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With 93% of all Bitcoin already mined, the race to secure the remaining coins intensifies, leading to increased discussions about scarcity and the future of mining rewards. A Dutch firm, Amdax, is launching a Bitcoin treasury company aimed at listing on Euronext Amsterdam, contributing to the wave of corporate Bitcoin adoption seen in Europe. Meanwhile, technical indicators suggest that Bitcoin's price may drop below $100,000 in the coming weeks, with recent profit-taking leading to a significant dip. As the NFT market sees a decline, Ether remains a focal point with record ETF inflows, underlining its importance as the market adjusts. Regulatory concerns are also surfacing, with Hong Kong warning investors about heightened fraud risks following new stablecoin rules.

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Crypto Influencer Jailed For $3.5M Cryptojacking Scheme decrypt.co an hour ago by Callan Quinn
monero, Law and Order
Charles O. Parks III, aka “CP3O,” oversaw a scheme that presented itself to cloud providers as an education platform while mining crypto.
Bitcoin Slip Triggers $300 Million in Liquidations—What’s Next? decrypt.co an hour ago by Akash Girimath
Markets
Despite Bitcoin’s drop, analysts expect favorable outcomes from key macroeconomic events this week to restart the bull run.
JPYC Expects to Secure Approval for Japan's First Regulated Yen-Backed Stablecoin decrypt.co 3 hours ago by Callan Quinn
Coins
The firm is anticipating approval from Japan’s FSA later this year, bringing the token under the country’s stablecoin framework.
Apple's Robot Plans Resurface—Here's the Latest decrypt.co 16 hours ago by Jason Nelson
Artificial Intelligence
Apple again is reportedly exploring AI-powered robots, including a tabletop assistant and a lifelike Siri upgrade.
The 7 Largest Publicly Traded Ethereum Treasury Firms decrypt.co 19 hours ago by Logan Hitchcock
Long Reads
Publicly traded firms are now stacking Ethereum, pulling in billions of dollars of ETH. These are the largest holders.
Stablecoin Boom Has Made Crypto Ramps 'Sexier' M&A Targets, Says VanEck VC decrypt.co 21 hours ago by André Beganski
Business
VanEck Ventures Managing Partner Juan Lopez thinks on- and off-ramps are getting a stablecoin glow-up following the GENIUS Act's passage.
Canary CEO Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $150K This Year—But Ethereum Surge Won't Last decrypt.co 2 days ago by Jason Nelson
Markets
ETF inflows and institutional demand are driving Bitcoin’s rise, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said—but he's bearish on Ethereum.
Moonbirds NFTs Are Soaring Again: What's Behind the Price Surge decrypt.co 2 days ago by Erika Lee
NFTs
Once a punchline among NFT fans, Moonbirds are flying high again. Here's why holders are feeling "birbish" right now.
Billions in Ethereum Waiting to Be Unstaked Could Add Sell Pressure to ETH: Analyst decrypt.co 2 days ago by Liz Napolitano
Markets
Ethereum stakers are lining up to withdraw their ETH, but the record queue could spell bad news for the coin's recent price surge.
Gemini Plans to Go Public via Nasdaq as Crypto IPOs Boom decrypt.co 3 days ago by Andrew Hayward
Business
Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has filed with the SEC to go public. Here are the first details.
Why Digital Currency Group Is Suing Its Own Subsidiary Over $1.1 Billion Loan decrypt.co 3 days ago by Mathew Di Salvo
Law and Order
Digital Currency Group has sued its subsidiary, crypto lender Genesis, in the latest twist of a saga that's been unfolding since 2022.
Moon or Doom: Where Does XRP Price Go Next? decrypt.co 3 days ago by Jose Antonio Lanz
Markets
Myriad traders are bullish on XRP, placing the odds at nearly 64% that the Ripple-linked token shoots for the moon. Do the charts agree?
The 10 Public Companies With the Biggest Bitcoin Portfolios decrypt.co 3 days ago by Stephen Graves,Logan Hitchcock
Long Reads
Firms like Strategy, Tesla, and Coinbase have purchased billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin between them. These are the biggest whales.
New York Crypto Tax Could Generate $158 Million a Year, Says Lawmaker decrypt.co 3 days ago by André Beganski
Law and Order
New York Assemblymember Phil Steck introduced legislation that would charge an 0.2% tax on crypto transactions across the Empire State.
SharpLink Stock Dives After Q2 Loss as Ethereum Price Surge Cools decrypt.co 3 days ago by Liz Napolitano
Business
SharpLink Gaming stock fell Friday as the Ethereum treasury posted $103 million in net losses for Q2 and as ETH dipped below $4,400.
