Crypto private key exploits and front-end compromises have accounted for most of the $2.1 billion worth of crypto lost to attacks in the first half of 2025, says blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. Over 80% of crypto stolen across 75 hacks so far this year was taken in so-called infrastructure ex
Around 140,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, June 27, and they have a notional value of roughly $15 billion.Thiseventis a big one, being the end of the month and end of the second quarter, so there could be an impact on spot markets. They have been recovering since Monday’s crash,
The crypto market will witness over $17.27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts expire today. This massive expiration could impact short-term price action, especially as both assets have recently declined.With Bitcoin options valued at $14.98 billion and Ethereum at $2.29 billion, trade
Bitcoin falls slightly, staying within a narrow range as investors look ahead to a major quarterly options expiry on Friday. Open interest stands at $40 billion and 38% of these contracts will expire on Friday, CoinDesk reports. The strike price that would cause losses for the largest number of opti
Crypto analytics platform TRM Labs raised the possibility that Israel's cyber units gathered internal data from the $90 million hack on crypto exchange Nobitex to catch Iranian operatives.In its latest report, TRM Labs cited a recent arrest of three individuals in Israel suspected of conducting espi
Dogecoin changed hands near $0.162 in late-European trading on June 26, little changed on the day but still more than 13% above last Sunday’s swing low. Yet beneath that placid price action, the market is balancing on what YouTube analyst More Crypto Online calls “a wait-and-see situation” that coul
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) apprehended alleged serial hacker Kai West after an agent sent him $250 worth of bitcoin, a move that helped uncover the suspect.According to a Department of Justice statement, West, a 25-year-old British national also known as "IntelBroker" an
Jay Clayton, the former chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission and now interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), has suggested that prosecutors and defense lawyers may explore a “potential resolution” in the criminal case involving Michelle Bond, the wife of forme
CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index is down $238.02 today or 0.22% to $107580.26Snaps a three day winning streakUp 2.69% month-to-dateUp 15.17% year-to-dateDown 3.93% from its all-time intraday high of $111986.44 on May 22, 2025Up 75.37% from 52 weeks ago (June 27, 2024), when it traded at $61343.06Down 3.
Key takeaways:Despite strong macro trends, Bitcoin derivatives show fading investor confidence in sustaining the recent price gains.Bit Digital’s pivot to Ether raises fears that other miners may also unload their BTC reserves.Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped below $100,000 on Monday after Iran launched
After months of muted price action, XRP appears to be quietly building pressure within a textbook falling wedge formation. With over seven months of consolidation and recent price activity pressing up against the wedge’s resistance, subtle bullish signs are beginning to emerge. As momentum coils tig
CoreWeave is looking to acquire Bitcoin miner Core Scientific, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited anonymous sources. The deal could close within a matter of weeks.CoreWeave (ticker CRWV) has made at least one previous attempt to acquire Core Scientific (ticker CORZ). In June 2024, the
Crypto analyst Crypto Wave has indicated that Ethereum could witness another significant price crash, presenting a bearish outlook for the altcoin. This price crash is expected to mark Wave C of a corrective move, with ETH dropping to as low as $1,800.Why Ethereum Could Still Drop To As Low As $1,80
Data indicates that TON has struggled to regain user interest since the decline of the tap-to-earn trend.Over 68% of TON Supply Held by Whales While Long-Term Holding Remains LowAccording to CoinMarketCap, over 68% of the total Toncoin supply is held by whale wallets. This disproportionate distribut
A British man accused of operating under the alias “IntelBroker” on cybercrime forums has been indicted for allegedly selling stolen data in a case that caused more than $25 million in damage.The US Southern District of New York Attorney’s Office announced Kai West’s indictment on Wednesday. West al
TL;DRJUST IN: Judge Torres has denied @Ripple and the @SECGov joint motion for an indicative ruling. pic.twitter.com/iPzD4aMG1H— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) June 26, 2025Recall that Judge Torresdeniedthe joint motion filed by the two in May as well and set a newdeadlinefor June 16 by which dat
After noting plans to eventually launch perpetual-style futures trading in the United States, Coinbase Derivatives, the derivatives-focused arm of the crypto exchange Coinbase, officially set its launch date for July 21.Two contracts set to arrive on that date include the nano Bitcoin Perpetual-Styl
Ethereum has bounced back sharply, reclaiming the $2,400 level after a volatile week marked by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Last weekend, ETH briefly dipped below the $2,200 mark as panic selling swept across global markets following US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. The sell-of
Bitwise on Thursday submitted updated S-1 filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for its proposed spot Dogecoin and Aptos exchange-traded funds. The crypto asset manager was the first firm to file for a Dogecoin ETF in January and is the only issuer so far to file for an Aptos fund
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Resupply confirmed a security breach in its wstUSR market, which led to about $9.6 million in crypto losses. Blockchain security firm Cyvers said on Thursday that the exploit was triggered by a price manipulation attack involving the protocol’s integration with