LA sheriff deputies admit to helping crypto ‘Godfather’ extort victims

Two LA sheriff deputies admitted to aiding a crypto criminal known as ‘The Godfather’ by using their law enforcement powers to extort victims, including unlawful search warrants and threats.
Traders Predict Incoming ‘Supply Crunch’ as Ether Rallies to $3,000 – “The Defiant”

Ethereum’s price surges to $3,000 amid predictions of a supply crunch, with 30% of ETH staked and institutional ETF investments increasing demand.
Bit Digital Plans to Raise $67.3M to Expand Ethereum Treasury

Bit Digital plans to raise $67.3M via a direct share offering to expand its Ethereum treasury, following its recent conversion of Bitcoin holdings to ETH, reflecting institutional interest in Ethereum.
Ethereum investors pile into ETH amid massive weekly surge

Corporate Ethereum treasuries accumulated over 545,000 ETH worth $1.6B in 30 days, with SharpLink leading. Institutional inflows hit $990M in a week, pushing ETH prices up 17%.
Is altcoin season here again after Bitcoin Dominance falls by 2%?

The article discusses whether an altcoin season is imminent as Bitcoin Dominance drops 2%. While altcoins show potential, Bitcoin’s strength suggests a full altseason isn’t here yet, though Ethereum’s rally could spark one.
Crypto Inflows Explode: $3.7 Billion Pours In as Bitcoin Rivalry With Gold Heats Up

Crypto investment products saw $3.7 billion in weekly inflows, pushing total assets under management to $211 billion. Bitcoin and Ethereum led with $2.7B and $990M inflows, while Solana and XRP showed diverging trends.
Binance Adds Pump.fun-Style Token Launch Model

Binance introduces a bonding curve-based token generation event model in its Wallet, adjusting prices in real-time based on demand. Users need BNB and Alpha Points to participate, with orders locked until the event ends.
U.S. Turns to Stablecoins to Bolster Dollar’s Global Dominance: Sygnum – “The Defiant”

The U.S. is leveraging dollar-backed stablecoins to counter de-dollarization trends, as the dollar faces its worst H1 performance since 1973. Sygnum reports stablecoins may help maintain global dollar dominance amid rising alternatives.
DOGE Price News: Dogecoin Plunges 10% Before Quick Recovery Rally on Institutional Volume Spike

Dogecoin (DOGE) dropped 10% before rebounding due to increased institutional trading volume, as reported by CoinDesk’s Shaurya Malwa.
Bitcoin Trading at Centre of High-Profile New Zealand Homicide Case – Decrypt

A New Zealand woman accused of murdering her mother allegedly faked crypto profits, losing $40,000 in Bitcoin trades while scamming family for funds, with blockchain forensics tracing her activity.