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10 red flags that scream ‘fake airdrop,’ and how to avoid them
Key takeawaysIn 2024 and 2025, fake airdrop scams targeting Hamster Kombat, Wall Street Pepe and others led to millions in user losses, contributing to over $9.9 billion in global crypto scam damages.Fake airdrops impersonate legitimate projects, tricking users into revealing private keys, signing malicious contracts or paying upfront fees that lead to irreversible crypto theft.Warning signs include no official...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:
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Bitcoin’s new highs may have been driven by Japan bond market crisis
Bitcoin’s recent all-time high may be linked to ongoing issues in the Japanese bond market, possibly signaling BTC’s growing recognition as a hedge against instability in the traditional financial (TradFi) system.Bitcoin’s (BTC) price rose to a new all-time high of $112,000 on May 22, before retracing to change hands above $109,700 at the time of writing on May 26, Cointelegraph data shows.While some attributed the...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Pakistan to allocate 2,000 MW for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers
Pakistan will allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to a Bloomberg report, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) overseeing the project confirmed that three underutilized coal-powered plants, currently operating at just 15% capacity, will be repurposed to support this initiative. This development is part of the government’s […] The post Pakistan...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:In Final Days of Senate Stablecoin Debate, Trump's Crypto Ties to Remain in Spotlight
Though the U.S. stablecoin bill is widely expected to clear its biggest hurdle soon, Trump's crypto interests will be targeted with an attempted amendment.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Pakistan appoints special assistant to PM on blockchain and crypto
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib as his special assistant on blockchain and crypto.Saqib’s appointment takes effect immediately under Rule 4(6) of the Rules of Business, 1973. He has been granted the status of minister of state and will serve without salary or official benefits, according to a May 26 report in the English-language local news outlet, Pakistan...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Solana following Bitcoin? Network activity, chart pattern point to $300 SOL price
Key takeaways:Solana's $9.4 billion TVL is a 54% increase since April 7.Solana’s memecoin daily trading volume has more than doubled since early April.A bullish V-shaped recovery pattern projects SOL price to rise toward $300.Solana’s native token,SOL,surged 86% between April 7 and May 26, following a broader altcoin market rally that also sawBitcoin hit new all-time highs above $111,000. Since then, SOL has struggled...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Strategy Buys 4,020 Bitcoin for $427M, Bringing Total Stash to Over 580,000 BTC
Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, has funded its latest acquisition through three different at-the-market progrtams.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Pakistan Taps Surplus Power Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers
The country plans on utilizing surplus energy from coal-fired power plants that are currently operating at 15% capacity to mine bitcoin.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Strategy bags 4,020 Bitcoin as price briefly breaks $110K
Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin investor, bagged a fresh stash of BTC as the price briefly surged above $110,000 last week.Strategy acquired 4,020 Bitcoin (BTC) for $427.1 million between May 19 and 23, the company announced on May 26.The latest purchases were made at an average price of $106,237 per coin, with Bitcoin smashing past $110,000 on May 22.The acquisition marked the fourth...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Hedera Africa Hackathon launches with $1M prize pool and Web3 focus
The Hashgraph Association and the Exponential Science Foundation have launched the Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025, a global event designed to accelerate Web3 and artificial intelligence adoption across the African continent. With a prize pool of $1 million, the hackathon will run from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30 and aims to attract over 10,000 participants across 15 African countries, according to a news release shared with...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Dubai chooses XRP Ledger to power new real estate tokenization initative
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has selected XRP Ledger (XRPL) to power its landmark real estate tokenization initiative. The announcement, made on May 25, introduces several new partners to the project, including the Dubai Future Foundation, real estate investment platform Prypco, and blockchain infrastructure firm Ctrl Alt. Ctrl Alt will oversee the tokenization framework, ensuring […] The post Dubai chooses XRP...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin price levels to watch as Trump delays EU tariffs
Key points:US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline of a proposed 50% tariff on EU goods to July 9.A temporary easing in trade tensions could help fuel Bitcoin’s rally to new all-time highs.Bitcoin’s (BTC) price climbed back above $109,000 during the late trading hours on May 25, as traders responded to President Donald Trump’s decision to delay the implementation of tariffs on EU goods until July 9.Data...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:$1M Bitcoin by 2030: Big names predict massive debt-driven BTC rally
Some prominent financial commentators and investment analysts are predicting a long-term Bitcoin rally that may send the asset’s price above $1 million before the end of the decade, driven by rising inflation and mounting global debt.ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $1.5 million by 2030 in her firm’s “Bull Case” forecast. In a Feb. 11 video, Wood said the price would require BTC to grow at a...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:U.S. Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping and Torturing Victim Over Bitcoin
The investor,John Woeltz, allegedly held an Italian man captive in a $30K-a-month townhouse to steal his crypto.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:XRP price top is in? Network metrics put 385% rally at risk
Key takeaways:Over 70% of XRP’s realized cap was accumulated near recent highs, echoing previous market top patterns.XRP’s active address count has plunged over 90% since March 2025, signaling reduced transactional demand.A falling wedge pattern points to a potential 25% drop toward key support at the $1.76 level.XRP (XRP) has rallied more than 385% since late 2024, but fresh onchain analysis warns that this surge may...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin price rebound to $110,000 wipes out a $1 billion short on Hyperliquid