Ethereum ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin ETFs for Fifth Straight Day decrypt.co 3 days ago by Vince Dioquino
Markets
Ethereum ETFs topped Bitcoin inflows for a fifth day as corporate treasuries continue to accumulate ETH and exchange supply falls.
Fed Ends Supervisory Program Overseeing Banks' Crypto Activity decrypt.co 3 days ago by Mathew Di Salvo
Law and Order
The U.S. central bank now says it understands the risks associated with crypto.
Brazilian Mom Held for Bitcoin Ransom After Alleged Kidnappers Stalk Crypto-Trading Son decrypt.co 3 days ago by Mathew Di Salvo
Law and Order
A Brazilian crypto trader's mom was kidnapped until a Bitcoin ransom was paid in the latest crypto "wrench attack," local media reported.
OKX Burns $26 Billion Worth of OKB Tokens on Ethereum—Here's Why decrypt.co 3 days ago by Logan Hitchcock
Coins
Crypto exchange OKX slashed the supply of its OKB token by more than 90%, burning the vast majority of the Ethereum-based tokens.
CRYPTO DROPS AFTER PPI, HUGE LIQUIDATIONS, TRUMP-PUTIN TO MEET decrypt.co 3 days ago
Crypto drops after hot US PPI, $1.1bn of liquidations. US only wants budget neutral BTC accumulation. US government owns $24b crypto: Arkham. …
Texan Authorities Seize $2.8M in Crypto from Alleged Ransomware Operator decrypt.co 3 days ago by Callan Quinn
Law and Order
Prosecutors claim that Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko deployed Zeppelin ransomware to attack individuals and organizations worldwide.
Morning Minute: Another $700M+ Bitcoin TreasuryCo Is Born decrypt.co 3 days ago by Tyler Warner
Opinion
ETH ETFs continue to see near-record inflows, and Hyperliquid is setting records in volume and fees.
WiseLink Becomes First Taiwan-Listed Company To Invest in a Bitcoin Treasury Strategy decrypt.co 3 days ago by Vince Dioquino
Business
Executed through convertible notes, WiseLink says the deal comes as a “golden window” for Bitcoin as a capital strategy opens.
$941M in Crypto Liquidations as BTC, ETH, DOGE Retreat From Highs decrypt.co 3 days ago by Ryan Gladwin
dogecoin, Markets
Major liquidations have occurred across the crypto market, as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin all pulled back after a bullish week.
Illegal Bitcoin Mining on the Rise in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan decrypt.co 3 days ago by Simon Chandler
Coins
Illicit crypto mining outfits stealing electricity are becoming a growing problem for countries in Central Asia.
Hong Kong's SFC Orders Tighter Crypto Custody Standards Following Global Breaches decrypt.co 3 days ago by Vince Dioquino
Law and Order
The regulator is setting minimum custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, citing rising overseas security incidents.
Czech Police Detain Key Figure in Bitcoin Donation Scandal, Seize Assets decrypt.co 3 days ago by Sebastian Sinclair
Law and Order
Czech authorities have escalated a politically charged probe into a bitcoin donation that nearly toppled the government earlier this year.
SEC Punts Decision Deadlines for Solana ETFs by Two Months decrypt.co 3 days ago by Vince Dioquino
Law and Order
The commission has exercised its final procedural extension for Solana ETF applications, citing the need for additional time to review.
Hot Inflation Clouds Fed Path, But Crypto Bulls Eye Q4 Liquidity Surge decrypt.co 3 days ago by Sebastian Sinclair
Markets
Crypto faces near-term headwinds from hot inflation data, but some say global liquidity trends could set up a year-end rally.
Former Pump.fun Employee Pleads Guilty, Awaits Sentencing for $2 Million Solana Theft decrypt.co 4 days ago by Ryan Gladwin
Law and Order
Jarett Dunn pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and transfer of criminal property for an attack on his former employer, Pump.fun.
Google Gets $35 Billion Offer for Chrome as AI Browser Fight Escalates decrypt.co 4 days ago by Jason Nelson
Artificial Intelligence
Search.com promises ad-free browsing, cashback for users, and revenue-sharing with publishers.
Strategy Pushed ‘Deceptive’ Comparison to Apple and NVIDIA, Wall Street Veteran Says decrypt.co 4 days ago by André Beganski
Coins
The Bitcoin-buying firm implied its earnings are recurring during an earnings call, Andy Constan said.
Bessent Backtracks on Bitcoin: Treasury Committed to 'Budget-Neutral' BTC Buys decrypt.co 4 days ago by André Beganski
Law and Order
After disappointing Bitcoin fans with earlier comments, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. may buy BTC for its reserve after all.
