Rethinking Sweden’s cashless society: An offline e-cash option is needed

Sweden reconsiders its cashless society due to vulnerabilities exposed by potential cyberwarfare, with calls for offline e-cash solutions to ensure economic resilience during crises.
Cointelegraph goes onchain: CTDG initiative to secure Web3 with live validators

Cointelegraph launches CTDG initiative to secure Web3 with live validators on major blockchains, combining validator nodes, public education, and network monitoring.
Kidnappers Beat Crypto Influencer, Then Let Him Go As They Find Out He’s Broke

A crypto influencer in France was kidnapped and beaten but released when his attackers found his wallet empty. The incident highlights rising ‘wrench attacks’ targeting crypto holders for ransom.
Trump’s Truth Social files S-1 for dual Bitcoin and Ether ETF

Trump’s Truth Social files S-1 for a dual Bitcoin and Ether ETF, proposing shares backed by BTC and ETH, with Crypto.com as custodian, to be listed on NYSE Arca.
Interesting Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions as of Late

Analysts predict Ripple’s XRP could surge to $2.80 or even $8, fueled by potential banking license and SEC case resolution. Optimism remains despite recent price dips.
Affluent Brings Crypto Investing to Telegram via TON Blockchain

Affluent introduces crypto investing on Telegram via TON Blockchain, offering Strategy Vaults for automated asset management, blending TradFi and DeFi for secure, user-friendly yield generation.
CBDCs, control and the economic debate shaping Spain’s future – surveillance and stagnation, or freedom?

The Madrid Economic Forum 2025 highlighted Spain’s debate on CBDCs, with concerns over state surveillance versus financial freedom. Experts warned CBDCs threaten decentralization, contrasting with Latin America’s crypto adoption.
How VCs trade token unlocks (and what you can learn from them)

The article explains how VCs strategically trade token unlocks to maximize profits, using OTC deals, staggered sales, and derivatives to avoid market crashes, offering insights for retail investors.
Binance Issues a Crucial Scam Warning Involving All Users: Details

Binance warns users of scammers impersonating support staff on social media, using fake QR codes and videos to steal funds. The exchange emphasizes vigilance and trusting only official channels.
Justin Sun’s Tron set to go public in US in deal backed by Eric Trump: FT

Tron, led by Justin Sun, plans a US public listing via reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, backed by Eric Trump. The deal involves $210M in token assets and follows paused SEC fraud investigations.