Category: crypto

Cybercriminals are targeting crypto users through SourceForge, uploading fake Microsoft Office installers with hidden malware. More than 4,600 incidents were recorded in Q1 2025, with 90% of affected users in Russia. The attackers use clipbanker Trojans and crypto miners to steal money and sensitive information from unsuspecting users.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters criticized President Trump for exploiting crypto markets to increase his wealth, leaving retail investors with losses. She condemned Trump-affiliated digital assets like the Official Trump Token, which collapsed by 90%, wiping out billions for investors while Trump’s net worth doubled. Waters raised concerns about regulatory favoritism with stablecoin USD1.

World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project partly owned by the Trump family, sold 5,471 ETH for $8.01 million amid Ethereum’s price struggles. The firm faces a $125 million unrealized loss as ETH prices dip. Despite this, DWF Labs invested $25 million in WLFI tokens, showing confidence in the project. USD1 stablecoin, launched by WLFI, has…

Binance is set to release LDUSDT, a new token for futures trading that offers passive income. It is not a stablecoin but a margin asset that allows users to earn rewards. The token follows the release of BFUSD and will launch soon on Binance’s platform. US regulators are closely monitoring yield-bearing stablecoins.

Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a proposal to the SEC to list an ETF tied to the Sui blockchain. The fund would provide regulated exposure to the SUI token, attracting traditional finance institutions. This filing is part of a trend of crypto-focused investment products gaining traction in the US, signaling a maturing market.

Bitcoin has been trading lower in April, losing most of its gains from Q1 due to escalating US-China trade tensions. The market response, influenced by the trade war, has caused Treasury yields, oil, equities, and Bitcoin prices to fall. Bitcoin’s correlation with macroeconomic factors has deepened, impacting its performance and market positioning.

New York is considering using blockchain technology to enhance election integrity. Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A7716 for a study on blockchain’s potential to protect voter records and election results. If approved, this could lead to a shift in how the state approaches digital trust. The trend reflects a broader adoption of blockchain in public…

Kraken, a top cryptocurrency exchange, has listed WINkLink (WIN) for spot trading with new trading pairs. WINkLink, a decentralized oracle platform in the TRON ecosystem, connects data between blockchain and centralized systems for DeFi and DApps. The listing comes with a $90,000 airdrop campaign. WINkLink has achieved significant milestones since its launch in 2019.

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies approved a special committee to investigate the LIBRA memecoin project linked to President Javier Milei. The committee can summon top officials and request records. Lawmakers criticized the exclusion of President Milei and his sister from the investigation. There are allegations of fraud and a judicial inquiry is ongoing.

Kraken, a top cryptocurrency exchange, has listed the SUN token from SUN.io, offering new trading pairs SUN/USD and SUN/EUR. The platform integrates token swaps, liquidity mining, and DAO on the TRON chain. An airdrop program offering $90,000 worth of SUN tokens has also been launched. SunPump, a meme coin platform on TRON, has seen significant…