The Series A funding round was led by Pharsalus Capital and included contributions from Circle Ventures, The Operating Group and XVC Tech
Bitchat's launch could enhance communication in restricted environments, highlighting the growing influence of decentralized tech in society.
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Sui is a Layer 1 blockchain developed by Mysten Labs that uses the bespoke Move programming language.
Ethereum is showing signs of cooling off after a strong rally, slipping slightly from its recent highs near $3,900. While the broader crypto market remains resilient, a recent on-chain move has raised concerns among traders: a potential institutional sell-off could be underway. $47 Million ETH Transfer to OKX According to on-chain tracking platform Lookonchain, a …
BNB's trading volume surged by 170%, with the price reaching a high of $860.86 before pulling back slightly.
India’s Income Tax Department is now using artificial intelligence (AI) and data tools to catch people trying to avoid paying taxes on cryptocurrencies. In a recent update to the Parliament, the government revealed that it has collected ₹437 crore in crypto taxes by using AI. In an interview with Economic Times, Ravi Agrawal, Chairman of …
The bank updated its miner estimates to reflect second-quarter earnings and changes to the network hashrate and the bitcoin price.
Crypto analyst BATMAN has revealed that Ethereum is primed to make a parabolic run to a new all-time high (ATH) of $5,000. The analyst also mentioned the first resistance that ETH needs to break to reach this psychological level. Ethereum Ready To Break Out And Reach $5,000 In an X post, BATMAN noted that Ethereum is ready to break out of a massive consolidation and rally towards $5,000. He stated that the first resistance is between $4,000 and $4,200. Once that is done, there is no resistance until between $4,800 and $5,000, which could spark this rally to the $5,000 psychological level. Related Reading: Crypto Founder Reveals What Will Drive Ethereum Price To $10,000 The analyst declared that Ethereum is still in bullish territory and outperforming Bitcoin. As such, he believes any dips from here could be strong buy zones. Indeed, ETH is currently outperforming BTC. The former is up over 61% in the last 30 days while the latter is up just 11% during this period. It is also worth noting that Ethereum is already looking to reclaim the first resistance between $4,000 and $4,200. The largest altcoin by market just recently broke above $3,900 and is now looking to touch $4,000 for the first time since November last year. Crypto analyst Titan of Crypto also indicated that a parabolic move may be on the horizon for ETH. In an X post, he stated that the ETH/BTC chart is heading to the reload zone, which could spark a massive breakout for Ethereum. His accompanying chart showed that the altcoin could rally to between $7,300 and $8,700 on this move. This suggests that a rally to $5,000, as predicted by BATMAN, is unlikely to signal the top for ETH in this market cycle. ETH Dominance Also On The Rise In an X post, crypto analyst Rekt Capital revealed that Ethereum’s dominance is on the rise, increasing to around 12% for the first time in five years. He noted that the last time the ETH dominance reached 12% was exactly five years ago, in July 2020. With this latest increase, Rekt Capital stated that the altcoin’s dominance is now looking to reach as high as 14%. Related Reading: This Ethereum Descending Broadening Wedge Pattern Looks Similar To 2019-2020, Here’s What Happened Last Time This development is significant as it could usher in altcoin season, led by Ethereum. Blockchain Center data shows that the altcoin season index has surged recently to 47, although it still needs to touch 75 for it to be considered altcoin season. Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto believes this should happen soon, especially with a golden cross forming on the ETH/BTC chart. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $3,900, up over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Institutional investors are pouring money into crypto investment products at record levels, with Ethereum leading the charge. According to the latest data from CoinShares, digital asset funds attracted $1.9 billion last week alone. This brought total inflows for July to a historic $11.2 billion, eclipsing the previous peak of $7.6 billion in December 2024. The […]
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BTC's positive dealer gamma at $120K is likely adding to consolidation, with key charts indicating severe uptrend exhaustion.
Cardano (ADA) Price is gaining serious momentum in the crypto market, posting a 103.7% gain over the past year and 49% in the last 30 days alone. As ADA continues its bullish climb, crypto analyst Paul Barron believes the token could reach $1.50 in August 2025, and possibly $3 by year-end, driven by key fundamentals …
Japanese company Metaplanet cemented its status as the top non-US Bitcoin treasury with a 780 BTC purchase, bringing its total holdings to 17,132 BTC.
