Bitcoin investor loses retirement fund in AI-fueled romance scam
An investor willingly sent his hard-earned Bitcoin retirement fund to a scammer, losing his entire stash after falling for a pig butchering scam despite repeated warnings.
Weekend Sell-Off Hits EdgeX’s Nasdaq-Linked Perp as $13M in Longs Liquidated
A large short placed during off-hours sent EdgeX’s XYZ100 perpetual down nearly 4%, exposing risks in equity-index perps when traditional markets are closed.
Bears take over below $90K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin faced a new battle for support within a stubborn range and a busy week of macro data before the Christmas holiday period.
Exor Rejects Tether’s €1 Billion Bid and Confirms Juventus Will Remain Under Family Control
Exor has rejected Tether’s bid to acquire control of Juventus Football Club, ending speculation over a possible ownership change. The decision came one day after the stablecoin issuer submitted a binding all-cash proposal. 🚨 NEW: Juventus Football Club owner Exor rejects Tether's $1B+ takeover bid, with CEO John Elkann declaring "values are not for sale.” […]
Bitcoin to $40K? Macro analyst Luke Gromen turns bearish on Bitcoin
Global macro analyst Luke Gromen is dialing back his Bitcoin enthusiasm, warning that the top crypto looks vulnerable as macro conditions, quantum‑risk narratives and technicals shift.
UK to Plans to Start Regulating Cryptocurrency in 2027
Legislation will be introduced into Parliament on Monday extending existing financial regulation to crypto companies.
Binance Rejects Claims of Delayed Response in Upbit Hack Case
Binance has pushed back against claims that it failed to act swiftly in freezing funds linked to last month’s Upbit hack, rejecting reports that it only partially complied with requests from South Korean authorities. Key Takeaways: Binance denies claims that it delayed or partially complied with requests to freeze Upbit hack funds. The exchange says […]
North Korean Actors Use ‘Fake Zoom’ to Drain Crypto Wallets, $300M Stolen Already
North Korean cybercriminals are using ‘fake Zoom’ tactics to install malware, stealing victims’ sensitive data, including passwords and private keys. Cybersecurity firm Security Alliance (SEAL) warned that it has been tracking “multiple daily” such attempts. SEAL is tracking multiple DAILY attempts by North Korean actors utilizing “Fake Zoom” tactics for spreading malware as well as […]
Hex Trust’s High-Stakes Wrapped XRP Gambit: $100M Liquidity Infusion Fuels Bridge Exploit Fears
Institutional custodian Hex Trust announced the launch of Wrapped XRP (wXRP) on Thursday, deploying the token across Ethereum, Solana, Optimism, and HyperEVM with $100 million in initial liquidity. The move aims to anchor Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin pairs on EVM chains. XRP remained flat on the news, while RLUSD supply held steady at 1.3 billion. The […]
Major JavaScript Library Breach Puts All Crypto Websites at Risk
A critical security flaw in React Server Components has prompted urgent warnings across the crypto industry, as threat actors are rapidly exploiting it to drain wallets and deploy malware. Security Alliance announced that crypto-drainers are actively weaponizing CVE-2025-55182, urging all websites to review their front-end code immediately for suspicious assets. The vulnerability affects not only […]
Do Kwon Could Face Second Trial in Korea After 15-Year US Sentence
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon faces the possibility of an additional trial and lengthy prison term in South Korea following his 15-year sentence from a Manhattan federal court for orchestrating the $40 billion TerraUSD collapse. According to The Korea Times, the 34-year-old Korean national could apply to be transferred to his home country after serving […]
Fear and Greed Index in Fear 30% of the Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear
The latest death cross in November has so far marked a bottom of around $80,000, aligning with prior examples this cycle.