Coinbase resists $20 million Bitcoin ransom demand after insider-led data breach

Coinbase revealed that it suffered a data breach that affected less than 1% of its active monthly users, according to the May 15 statement. Following the hack, the exchange CEO Brian Armstrong said the perpetrators tried to extort it of $20 million in Bitcoin. How Coinbase was breached According to the exchange, the threat actors […]

eToro CEO: We bought Bitcoin at $5 and made a $50m profit

eToro CEO Yoni Assia revealed that the company bought Bitcoin at $5 and eventually sold it for a $50 million profit, marking one of the earliest known institutional crypto bets. Speaking to CNBC following eToro’s Nasdaq debut, Assia shared that…

Ethereum Signals Strong Bullish Momentum as Exchange Supply Shrinks

First, Ethereum has successfully closed above the 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) on the 3-day chart — a historically reliable signal that has preceded strong upward movements in the past. The critical 200-SMA level currently sits at $2,700, and Ethereum is now trading just below this threshold, suggesting a pivotal moment for the market. Second, […]

Wintermute opens New York office, citing improved US crypto rules

Wintermute, a London-based algorithmic crypto trading and market-making firm, has opened an office in New York as part of its expansion into the US. Wintermute announced the opening of its New York office on May 15, citing improved regulatory conditions in the world’s largest economy. “As the US takes a friendlier stance on digital assets […]

Pepe Price Prediction: Is Pepe the Hidden Gem Among Meme Coins in 2025?

Pepe ($PEPE) seems to have solidified its place in the meme coin market, ranking 25th largest crypto by market cap, driven by its passionate community and viral momentum. Its current performance reflects both volatility and potential, capturing the attention of investors searching for the best meme coin to buy. Meanwhile, Dawgz AI, an Ethereum-based meme […]

Whales Continue to Load Up on Pepe as MIND of Pepe Presale Crosses $9M Mark

The post Whales Continue to Load Up on Pepe as MIND of Pepe Presale Crosses $9M Mark appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Things have levelled out for Pepe (PEPE) in the past day – but crypto whales are not done shopping. And while they’re still buying the OG frog coin, MIND of Pepe (MIND) […]

Sui Secures Institutional Backing as 21Shares Joins Forces in $16T Real-World Asset Race

Key Takeaways: Sui announces a strategic partnership with 21Shares to expand real-world asset (RWA) applications on-chain. The deal includes joint product development, research reports, and access to institutional markets, particularly in the U.S. Sui’s high-throughput Layer-1 blockchain attracts serious attention as a foundation for tokenized treasuries, DeFi, and stablecoins. Institutional momentum is building fast behind […]

Altcoin Season Incoming: Key Indicators Point to June Breakout?

The post Altcoin Season Incoming: Key Indicators Point to June Breakout? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market is entering a new phase, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that an Altcoin Season is not only underway but is about to amplify in June. Historical patterns, strong technical indicators, and shifting market dynamics all […]

$78 Million Lost to ‘Laundering Loophole’ in Tether Freezing Method Since 2017

An AMLBot report claims that Tether’s multi-signature set up for freezing funds creates a “critical window” for illicit actors to exploit.

Mastercard Unlocks Stablecoin Payments For 150 Million Merchants

Partnering with MasterCard, MoonPay is now working to bring stablecoin-powered payments to the mainstream. Stablecoins: The New Rails for Global Money “Stablecoins are a really big deal. It’s personal for me,” said Soto-Wright, who is half Venezuelan. “There are people all around the world who rely on money sent from the U.S. Stablecoins offer a […]