$2.7 Billion Stolen in 2025 Crypto Hacks — North Korea’s Lazarus Group Responsible for Half

$2.73B in crypto stolen in H1 2025 — with North Korea’s Lazarus Group behind a $1.47B Bybit hack. CeFi platforms are now the biggest targets, as physical attacks and malware rise.

Thailand Launches National Crypto Sandbox for Digital Nomads and Tourists

Thailand introduces a national crypto sandbox allowing tourists and digital nomads to convert crypto to baht for everyday spending. Backed by financial regulators, this move cements Thailand’s position as a top destination for the Web3 workforce.

Trezor Co-Founder Launches GLOK — A Crypto Security App for Bitcoiners

Alena Vranova, co-founder of Trezor, unveils GLOK — a privacy-first emergency app with geolocation, distress alerts, and anti-kidnapping training. Designed for real-world crypto threats.

Roam Launches Premium eSIM with Voice, SMS & 5G Data in 160+ Countries

Roam debuts its Premium eSIM — a Web3-powered mobile solution with voice, SMS, and 5G data in 160+ countries. No roaming fees, crypto payments, Solana verification, and free data rewards.

OKX and McLaren F1 Launch European Crypto Campaign at 2025 Dutch Grand Prix

OKX partners with McLaren F1 for a high-impact campaign during the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, offering VIP experiences, giveaways, and driving crypto adoption across Europe.

Coinbase Launches Base App — A Crypto Super App for Social, Payments, and Trading

Coinbase drops the Base App — a new crypto super app that fuses social media, payments, trading, and messaging. Built on Farcaster and Base Chain, it’s Web3 for the TikTok generation.

Bitcoin Leads, Altcoins Lag: FBS’s Crypto Outlook for H2 2025

FBS reviews the crypto market in H1 2025, highlighting Bitcoin’s strength, altcoin underperformance, and key macro drivers for H2.

Thailand’s Crypto Sandbox Lets Tourists Spend Digital Assets Like Baht

Thailand launches a regulated crypto sandbox allowing tourists to convert digital assets into baht and pay via QR codes. A bold step toward Web3 tourism.

Bitkub and DeLorean Labs Bring Real-World Asset Tokenization to Thailand

Bitkub partners with DeLorean Labs to launch real-world asset tokenization in Thailand, using the iconic DeLorean car as a Web3 gateway.

PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to Arbitrum, Boosting Speed and Lowering Fees

PayPal quietly adds Arbitrum support for PYUSD stablecoin, expanding beyond Ethereum and Solana. Here’s why it matters for users and the future of crypto payments.

Function Launches FBTC: $1.5B Bitcoin Yield Asset Backed by Galaxy Digital

Function (formerly Ignition) launches FBTC, a $1.5B omnichain Bitcoin-backed yield asset, with Galaxy Digital, Antalpha, and Mantle joining its $10M seed round.

Peter Thiel Bets on Ethereum: Inside the 9.1% Stake That’s Reshaping Crypto Treasuries

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has acquired a 9.1% stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies, now holding over 163,000 ETH. Is Ethereum becoming the new corporate treasury standard?

BIP 360: Bitcoin’s Quantum Migration Plan to Secure Your Wallet Before It’s Too Late

BIP 360 proposes a soft-fork upgrade to migrate Bitcoin away from quantum-vulnerable cryptography, securing the network before quantum computers can break it.

Thailand Launches Crypto Sandbox for Tourists to Spend Digital Assets

Thailand’s SEC and Central Bank unveil a crypto sandbox allowing tourists to convert digital assets into Thai baht and spend them in-country.

: OKX Launches PayPal Crypto Integration Across Europe with Zero Fees

OKX now lets European users buy crypto with PayPal—no fees, full MiCA compliance, and instant access. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Prioritizing Happiness Over High Salaries in 2025

Gen Z and Millennials are quitting jobs that harm their mental health—even if the pay is great. Here’s how they’re redefining work, purpose, and corporate power.

OKX Adds USDG Stablecoin for 60M Users, Joins Global Dollar Network

OKX has joined the Global Dollar Network, integrating the MiCA-compliant USDG stablecoin for 60 million users across 180+ countries.

Kazakhstan Eyes Crypto for National Reserves and State Mining Taxes

Kazakhstan is considering crypto investments for its national reserves and planning a state-run crypto reserve. Here's how it’s balancing adoption and regulation.

