Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading for eligible US users through its acquisition, Bitnomial. The offering includes contracts for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, expanding Kraken's domestic derivatives market presence.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) added $100M in Bitcoin, increasing its holdings to 846,842 BTC. This move reignited debate over whether the company is creating or destroying value for common shareholders, as Bitcoin per share metrics declined despite increased holdings.
Après plusieurs semaines de baisse, le Bitcoin a clôturé la semaine dernière en hausse, dépassant les 60 000 $ et visant les 70 000 $. Les altcoins suivent ce rebond, avec une capitalisation remontant à 850 milliards de dollars. Les secteurs DePIN et IA, ainsi que des actifs comme Bittensor (TAO), Worldcoin (WLD) et Jupiter (JUP), affichent les plus fortes progressions.
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 new bill in Congress aims to establish a Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force within the Justice Department, months after the disbandment of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). The proposal seeks to improve coordination for investigating and prosecuting crypto theft while keeping market regulation separate.
L'introduction en Bourse de SpaceX sur le Nasdaq, qui a levé 75 milliards de dollars, a échoué à offrir des actions tokenisées aux utilisateurs crypto en raison de défaillances de plateformes intermédiaires comme xStocks. Les plateformes promettent des remboursements.
A 32-year-old man has been indicted in Nancy, France, for an attempted cryptocurrency theft. The attack, which involved posing as police officers and physical assault, followed a data breach at crypto tax platform Waltio that exposed user information.
SpaceX shares rose sharply post-IPO, driven by Elon Musk's projection of $1 trillion annual revenue by 2030. The company raised $75 billion in its record IPO, with retail investors playing a key role. Crypto markets also saw increased activity in SpaceX-linked derivatives.
Standard Chartered forecasts decentralized finance (DeFi) assets to surge to $2.7 trillion by 2030, driven by tokenized real-world assets and crypto-native assets. Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research, anticipates a 37-fold increase, with a significant rise in tokenized asset utilization within DeFi protocols.
Cryptocurrency markets saw significant gains over the weekend, with major coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) jumping on progress towards an Iran peace deal. Bitcoin reached $66.5k, while altcoins like HYPE surged 12%. This positive momentum follows a period of outflows from BTC ETFs, which began to reverse on Friday with $85M in inflows, marking the biggest day in a month.
Tether reportedly froze $72 million in USDT on Tron after a wallet received 120.2 million USDT and began routing funds, with a portion of the outflow reportedly used to buy Monero (XMR), pushing its price up. The freeze highlights the limited time stablecoin issuers have before funds are moved into less traceable assets or venues.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced new rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), mandating rigorous due diligence for crypto listings and banning anonymity-enhancing coins. These measures aim to enhance financial stability and customer protection.
Bitcoin surged to over $65,000 following President Trump's announcement of a completed deal with Iran and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, investors remain skeptical about sustained market recovery due to weak institutional demand and ongoing geopolitical risks.
Bitcoin surged past $65,000, recovering from recent selling pressure. A US-Iran peace deal, mediated by Pakistan and set for signing June 19, eased geopolitical tensions, leading to falling oil prices and rising crypto markets. ETF outflows also slowed, indicating reduced forced selling.
Japan's Bitbank warns crypto users that transactions with prediction markets like Polymarket may lead to account suspension due to potential conflicts with gambling laws. The exchange cited concerns over betting on future events for financial gain.
Gay OnlyFans creators are being targeted by crypto scams on X, where hackers steal their accounts, demand ransom in crypto, and post political propaganda or crypto-related content. Patrick Bewley's account was hijacked and filled with MAGA posts, while others faced similar threats and financial repercussions.
Face aux restrictions de capitaux chinoises, les investisseurs utilisent des stablecoins et des plateformes crypto offshore pour acquérir des actions tokenisées, répliquant la performance des titres américains. Cette pratique, illégale, expose à des risques juridiques et de contrepartie. Parallèlement, la Chine sanctionne les courtiers transfrontaliers pour bloquer les sorties de fonds.
The SEC's draft 5-year plan (2026-2030) signals a policy shift towards blockchain and digital assets, focusing on regulatory architecture and market modernization rather than enforcement. This change aims to build institutional confidence and facilitate compliant capital formation within a stable legal framework.
Investment scams involving gold, crypto, and wine have surged, with over £220m lost in the past year. UK banks reported nearly 15,000 such scams in 2025, fueled by AI's ability to create sophisticated, large-scale deceptions. Overall fraud losses reached £1.28bn.
Un homme de 32 ans a été mis en examen à Nancy pour tentative d'extorsion et d'enlèvement en bande organisée. Soupçonné d'avoir agressé un couple pour voler des cryptomonnaies, il aurait utilisé des données personnelles issues d'un piratage informatique de la société Waltio.
Jamie Lawrence Powrie, 39, has been granted bail and placed under house arrest after being charged with dealing with proceeds of crime worth over $5 million, linked to dark web activities and $5.7 million in bitcoin. His arrest is part of a major NSW Police investigation.
SpaceX a été cotée en bourse le 12 juin à 135 $ par action, valorisée à 1 800 milliards de dollars. Cependant, les marchés crypto avaient déjà spéculé sur ce prix, avec des volumes importants sur des dérivés synthétiques et des marchés pré-IPO, anticipant une valorisation supérieure.
Aztec Connect, a deprecated DeFi platform, lost approximately $2.1 million in crypto on Sunday after an attacker exploited its transaction verification function. Aztec Labs confirmed the incident, stating it did not affect the current Aztec network users or assets. The exploit highlights the risks associated with abandoned DeFi contracts.
UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House featured fighters praising President Trump, while critics questioned bonuses paid by Trump's family crypto company, World Liberty Financial. The event also saw family members in attendance and a banned fighter removed by Secret Service.
