Bitcoin ATMs Seized in UK Crackdown
Seven crypto ATMs were seized and two arrests made in London for illegal operations, with the FCA warning that all UK crypto ATMs are unregistered. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Crypto ATMs Seized in UK Crackdown
Seven crypto ATMs were seized and two arrests made in southwest London for operating an illegal exchange, with no legal ATMs currently in the UK. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Tether Launders $530M in Crypto Scheme
Iurii Gugnin charged with laundering $530M via @EvitaPay using $USDT, facilitating transactions for sanctioned Russian banks. Faces 22 counts, potential 30 years per charge. #Breaking #Legal $USDT
Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver Blocks US Extradition
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Early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver files a lawsuit in Spain to block extradition to the U.S. over a $48M tax evasion case, claiming human rights violations. #Legal $BCH
Crypto Cash Theft Leads to Murder Accusation
New Zealander Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother after allegedly stealing NZD $51,000 for crypto investments. Experts suggest her claims about withdrawal fees were fraudulent. #Breaking #Legal
Ethereum Exploited $2.5M Stolen Converted to WETH
@ArcadiaFinance’s Rebalancer contract was exploited for $2.5 million in $USDC and $USDS on the Base blockchain, with stolen assets converted to $WETH. #Breaking #Crypto $USDC
Ethereum Foils $10M DeFi Backdoor Threat
Crypto security researchers neutralized a critical backdoor threat affecting thousands of smart contracts, potentially saving over $10M from theft. Affected protocols include @Berachain, which paused its contract. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
GMX Halts Trading After $40M Exploit
@GMX_IO halted trading on GMX V1 after a $40M exploit affected its liquidity pool; GLP token minting is also suspended. The vulnerability is limited to GMX V1. #Breaking #Crypto $GMX (-8) ↘
Bitcoin Surges to New High Above $112K
Bitcoin ($BTC) reached a new all-time high of over $112,000 amid increased demand and a $200 million liquidation of shorts, boosting total market cap to $3.47 trillion. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Bitcoin Whale Moves $8.6B No Sell-Off
$8.6B in $BTC moved from dormant wallets after 14 years; Arkham suggests address upgrades, not sell-off. Coinbase’s Grogan speculates possible hack. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Whales Awaken 14 Years Later
Bitcoin whales transferred 30,000 BTC worth over $3 billion after 14 years, marking a significant shift in long-term holding patterns. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin $8.6B Transfer Sparks Hack Fears
Conor Grogan of @Coinbase speculates a possible hack in the $8.6B Bitcoin transfer involving eight wallets, potentially marking history’s largest heist. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
FTX Freezes Payouts in Restricted Nations
FTX’s bankruptcy estate seeks court approval to freeze payouts in 49 countries with restrictive crypto laws, including China and Russia, to avoid legal penalties.
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Crypto Losses Hit $2.5B Hacks Drop
Losses from crypto hacks hit $2.47B in H1 2025, with Bybit and Cetus Protocol incidents accounting for $1.78B, says @CertiK. Phishing attacks surge. #Breaking #Crypto