Blockworks acquires Messari in crypto data consolidation push

In recent developments, the acquisition follows leadership changes and layoffs at Messari and adds one of crypto’s largest data and analytics platforms to Blockworks’ growing research business. Looking closer, market…

International sting shuts down $390M crypto money-laundering ring

In recent developments, eleven countries were involved in the joint operation that ended the AudiA6 crypto laundering ring and Dark2Web marketplace. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

Bitcoin nears $65K as Trump says Hormuz will ‘open to all’ in Sunday Iran pea…

In recent developments, bitcoin stayed near local highs on a new US-Iran peace deal pledge as analysis saw conditions favoring a sustained BTC price rebound. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Crypto scammers exploit World Cup ticket demand, TRM warns

In recent developments, fIFA and the FBI warned of ticket scams as TRM Labs identified World Cup-themed crypto fraud operations tied to multiple wallet addresses. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

SpaceX IPO update: Whale opens $22.3M SPCX long as synthetic price hits 30% p…

In recent developments, spaceX’s IPO hype may fuel a strong debut, but history shows richly valued listings often struggle after the first-day pop fades. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Bitcoin miner ‘capitulation’ comes as trader sees later 2026 bear-market bottom

In recent developments, bitcoin miner metic sparked talk of “capitulation” as profit margins stayed under 5%, but the BTC price bear-market bottom remained absent. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

SpaceX tokenized IPO campaign draws $557M on Binance ahead of debut

In recent developments, crypto markets are becoming a new venue for pre-IPO price discovery ahead of SpaceX’s highly anticipated debut today. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…

Metaplanet to form securities arm through Siiibo acquisition

In recent developments, metaplanet will acquire Siiibo Securities and rename it Metaplanet Securities as it builds out Project Nova, its Bitcoin-centric finance strategy in Japan. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Exclusive: KuCoin has not paid $2M award tied to delisted token dispute, inve…

In recent developments, a Seychelles court said KuCoin can’t treat unwithdrawn tokens as “abandoned,” and awarded a Swiss investor over $2 million. He said the exchange still hasn’t paid and…

Polish president vetoes crypto bill for third time ahead of MiCA deadline

In recent developments, polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a bill to implement MiCA for the third time, just weeks before the end of the EU crypto framework’s transitional period. Looking…