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Israel to Purchase Millions in Crypto for Suspect After His Wallet Went Missing in Police Custody

In an unprecedented move, the Israeli government is set to purchase a new digital wallet valued at approximately $2.25 million for gambling suspect Shai Siboni, after his original wallet went missing while in police custody. The new wallet will contain 19.15 bitcoin and 83 ethereum, which were confiscated during Siboni’s arrest in 2018. Police officials … Read more

Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,234 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 12,345 BTC

Metaplanet (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,234 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 12,345 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,617,281 yen per bitcoin, … Read more

Ethereum Treasury Company Sharplink Gaming Expands Holdings to 188,478 ETH

SharpLink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET), the largest publicly traded holder of ethereum, has announced an increase in its total holdings to 188,478 ETH, acquiring an additional 12,207 ether for approximately $30.67 million at an average price of $2,513 per coin between June 16 and June 20, 2025. During the same period, the company raised about $27.7 … Read more

Coinbase Reveals Role in US Secret Service Seizure of $225 Million in Stolen Crypto

Coinbase has revealed its involvement in a law enforcement operation where the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) seized $225 million in USDT linked to “pig butchering” scams. These scams, which often begin with fraudulent romantic or business relationships, have resulted in substantial financial losses for victims. In late 2023, Tether froze 39 wallet addresses associated with … Read more

Lightning Updates to Taproot Assets v0.6, Evolving Into a Multi-Asset Network Focusing on Stablecoins

Lightning Labs has announced the release of Taproot Assets v0.6, marking an advancement as the first multi-asset Lightning protocol on the Bitcoin mainnet. This update allows for the minting of assets, such as stablecoins, which can be sent instantly via the Lightning Network at low fees, enhancing the network’s functionality and security. Notably, Tether is … Read more

Metaplanet Approves $5 Billion Capital Contribution for Bitcoin Operations to US Subsidiary

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved an additional capital contribution of up to $5 billion to its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp, based in Florida. This move aims to strengthen the company’s … Read more

The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings as Part of Long-Term Strategy

The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 196.9 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The acquisition, valued at £15,185,259 ($20,610,000), was made at an average price of £77,122 per bitcoin ($103,290). This latest purchase brings the company’s total bitcoin … Read more

Calls for European Nations to Repatriate Gold From US Amid Geopolitical Concerns

Germany and Italy are facing increasing pressure to relocate their gold reserves from the New York Federal Reserve due to rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. monetary policy under President Donald Trump. With Germany and Italy holding the second and third largest national gold reserves globally, valued at over $245 billion combined, former politicians … Read more

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 11,111 BTC With Recent Acquisition

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,111 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,535,502 yen per … Read more

Cointelegraph Website Compromised: Beware of Fraudulent Pop-Ups

Cointelegraph has alerted its users to a fraudulent pop-up appearing on its website, falsely claiming to offer “Cointelegraph ICO Airdrops” and “CTG tokens.” The malicious pop-up, which emerged on June 23, 2025, encourages users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets and enter personal information in exchange for nearly $5,500 worth of non-existent tokens. Cointelegraph has advised … Read more

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