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Monero (XMR), the leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, surged by 51% early Monday following revelations of a major Bitcoin theft incident. According to blockchain investigator ZachXBT, an unusually large transfer of approximately 3,520 BTC—worth around $333 million—was detected, with strong indications that the stolen funds were laundered through Monero. The transfer involved notably high transaction fees and

Ethereum community members are advancing a new dynamic fee model aimed at easing the financial burden on smaller application developers, part of broader efforts to modernize the network’s economic structure. On April 27, Ethereum developers Kevin Owocki and Devansh Mehta unveiled a proposal designed to create a more balanced fee environment at the application layer.

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has voiced strong support for launching impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, citing ethical concerns tied to a controversial crypto-linked event. Speaking at an April 25 town hall in Georgia, Ossoff condemned Trump’s plan to host a private dinner exclusively for the top 220 holders of the Official Trump memecoin ($TRUMP).

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has firmly rejected calls to add Bitcoin to its currency reserves, citing concerns over market stability and asset suitability. Speaking during the SNB’s General Assembly meeting on Friday, President Martin Schlegel emphasized that despite Bitcoin’s surface-level liquidity, cryptocurrencies often fail critical tests during periods of financial crisis. “Cryptocurrencies are also

Semler Scientific, a healthcare technology firm, has expanded its Bitcoin treasury with the addition of $10 million worth of BTC, deepening its commitment to a crypto-focused financial strategy. According to a statement released on April 25, the company acquired 111 BTC at an average price of approximately $90,000 per coin, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings

A new cybersecurity report has uncovered a covert operation by North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group, revealing that the state-backed hacking unit established fake U.S. businesses to target cryptocurrency developers with malware. According to findings from Silent Push and reporting by Reuters, the operation involved setting up two fraudulent companies—Blocknovas LLC in New Mexico and Softglide

In a bid to accelerate adoption of PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal and Coinbase have announced a major partnership that will eliminate all trading fees tied to the stablecoin on the Coinbase platform. The announcement, made Thursday, allows users to buy, sell, and convert PYUSD to U.S. dollars without incurring any additional costs. The fee waiver

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is making headlines with its substantial return to the cryptocurrency market. The firm has committed $900 million to Twenty One Capital, a newly formed Bitcoin investment company launched in collaboration with crypto heavyweights Tether and Bitfinex, along with financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. With over 42,000 BTC under management, Twenty One Capital

Basketball legend and media personality Shaquille O’Neal has reached a confidential settlement with investors who accused him of promoting the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The agreement, revealed in an April 23 court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, is part of a sweeping $21 billion class-action lawsuit involving several