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), confirming an earlier report from The Wall Street Journal. “True to our long-standing compliance roots, Ripple is applying for a national bank charter from the OCC,” he wrote.  Read more

Venture capital funding directed towards crypto startups totaled $4.5 billion during the second quarter, down 22% versus the previous three months. According to DefiLlama data, the breakdown of the second quarter shows monthly flows of roughly $1.29 billion in April, $624 million in May, and $2.5 billion in June.  June’s figure is over 4x larger […] The post Crypto VC funding drops 22% in Q2 despite strong June finish appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin moved closer to its all-time high today, but several data points suggest pro traders are not on board yet. Key takeaways: Bitcoin trades near all-time high, but derivatives data show traders remain cautious and uncommitted. The USDT discount in China and spot Bitcoin ETF outflows highlight investor concerns over global trade tensions. Read more

Figma, the company behind the fully online, professional-grade interface design tool, filed an S-1 form with the U.S. SEC yesterday, revealing BTC holdings.

The South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb is set to launch a spinoff company as it pushes ahead with an initial public offering (IPO) bid. The post Bithumb Launches Spinoff as Part of IPO Bid as More Banks Join Stablecoin Union appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ripple has filed with the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency for a national banking license, bringing RLUSD under federal and New York oversight, granting direct Fed payment access, and positioning the firm as Congress finalizes strict stablecoin rules. The post Ripple Applies for US Banking License – Could Federal Oversight Supercharge Its Stablecoin RLUSD? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s derivatives market saw a quiet but meaningful repositioning in July, marked by two liquidation-driven drawdowns in futures and a record expiry event that wiped out over $15 billion in options open interest. These changes took place alongside relatively muted price action, as Bitcoin hovered between $101,000 and $110,000 throughout June before stabilizing near $107,000 […] The post End of the quarter wipes out billions from Bitcoin open interest appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Algorand has consolidated a 70% grip on the $24.3bn real-world asset sector, recording $268.2 m in tokenized value. Messari reports Q1 stablecoin capital on the chain has risen 137% to $135m, led by USDC, while new staking rewards have drawn more than two billion ALGO out of circulation. The post Algorand Dominates 70% of RWA Market as Stablecoins Surge 137% – Can ALGO Hit $0.20? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been acquitted of racketeering and sex-trafficking in Manhattan court while convicted on prostitution charges connected to Cassie Ventura. The rapper, once housed alongside Sam Bankman-Fried at MDC, now faces sentencing guidelines that could keep additional prison time to a minimum.   The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, SBF’s Former Jailmate, Acquitted On Most Serious Charges appeared first on Cryptonews.