Author: Alice Monroe

Democratic lawmakers are stepping up investigation of Trump Crypto SARs related to World Liberty Financial (WLF) and Trump-branded tokens. The investigation focuses on potential financial malfeasance, foreign involvement, and ethics violations in these ventures. On May 14, 2025, House Democrats demanded that all Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filed since 2023 concerning WLF, Official Trump token (TRUMP), and related entities. SARs are mandatory filings with the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and highlight suspicious financial transactions such as fraud or money laundering. The probe aims to uncover potential campaign finance fraud, securities manipulation, and foreign influence peddling. WLF’s sale of tokens…

Coinbase Data Breach has rocked one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, exposing sensitive information of over 213,000 customers. The breach was through a third-party vendor—ZeroFox, a security firm that was monitoring threats on Coinbase’s behalf. The hackers got away with customer names and emails, and in some cases, phone numbers. No passwords or funds were accessed, but the exposed data still proves useful for phishing. The compromise was the result of a Snowflake vulnerability, a cloud storage system that was used by ZeroFox. The weakness allowed unauthorised actors to download cached Coinbase alerts in November 2022 to February 2023.…

Ukraine Bitcoin Reserve Bill speeds up when legislators go closer to recognising Bitcoin as a national asset. MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak revealed during Kyiv’s Crypto 2025 conference that the legislation, which comes from leaders of the crypto industry, will soon be submitted for approval. The timing of this initiative is not random. Ukraine still navigates the economic aftershocks in the ongoing war with Russia. Traditional economic routes have shown vulnerability during conflict. By assessing Bitcoin, Ukraine hopes to reduce the dependence on centralised systems, gain monetary autonomy and safeguard the reserves from external pressure. Bitcoin provides clear benefits. The decentralised structure…

Brazil Crypto adoption went one step further. On May 15, 2025, Méliuz was the first Brazilian listed company to embrace Bitcoin in its treasury policy. After approval by the shareholders, the fintech company bought 274.52 BTC, equivalent to approximately $28.4 million. This step makes Méliuz a pioneering figure among Latin America’s corporate crypto adoption. Chairman Israel Salmen referred to it as a “historic day,” with the company’s overall Bitcoin holdings reaching 320.2 BTC. These reserves are now worth over $33 million. The average purchase price was $103,604 per Bitcoin. Interestingly, this comes after an earlier bitcoin buy of 45.73 BTC…

The FBI has sounded an alarm over deepfake phishing attacks menacing American officials. The scams rely on AI-generated synthetic voice messages to impersonate familiar figures. In particular, deepfake phishing attacks pose a significant risk to the integrity of government communications. The campaign, which was released in April 2025, is an imitation of senior federal and state administrators. Victims are sent voice or SMS messages, which tend to demand immediate action. The perpetrators then persuade them into transferring conversations to closed platforms, perfecting their tactics in deepfake phishing. After building rapport, targets are given malicious links presented as secure portals. These…

Eric Trump, co-founder of American Bitcoin, created a splash at Consensus 2025 by stating that, “Everyone is hoarding Bitcoin now.”This was during his keynote presentation in Toronto, sparking controversy in cryptocurrency and political communities. Trump’s statement is a dramatic shift from the prevailing narrative of trading to accumulation as institutions attempt to buy Bitcoin as a hedge. For him, two races now define the future of Bitcoin: accumulation and mining. MicroStrategy controls the former, holding more than 568,000 BTC. Trump, however, tries to capture the latter with forceful mining tactics using American Bitcoin. Thanks to a merger with Gryphon Digital…

Ethereum stablecoin value surged to an all-time high of $908 billion in April 2025. The reign of Ethereum as a digital dollar settlement system is reflected in the growth unmistakably. Corporate adoption, large players, and innovation within the system are catalysing the shift. Ethereum Stablecoin Leads With USDC Surge USDC led Ethereum stablecoin activity last month with $500 billion in turnover. That’s nearly 55% of total turnover. USDS and DAI trailed behind, showing market diversification. Turnover was up 11% from March 2025, showing solid momentum despite cryptocurrency market volatility. The trend is robust at present. July 2024 saw the highest…

Nasdaq-listed holding company GDC, part of GD Culture Group, announced a bold and contentious proposal to raise up to $300 million by selling common stock. It will use the funds to buy Bitcoin and OFFICIAL TRUMP ($TRUMP) memecoin. This marks a drastic shift in its capital strategy in the battle to meet Nasdaq’s regulations. GD Culture Group’s Bold Move into Cryptocurrency Under the common stock procurement agreement with a British Virgin Islands-based investor, GD Culture has access to $300 million through a series of equity sales. The fund will be allocated to Bitcoin and Trump tokens. However, the specific allocation…

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is taking formidable steps to position the city as the global leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. On May 12, 2025, he unveiled an in depth strategy geared toward embedding blockchain generation within the town’s infrastructure. It emphasizes long-term price over fleeting developments. The metropolis’s inaugural Crypto Summit, set for May 20 at Gracie Mansion, is a cornerstone of this vision. It highlights key partnerships with economic companies, regulatory reforms, and projects for underbanked groups. NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pushes for Crypto Innovation Mayor Adams has been very much outspoken on his view that blockchain and…

Etoro shares made a dramatic front onto the Nasdaq, following the organisation’s especially expected $620 million IPO. The social trading platform priced its stocks at $52, surpassing expectations and highlighting strong investor self assurance. This debut positions Etoro as a first-rate fintech force. It marks a go back to public market aims after preceding IPO delays and a failed SPAC merger. Despite in advance setbacks, Etoro shares have now gained a fresh wave of momentum. Highlight Strong IPO Demand Etoro shares had been in high call for, leading to an upsized imparting. Originally planning to promote 10 million shares, the…