Abacus Market Disappears in Suspected Exit Scam as TON Proxy Builds the Future of Web3 Privacy

Abacus Market, a $400M darknet empire, goes dark amid law enforcement pressure. Meanwhile, TON Proxy 2.0 launches a decentralized privacy network with garlic routing and Toncoin rewards.

BONK Price Prediction: Breakout Looms as Bulls Eye $0.00002748 Target

BONK has rallied 40% in July and is now testing resistance near $0.00002630. Learn why Solana’s leading meme coin may be headed for $0.00003000.

Why Verifiable Randomness Is Critical for AI, Crypto, and Digital Trust — ARPA Network Explains

Verifiable randomness is the missing trust layer in AI and crypto. Learn how ARPA Network is building a decentralized, auditable infrastructure to power the future of fair computation.

Bank of England Governor Rejects CBDCs, Warns Stablecoins May Disrupt Credit System

BOE Governor Andrew Bailey cautions against stablecoins and rejects the need for a digital pound, instead advocating tokenized bank deposits as the future of payments.

Bitcoin May Drop Below $110K Without a Crisis, Warns Xapo Bank CEO

Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca warns of an upcoming Bitcoin price correction below $110K, driven by natural market cycles and investor sentiment — not macro disasters.

Czech Central Bank Buys Coinbase Stock in First Crypto-Adjacent Move

Czech National Bank, Coinbase, Central Banks Crypto, BTC Reserves, Crypto Infrastructure, Sovereign Digital Assets

NEAR Protocol Is Building the Future of Decentralized AI, Says Grayscale

Grayscale ranks NEAR as the #2 AI crypto project by market cap. Discover how NEAR is transforming blockchain into a foundation for autonomous AI agents.

Beijing Cracks Down on Crypto as Hong Kong Embraces Stablecoins: A Tale of Two Cities

As Beijing warns investors against crypto scams, Hong Kong is launching a stablecoin licensing regime in August 2025. Here's how China’s regulatory divide could reshape the future of digital finance across Asia.

Did Binance Build Trump’s Stablecoin?

Bloomberg claims Binance developed code for USD1, a Trump-linked stablecoin. CZ denies it — but the controversy could reshape the future of crypto and politics.

Arthur Hayes Backs Ethena as Synthetic Dollar Protocol Gains Coinbase Integration

Arthur Hayes buys $1.5M of ENA as Ethena integrates with Coinbase International via Copper. USDe emerges as a scalable synthetic dollar with institutional backing.

Robert Kiyosaki Eyes Bitcoin Buy at $117K — But First, Let the 'Hog Slaughter' Begin

Robert Kiyosaki confirms plans to buy Bitcoin again at $117K—but only after a FOMO-driven sell-off. Here’s what he means by the coming “hog slaughter.”

Meme Coin Supercycle: Why CT Influencers Are Running the Market in 2025

The meme coin market is exploding in 2025, and CT influencers are driving the supercycle. Here's how SPX6900, BONK, and PEPE are flipping market structure.

Why Thailand Is Becoming the Epicenter of the Crypto Lifestyle Revolution

Thailand is rapidly emerging as a global hub for crypto builders, DAOs, and decentralized culture. From Bangkok to Phuket, it’s the new frontier for Web3-native life.

Coinbase Integrates Copper’s ClearLoop for Off-Exchange Settlement

Coinbase International Exchange and Copper partner to enable off-exchange, real-time collateral settlement via ClearLoop — boosting capital efficiency for institutions.

BTCT Adds $1M Ethereum Reserve in Strategic Pivot to On-Chain Finance

BTCT shifts from mining to on-chain finance with a $1M ETH reserve, signaling a bold new era in DeFi, staking, and stablecoin settlement infrastructure.

What Is Stacks? The Bitcoin Layer 2 Powering DeFi, Smart Contracts, and More

Stacks is a Layer 2 network for Bitcoin, bringing smart contracts, DeFi, and programmable assets to the most secure blockchain. Learn how it works and why STX matters.

TON Wallet Launches Inside Telegram with Instant Crypto, NFTs, and Yield Tools

TON Space rebrands to TON Wallet: a non-custodial crypto wallet built into Telegram. Buy, send, swap, and earn crypto — now with real-time charts and NFT support.

