Former FBI supervisor admits guilt in $1M crypto theft
A former FBI supervisory agent pleaded guilty to stealing about $1 million worth of digital assets from an adversarial country and forfeited about $925,000 in…
Strategy’s STRC retakes $90 after 24% rebound from June closing low
The preferred shares have recovered nearly 24% from their June closing low as Strategy builds its cash reserve and repurchases STRC. Source：Cointelegraph
US yen intervention puts Bitcoin, risk assets on notice for liquidity flux
The first USJapan joint yen intervention in 28 years came amid record bond yields and worries about the yen carry trade. Source：Cointelegraph
Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, Gram rebounds
Apple restored Telegram after the messaging platform removed content that violated its child safety policies and banned the user who posted it.…
NY judge denies CFTC motion to halt enforcement action against Kalshi
The ruling leaves New York’s case against Kalshi in place while allowing the CFTC to renew its request before Judge Victor Marrero. Source：Cointelegraph
Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms
The framework specifies how existing tax obligations apply to crypto disposals and rewards, with some withheld amounts payable in the originating token.…
Crypto firms still seeking frontier AI access; only select few have it
Crypto executives say restricting powerful AI models may initially be justified, but it doesn’t make sense as opensource alternatives become more capable.…
Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million.…
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard said the tieup would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services. Source：Cointelegraph
Malaysia Blockchain Week’s OnlyFans scandal, lonely heart scammed for $3.3M: Asia Express
Fake romance crypto investment scams net $9 million in a single week in Hong Kong, as Malaysian authorities lose it over a crypto conference’s afterparty.…
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand
The boutique brokerage will focus on highnetworth clients rather than competing with retail crypto exchanges. Source：Cointelegraph
Boltz pauses service after wave of AI-assisted hacking attempts
The noncustodial protocol said attackers are discovering and adapting exploits faster than its small development team can identify and patch them.…