Jesse B.

Jesse is an engineering graduate and former business owner with hands-on experience in the crypto space. After running her own business, she transitioned into researching and writing about blockchain technology, decentralization, and the future of digital economies. Having worked with various crypto projects, she offers valuable insights into the expanding Web3 ecosystem.

Spanish Police Smash $540M Crypto Scam Network Spanning Four Countries

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Spanish authorities have dismantled a sprawling crypto investment scam that allegedly laundered nearly $540 million (€460 million), following a multi-year investigation that swept across Europe and the United States. Europol revealed on Monday that five individuals were arrested in Spain after an international operation involving law enforcement agencies from Spain, Estonia, France, and the U.S.

Spanish Police Smash $540M Crypto Scam Network Spanning Four Countries

Bitcoin ETFs Power $2.7B Weekly Surge for Crypto Products

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Global crypto investment products continued their blistering run, pulling in $2.7 billion in net inflows last week, according to new data from CoinShares. The wave of buying extended the inflow streak to 11 consecutive weeks, pushing total year-to-date inflows to $17.8 billion — a figure approaching the record set during the launch of U.S. spot

Bitcoin ETFs Power $2.7B Weekly Surge for Crypto Products

Stablecoins Overtake Traditional Networks as Preferred Payment Rails, Alchemy

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Stablecoins have emerged as the primary engine powering digital payments across the internet, now eclipsing traditional card networks in on-chain transaction volume, according to Noam Hurwitz, head of engineering at blockchain infrastructure provider Alchemy. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Hurwitz described stablecoin adoption as “explosive,” noting that digital dollars are increasingly the “default settlement layer for the

Stablecoins Overtake Traditional Networks as Preferred Payment Rails, Alchemy

Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $107,000 as Traders Eye Key Economic Data

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Bitcoin hovered steadily above $107,000 on Monday, showing resilience as traders positioned for a week packed with influential economic events. According to CoinGecko data, Bitcoin rose 1% in the past 24 hours to trade near $107,600, while Ether gained 2.8%, briefly topping $2,500 before pulling back slightly. The market has recovered most of its recent

Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $107,000 as Traders Eye Key Economic Data

SEC Clears Path for First U.S. Solana and Ethereum Staking ETFs

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The first-ever U.S. exchange-traded funds that both track crypto prices and deliver staking rewards are on the verge of launching. On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission signaled it had no remaining objections to REX Shares and Osprey Funds’ proposal for a pair of C-corporation ETFs that will hold Ethereum and Solana. The approval effectively

SEC Clears Path for First U.S. Solana and Ethereum Staking ETFs

Over a Quarter of South Koreans Now Hold Crypto

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More than one in four South Koreans aged 20 to 50 now own cryptocurrency, according to a new study released Sunday by the Hana Institute of Finance. The report, titled 2050 Generation’s Virtual Asset Investment Trends, highlights how crypto has evolved from a speculative novelty to a key pillar of personal finance. The research found

Over a Quarter of South Koreans Now Hold Crypto

North Korea-Linked Hackers Drive Record $2.1 Billion Crypto Heist in 2025

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Hackers looted an unprecedented $2.1 billion in cryptocurrency in just the first six months of 2025, a record-setting figure that underscores the evolving risks facing the industry, according to a new report from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. The report, H1 2025 Crypto Hacks and Exploits: A New Record Amid Evolving Threats, published Friday, revealed

North Korea-Linked Hackers Drive Record $2.1 Billion Crypto Heist in 2025

Ponzi Schemes Mastermind Gets 8 Years Sentence for Defrauding Investors

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A Brooklyn federal judge has sentenced Dwayne Golden to nearly eight years in prison for orchestrating a trio of fraudulent crypto ventures that collectively siphoned more than $40 million from unsuspecting investors. Golden, 57, was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with EmpowerCoin, ECoinPlus, and Jet-Coin — companies that promised sky-high returns

Ponzi Schemes Mastermind Gets 8 Years Sentence for Defrauding Investors

Judge Declines to Vacate $125M penalty in Ripple Vs SEC Case

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A federal judge has rejected a joint request from Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that sought to retroactively reduce Ripple’s $125 million civil penalty and reverse key parts of a ruling that defined the firm’s institutional XRP sales as unregistered securities transactions. According to a Thursday order filed in the

Judge Declines to Vacate $125M penalty in Ripple Vs SEC Case

Bitcoin Poised for Breakout as U.S. Futures Surge to Record Highs

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U.S. stock futures climbed into record territory on Thursday, reinforcing optimism that risk assets, including Bitcoin, could soon see fresh price discovery. S&P 500 futures soared past their previous February highs, touching 6,145 points, while Nasdaq Composite futures hit 20,180, marking new milestones for both indices. Analysts pointed to receding trade tensions and geopolitical risks—most

Bitcoin Poised for Breakout as U.S. Futures Surge to Record Highs

Bitcoin ETFs Log 13 Straight Days of Inflows as Investor Appetite Swells

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Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. have extended their winning streak to 13 consecutive trading sessions, marking the most sustained inflow run since late 2024. According to SosoValue data, these funds have absorbed more than $2.9 billion in fresh capital during this period, underscoring investors’ resilience despite Bitcoin’s choppy price action. On Tuesday, the

Bitcoin ETFs Log 13 Straight Days of Inflows as Investor Appetite Swells

Bakkt Files $1 Billion Shelf Offering With Bitcoin Purchases in Sight

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Bakkt Holdings has filed a $1 billion shelf registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling a potential pivot in strategy that could include direct purchases of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The move comes after Bakkt updated its investment policy earlier this month to permit the allocation of treasury capital into digital assets. The

Bakkt Files $1 Billion Shelf Offering With Bitcoin Purchases in Sight

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