A mix of party lifestyle and conspiracy theories led an investment manager’s son to violent crime. Summary Troubled investment manager’s son became one of the most high-profile crypto kidnappers.…
Metaplanet, a Japan-based Bitcoin investment firm, continues to expand its portfolio. The company announced the purchase of 518 more Bitcoins for approximately $61.4 million. Metaplanet, which is…
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet stated in a statement on the X platform that the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero was subjected to a successful 51% attack as of this morning. Ledger CTO: 51% Attack…
Bitcoin traders are seeking downside protection ahead of the U.S. inflation data, which is expected to show President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are starting to affect consumer prices. The report,…
The price of Bitcoin went above $122,286 today as a massive new buyer nears entering the market. All eyes are on Nakamoto Holdings Inc., the Bitcoin-native holding company set to complete its…
A relatively new ransomware group known as Embargo has become a key player in the cybercrime underground, moving over $34 million in crypto-linked ransom payments since April 2024. Operating under a…
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has accused YouTube of failing to act against a Bitcoin scam that used his likeness, warning the same lax systems are now enabling a surge in global deepfake fraud.…
Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, said that Bitcoin is a critical tool for preserving wealth in both high-inflation and low-inflation environments. The head of Metaplanet, a publicly traded company…
Ransomware group Embargo has pulled in at least $34.2 million in various tokens since its emergence in April 2024, according to TRM Labs. The blockchain analytics firm says the ransomware group's…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) implied volatility (IV) has moved from 33 to 37 on Monday, a notable uptick from multi-year lows and a possible signal that the market’s long stretch of calm is nearing an end. The…