InstitutionalNasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent, Valuation Hits $21B
Nasdaq invested $100M in Payward, Kraken's parent company, pushing its valuation to $21B. What the deal means for tokenized stocks and crypto exchanges.
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SecurityMalone Lam Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Theft Case
Malone Lam pleaded guilty to running a network that stole and laundered more than $245 million in crypto through social engineering.
InstitutionalRobinhood Buys Stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com
Robinhood took minority stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com, making the platform an infrastructure partner for prediction markets. HOOD shares rose 3.4%.
SecurityZondacrypto: Fifth Suspect Arrested in Fraud Case
A Polish court has detained a fifth suspect in the Zondacrypto exchange fraud case, which has affected 1.3 million clients.
MarketsMiddle East Crypto Activity Triples to $350 Billion
Bitcoin Policy Institute: MENA crypto volume hit $350B amid the Iran conflict. Bitcoin dominance rose to 64.8% as demand for stablecoins climbed.
SecurityLiquid Network Halted After $320 Million Breach
Blockstream's Bitcoin sidechain Liquid Network halted after a $320 million security breach. Attackers claim to be white hat, exchanges suspend LBTC.
RegulationBitMEX Co-Founder Gives Reform UK Another 4 Million Pounds
Ben Delo of BitMEX has raised his donations to Nigel Farage's party to 8 million pounds this year, as scrutiny of Reform UK's funding grows.
BitcoinDormant Bitcoin Wallets From 2010 Wake Up as 600 BTC Moves After 16 Years
Whale Alert tracked 600 BTC waking from 2010-era wallets after 16 years dormant. What it means for Bitcoin holders and market liquidity.
SecurityOrionx Shuts Down After $7M Custody Gap
Chilean crypto exchange Orionx is shutting down after an audit found a $7 million custody gap, and has filed a criminal complaint against two ex-co-founders.