Security
Authorities in Morocco have arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, a Franco-Moroccan national identified as the mastermind behind a wave of violent crypto-related kidnappings in France. The arrest, carried out in Tangier, marks a significant development in a case that has shocked French law enforcement and triggered heightened security across the
Blockchain
Velora, the project formerly known as ParaSwap, has officially introduced VLR, a governance and staking token that will replace the old PSP token on a 1:1 basis. But this is more than just a ticker change—Velora is positioning VLR as the engine of a broader protocol evolution, with
Opinion
As U.S. debt climbs and demographic trends tighten the fiscal noose, a growing number of macro analysts and crypto pioneers are sounding the alarm—and pointing to Bitcoin as a potential safe haven. The latest voices include Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision and a former Goldman Sachs executive,
Markets
The first week of June has seen a surge in whale activity across three notable altcoins—Ethereum (ETH), FARTCOIN, and HYPE—as institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals make bold moves signaling confidence in the long-term potential of these assets. From discreet over-the-counter (OTC) deals to meme coin buys and early-stage
Markets
Avalanche (AVAX), a major layer-1 blockchain, is experiencing a dramatic uptick in on-chain activity—yet its market price continues to lag. Despite reaching record levels of user engagement and institutional adoption, AVAX is still trading at prices last seen in 2021, raising questions about whether the token is undervalued or
Blockchain
Web3 AI platform Kaito has rapidly emerged as a leader in on-chain incentives, quietly distributing over $74 million in airdrops to more than 5.7 million wallets, according to data from Dune Analytics. The platform’s explosive growth is helping define a new frontier in crypto: the rise of Attention
Markets
Meme coins are once again making waves, with several outperforming the broader crypto market despite a lack of strong bullish catalysts. Leading the pack today is dogwifhat (WIF), which posted a 12.5% gain, sparking renewed interest in low-cap, high-volatility assets. Following closely are MOODENG and MUBARAK, both showing signs
Security
June has started on a sour note for the crypto industry, with two major hacks reported within hours of each other. Combined, the incidents have resulted in over $15 million in losses, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in both cross-chain infrastructure and centralized exchange systems. Force Bridge Exploit Drains $3.7 Million
Finance
Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) hit a record $7.7 billion in bridging volume in May—an 83% jump from April and a new all-time high. The milestone comes at a pivotal time for the stablecoin issuer, which recently launched its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) and turned down
Cryptocurrency
Blum, a once-hyped Telegram mini app turned decentralized exchange (DEX), has revealed the snapshot date and eligibility criteria for its long-awaited airdrop. The announcement comes at a turbulent time for the project, following the arrest of co-founder Vladimir Smerkis on fraud charges and a sharp decline in user engagement. Snapshot
Markets
Ethereum investment products are enjoying their strongest inflow streak since December 2024, signaling a sharp rebound in investor sentiment. According to the latest CoinShares data, Ethereum saw $321 million in inflows last week—its best performance of the year—driving total crypto inflows to $286 million for the week and
Markets
High-stakes crypto trader James Wynn has made headlines once again—this time by opening a $100 million leveraged long position on Bitcoin, only to see the market turn against him almost immediately. Wynn, a controversial figure known for swinging massive positions on Hyperliquid, entered a long trade for 945 BTC