Crypto Scams Cost Americans Over $11 Billion
Americans reported $11.4 billion in cryptocurrency scam losses in 2025, a 22% increase from 2024, with organized crime and psychological manipulation cited as key factors. #Update #Crypto
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Americans reported $11.4 billion in cryptocurrency scam losses in 2025, a 22% increase from 2024, with organized crime and psychological manipulation cited as key factors. #Update #Crypto
A Nobel Prize-winning physicist warns that quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s encryption, potentially allowing private key extraction within minutes. Developers must address this risk proactively. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Chair Paul Atkins announces a new “reg crypto” proposal nearing publication, aimed at clarifying fundraising regulations in the crypto industry. Engagement in upcoming elections is crucial for future developments. #Update #Crypto
@AnthropicAI has secured a multi-gigawatt TPU compute deal with Google and Broadcom, intensifying competition for energy resources with bitcoin mining as AI demand surges. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin traded at $68,780 as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $471 million in inflows, the highest since February, amid weak demand from large holders. #Update #Crypto $BTC
An appeals court ruled that New Jersey cannot ban @Kalshi’s prediction markets, affirming federal jurisdiction under the Commodity Exchange Act. This decision counters state enforcement actions against sports-related contracts. #Update #Legal $KALSHI
Bitcoin ($BTC) rises above $70,000, gaining nearly 4% in 24 hours amid a broader stock market advance. Signals of potential bottoming emerge as miners sell off holdings. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Aave loses key risk manager Chaos Labs amid contributor exodus, raising operational risks as protocol transitions. CEO Omer Goldberg cites fundamental misalignment with Aave’s evolving strategy. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
Bitcoin’s price at $69,680.98 is concealing downside risks as traders hedge against volatility; a negative gamma environment below $68K may trigger sharper declines toward $60K. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Polymarket plans to launch a 1:1 USDC-backed collateral token, Polymarket USD, as part of a complete platform overhaul, enhancing trading control and liquidity. #Update #Crypto $USDC
A solo bitcoin miner validated block 943,411, earning 3.139 BTC worth $210,000 with a hashrate of 230 TH/s, despite a 1-in-28,000 chance of success. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@MicroStrategy added 4,871 $BTC for $329.9M, increasing total holdings to 766,970 $BTC with unrealized losses of ~$5B. Funded by stock sales. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The IMF warns that tokenization of assets on blockchains could reshape finance but introduces risks like increased volatility and regulatory challenges, urging clearer frameworks. #Update #Crypto $USDT
@Circle’s Layer-1 blockchain Arc will launch with quantum-resistant features, enabling secure wallet creation against future quantum threats; mainnet timeline not disclosed. #Update #Crypto $USDC