The crypto market today is sailing a fresh wave of bullish sentiment. Since yesterday, the total market cap of the business rose by 1.54% to $3.95 trillion. The spike was backed by a sharp 34.36% increase in trading volume, now at $161.21 billion. This surge follows a combination of regulatory clarity, after Trump’s GENIUS Act. …
Grab, Southeast Asia’s largest ride-sharing app, has introduced a new feature allowing Filipino users to top up their GrabPay wallets with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and USDT. After launching the service in Singapore in 2024, Grab partnered with payment provider Triple-A and local exchange PDAX to bring this to the Philippines, a nation of …
Traders in the UAE can now access futures, perpetuals, and options with leverage under new rules
Upexi can now sell up to $500 million of its common stock to fund general corporate expenses and SOL token purchases.
BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) has increased its Ethereum (ETH) reserves by 14,240 coins, bringing total holdings to 70,028 ETH valued at about $270 million with ETH at $3,850. The company raised $207 million in 2025 through its DeFi/TradFi flywheel strategy, combining decentralized and traditional finance to optimize ETH exposure and minimize shareholder dilution. BTCS also completed a …
Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has warned that a massive financial crash may be just around the corner and says Bitcoin, along with gold and silver, could be the best protection. In a new tweet, Kiyosaki compared the current state of the U.S. economy to the period leading up to …
While Ethereum, the “king of altcoins,” is trading near its yearly high around $3,900, something unexpected is happening behind the scenes. The top 100 Ethereum whale wallets have quietly started selling off their ETH holdings On the other hand, the top 100 Cardano wallets are doing the exact opposite, loading up on more ADA each …
Optimism (OP) has recently attracted fresh bullish momentum following a period of accumulation. The price action has carved out a robust structure on the higher timeframes, showing signs of strength amid growing participation. Volume has returned in key zones, and the overall market structure continues to shift in favour of buyers. As market confidence builds …
SharpLink Gaming is accelerating its Ethereum strategy with a major purchase that brings its total holdings closer to a key milestone of 500,000 ETH. On July 28, blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain revealed that the firm acquired 77,210 ETH, worth approximately $295 million. This move brings SharpLink’s total Ethereum reserves to 438,017 ETH, valued at around […]
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Your day-ahead look for July 28, 2025
The upsized PIPE offering has the potential to deliver up to $1.25 billion of gross proceeds for CEA Industries and 10X Capital.
In a week that is firmly defined by soaring institutional confidence, the Ethereum price continues to dominate headlines all over the internet. Ethereum price today is exchanging hands at $3888 with $468 Billion market cap, it spiked over 10% in mere 4-days. This spike occurred as it marked the second-highest weekly inflow of $1.846 billion …
XRP price is up today amid a marketwide recovery, but traders say key support levels must hold to reach new all-time highs.
Scammers will always find a way, especially in crypto, where regulation is often lacking and enforcement feels like a distant dream. So, how do you fight back? Simple. Beat them at their own game, waste their time, and watch them squirm. Kitboga Strikes Back A pseudonymous streamer known as Kitboga designed an effective and satisfying new weapon in the fight against crypto fraud: a fake Bitcoin ATM ‘maze.’ A popular tool for crypto scammers is to have victims deposit cash into a Bitcoin ATM; the machine will then produce the destination wallet address and transaction ID. Once the scammers have the newly converted Bitcoin, they can ignore the victim and move on. Bitcoin ATMs are surprisingly accessible – there are over 40K worldwide – and so are an easy tool for scammers to use. Kitboga has weaponized the ATM part of the scam and turned it against would-be scammers. He crafted a digital ‘maze’—a nightmare of customer service loops, endless hold queues, CAPTCHA, and AI-powered confusion. It’s like an evil bureaucrat’s dream: a twisted journey through digital hell, with a fake Bitcoin waiting at the end. Kitboga’s trap has wasted over 4,000 hours of scammers’ time. What started as comedic content has transformed into a real-time weapon against scams, gathering intel and frustrating fraudsters at every turn. Engineering the Maze When scammers demand victims deposit cash at Bitcoin ATMs, Kitboga counters with a Photoshopped receipt: a QR code linking to a fictional exchange and a hotline that leads victims (or, in this case, scammers) into a purpose‑built labyrinth. Once inside, attackers must solve tedious tasks in the guise of CAPTCHA or human verification: estimate the number of nuts in a bucket, gauge wave heights, or even play Derude’s ‘Sandstorm’ on a keyboard (as an added bonus, each attempt causes the CAPTCHA to speed up). Enter the wallet address incorrectly – and of course, it’s a fake, so it will automatically be