LA Sheriff’s Deputies Used Badges to Help Crypto ‘Godfather’ Extort Victims
Two LA Sheriff’s deputies admitted to aiding crypto entrepreneur Adam Iza in extorting victims through armed confrontations and fraudulent warrants, resulting in guilty pleas for conspiracy and false tax returns.
Satoshi-Era Whale Offloads 9,000 BTC, Is Bitcoin Rally Over? – Coinspeaker
A Satoshi-era whale transferred 9,000 BTC ($1B) to Galaxy Digital, sparking a brief Bitcoin price dip. The whale previously held 80K BTC and has sold 20K BTC total, raising market concerns.
CROSS spikes 58% as most cryptos slide
CROSS token surges 58% amid crypto market downturn, driven by web3 gaming adoption and exchange listings, while major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum retreat.
Bitcoin price drop to $114K possible as BTC whales take profits
Bitcoin’s price dropped 5% to $116,850 amid whale profit-taking and increased volatility. Analysts warn of potential further declines to $114K due to CME gap filling and high sell-side pressure.
Canada’s 3IQ XRP ETF Crosses $50M AUM in Less Than a Month Since Launch
Canada’s 3IQ XRP ETF has exceeded $50M in assets under management within a month of its launch, offering direct XRP exposure with zero fees for six months.
Ripple Aims to Expand RLUSD Stablecoin to Europe – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Ripple has applied for a license in Luxembourg to expand its RLUSD stablecoin into Europe, aiming to operate across the EU if approved.
Standard Chartered launches spot crypto trading for institutional clients – CoinJournal
Standard Chartered launches spot crypto trading for institutional clients, supporting Bitcoin and Ether. The service integrates with existing FX platforms and follows the bank’s crypto custody and digital asset initiatives.
South Korean court clears Wemade ex-CEO in Wemix manipulation case
South Korean court acquits ex-Wemade CEO Jang Hyun-guk of WEMIX token manipulation charges, citing lack of intent to deceive. WEMIX token value has dropped 97% since its peak amid ongoing controversies.
Bybit Lights Up Vienna: A New Era for Crypto in Europe Begins ETHNews
Bybit EU launched its European headquarters in Vienna, signaling its commitment to Europe’s crypto future under MiCAR regulations, with key leaders and officials celebrating Austria’s fintech growth.
$500M in XRP moved! – How whales could drive its next rally
XRP’s Open Interest hit $2.92B as whales moved $500M off-exchange. Coinbase volume spiked while Binance showed 64% long bias, indicating retail confidence amid potential whale-driven market activity.