Bitcoin saw a mild bounce during early trading in Asia, rising 3% to briefly touch $110,256 before settling at $109,652, CryptoSlate data showed. This uptick followed a weekend pullback from recent record highs. Market analysts suggest that BTC’s price trajectory remains solid, backed by favorable regulatory developments and steady institutional participation. Valentin Fournier, Lead Analyst […] The post Bitcoin price...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:BTC price seeks $155K 'trigger' — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) bounces back to near fresh all-time highs as a testing macro week unfolds for risk-asset traders.BTC price action dipped below $107,000 before rebounding into the weekly close, as some eagerly anticipate new record highs.US inflation data meets bond market woes this week as the Federal Reserve shows no signs of cutting interest rates.On exchanges, the taker buy/sell ratio is causing concern for analysis...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:OpenAI’s o3 model defied shutdown commands in autonomy test
A new study by AI safety firm Palisade Research has revealed that OpenAI’s o3 model actively defied explicit shutdown instructions. The research, published on May 24, found that o3 was the only artificial intelligence model tested that repeatedly sabotaged its shutdown mechanism. The firm stated: “OpenAI’s o3 model sabotaged a shutdown mechanism to prevent itself […] The post OpenAI’s o3 model defied shutdown commands...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Crypto investor loses $2.6M in stablecoins in double phishing scam
A single victim was scammed two times within three hours, losing a total of $2.6 million in stablecoins.According to data shared on May 26 by crypto compliance firm Cyvers, the victim sent 843,000 worth of USDt (USDT), followed by another 1.75 million USDt around three hours later. Cyvers said the scam used a method known as a zero-value transfer, a sophisticated form of onchain phishing.Source: Cyvers AlertZero-value...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Dogecoin Extends Rally as Whale Accumulation Signals Growing Confidence
The meme cryptocurrency breaks key resistance levels with strong volume, showing resilience as economic uncertainties push investors toward alternative assets.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:James Wynn, the Trader Who Bet $1B on Bitcoin, Is Now Long Pepe
The pseudonymous trader on Hyperliquid closed their billion-dollar notional position for a $17 million loss over the weekend and is now betting on downside.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Bearish Bets on Strategy Look Alluring, Says 10X Research as MSTR Diverges From Bitcoin's Bull Run
Despite bitcoin reaching record highs, MSTR's stock price has stalled, indicating waning investor enthusiasm.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Regains $110K After Weekend Sell-Off; ADA, DOGE Lead Uptick in Crypto Majors
Traders eye renewed upside as President Donald Trump delayed a decision on EU tariffs, with sentiment recovering and options positioning turning bullish again.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:TRX Surges 1.25% as High-Volume Support Zone Propels Price Higher
Despite global economic tensions, TRX establishes new trading range with significant institutional interest.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Can't Believe People Aren’t Buying Bitcoin
Kiyosaki says even 0.01 BTC could make you rich in two years, calling Bitcoin the “easiest” path to wealth.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:ChatGPT models rebel against shutdown requests in tests, researchers say
Several artificial intelligence models ignored and actively sabotaged shutdown scripts during controlled tests, even when explicitly instructed to allow the action, Palisade Research claims.Three AI models ignored the instruction and successfully sabotaged the shutdown script at least once during 100 runs, the research firm said in a May 24 X post.OpenAI’s GPT-3 model didn’t follow the shutdown request seven out of 100...
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:How the Crypto Industry Is Responding to the CFTC’s Call on Perpetuals
Some of crypto’s biggest players have weighed in on the CFTC's April request. Here’s how they think the U.S. can bring perpetuals home.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Ex-NFL Star Tom Brady Returns to Crypto With Investment in AI Startup
Despite losses stemming from FTX's collapse, Brady is getting back into crypto. This time, he's investing in an AI-native fintech startup.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping, Torturing Man in NYC Over Bitcoin Password
The New York assault is the latest addition in a growing list of violent attempts to steal crypto through physical coercion.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Rebounds as Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline, US Futures Tick Higher
Bitcoin has climbed back above $109,600 as Trump delays EU tariffs, easing trade tensions and fueling renewed optimism across risk assets.
Published on: May 26, 2025 | Source:Tether to issue separate stablecoin for U.S. despite ‘getting comfortable’ with the Genius Act, CEO says
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told Bloomberg on Friday that the company is “open to” creating a separate domestic stablecoin to meet the needs of the U.S. market. The news comes amid the U.S. trying to push through a stablecoin legislation—the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The international issuer of […] The post Tether to issue separate stablecoin for U.S. despite ‘...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Blockchain security firm releases Cetus hack post-mortem report
Blockchain security firm Dedaub released a post-mortem report on the Cetus decentralized exchange hack, identifying the root cause of the attack as an exploit of the liquidity parameters used by the Cetus automated market maker (AMM), which went undetected by a code "overflow" check.According to the report, the hackers exploited a flaw in the most significant bits (MSB) check, allowing them to manipulate the values for...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin price expected to soar as global bond markets break — Here’s why
Key takeaways:Rising bond yields reflect growing concern about fiscal stability and inflation, leading some investors to question US Treasury’s traditional role as a safe-haven asset.Bitcoin defies conventional risk models, rising not despite worsening macro conditions, but possibly because of them.Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to new heights amid an increasingly fragile global macroeconomic backdrop. Bond yields are surging...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:This Week in Crypto Games: 'Off the Grid' Coming to Steam, Ethereum's 'Ember Sword' Shuts Down
Off the Grid NFT sales are heating up on mainnet ahead of the Steam launch, while Ethereum MMO Ember Sword is officially done.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin holds key support as HYPE, XMR, AAVE, WLD lead altcoin rally
Key points:Bitcoin price is stuck below $109,588, but the pullback has not altered its bullish chart structure.A bullish weekly open from Bitcoin could extend gains in HYPE, XMR, AAVE, and WLD.Bitcoin (BTC) remains stuck below the $109,588 level during a quiet weekend, but analysts remain bullish. Material Indicators co-founder Keith Alan said in a post on X that Bitcoin remains positive as long as it trades above the...
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