Category: crypto

Two men in Australia have been charged in connection with a $5 million cryptocurrency investment scam that targeted vulnerable victims. The scheme involved luring victims through social media into depositing funds into a fake trading platform. Authorities warn Australians about the rising losses from investment scams and urge reporting suspicious activity.

ICP will introduce 20% revenue-funded burns and usage-based node rewards to balance supply and demand. 80% of revenue from Internet Computer cloud engines will go to node providers, while 20% will be used to buy and burn ICP. This shift aligns incentives with network activity and reduces token inflation.

Dogecoin price is facing a technical bear market with decreasing metrics like ETF inflows and futures open interest. The price has dropped by 80% from its peak in November 2024, mirroring the performance of other cryptocurrencies. Dogecoin’s demand has decreased, and it is likely to continue falling towards a key support level at $0.050.

Arthur Hayes, a crypto investor, has diversified his portfolio to include commodities, defense stocks, and digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. He has a long-held belief in the benefits of hard assets due to inflation risks and geopolitical tensions. Hayes recently challenged another investor to a $100,000 bet on the performance of a specific token.

Vitalik Buterin believes that crypto security should focus on aligning user intent with system behavior. He argues that security and user experience are interconnected, with a focus on high-impact scenarios. Buterin emphasizes the complexity of user intent and advocates for redundancy in security measures to minimize risks.

Binance defends its compliance program against recent media reports, claiming a 96.8% drop in sanctions-related exposure from January 2024 to July 2025. The exchange highlights investments in compliance and a large team dedicated to regulatory functions. Binance emphasizes cooperation with law enforcement and refutes inaccurate press coverage. Regulatory scrutiny continues in various jurisdictions.

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund funded by donations of bitcoin. The fund would be in cold storage for at least five years before potentially being transferred, sold, or converted. The bill is pending a committee hearing in the House Commerce Committee before moving to the full…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy firm is hinting at its 100th Bitcoin purchase as the cryptocurrency’s value drops. The company has already acquired 717,131 BTC through 99 purchases. Despite market challenges, Strategy continues to buy Bitcoin using debt and equity financing, viewing it as a long-term investment against inflation.

Google searches for “Bitcoin to zero” in the United States have increased significantly over the past five years as Bitcoin faces downward pressure. The search term has reached a record high, indicating rising retail fear. Bitcoin is currently trading near $65,950 with resistance at $68,000, showing signs of short-term weakness.

Economist Timothy Peterson predicts that Bitcoin has an 88% chance of trading higher in the next 10 months, with a potential price near $122,000. This analysis is based on a cycle metric that tracks positive months over the past 24 months. The outlook has received mixed reactions from users.