The Blockchain Group Acquires 182 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 1,653 BTC – News Bytes Bitcoin News

The Blockchain Group acquired 182 Bitcoin, increasing total holdings to 1,653 BTC worth $171.36M. The company reported a 1,173.2% YTD BTC yield and gains of 469.3 BTC.
Favrr announces IDO on coin terminal following $5M equity investment from VONROSEN

Favrr announces an IDO on Coin Terminal after securing a $5M equity investment from VONROSEN. The platform combines token launches, prediction markets, and smart investor tools, targeting cultural fandoms with its innovative Initial Fan Offering model.
PancakeSwap Surpasses Tether with $24.6M Fees Amid Downturn

PancakeSwap generated $24.6M in fees, surpassing Tether and USDC, driven by high AB token trading volume. The DEX introduced cross-chain swaps and maintains a $1.75B TVL.
Octaloop launches India Blockchain Tour 2025: Eight cities, one web3 movement

Octaloop announces India Blockchain Tour 2025, spanning eight cities to promote Web3. The tour includes workshops, panels, and the Metamorphosis 2025 summit in Delhi, supported by global crypto sponsors.
China’s JD.com enters stablecoin race as US passes GENIUS Act

JD.com plans to launch a global stablecoin for cross-border payments, aiming to reduce costs by 90% and speed up transactions. This follows the US Senate passing the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins.
Bitcoin NVT Enters Reversal Zone: BTC Dangerously Overvalued?
Bitcoin’s NVT Golden Cross indicator signals potential overvaluation as it enters a historically risky zone, suggesting a possible price correction amid recent BTC declines.
Analysts Says Ripple IPO Could Trigger ‘Insane Valuation’ — What It Means for XRP Price

Analyst predicts Ripple’s IPO could lead to high valuation, potentially boosting XRP price. XRP has traded in a symmetrical triangle since January, with a breakout expected soon.
Iran-based crypto exchange hacked for $48M amid cyberattack claims by Israel-linked group

Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex was hacked for $48M, with Israel-linked group Predatory Sparrow claiming responsibility. The attack targeted hot wallets, but cold wallets remain secure. Nobitex promises user reimbursement.
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex reportedly exploited for $73M: ZachXBT

Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex was reportedly exploited for $73M, with attackers using vanity addresses to drain assets across Tron and EVM-compatible blockchains, per ZachXBT.
Iran’s largest crypto exchange appears to have been exploited, suspected Israeli hackers threaten to leak source code and user data

Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, was hacked by pro-Israel group Predatory Sparrow, losing $48M. Hackers threaten to leak source code and user data, accusing Nobitex of aiding Iran’s regime.