BTC-e Operator Released in US-Russia Prisoner Swap
Russian national Alexander Vinnik, previously convicted for running a multi-billion-dollar money-laundering operation through his BTC-e crypto exchange, has been released in a prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. In return, Moscow freed American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, who had…
Hex Trust buys Byte Trading to draw institutional investors
Hex Trust, a digital asset financial services provider, has acquired Byte Trading for an undisclosed price. The move aims to enhance Hex’s markets and prime services for institutional investors while marking a new milestone in the startup’s evolution from a…
Hedge fund giant Millennium discloses $2.6B Bitcoin ETF and $182M Ethereum ETF holdings
Key Takeaways Millennium Management disclosed $2.6 billion in Bitcoin ETFs and $182.1 million in Ethereum ETFs holdings. Institutional crypto investment is on the rise, with entities like Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund and Goldman Sachs increasing their Bitcoin ETF holdings. Share…
Revolut Debuts Revolut Pay in Partnership with Mercuryo to Expand its DeFi Solutions in Europe
Global fintech platform Revolut and payment infrastructure provider Mercuryo announced their partnership on February 11, 2025. The companies have come together to launch Revolut Pay. Petr Kozyakov, co-founder and CEO at Mercuryo, says Revolut operates in over 160 countries and…
Estonian Nationals Plead Guilty in $577M HashFlare Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Two Estonian citizens pleaded guilty yesterday to running a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands of investors worldwide, including in the United States. The scheme involved a fraudulent crypto-mining service called HashFlare, resulting in investor losses of…
OpenSea aims to reverse downward NFT trend with OS2
The OpenSea journey has been rough and controversial. The startup, fostered by Y Combinator, quickly became a tech unicorn and an NFT sector monopolist. By 2025 the OpenSea timeline became a “rise and fall” story. On Feb. 13, the New…
Argentine President-backed LIBRA token tanks 85% as team reportedly dumps $87 million
Key Takeaways The LIBRA token crashed 85% as developers liquidated $87million in USDC and SOL. 82% of the token’s supply is concentrated, leading to centralization concerns. Share this article The LIBRA token, promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei on his…
Africa Crypto News: CAR Meme Coin Scandal, Nigeria Leads in Crypto Fraud As Kenya’s DCI X Account Hacked
Latest in crypto Africa from across the Africa crypto industry, the CAR crypto meme coin is now a scandal. Nigeria has an epidemic of crypto scams, and DCI was hacked in a Kenya crypto scam. Crypto is indeed a hotbed…
How the Exchange is Fighting Crypto Crime
[PRESS RELEASE – Read Disclaimer] WhiteBIT cryptocurrency exchange announced today that it has successfully secured over $150 million in at-risk cryptocurrency funds in 2024, further solidifying WhiteBIT’s role as a key partner in the fight against digital crime. The secured…
Is altseason coming in 2025? Outset PR’s founder explains how crypto projects could win from this shift
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Outset PR CEO Mike Ermolaev predicts a powerful altcoin cycle ahead, driven by Bitcoin liquidity flows and strategic communication…