AEON Protocol Brings Seamless USDT Payments to Southeast Asia via Telegram

AEON Protocol enables real-world USDT payments through Telegram bots using the TON blockchain, with instant fiat settlement across Southeast Asia.

Ethereum Foundation Launches Strategic Overhaul to Support Builders, Founders, and Institutions

The Ethereum Foundation unveils a new four-part strategy to accelerate ecosystem growth, support founders, improve policy outreach, and scale Web3 globally.

Tornado Cash Trial: Why Roman Storm’s Case Could Redefine Crypto and Code

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm faces trial in July. At stake: the future of DeFi, privacy tools, and the legality of writing open-source code.

Hong Kong’s LEAP Into Tokenized Finance: Stablecoins, TokenFi, and a New Financial Stack

Hong Kong launches new stablecoin licenses and tokenized finance rules under its LEAP framework, with TokenFi RWA emerging as core infrastructure.

Hypergraph by The Graph Launches: Local-First Web3 Apps, Built Fast

The Graph’s Hypergraph is here — enabling encrypted, composable, local-first apps. From AI to health to contracts, Web3 devs are building what Web2 couldn’t.

How Web3 Is Fixing Creator Payments in 2025

Still not getting paid on time? Discover how Royalty.io turns YouTube ad revenue into tokens — real cash flow, faster payouts, and crypto for creators.

Breaking Barriers: Why Crypto Needs More Women in Web3

Web3 can’t reach its full potential without gender equity. Explore how women are reshaping crypto, and what the industry must do to include them.

Emirates and Crypto.com Partner to Launch Crypto Payments for Flights and Duty Free

Emirates and Dubai Duty Free team up with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for flights, shopping, and travel — part of Dubai’s push toward digital economy leadership.

Circle and OKX Enable Global 1:1 USD↔USDC Stablecoin Access for 60M Users

Circle and OKX launch 1:1 USDC↔USD swaps for 60M users worldwide. Seamless fiat on/off ramps, stablecoin education, and Web3 adoption in one move.

Snoop Dogg Sells Out $12M NFT Drop on Telegram in 30 Minutes

Snoop Dogg's NFT drop on Telegram sells out in 30 minutes, raising $12 million and reviving interest in TON blockchain and Web3 NFTs.

Bitstop Adds ETH, SOL, DOGE, PEPE to Crypto ATMs Across U.S.

Bitstop now supports ETH, SOL, DOGE, PEPE, and more at 2,000+ ATMs across the U.S., giving cash users instant access to Web3. No banks, no apps — just crypto.

Vitalik Buterin Reveals Ethereum’s New Direction and Surprising Meme Coin Impact

Vitalik unveils Ethereum Foundation’s strategic pivot, the fading speed race in L2s, and how Shiba Inu donations funded pandemic tech.

Ego Death Capital Raises $100M to Fund Bitcoin-Only Software Startups

Bitcoin-focused VC firm Ego Death Capital closes $100M fund to back real software startups building on BTC, not hype coins. Here’s who they’re betting on.

Bangkok and Korat Rank Among Top Digital Nomad Cities of 2025

Thailand dominates the 2025 digital nomad rankings, with Bangkok at #1 and Korat at #5 globally. Explore why Thailand is the new capital of remote work.

BONK Surges as LetsBonk Launchpad Overtakes Pump.fun in Meme Coin Wars

BONK hits weekly high as LetsBonk dominates Solana meme coin launches. 22,000 tokens launched in one day, $1.23M revenue, +66% price surge.

Tokenized Equities Face Regulatory Gridlock Despite Massive Potential

Equity tokenization could democratize investing — but legal roadblocks and institutional pushback still limit adoption. Robinhood’s OpenAI drama shows why.

Tickeron Launches $Tickeron Token: AI Trading Meets Web3 Transparency

Tickeron unveils $Tickeron Token, giving users blockchain-verified access to AI trading agents. Token-based subscriptions and on-chain performance redefine algorithmic trading.

CRO Price Soars on Truth Social ETF Rumors and Institutional Interest

Cronos (CRO) rallies 22% amid speculation of a Truth Social–linked token ETF. Institutions eye Cronos Chain for DeFi exposure, fueling altcoin momentum.

