Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to U.S. Fraud Charges Over $40B Terra Collapse
Terraform Labs co‑founder Do Kwon has entered a guilty plea in the United States to conspiracy wire and securities fraud tied to the $40–44B TerraUSD/LUNA collapse. Sentencing is set for December 2025, underscoring a tougher stance on crypto fraud.
Circle Announces Arc: Upcoming USDC-Native Layer-1 Blockchain to Strengthen Stablecoin Infrastructure
Circle has unveiled Arc, a USDC-native Layer-1 blockchain for payments, FX, and capital markets. Testnet launches fall 2025, aiming to boost regulated stablecoin adoption.
Trump’s 401(k) Order Could Bring Crypto and Private Equity to Retirement Menus — What Savers Need to Know
President Trump’s new executive order directs regulators to explore allowing crypto, private equity, and other alternative assets in certain 401(k) funds. Here’s what changes, when they might happen, and how it could affect your retirement portfolio.
Embargo Ransomware: BlackCat’s Heir Targets Healthcare, Rakes in $34M in Crypto
TRM Labs identifies Embargo ransomware as a likely BlackCat rebrand, responsible for $34.2M in crypto ransom flows and high-impact attacks on U.S. healthcare providers.
Ripple Rail Acquisition: $200M Deal Set to Boost RLUSD Stablecoin and Challenge USDC, USDT
Ripple is buying Rail for $200M to expand RLUSD stablecoin adoption in payroll, remittances, and B2B payments, positioning it against USDC and USDT in the enterprise market.
Crypto Meets Crisis Relief: Binance Sends Aid to Flooded Taiwan
Binance deploys blockchain-based relief again, airdropping $1.2M in BNB to verified users in Taiwan’s flood zone. Crypto meets crisis with speed, transparency, and real-world impact.
Crypto Kiosks Tied to Cartels, Scams in $3.9B Laundering Surge, Says FinCEN
The U.S. Treasury’s financial crimes unit has issued a new alert linking crypto ATMs to billions in fraud and laundering. Banks are now under pressure to act.
Coinbase’s Base Network Suffers Outage — What Happened and Why It Matters
Coinbase’s Base blockchain suffered a short outage due to a sequencing bug. While no funds were lost, the incident revealed how much Base still depends on centralized infrastructure.
Credix DeFi Protocol Exploited for $2.6M, Platform Taken Offline
Credix has been taken offline following a $2.6M exploit. It's one of several DeFi breaches in a wave of attacks that exposed critical smart contract flaws.
Blockchain Life 2025
28-29 October, 2025Festival Arena, Dubai Blockchain Life 2025 returns this October for its 15th anniversary. The two-day event, which will be held at the Festival...