US Treasury Punishes Russian Crypto Firms Over Cybercrime Ties, Sanctions Evasion decrypt.co 4 days ago by Liz Napolitano
Law and Order
Federal agencies have continued to scrutinize some digital asset activities, even as the Trump administration has relaxed its regulatory overs…
Jack Dorsey's Block Reveals Modular Bitcoin Mining Rigs That Can Be Upgraded decrypt.co 4 days ago by Mathew Di Salvo
Business
Jack Dorsey's Block has released a new, long-lasting Bitcoin mining rig in the X co-founder's latest BTC push.
Why XRP Is Dumping While Cardano Is Pumping: Analysis decrypt.co 4 days ago by Jose Antonio Lanz
Markets
While XRP tanks on hot inflation data, Cardano rockets on ETF buzz. Is $1 for ADA really in sight? Here's what the charts say.
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Buys $177 Million in Bullish Shares After Big Crypto IPO decrypt.co 4 days ago by Logan Hitchcock
Markets
Lauded tech investor Cathie Wood got in on the latest blockbuster crypto IPO, with Ark Invest buying up millions of shares in Bullish.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Fall as PPI Shock Squashes Hopes for Jumbo Rate Cut decrypt.co 4 days ago by André Beganski
Markets
U.S. Treasury Scott Bessent advocated for a 50-basis-point rate cut earlier this week.
Inside Wall Street's Stablecoin Boom decrypt.co 4 days ago
VanEck Ventures Managing Partner Juan C. Lopez unpacks this year's hottest deals in crypto, where traditional finance is missing the message o…
BTC NEW ATH, ALTCOIN SEARCHES ARE BACK, USELESS GETS COINBASE decrypt.co 4 days ago
BTC hits new ATH, then pulls back. ETH ETF inflows second-largest inflows ever. Altcoin google searches hit highest since 2021. Banking discri…
ETH NEARS ATH, SOL BREAKS $200, PUMP BACK TO ICO PRICE decrypt.co 5 days ago
ETH & SOL soar, BTC dominance below 60%. ETH ETFs see $2.3b of inflows in 6 days. SOL breaks $200, DeFi TVL at three year highs. BitMine upsiz…
ETH at $4,400, ETH ETFS $1B DAILY INFLOWS, TOM LEE ACQUIRES 1.2M ETH decrypt.co 6 days ago
Bitcoin pulls back after falling short of ATH. ETH outperforms, ETFs hit record $1b+ inflows. Stripe building L1 blockchain for payments. Circ…
ETH ETF INFLOWS ATH, CIRCLE & STRIPE PLAN L1S, CPI TODAY decrypt.co 6 days ago
Bitcoin pulls back after falling short of ATH. ETH outperforms, ETFs hit record $1b+ inflows. Stripe building L1 blockchain for payments. Circ…
ETH BREAKS THROUGH $4K, BTC NEARS ATH, PUNKS NOW $240K decrypt.co 7 days ago
Bitcoin nears ATH, ETH hits highs since 2021. ETH leads majors, 71% odds it hits $5k in 2025. BlackRock has no plans for XRP or SOL ETF. Harva…
SEC DROPS XRP CASE, ETH NEARS $4K AGAIN, GOLD HITS ATH decrypt.co 10 days ago
Trump signs EO letting crypto into 401ks. XRP up 10% as SEC officially ends legal battle. ETH continues outperform BTC, nears $4k resistance. …
ETH NEARS $4K, TRUMP TARIFFS BEGIN, REKT HITS ANOTHER ATH decrypt.co 11 days ago
ETH leads majors, Tom Lee calls for $16k price target. US set to allow crypto in 401k plans. ETH daily transactions near record. Sell Gold, Bu…
$PUMP REBOUNDS, CRYPTO EDGES LOWER, CHINA TESTING STABLECOINS decrypt.co 12 days ago
Crypto volatile amid weaker macro picture. BTC ETF outflows continue, ETH turns positive. Short term BTC holders dump $18b as whales buy. Liqu…
RATE CUT ODDS SOAR, PROJECT CRYPTO, TRUMP TARIFFS decrypt.co 13 days ago
Crypto rises as Fed pivot bets build, SOL leads. ETH sees ATH ETF outflow. BMNR bought 200k ETH in past week. Vitalik proposes multidimensiona…
Debunking XRP Myths With Ripple CTO David Schwartz decrypt.co 13 days ago
Decrypt's André Beganski interviews Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz on all things XRP, Ripple, XRP Ledger, and the history of t…
SOL LEADS MAJORS, HUGE ETF OUTFLOWS, PUMPFUN PROMISES CHANGES decrypt.co 13 days ago
Crypto rises as Fed pivot bets build, SOL leads. ETH sees ATH ETF outflow. BMNR bought 200k ETH in past week. Vitalik proposes multidimensiona…