Crypto Investor’s Wife Kidnapped for Ransom: Court Hands Down 12-Year Sentences

A Belgian court sentenced three kidnappers to 12 years for abducting a crypto entrepreneur’s wife, demanding a crypto ransom. The case highlights security risks in the crypto space.
Tether mints $1B USDT – Can ‘crypto week’ unlock major market moves?

Tether minted $1 billion USDT, triggering major inflows from Cumberland and Abraxas. Stablecoin legislation under Trump could boost crypto market cap to $15–$20 trillion, with ‘Crypto Week’ debates ahead.
Solana Tests Rising Channel Support – Breakdown Could Send Price To $128.50 Level

Solana is testing key support within a rising channel pattern. A breakdown could target $128.50, while a breakout above $160 may lead to higher levels. Analysts highlight cautious optimism amid market uncertainty.
Why Are Dormant Bitcoin Whale Wallets Suddenly Waking Up? | CoinGape

Eight dormant Bitcoin whale wallets holding $8.6 billion BTC since 2011 have suddenly become active, sparking market speculation about profit-taking, security updates, government involvement, or potential hacks.
Robinhood’s 24/7 tokenization push threatens NYSE revenues: Galaxy Digital

Robinhood’s new Ethereum-compatible blockchain aims to tokenize stocks, enabling 24/7 trading and threatening NYSE revenues by shifting volume away from traditional exchanges, per Galaxy Digital.
OKX CEO apologizes after ‘false positives’ lock users out of accounts

OKX CEO Star Xu apologized for wrongful account freezes due to compliance system ‘false positives,’ acknowledging user inconvenience despite extensive verification steps.
Oregon Vs Coinbase: AG Pushes To Keep Lawsuit In State Court

Oregon’s AG seeks to keep the lawsuit against Coinbase in state court, rejecting the exchange’s push to move it to federal court over securities law interpretations.
Billionaire Ray Dalio Warns ‘Painful Disruptions’ Incoming as US National Debt Set To Shatter $425,000 per Household – The Daily Hodl

Billionaire Ray Dalio warns of severe economic disruptions as US national debt is projected to rise to $425,000 per household, urging spending cuts and tax hikes to mitigate the crisis.
Is the Crypto Fear and Greed Index asking you to HODL? – Assessing…

The crypto market shows bullish sentiment with Bitcoin near all-time highs, but volatility persists. The Fear and Greed Index indicates greed, prompting profit-taking. Altcoins underperform, signaling caution for investors.
Amber International Raises $25.5M to Boost $100M Crypto Reserve – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Amber International raised $25.5M to strengthen its $100M crypto reserve, focusing on BTC, ETH, and SOL purchases, backed by institutional investors like CMAG Funds and Pantera.