Latvian streamer Raivo Plavnieks lost over US$31,000 (AU$47,286) after downloading a malware-infected Steam game. The malware compromised his Solana token, affected hundreds of devices, and prompted investigators to trace the attackers. The crypto community responded, boosting his token’s market cap and replacing stolen funds, including a donation from Alex Becker.Continue Reading
Bitcoin fell below US$112k briefly on Tuesday morning but recovered to US$112,857, still down 2.5% for the week alongside other major cryptocurrencies. The market decline triggered US$1.5 billion in liquidations affecting 407k traders, with Ethereum leading the liquidation event at US$342 million in forced closures. The Crypto Fear and GreedContinue Reading
US and UK create transatlantic task force to align digital asset rules and innovation. Group will deliver 180-day recommendations, consulting industry leaders to guide regulatory and market collaboration. Initiative complements GENIUS Act gaining strong support from Coinbase, CoinShares, and GSR. The United States and the United Kingdom have formed aContinue Reading
A report published by Deutsche Bank Research Institute suggests Bitcoin is following a similar path to that taken by gold over the past 100 years, resulting in increased adoption and reduced volatility. The report’s authors believe Bitcoin’s increasing adoption and falling volatility will continue and the OG crypto will eventuallyContinue Reading
NBA star Kevin Durant has recovered a long-lost Bitcoin stash purchased on Coinbase nearly a decade ago, with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirming the successful account recovery. Durant and his manager, Rich Kleiman, had lost access to the account due to forgotten login credentials and two-factor authentication codes, leaving theContinue Reading
Midas and Interop Labs have launched mXRP, a new tokenised product that converts idle XRP holdings into yield-generating assets, with a projected return of 6% to 8%. The new product is the first liquid-staking instrument for the XRP ecosystem. It operates on XRPL’s EVM sidechain and is designed to beContinue Reading
The Ronin Network, which powers the game Axie Infinity, is launching a month-long buyback program to acquire its native token, RON, by converting all of its Ether and USDC treasury holdings. The initiative aims to purchase over US$4 million worth of RON from the open market, representing approximately 1.3% ofContinue Reading
Saylor says lower volatility eases institutional entry but may feel “boring” for retail traders. Bitcoin’s price rose nearly 99% in a year; long-term holders influence sideways movement. Strategy develops Bitcoin-backed instruments offering up to 12.7% yield, preparing for broader adoption. Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has highlighted that Bitcoin’s increasingContinue Reading
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold his entire HYPE holdings worth US$5.1 million, initially “claiming” he wanted to buy a Ferrari with the proceeds. Despite previously arguing HYPE could soar 126X, Hayes warned the token faces its first major test as US$12 billion in team unlocks hit the market. HYPE’s priceContinue Reading
YGG Play and Delabs released GIGACHADBAT on Abstract Chain, launching 18 Sept 2025. The game targets the Casual Degen audience with light, fast-paced mechanics. Pre-launch interest is strong, with nearly 26,000 X followers. YGG Play has teamed up with Delabs Games, the Web3 division of 4:33 Creative Lab, to releaseContinue Reading