Texas cops cut open crypto ATM to recover $25K lost to scam
Pictures show a Texas sheriff’s department taking a power-cutting tool to a crypto ATM after a family reportedly used it to pay a scammer. Go to Source
Month: June 2025
Politicians’ memecoins, dropped court cases fuel crypto ‘crime supercycle’
Blockchain sleuths ZachXBT and Taylor Monahan say crypto scammers have been emboldened with US regulators dropping crypto-related court cases and politicians endorsing memecoins. Go to Source
Apple eyes generative AI to speed up custom chip design: Report
Apple may use generative AI to streamline chip design, building on years of AI-driven workflows with help from key EDA partners, Reuters reports. Go to Source
Tiny Island, Big Move: Nauru Launches Crypto Oversight Authority
Nauru has recently passed a bill establishing the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA) to regulate virtual assets, digital banking, and Web3 innovation. CRVAA to Issue VASP licences Nauru, the tiny island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, recently passed a bill establishing a dedicated virtual asset regulatory authority. The bill, which passed June 17, … Read more
Russia’s Digital Ruble Marches Toward 2026 Mass Adoption
Russia’s digital ruble is poised for explosive mass adoption by 2026, as expanded pilots, surging participation, and robust infrastructure lay the foundation for a sweeping financial transformation. Digital Ruble Set to Reshape Russia’s Economy With Full Rollout Slated for 2026 Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, is advancing toward becoming a key … Read more
Arizona Senate revives Bitcoin reserve bill after reconsideration vote
The Arizona Senate has voted to revive House Bill 2324, a Bitcoin reserve bill that initially failed in the House. Go to Source
North Korea targets crypto workers with new info-stealing malware
North Korean threat actors have been deploying malware through fake crypto job sites, targeting blockchain professionals to steal wallet credentials, Cisco Talos says. Go to Source
Tether Aids $225M Seizure in US Secret Service’s Largest Crypto Bust Ever
The U.S. Secret Service shattered records with a $225 million crypto seizure, spotlighting Tether’s role in dismantling global digital asset fraud at scale. US Secret Service Achieves Largest $225M Crypto Bust With Tether’s Support Digital asset firm Tether announced on June 18 that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recognized its cooperation in … Read more
Bitcoiners split on $94K or $114K for BTC’s next move as it trades sideways
A recent poll on X shows that half of the respondents bet that Bitcoin would rise to $114,000, while the other half expect it to fall well below $100,000. Go to Source
Bitcoin split between bears and bulls as sentiment again at ‘peak FUD’ — Santiment
Santiment’s social media analysis found 1 bullish comment for every 1 bearish comment, which hasn’t happened since Donald Trump’s tariffs tanked markets in April. Go to Source
