Coinbase Data Leak Could Turn Deadly, TechCrunch Founder Michael Arrington Warns
The recent Coinbase data breach could have fatal consequences, according to TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington, who took to social media platform X to voice his alarm. The prominent investor didn’t mince words, claiming that the exposure of user data—especially home…
FINRA Sounds Alarm on AI-Driven Crypto Scams, Warns of Retail Investor Vulnerabilities
As AI-powered scams gain momentum, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has raised concerns over a surge in fraudulent schemes targeting retail investors, particularly those involving cryptocurrencies. At the 2025 FINRA Annual Conference, experts highlighted the escalating complexity of fraud…
Crypto Channel Roxom TV Banned from YouTube Amid Gambling Content Crackdown
Roxom TV, a relatively new Bitcoin-focused media channel, was banned from YouTube on May 14, with its 2,000 subscribers disappearing overnight. Launched in late 2024 by Borja and Helena Martel Seward, the channel had gained traction for its Bitcoin news…
Russia’s Darknet Market ‘Kraken’ Defies Global Decline, Crypto Sales Surge 68%
A new report from Chainalysis has revealed a 15% drop in global cryptocurrency sales across darknet markets in 2024, with Bitcoin transactions bringing in just over $2 billion. Fraud shops dealing in counterfeit goods accounted for $225 million in inflows….
Paraguayan Authorities Foil $15M Crypto Mining Theft Near Itaipu Dam; One Arrested, Three Deported
Paraguayan law enforcement successfully disrupted a significant crypto mining theft operation near the Itaipu hydroelectric dam, resulting in one arrest and the deportation of three foreign nationals. On May 15, prosecutor Irene Rolón confirmed that four individuals had breached a…
Hong Kong Cracks Down on $15M Crypto Money Laundering Network, 12 Arrested
A major money laundering operation involving HK$118 million ($15 million) funneled through cryptocurrency and fraudulent bank accounts has been dismantled by Hong Kong authorities, leading to 12 arrests across Hong Kong and mainland China. According to a May 17 report…
Crypto Pullback Deepens as Profit-Taking Sets In – Bitcoin Holds $102K, Institutions Stay Bullish
Crypto markets faced a notable correction on May 15, 2025, with prices sliding across the board. Total market capitalization fell to $3.4 trillion, down 4.4% from the previous day, while daily trading volume held steady at $119 billion. Bitcoin dipped…
Jim Chanos Bets Against Strategy Inc. While Doubling Down on Direct Bitcoin Ownership
Jim Chanos, one of Wall Street’s most famous short-sellers, has taken a unique stance in the crypto space—shorting Strategy’s stock while going long on Bitcoin itself. The move, unveiled at the Sohn Investment Conference and shared with CNBC, flips the…
$27 Billion Laundering Empire Busted – Telegram, Crypto Marketplaces Under Fire as Haowang Guarantee Falls
Telegram’s crackdown on the $27 billion Haowang Guarantee platform has shone a spotlight on the dark underbelly of the crypto world, where criminal networks thrive through encrypted channels and anonymous transactions. On May 13, the platform—labeled the world’s largest illicit…
Remixpoint Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Targets Blockchain Infrastructure and Staking Revenue
In its latest move to solidify its crypto investment strategy, Tokyo Exchange-listed Remixpoint has allocated an additional 500 million yen ($3.4 million) to acquire 32.83 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to BTC 648.82, according to the company’s May 14…