Crypto Scammers Exploit AI Deepfakes to Push Fake Giveaways With Trump and Musk

The evolution of deepfake scams has reached new levels of sophistication with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), making fraudulent schemes increasingly convincing and difficult to detect. A recent example involves a deepfake of U.S. President Donald Trump circulating on X, attempting to lure unsuspecting individuals into a cryptocurrency scam. AI-Generated Trump, Musk, and Buterin … Read more

OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid Bybit Hack Fallout

The crypto exchange and blockchain infrastructure provider OKX has “temporarily halted” operations for its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregation app, “OKX Web3.” This decision comes after the firm previously clarified it implemented safeguards to prevent Bybit hackers from exploiting its platform. OKX Clarifies Web3 Protocol Suspension Last week, OKX refuted allegations of scrutiny by European regulators … Read more

Moonpay Secures Wisconsin License, Expands Crypto Payment Reach in United States

Moonpay has received a Money Transmitter License in Wisconsin, marking a key regulatory milestone in its U.S. expansion. Residents can now access MoonPay’s crypto services fee-free through its Balance platform. Moonpay Gains Regulatory Green Light in Wisconsin, Marking 46-State Milestone Crypto payments firm Moonpay has secured a Money Transmitter License (MTL) from the Wisconsin Department … Read more

Digital Assets Gain Traction: Goldman Sachs Spotlights Crypto in Annual Report

Financial giant Goldman Sachs addressed cryptocurrency and digital assets in its 2024 annual report, highlighting both their growing influence and associated risks while emphasizing blockchain’s transformative potential. Goldman Sachs 2024 Report Touches Upon Digital Assets Goldman Sachs referenced cryptocurrency and digital assets throughout its 2024 Form 10-K filing, acknowledging their growing prevalence while cautioning about … Read more

ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin ETFs Lose Almost a Billion Dollars in 5th Successive Week of Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $938.8 million, marking the fifth consecutive week of the outflow trend. Similarly, ether ETFs also faced a net outflow of $178.43 million, extending their outflow streak to three weeks. Bitcoin ETFs Witness $939 Million Outflow As Ether ETFs Lose $178 Million During the week of March 10 to … Read more

Stablecoins Thrive as Crypto Stumbles: A $4.23B Growth Spree in 2 Weeks

While the crypto market contracted over the past two weeks, the stablecoin sector has ballooned by $4.23 billion since March 1, defying the broader trend. Digital Dollars Dominate With Over 8% of Crypto’s Trillion-Dollar Pie The stablecoin ecosystem—fiat-pegged digital tokens—now sits at $228.553 billion after a $4.23 billion boost in just 14 days. Leading the … Read more

Republican Thomas Massie Embraces Bitcoin Amid Trump Feud Over Fiscal Clashes

U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican hailing from Kentucky, has recently disclosed that he received more than $261,000 in contributions to his campaign. This week, the staunch advocate for fiscal responsibility, currently engaged in a spirited political clash with President Donald Trump, announced that his campaign is now welcoming bitcoin as a form of support. … Read more

US Lawmaker Plans to Introduce Bill to Permanently ‘Cement’ Trump’s National Bitcoin Reserve

Sources disclose that U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) plans to introduce legislation on March 14, 2025, to permanently establish President Donald Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile, aiming to shield the initiative from reversal by future administrations. U.S. Could Anchor Crypto Leadership as Donalds Seeks to Codify Bitcoin Reserve The bill seeks to … Read more

13 Bitcoin Time Capsules Crack Open: $27M in 2013 BTC Suddenly Awaken

When bitcoin slipped beneath the $80,000 mark last Thursday, a cluster of 13 long-dormant wallets from 2013 suddenly sprang to life, shifting 325 BTC—now worth $27.4 million—into motion. A Set of 13 Decade-Old Bitcoin Vaults Unlock These days, bitcoin’s price swings have been wildly erratic, yet that hasn’t stopped dormant stashes from rousing after years … Read more