Category: crypto

Oil prices for Brent and WTI fell sharply on Monday due to Trump’s increased tariffs and reduced Iran war risk. Trump raised tariffs from 10% to 15% on all U.S. imports, affecting trade and fuel consumption. Iran-U.S. nuclear talks lowered geopolitical risk in crude markets. Analysts predict continued volatility in oil prices.

Geopolitical tensions surrounding a potential U.S. strike on Iran have led to extreme panic in the crypto markets, with the Fear & Greed Index hitting 5. Bitcoin has dropped significantly, erasing over $2.22 trillion from the market. Despite the selloff, shrinking USDT supply indicates liquidity contraction, similar to past market bottoms.

Crypto funds experienced $288 million in outflows last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of declines. The United States led in redemptions, while Europe and Canada saw modest inflows. Bitcoin accounted for the majority of withdrawals, with some inflows seen in short-bitcoin products and select altcoins like XRP and Solana. Total assets under management remain…

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…