A new report reveals a stunning alleged attempt by Russia to bypass US sanctions. Investigators say Russia funneled a massive $5 billion through major American banks, JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup. How the Scheme Worked (Allegedly) The scheme allegedly involved using Gazprombank, a Russian state-controlled lender, to move the money. The funds were routed through US…
A well-known crypto analyst, Pentoshi, is predicting strong gains for Real-World Asset (RWA) tokens. He believes these tokens, which represent traditional assets on a blockchain, are currently outperforming much of the broader crypto market. Pentoshi’s Top RWA Picks Pentoshi highlighted three RWA altcoins as particularly promising: Chintai (CHEX): Pentoshi notes CHEX hit new highs recently,…
A popular crypto analyst, known as DonAlt, shared his thoughts on Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin (BTC), and BNB. Litecoin Looking Bullish DonAlt is bullish on Litecoin, calling its chart “one of the best-looking right now.” He sees a potential ascending triangle forming on the weekly chart, a bullish technical indicator. He believes the optimism stems from…
Crypto analyst Justin Bennett is warning Bitcoin bulls that a key metric suggests a breakout might be tough. He’s focusing on the Tether dominance chart (USDT.D), which tracks Tether’s share of the overall crypto market cap. Tether Dominance: A Bearish Signal? A high USDT.D is generally seen as a bearish sign for Bitcoin and other…
Michigan is taking a big leap into the world of cryptocurrency. A new bill proposes creating a state-level Bitcoin reserve, making it one of many US states exploring this strategy. The Proposal: HB 4087 Representatives Bryan Posthumus and Ron Robinson introduced HB 4087, which would amend the state’s budget act to allow for a Bitcoin…
Arthur Hayes, the former BitMEX CEO, predicts a wild future for politics: by 2026, meme coins will be huge in political advertising. Sounds crazy, right? But he thinks these digital assets will become essential for politicians wanting to connect with voters. We might even see “PolitiFi” coins – cryptocurrencies specifically designed for political campaigns. The…
A Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, recently detailed his eight-month ordeal involving detention by Nigerian authorities. He alleges a massive bribery scheme and accuses officials of incompetence and greed. The Arrest and the $150 Million Bribe Gambaryan, Binance’s VP of Global Intelligence and Investigations, and his colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla (regional manager based in Kenya) were detained…
Ethereum’s staked supply has dipped, raising questions about its future appeal. Let’s dive in. Staking Percentage Takes a Dip The percentage of Ethereum (ETH) locked in staking has fallen to 27.6%, a level not seen since July 2024. This is down from a peak of 29% in November 2024. Currently, about 33.5 million ETH is…
The crypto world is changing rapidly in 2025. We’re seeing clearer regulations, more big companies getting involved, and new technologies shaking up finance. But there are still challenges, like getting countries to agree on rules, protecting everyday users, and building better infrastructure. Entering the Compliance Era A big focus in 2025 is following the rules….
A huge data breach at NorthBay Healthcare Corporation has exposed the personal information of over half a million Americans. The California-based non-profit’s systems were compromised between January 11th and April 1st, 2024. What Information Was Stolen? The breach exposed a wide range of sensitive data, including: Names and birthdates Social Security numbers and passport numbers…
