Bhutan continues structured Bitcoin sales with 100 BTC moved from state wallets Over 9,500 BTC sold so far as hydropower mining era shifts into liquidation phase Analysts expect full BTC exit by 2026 as transfers remain steady and controlled Bhutan continues Bitcoin liquidation as sovereign wallets move additional 100 BTC...
MoonPay Acquires Sodot to Boost Crypto Security in $100M Deal
MoonPay acquires Israeli startup Sodot in a $100M all-stock deal to build institutional crypto security services, custody, and infrastructure. MoonPay Inc. has acquired Israeli crypto security startup Sodot in a major expansion move. The acquisition is valued at around $100 million in a stock-for-stock deal. As a result, MoonPay is...
Whale Alert: Decade-Old ETH Wallet Moves Massive Holdings
A long-dormant ETH wallet moved $23M, while institutions accumulated heavily, signaling mixed market sentiment and shifting supply dynamics. Long-silent crypto wallets rarely move without drawing attention. A recent transfer tied to an early Ethereum participant has stirred fresh debate across the market. At the same time, institutional players continue to...
Cartier Heir Sentenced to 8 Years Over $470M Crypto Laundering Scheme
Cartier heir jailed for $470M crypto laundering scheme, exposing how shell firms and banks enabled large-scale illicit fund transfers. A high-profile sentencing has drawn fresh attention to crypto-related financial crime. U.S. authorities have secured a conviction involving hundreds of millions in illicit flows tied to digital assets. Case details reveal...
Sui DeFi Hit Again as $1.14M Is Drained in Perp Exploit
Aftermath Finance’s perps protocol was exploited for $1.14M on Sui. See how the attack unfolded and what the team is doing to recover. Aftermath Finance confirmed an exploit on its perpetuals protocol on the Sui Network. Blockchain security firm Blockaid detected and flagged the attack in real time. The attacker...
Hong Kong Warns of Fake Tokens Posing as HSBC’s Stablecoin
The HKMA warned the public about fraudulent tokens falsely claiming ties to licensed stablecoin issuers. Tokens using the tickers “HKDAP” and “HSBC” were specifically identified as unauthorized and fraudulent. Both Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC confirmed they have not yet released any regulated stablecoins. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued...
Ripple Prime Adds BTC Options Trading for Institutional Clients via Bullish
Ripple Prime now offers BTC options via Bullish for institutions. RLUSD accepted. No extra KYC needed. Here’s what it means for crypto. Ripple Prime has expanded its partnership with Bullish, a digital asset platform listed on the NYSE. Institutional clients now have direct access to BTC options markets through the...
Lummis Says the Law Enforcement Problem Is Solvable. Tillis Isn’t So Sure
Sen. Lummis pushes back on fresh law enforcement objections to a crypto bill developer clause, calling it manageable as Tillis warns lawmakers must act. Sen. Cynthia Lummis did not blink. She posted her answer the same day law enforcement groups reopened a dispute that many on Capitol Hill had quietly...
Fed Decision Looms: What’s Next for Crypto and Bitcoin?
Bitcoin traders eye the May FOMC meeting as Powell’s final presser sparks debate over crypto’s next move. Here’s what analysts say. All eyes are on the Federal Reserve this week. The Federal Open Market Committee is set to hold its benchmark interest rate steady, and markets have priced in a...
Crypto Got Debanked for Years. The Fed Might Finally Close That Door
Digital Chamber backs Fed’s proposed rule to strip reputation risk from bank supervision, calling it a fix to years of crypto debanking under Operation Chokepoint 2.0 The letter was already in the Fed’s hands before most of the industry noticed it. On April 27, The Digital Chamber filed a formal...