DeFi Development Corp. Expands Solana Holdings, Hits $100M+ in SOL

Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp. acquires $7M more in Solana (SOL), raising total holdings to $102.7M and signaling growing institutional trust in scalable blockchain assets.

US Government Transfers Ethereum to Coinbase, Raising Fears of Future Liquidations

The U.S. government moved $219K in ETH to Coinbase — the first such transfer in years — triggering speculation about broader selloffs under its Crypto Reserve plans.

EU Licenses 14 Stablecoin Issuers Under MiCA, Tether and Binance Missing

The EU approves 14 stablecoin issuers and 39 CASPs under MiCA. Big names like Tether and Binance are absent. MiCA now enables full passporting across the EEA.

Murano Global Launches $500M Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Merges Real Estate with Crypto

Murano Global (NASDAQ: MRNO) unveils $500M Bitcoin treasury backed by equity facility. Plans include BTC payments at hotels and joining Saylor’s Bitcoin for Corporations alliance.

Nakiki SE Becomes First German Public Company to Adopt Bitcoin-Only Treasury Strategy

Nakiki SE, a German e-commerce firm, embraces a pure Bitcoin treasury strategy — the first of its kind in Germany. Inspired by Michael Saylor, the company plans to raise capital and buy BTC exclusively.

Vitalik Buterin Embraces Copyleft to Defend Open Source from Big Tech Monopolies

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin now backs GPL-style copyleft licensing, arguing that openness must be enforced in a monopolized, mercenary tech landscape.

TON Foundation Chooses Crypto.com for Institutional Custody

TON Foundation partners with Crypto.com Custody to provide secure storage, staking, and institutional access to Jettons like USDT.

TON Clarifies UAE Golden Visa Claims Amid Regulatory Denial

TON Foundation addresses confusion over Golden Visa program, confirms there’s no UAE government partnership. Regulators deny involvement.

Hong Kong Prepares Stablecoin Regulation to Attract Global Crypto Firms

As stablecoin rules take shape, Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global fintech hub. VASPs and tokenization firms are already lining up.

Bitcoin Hyper brings Solana smart contracts to Bitcoin with SVM-powered Layer 2

Bitcoin Hyper is building a Layer 2 for Bitcoin using Solana’s Virtual Machine (SVM), enabling lightning-fast smart contracts, high-yield staking, and wrapped BTC bridges—mainnet launches Q3 2025.

Win 1 Bitcoin with Bitpanda’s 2025 Summer Raffle — Here’s How

Bitpanda is giving away 1 full Bitcoin in its 2025 summer raffle. Trade €45+ in crypto per entry — no limit. New users get 1 free ticket after ID verification.

The Blockchain Group adds 116 BTC to its treasury, reaching 1,904 BTC total

The Blockchain Group boosts its Bitcoin holdings to 1,904 BTC with a new $12.5M purchase. Backed by TOBAM and Adam Back, the company is building a crypto-first treasury in France.

BBVA launches crypto trading for retail clients in Spain

BBVA now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients in Spain via its mobile app. Fully regulated under MiCA with in-house custody.

UAE denies TON staking visa rumors: No crypto path to residency

TON staking won't get you a UAE Golden Visa. Regulators from ICP, SCA, and VARA shut down viral claims linking crypto to residency. Here’s what’s real—and what’s hype.

How to get a UAE Golden Visa by staking TON — no property, no banks

Unlock a 10-year UAE Golden Visa by staking $100K in TON. Keep your tokens, earn yield, skip the real estate — fast-track residency through crypto staking.

How to stay safe on TON: scam protection tips for Telegram’s Web3 users

TON is booming with Telegram-powered Web3 apps — and so are the scams. Learn how to spot fake bots, scam tokens, and phishing attacks with these simple safety tips.

OKX CEO apologizes for false positive compliance blocks in 2025

OKX’s Star Xu admits account freezes were caused by false positives in the exchange’s compliance system. Here’s what happened and what users can expect next.

Rho Protocol brings interest rate derivatives to Arbitrum

Rho lets users trade BTC/ETH funding rates and ETH staking yields onchain via Arbitrum. It’s DeFi’s first true interest rate market.

Elon Musk launches America Party to disrupt U.S. political system

Elon Musk just founded the America Party to fight government waste and end the two-party system. Could crypto and Web3 be part of his political revolution?