Kanye West’s YZY Token Crash: $3B Hype Ends in Pain for Retail Investors
Kanye West’s YZY token soared to a $3B valuation before plunging more than 90% within hours. Insiders walked away with $24M while retail investors suffered steep losses in another celebrity-driven crypto meltdown.
Tariffs Push U.S. Bitcoin Mining Into Survival Mode Amid Global Supply Chain Shakeup
Trump’s tariffs are reshaping U.S. Bitcoin mining. Rising rig costs threaten smaller miners, while larger firms invest heavily as supply chain dependence on Asia remains.
Kyrgyzstan Protests UK Sanctions on $9.3B Crypto Network Tied to Russia, Appeals to Trump and Starmer
The UK has blacklisted Kyrgyzstan’s Capital Bank and crypto firms over a $9.3B network allegedly used by Russia to bypass sanctions. Bishkek calls the move unfair.
SoFi Becomes First U.S. Bank to Use Bitcoin’s Lightning for Remittances
SoFi is integrating Bitcoin’s Lightning Network for international transfers with Lightspark, starting in the U.S.–Mexico corridor. The bank aims to cut fees and settlement times for cross-border payments, challenging legacy remittance rails like SWIFT, Western Union, and MoneyGram.
Why It Took a Year to Pin the Lykke Hack on Lazarus Group
The $23M Lykke hack is now officially linked to Lazarus Group. A year-long delay in attribution reveals how complex laundering methods keep hackers ahead of regulators.
Thailand Pitches Crypto Payments to Tourists in Bid for Regional Edge
Thailand has rolled out a tourist crypto wallet pilot that converts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins into baht. The program aims to boost crypto tourism while staying under strict regulatory oversight.
Gemini IPO Filing Highlights Financial Risks Amid $282M Loss in 2025
Gemini’s Nasdaq IPO filing exposes steep losses and ongoing regulatory battles. The Winklevoss twins’ exchange now faces its biggest market test yet.
European Blockchain Convention 2025
The European Blockchain Convention 2025 returns to Barcelona this October with its largest edition yet, featuring over 300 speakers and 6,000 attendees. With expanded networking zones and curated sessions, the event promises to be a cornerstone for blockchain innovation in Europe.
U.S. Sanctions Garantex and Grinex, Offers $6 Million Bounty in Russian Crypto Crackdown
The U.S. escalates action against Russian-linked crypto infrastructure: OFAC re-designates Garantex, sanctions Grinex, and the State Department posts a $6M reward. Here’s what it means for exchanges, compliance programs, and anyone handling ruble-linked flows.
SPAR Switzerland Crypto Payments Expand to 300 Stores in Nationwide Rollout
SPAR Switzerland is bringing Bitcoin, stablecoin, and altcoin payments to 300 supermarkets, letting customers use crypto for everyday grocery shopping. Powered by Binance Pay and DFX.swiss, this move could reshape retail payment trends across Europe.
