A 22-year-old man was arrested in Western Australia after allegedly mistaking lethal death cap mushrooms for "magic" mushrooms. Police found him with methamphetamine, MDMA, and the deadly fungi during a traffic stop. He expressed gratitude for the intervention, which potentially saved his life.
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, stated that Bitcoin (BTC) does not require staking or yield mechanisms, arguing that returns should be generated through financial products built around BTC. He outlined a "Digital Asset Stack" with Bitcoin as the base for credit, money, yield, and equity structures, emphasizing its role as "pure digital capital."
BlackRock's BITA ETF and Metaplanet's Siiibo acquisition signal a growing trend of Wall Street and Japanese firms creating income-generating products tied to Bitcoin, utilizing options premiums and credit structures to offer yield on an asset that doesn't natively pay holders.
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired 76,881 Ether last week, increasing its total holdings to over 5.6 million ETH. Despite significant unrealized losses, the company continues to stake its Ether to generate yield, aiming to own 5% of the total circulating supply.
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired 76,881 Ether last week, increasing its holdings to over 5.6 million ETH despite a market downturn. The company continues to stake over 4.1 million ETH to generate yield, aiming for 5% of the total circulating supply.
Finst, une startup néerlandaise, s'impose comme une référence européenne pour les cryptomonnaies. Offrant un bonus de bienvenue, des prévisions de prix jusqu'en 2036, des frais bas, des Crypto Bundles et un staking flexible, elle a reçu le prix IEX Golden Bull Award 2025.
A nine-year-old girl from Perth, Hania Ahmed, was fatally shot in Pakistan after local police mistook her family for armed robbers during a holiday visit. The incident occurred when police opened fire as the family tried to flee a robbery scene. Hania's father and brother were wounded, and her school principal expressed grief and called for a fair investigation.
Ether (ETH) price is struggling to reclaim $1,700 due to bearish ETH futures trends and spot ETF outflows, signaling weak institutional appetite. However, strong demand for ETH staking and falling exchange deposits indicate holder confidence in its long-term value, preventing further price declines.
A House hearing on six GOP crypto tax bills exposed a lack of bipartisan consensus, with Democrats questioning exemptions for staking and mining rewards and industry leaders pushing for broader tax relief on everyday crypto payments.
Two men in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, died after consuming poisonous mushrooms mistaken for edible varieties. The victims experienced severe vomiting and diarrhea. Local health authorities warn that poisonous mushrooms, like the 'White Death Cap' or 'Ra Ngak', closely resemble edible types and lack specific antidotes, leading to high mortality rates.
Ethereum treasury firm BitMine is raising up to $300 million via preferred shares to fund ETH purchases, staking, and validator infrastructure. The company plans to list on the NYSE under ticker BMNP.
The US SEC has released its 2025-2030 strategic plan, explicitly identifying cryptocurrencies as a priority for regulation. The roadmap aims to establish clear rules for crypto trading platforms, DeFi, and staking, moving away from case-by-case enforcement.
The US SEC has identified digital assets as a strategic priority in its draft 2026-2030 plan, aiming for regulatory clarity on blockchain, tokenization, and crypto market infrastructure. The plan also addresses jurisdictional issues with the CFTC.
The Cerne Giant, a 55-metre-tall chalk figure in Dorset, undergoes rechalking every 7-10 years, but climate change effects like algae growth and intense rainfall necessitate more frequent restoration, with the National Trust adapting techniques to preserve the hundreds-year-old landmark.
Conservationists are working to save the critically imperiled frosted flatwoods salamander, threatened by habitat loss and climate change, through egg collection, captive breeding, and habitat restoration in the Southeastern U.S.
Bybit EU propose une offre de bienvenue exceptionnelle avec 50€ en BTC pour dépôts ≥100€, 25 USDC via affiliation, 20 USDC progressifs et 100% d'APR sur l'USDC pendant 7 jours.
Kelp DAO restores restaked Ether token after $293 million exploit by North Korea's Lazarus Group
Rescuers in Angeles City, Philippines, are painstakingly searching for survivors of a building collapse, working by hand due to unstable debris. Families await news with growing despair as operations continue into a second day.
American rapper Travis Scott is being trolled on social media due to a case of mistaken identity, with fans directing abuse intended for cricketer Travis Head to the musician's Instagram page. This comes as Head and his wife Jessica also reported facing intense online abuse following an IPL match.
The author reflects on learning coding and writing before the AI boom, expressing concern about AI's impact on cognitive skills, job markets, and societal inequality. They advocate for preserving "cognitive sovereignty" by limiting AI use, viewing inconvenience as a cost of maintaining humanity and integrity.
Telugu superstar Ram Charan mistakenly praised cricketer Jasprit Bumrah for his football skills at a movie music launch in Bhopal. He later apologized on social media for the gaffe.
Despite a 28% price decline, Ethereum leads in DeFi liquidity ($43B), stablecoins ($165B), and tokenized assets (55%). Staking activity remains high with 39.1M ETH staked, and accumulation trends suggest long-term holder confidence.
BitGo has launched a modular digital asset infrastructure platform for banks, offering custody, trading, and stablecoin services. The platform allows banks to integrate services individually and is already used by institutions like Erebor Bank and Banco de Crédito del Perú.
Bitwise Asset Management launched a US-listed investment product, BHYP, offering spot exposure to Hyperliquid's HYPE token and staking rewards. This follows another Hyperliquid product launch this week, signaling growing institutional interest in the decentralized derivatives platform.
