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Indictment Unsealed in Puerto Rico Charging Two Men in $650 Million Omegapro Investment Fraud
9.7.2025
An indictment was unsealed on Tuesday in the District of Puerto Rico, charging Michael Shannon Sims, 48, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, for their alleged roles in operating and promoting Omegapro, an international investment scheme that defrauded investors of over $650 million, primarily...
Opensea Acquires Rally to Enhance Mobile Experience and Token Trading Capabilities
9.7.2025
Opensea has announced its acquisition of Rally, a move that aims to enhance its mobile and token trading capabilities. Chris Maddern, the new Chief Technology Officer of Opensea, expressed excitement about the acquisition, highlighting that the Rally team brings valuable expertise to the company....
Sequans Communications Raises $384 Million to Purchase Bitcoin
9.7.2025
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS), a French semiconductor company, announced on Tuesday that it has successfully closed a $384 million private placement offering and will use the proceeds to buy bitcoin. Sequans has also struck a partnership with U.S.-based Swan Bitcoin, a financial services firm...
TRUMP Meme Coin Goes Full Speed Ahead to Tron
8.7.2025
According to @Gettrumpmemes, the X account behind the TRUMP meme coin project, the crypto tied to the 47th U.S. President is headed to the Tron network. The Donald Trump-inspired meme coin is making its way to Tron, as confirmed by the X account run by Fight Fight Fight LLC—a Delaware-based firm...
IBIT Hits 700,000 BTC—Blackrock’s Grip on Bitcoin Tightens
8.7.2025
Fresh spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) numbers show Blackrock’s IBIT has hit a major milestone—after pulling in $164.64 million in inflows on Monday, the fund now holds a massive 700,000 BTC. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) just crossed a significant threshold, holding more than...
The Smarter Web Company Acquires 226.42 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 1,000 BTC
8.7.2025
The Smarter Web Company PLC (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF | FRA: 3M8), a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 226.42 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The bitcoin was acquired at an average price of £78,932...
The Blockchain Group Acquires 116 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 1,904 BTC With 1,348.8% YTD Yield
8.7.2025
The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has confirmed the acquisition of 116 bitcoin for approximately €10.7 million (about $12,5M), bringing its total holdings to 1,904 BTC, valued at around €172 million (approximately $202M). This announcement follows the final completion of a capital...
Jack Dorsey Launches Bluetooth-Based Bitchat Over the Weekend
8.7.2025
Most people use the weekend to unwind, not Jack Dorsey, CEO of Bitcoin tech firm Block and former CEO of what was then Twitter. Dorsey spent this past weekend building a messaging app that exclusively communicates via Bluetooth. “My weekend project: to learn about Bluetooth mesh networks, relays...
US Government Backs Down in Tornado Cash Lawsuit
8.7.2025
The U.S. government has backed away from its lawsuit against crypto mixer Tornado Cash after both the Department of the Treasury, crypto advocacy group Coin Center, and others, all agreed to have the suit declared moot, effective June 28, 2025, court documents show. Lawsuits are considered moot...
Two Sentenced to 12 Years for $2.1 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud in UK
7.7.2025
Two individuals from the UK, Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga, have been sentenced to a combined total of 12 years in prison for their involvement in a $2.1 million cryptocurrency fraud, following a prosecution by the FCA. Between February 2017 and June 2019, the pair cold-called victims, selling...
Inventor of Bollinger Bands Signals Potential Upside Breakout for Bitcoin
7.7.2025
John Bollinger, the inventor of Bollinger Bands, has indicated that bitcoin may be poised for an upside breakout, as noted in a recent social media post. Bollinger, an American author and financial analyst who developed this technical analysis tool in the early 1980s, stated, “Bitcoin looks...
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 2,205 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 15,555 BTC
7.7.2025
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 2,205 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 15,555 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,640,253 yen...
TON Launches UAE Golden Visa Initiative for Toncoin Holders
6.7.2025
Max Crown, CEO of the TON Foundation, announced the launch of an initiative allowing Toncoin holders to secure a 10-year Golden Visa in the UAE. Participants can obtain the visa by staking 100,000 in TON for three years and paying a one-time processing fee of $35,000. The process promises fast...
Rap Mogul Drake Name-Drops Bitcoin in New Diss Track
5.7.2025
Hip hop and rap star Drake referenced bitcoin in his newly released song amid his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. The Canadian superstar unexpectedly dropped the track “What Did I Miss” during a July 4 Youtube stream titled “ICEMAN EPISODE ONE,” where he portrayed a worker on break....
US Congress Passes Invest America Act
5.7.2025
Exactly a year from today, on the country’s 250th birthday, July 4, 2026, every American child will receive a $1,000 investment account at birth funded by the federal government. Thanks to the Invest America Act which was passed by Congress earlier today. The act was introduced by Texas Republican...
Ancient Whale Isn’t Done Yet: Another 50,000 BTC From 2011 Moved After $3B Transfer
4.7.2025
Following the recent transfer of 30,000 bitcoin by a long-dormant whale from 2011, the same entity has now shuffled an additional 50,009 BTC across blocks 903974 and 903985. On July 4, 2025, Bitcoin.com News detailed how this old-school whale had awakened to move bitcoin originally acquired...
US House Announces July ‘Crypto Week’
4.7.2025
On the same day the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s flagship piece of legislation, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Republican House leaders also declared the week of July 14, “Crypto Week,” according to a press release published by Arkansas House Republican...
South Africa’s First NFT Marketplace, Momint, Shuts Down Amid Market Pressures
3.7.2025
Momint, a South African Web3 and crypto startup, has announced its closure due to rising operational costs, limited user growth, and a challenging funding environment. Founded in 2021, it was recognized as the country’s first NFT marketplace supporting local currency transactions and gained...
Palmer Luckey and Peter Thiel Back New Bank Erebor to Fill Gap Left by Silicon Valley Bank
3.7.2025
A group of tech billionaires, led by Palmer Luckey, co-founder of military contractor Anduril, is preparing to launch a new bank named Erebor, aimed at filling the gap left by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) for start-ups, including those in the cryptocurrency sector. Backed by high-profile investors...
Digital Wealth Platform Nexo to Sponsor Golf Championship in Partnership With DP World Tour
2.7.2025
Nexo has announced a three-year partnership with the DP World Tour, becoming the Tour’s Official Digital Asset and Wealth Partner through 2027. This collaboration will kick off with six premier tournaments in 2025, including the Genesis Scottish Open and the BMW PGA Championship, featuring...