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Australian cryptocurrency billionaire Tim Heath narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt in Estonia by biting off part of his assailant’s finger, highlighting the risks faced by high-net-worth individuals in the crypto space.

JD.com and Ant Group are lobbying for yuan-based stablecoins to enhance the Chinese currency’s global role and challenge the dominance of US dollar-pegged tokens.

A cybersecurity report reveals a phishing campaign using fake Firefox extensions to steal crypto wallet credentials, with over 40 malicious extensions identified.

Peter Märkl of Bitcoin Suisse critiques the EU and Swiss stablecoin regulations for their lack of clarity and issuer-unfriendly provisions, calling for reforms to support the crypto-asset market’s growth.

John Smedley’s studio secures $30.5M funding for a new AAA shooter game built on Etherlink, marking his first venture into Web3 gaming.

Exploring the reasons behind Bitcoin’s difficulty in surpassing the $112,000 mark, this article analyzes market dynamics, sentiment, and historical patterns influencing its price.

Tether’s USDT is closing the gap with USDC on BitPay, signaling a shift in stablecoin preferences among users and merchants by 2025.

The DOJ has recovered $40K in cryptocurrency from a scam impersonating the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, highlighting the challenges and solutions in combating crypto fraud.

The Oasis Protocol Foundation has launched the mainnet of Runtime Offchain Logic (ROFL), a framework enabling off-chain computations with blockchain-level trust and privacy, already adopted by projects like Zeph and WT3.

The SEC has temporarily delayed the trading of Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund as a spot ETF, despite initial approval, signaling a cautious approach to cryptocurrency ETFs.

JPMorgan Chase is leading the way in transforming carbon markets with its innovative tokenized carbon credit initiative, leveraging blockchain for greater transparency and efficiency.

SIFMA urges the SEC to reject exemptions for tokenized stocks, emphasizing the need for traditional regulatory processes to protect investors and maintain market integrity.

The Ethereum Community Foundation, led by core developer Zak Cole, aims to elevate ETH’s price to $10,000 by funding ecosystem-enhancing projects, marking a new chapter in Ethereum’s development.

Bitcoin could reach $116,000 by July’s end, driven by macroeconomic factors and institutional demand, according to 10x Research’s Markus Thielen.

North Korean hackers are leveraging a new Mac malware, NimDoor, to target cryptocurrency projects, exploiting the Nim programming language for stealth.

The US Justice Department is probing a former ransomware negotiator for allegedly taking cryptocurrency from hacker payments, highlighting ethical challenges in digital currency negotiations.

Bitcoin’s recent surge to $109,730, backed by strong technical and onchain signals, hints at a potential new all-time high, with analysts eyeing $137,000 as the next target.

The REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF’s successful debut highlights growing institutional interest in crypto staking-enabled ETFs, despite regulatory challenges.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has achieved a milestone by generating more in annual fees than its flagship S&P 500 fund, signaling strong institutional interest in Bitcoin.

Australian crypto billionaire Tim Heath’s dramatic escape from a kidnapping attempt in Estonia highlights the growing security risks for high-net-worth individuals in the cryptocurrency world.