DOJ Issues Warning About Rising Romance Scams as Valentine's Day Approaches: Don't Be Fooled by Fake Cupid Offers for Cryptocurrency
The U.S. DOJ has warned Americans to beware of romance scams involving cryptocurrency ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Ark Invest Increases Holdings in Bitmine and Bullish, Strengthening Position Amidst Crypto Market Dip
The firm also purchased $12.4 million worth of shares in Robinhood, which saw a notable 9% decline for the day.
Aave Labs Pursues $50 Million Grant to Channel Product Revenue Towards Decentralized Autonomous Organization Initiatives
Some community members questioned the size of the $50 million package and warned that the proposed AAVE token grant could concentrate voting power.
CEO of Bitcoin Trading Firm Sentenced to 20 Years for Orchestrating $200 Million Ponzi Scheme
Ramil Ventura Palafox falsely promised investors 0.5% to 3% daily returns when the company was not able to produce such amounts, per the DOJ.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience $410 Million Outflow as Bitcoin Dips Below $66,000
US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in outflows as bitcoin fell below $66,000 after stronger-than-expected jobs data.
South Korean Police Misplace Seized Bitcoin Stored in Cold Wallet Since 2021
Police authorities have launched an internal probe to determine the circumstances of the incident and potential internal involvement.
ETHZilla Launches Innovative Token Linked to Jet Engine Leases in Strategic Shift Toward Tokenization
Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla recently sold some of its crypto to begin a tokenization push by buying two jet plane engines leased to a US airline carrier.
Israel Detains Two Individuals Linked to Polymarket Trades on Military Operations
Israeli authorities said a military reservist and a civilian were arrested after allegedly using classified information to place bets related to military strikes on Iran.
Surge in Cryptocurrency Usage Within Human Trafficking Networks Documented by Chainalysis in 2025
Chainalysis says that despite the rising use of crypto in trafficking networks, the transparency of blockchain may give visibility into the operations, aiding law enforcement.
Bitcoin Plummets by $2.3 Billion in Largest Crash Since 2021 as Market Capitulation Deepens, Says Analyst
Bitcoin has seen record realized losses in one of the cryptocurrency’s largest-ever capitulation events as short-term holders sold at steep losses amid its decline.
Bitcoin Open Interest Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2024: Is Traditional Finance Moving Away from BTC?
Bitcoin open interest falls to $34 billion as investor demand dries up and traders’ concerns shift to worrying US macroeconomic data. Is TradFi exiting BTC?
Crypto Super PAC Invests $1.5 Million to Challenge Al Green's Congressional Seat in Texas
Al Green is running against Christian Menefee in the Democratic Party primary elections next month, with Texas one of the first states to vote.