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Crypto executives are turning to personal security services as targeted kidnappings and ransom attempts continue to escalate, particularly in France. Private security firms such as Infinite Risks International, based in Amsterdam, report a sharp increase in demand from crypto professionals seeking round-the-clock protection amid rising crypto kidnapping, according to a report by Bloomberg. The rise…

Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, Metaplanet, has purchased an additional 1,004 Bitcoin on Monday, as part of its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. The acquisition comes days after the Tokyo-based firm reported record-breaking earnings for the first quarter of the year. Metaplanet has purchased Bitcoin for an average price of JP¥15,134,304 per Bitcoin ($104,180). The recent purchase…

Australian authorities have confiscated a luxury waterfront mansion, a Mercedes-Benz, and nearly 25 Bitcoin from a Queensland man, citing links to suspected crime related proceeds. The assets, valued at 4.5 million Australian dollars ($2.88 million), were seized following a court forfeiture order secured by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). In a statement issued on May…

The price of the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin came close to another all-time high after it briefly traded above $106,000 on Monday during early Asian hours. At the stroke of midnight UTC on May 18, Bitcoin wrapped up its strongest weekly finish to date, settling just shy of $106,500, as per Coingecko data. Bitcoin has now…

New Central Bank crypto regulations could effectively outlaw Tether (USDT) trading in Russia, experts have explained. However, they say that the new rules would not preclude Russian firms from using USDT or other stablecoins as payment or settlement tools in cross-border trade deals. USDT Trading in Russia: Under Threat? The media outlet RBC reported that…

Crypto analyst Scott Melker believes Bitcoin could surge to $250,000 by the end of 2025, driven by institutional demand and a maturing market structure. Known for hosting The Wolf of All Streets podcast, Melker shared his outlook in a recent interview, pointing to reduced volatility and deeper integration with traditional finance as catalysts for the…

XRP is back in the news after a surprise ruling on May 16 that denied both the SEC and Ripple’s joint motion to lift the institutional sales injunction and reduce penalties. Judge Analisa Torres won’t issue an indicative ruling, so both sides will have to do more than just agree between themselves—the court wants a…

Ethereum (ETH/USD) is back in the spotlight as it tests a key resistance zone inside a symmetrical triangle. At the moment, ETH is trading around $2,508, below both the triangle’s upper trendline and the 50-period EMA ($2,519) on the 2-hour chart. Some expected an early breakout, but price is still coiled, no confirmed break above…

Bitcoin is back in the driver’s seat. After hitting $74,652 earlier this year, BTC has made a V-shaped recovery and is now above $104,000 and heading towards $109,427. This technical pattern – sharp declines followed by sharp rebounds – is a sign of strong market conviction and often precedes big rallies. Since breaking above the…

Twelve people have been arrested in Hong Kong and mainland China for their alleged roles in a cross-border money laundering operation that moved HK$118 million ($15 million) through cryptocurrency and hundreds of fraudulent bank accounts, local media reported on May 17. According to Hong Kong Commercial Daily, the criminal syndicate used over 500 so-called stooge…