Blockchain - Crypto News And Market Updates

Hackers Stole $2.1B in Crypto in 2025 as Social Engineering Surpasses Code Exploits: CertiK

June 4, 2025 Gonzalo

In 2025, hackers stole $2.1B in crypto by exploiting human behavior, not code. Social engineering and wallet phishing now dominate, says CertiK.

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Robinhood Finalizes $200M Acquisition of Bitstamp to Expand Global Crypto Reach

June 3, 2025 Gonzalo

Robinhood finalizes $200M Bitstamp buyout, expanding global crypto footprint with 50+ licenses and a strong institutional client base.

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Blockchain Group Adds $68M in Bitcoin to Treasury Amid Rising Institutional Demand

June 3, 2025 Gonzalo

Blockchain Group acquires $68M in Bitcoin, reaching 1,471 BTC holdings amid growing European institutional crypto treasury adoption.

Singapore Orders Crypto Firms to Halt Overseas Operations by June 30

June 2, 2025 Gonzalo

Singapore’s MAS orders crypto firms to cease overseas services by June 30 or face fines up to $200K and jail, citing AML and CFT concerns.

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Crypto Hacks Hit $244M in May, Sui and Cetus Recover $157M

June 1, 2025 Gonzalo

May saw $244M in crypto hacks, with Sui and Cetus recovering $157M from a $220M exploit. Losses dropped 39% from April, PeckShield reports.

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Insurance Companies Race to Cover Rising Crypto Kidnap and Ransom Threats

May 31, 2025 Gonzalo

Insurers respond to rising kidnappings targeting crypto wealth with specialized coverage for executives and investors facing growing threats.

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AI OSINT Tool Profiles YouTube Users, Prompting Privacy and Legal Alarms

May 30, 2025 Gonzalo

Lolarchiver’s AI tool profiles YouTube users via comments, raising serious concerns about privacy, legality, and digital surveillance ease.

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Mantra and Dimitra Join Forces to Tokenize Farming and Carbon Projects

May 29, 2025 Gonzalo

Mantra partners with agri-tech firm Dimitra to tokenize farming and carbon projects in Brazil and Mexico, advancing blockchain use in sustainability.

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Dow, S&P 500 Flat as Markets Eye Nvidia Earnings; GameStop Surges on Bitcoin Buy

May 29, 2025 Gonzalo

U.S. stocks flat as Nvidia earnings near. GameStop rises after $500M Bitcoin buy. Traders cautious amid tariffs, Fed minutes, and tech outlook.

Ripple to SEC: Fungible Cryptos in Secondary Sales Are Not Securities

May 28, 2025 Gonzalo

Ripple asserts to the SEC that fungible cryptocurrencies in secondary transactions aren’t securities, citing legal precedent and SEC’s shifting crypto stance.