US DOJ Seizes $2.8M in Crypto from Alleged Ransomware Mastermind

The US Justice Department has unsealed a set of warrants authorizing the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency linked to an alleged ransomware operation. The action also includes the confiscation of $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle. The warrants, unsealed in federal courts in the Eastern District of Virginia, the Central District […]

New York’s 0.2% Crypto Tax Push Sparks Fears of a Market Sell-Off

New York may soon add another chapter to its already strict crypto regulation playbook. Assembly Bill 8966, introduced by Democratic Assembly member Phil Steck, proposes a 0.2% excise tax on all crypto and NFT transactions, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. If approved, the crypto tax would take effect on September 1, applying to both individuals […]

Was The Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit Just A Distraction? Pundit Claims US Government Owns XRPL

Crypto analyst Pumpius has sparked a debate after claiming the long-running Ripple vs. SEC case was never an actual fight, but a carefully staged distraction. He says the fintech company and its backers crafted the “David vs. Goliath” image of battling U.S. regulators to hide its fundamental mission, building U.S.-backed global payment rails under the […]

Institutional Moves and $1B Liquidations Shake XRP: Could This Be a Strategic Re-Accumulation Phase?

XRP’s August 2025 market performance has been a study in extremes. The resolution of the long-running SEC lawsuit on August 7 sparked a 4% surge as institutional buyers stepped in, pushing prices from $3.15 to $3.25. Related Reading: U-Turn In Cardano Governance: Foundation Backs Crucial Funding Volumes spiked to 140 million tokens, confirming resistance at […]

Looming Bitcoin Security Budget Crisis Is Fake — Expert Buries FUD

Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies and CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company says the most persistent narrative about Bitcoin’s long-term security—an alleged “budget shortfall” as block subsidies decline—is built on a category error. In a series of posts on X today, August 15, […]

Bitcoin STH Capitulation Selling Weakens: 16.8K BTC Sent To Exchanges At A Loss

Bitcoin surged to a fresh all-time high of $124,500 yesterday, marking another milestone in its historic 2025 run. However, the celebration was short-lived as the world’s largest cryptocurrency faced immediate selling pressure, pulling prices back and signaling the start of a new phase in market dynamics. The rally, fueled by weeks of strong buying momentum, […]