NYPD Officers On Modified Duty As Kidnapping Links Scrutinized

Two NYPD officers, including one assigned to Mayor Eric Adams’ security detail, are under investigation for potential links to a crypto-related kidnapping of an Italian national in Manhattan.
Up 50% in Three Weeks, Ethereum’s Sustained Rebound Is Mostly Thanks to Pectra – “The Defiant”

Ethereum’s price surged 50% in three weeks following the Pectra upgrade, which introduced key improvements like account abstraction and enhanced user experience, boosting market sentiment and adoption.
Santander’s Crypto Ambitions: Spain’s Top Bank To Roll Out Stablecoin | Bitcoinist.com

Santander, Spain’s largest bank, plans to launch stablecoins and crypto services via Openbank under EU’s MiCA regulation, following competitor BBVA’s crypto offerings in Europe.
Trump Media Raises $2.32B—Bitcoin Treasury and Big Moves Ahead – Featured Bitcoin News

Trump Media raises $2.32 billion to establish a major bitcoin treasury, positioning itself among top public holders of cryptocurrency.
Snorter Token to Eclipse Banana Gun’s 88% Snipe Wins

Snorter Token ($SNORT) aims to surpass Banana Gun’s 88% sniping win rate with multi-chain support, MEV-resistant swaps, and advanced trading features after raising $260,000 in presale.
Bitcoin Price Crashes to $104K as US-China Tensions Escalate

Bitcoin’s price dropped to $104K amid US-China tensions, causing $844M in liquidations. Stock markets also declined as geopolitical risks increased.
JD.com Stablecoin Hits Phase 2 Hong Kong Sandbox Testing

JD.com’s stablecoin enters Phase 2 testing in Hong Kong’s sandbox. Pegged 1:1 to fiat currencies, it aims to enhance cross-border payments and retail transactions. CEO warns against unauthorized offers during testing.
Trump Media aims for top Bitcoin holder status after closing $2.44 billion investment

Trump Media closes $2.44 billion investment to become a top Bitcoin holder, competing with major corporate treasuries and signaling a strategic shift toward digital assets.
Crypto Regulation Chaos: Trump, $2.5B Bitcoin, SEC Move

The article discusses recent U.S. crypto regulation developments, including Trump’s meme coin dinner controversy, SEC’s Binance reversal, and banking lobby pushback against cybersecurity rules.
Avalanche News: AVAX Chutes 7% Before Establishing Strong Resistance at $22.35 level

Avalanche (AVAX) drops 7% amid market downturn, establishing $22.35 resistance. Bergen County plans to digitize property deeds on Avalanche. Technical analysis shows bearish momentum with support forming near $21.40.