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 […]
Bitcoin’s ancient supply has officially outpaced new issuance for the first time, highlighting a significant market shift emphasized in Fidelity Digital Assets’ new report. According to Fidelity Digital Assets, the accumulation of bitcoin’s ancient supply—coins untouched for over 10 years—has now reached unprecedented levels, surpassing new daily issuance rates. With 566 bitcoins entering this dormant
Kraken has integrated with DeFi protocol Babylon to offer bitcoin staking, enabling users to earn up to 1% APY without surrendering custody of their BTC. Staked bitcoin contributes to securing Babylon’s proof-of-stake (PoS) supercharged networks, with rewards paid in BABY tokens. Kraken handles the process end-to-end, ensuring ease and security for users while opening the
According to reports, the web portal Coin Market Cap was seemingly compromised. The company posted a security alert on X after users noticed a malicious pop-up prompting users to connect their wallet. On June 20, 2025, Coin Market Cap, a leading cryptocurrency data platform, faced a security incident where a malicious pop-up appeared on their
The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) announced the acquisition of 182 bitcoin for approximately $19.65 million (€17 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,653 BTC valued at around $171.36 million (€148.9 million). The company reported a remarkable BTC yield of 1,173.2% year-to-date (YTD) and a gain of approximately 469.3 BTC, or about €43.8 million YTD.
In a recent blog post, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen three foundational pillars—geopolitical credibility, economic resilience, and legal and institutional integrity—to enhance the euro’s global prominence. Lagarde noted the shifting global order, characterized by rising protectionism and uncertainty, which poses risks to Europe’s economy and
Sygnum Bank has announced the expansion of its board of directors to support its global growth strategy, welcoming industry leaders Pia Tischhauser and Vinod Kumar. Tischhauser, a member of the Swiss Re Supervisory Board and former BCG Executive Committee member, brings over two decades of experience in financial services strategy and transformation. Kumar, Vice-Chairman of
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,112 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,182,668 yen (approximately
On Sunday morning, Michael Saylor—the co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly Microstrategy)—teased another potential bitcoin ( BTC) buy by posting a fresh chart from the Strategy portfolio tracker. “Bigger Dots are Better,” Saylor declared on X on Sunday morning. He’s become known for this Sunday ritual, where he shares a snapshot of Strategy’s bitcoin
Bitcoin dipped below $104,000 on Wednesday, reaching an intraday low of $103,362 following reports of airstrikes in Tehran that unsettled global markets and triggered risk‑off sentiment. The cryptocurrency slid approximately 4.1% in the latest session, mirroring investor caution amid escalating Middle East tensions. In contrast, gold surged to $3,410 an ounce, up about 0.6% over