incorrect – and Kitboga’s system triggers automated phone interactions where an AI will intentionally mishear digits, repeat prompt failures, and eventually trap the scammer in prolonged hold periods. Over the past year, the fake ATM has trapped about 500 scammers, occupying them for 3,953 hours, approximately 164 days. On average, each scammer spends nearly 3 hours in the maze, while the record stands at 156 hours; that’s more than six days. Six days in which the scammer wasn’t scamming someone else. More Than a Time Waster Kitboga isn’t merely playing games with scammers; he’s gathering actionable intelligence. Registering on the fake crypto exchange Kitboga set up requires scammers to enter their Bitcoin address, giving the team a growing database of known scam wallets. Some attackers inadvertently reveal video feeds or other identifiers. In collaboration with Kraken, crypto funds obtained by scammers have reportedly been frozen based on information from the maze. The fake ATM maze is Kitboga’s ‘second most effective tool,’ behind AI‑powered autodialers. His team is launching similar infinite‑maze tactics for other scam types, including gift card fraud and mailed‑cash schemes. Bitcoin ATM scams are nothing new—but their scale is increasing. In the first half of 2024, U.S. consumers lost nearly $65M to scams routed through ATMs; 2023 saw over $100M lost in crypto ATM scams. But like normal people, for fraudsters, time is money. Every minute spent in Kitboga’s maze is not spent scamming real victims – the maze even requires scammers on hold to respond with ridiculous phrases or risk losing their spot. Scambaiting isn’t the only tool in the arsenal – other entities, like Chinese law enforcement, are turning to different tools. Chinese Local Law Enforcement Step Up Beijing’s Haidian District People’s Procuratorate exposed an embezzlement-driven crypto laundering operation involving Kuaishou employees. The employees siphoned approximately ¥140M ($20M) via Bitcoin and mixers routed through at least eight overseas exchanges. Authorities recovered 92 BTC (¥89M, $11.7M) and successfully prosecuted eight insiders, issuing prison terms ranging from 3 to 14 years alongside financial penalties. China has some of the strictest anti-crypto policies in the world. That makes the potential gains from crypto scams even greater, though it elevates the risk. A prosecutor noted the case exhibits all the traits of modern digital-era corruption: Small-scale officials engaging in big fraud Crypto-aided money laundering Poor risk control within corporations Though China has banned crypto trading and mining, underground operations remain vibrant. Earlier investigations uncovered a $2.2B money laundering ring using OTC brokers, secret shell companies, and exchanges, often used to bypass China’s strict foreign exchange caps. In the end, what brought down the latest crypto scamming ring was dedicated local law enforcement, illustrating that the path forward to fight scams involves boots-on-the-ground in more than one way. The fight also requires increasing everyday crypto literacy – and that means a top-of-the-line crypto wallet. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Web3 Wallet for Safe, Secure, Non-Custodial Crypto Economy Best Wallet Token ($BEST) powers the Best Wallet, a mobile-first, non‑custodial wallet supporting over 50 blockchains and thousands of assets. Holding $BEST offers multiple utilities: reduced transaction fees priority access to presale launches higher staking rewards governance rights The Best Wallet app features seamless cross-chain swaps and a growing integrated economy; Best Wallet, the $BEST token, and an upcoming Best Card. Interest in a wallet that provides real value for the growing crypto world has driven the presale past the $14M mark. With tokens currently priced at $0.025395, there’s never been a better time to get in. You can learn how to buy $BEST with our guide. Visit the Best Wallet Token ($BEST) presale page today. Scambaiting, Local Enforcement, Best Wallet Keys to Crypto Safety What began as comedic scambaiting for Kitboga evolved into a novel form of activism. It highlighted just how important it is to have a comprehensive approach to avoiding crypto scams – an approach that heavily features Best Wallet. As always, do your own research. This isn’t financial advice.
Sequans Communications has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 755 BTC for about $88.5 million, at an average price of $117,296 per coin. This purchase raises the company’s total Bitcoin reserves to 3,072 BTC, now valued at over $358 million. The Paris-based semiconductor company continues to strengthen its position as a leading European corporate Bitcoin …
Get ready! This week, between July 28 and August 4, more than $686 million worth of crypto tokens will be unlocked across major crypto projects, which could shake things up in the market. Projects like Sui, Jupiter, Ethena, and Optimism are set for major one-time unlocks, while others, including Solana, TRUMP, and Worldcoin, are steadily …
Interactive Brokers, founded in 1978, is reportedly considering launching a stablecoin to support 24/7 funding for brokerage accounts.
MARA Holdings raised $940.5 million in net proceeds to restructure previously issued debt securities and finance additional bitcoin purchases.