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Jury selection in the criminal trial of Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm wrapped up on Tuesday, and prosecutors and defense attorneys issued their own statements in a case that could have significant repercussions for the crypto and blockchain industry.According to reporting from Inner City Press inside the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Tuesday, US prosecutors focused much of their opening statement on attempting to link Storm to North Korean hackers using Tornado Cash to launder funds, in violation of US sanctions. The Lazarus Group was allegedly behind a 2022 hack of the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Following its recent rally, Ethereum, the second-largest crypto asset, is presently drawing notable attention and interest from both institutional and retail investors. One of the latest companies that has purchased ETH in a significant amount is BTCS Inc., a publicly traded firm. BTCS Inc. Makes Major Ethereum Play Ethereum’s adoption is growing strong in the crypto sector, cementing its position as a leading digital asset. BTCS Inc., a blockchain technology company, recently bought a huge chunk of ETH, ramping up its crypto strategy. The reports show that…

Crypto exchange Kraken has launched a derivatives platform for US traders, offering access to CME-listed cryptocurrency futures and expanding the availability of institutional-grade trading tools.On Tuesday, the exchange announced the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, providing access to futures contracts via the Kraken Pro platform. The move expands Kraken’s product suite by expanding futures trading alongside its existing spot market offerings.According to Kraken Pro, access to Kraken Derivatives US has been rolled out initially in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. Source: Kraken ProKraken Derivatives US is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), following Kraken’s $1.5…

Vanguard, one of the world’s largest investment management firms, is now the biggest institutional shareholder of Strategy (MSTR) — Michael Saylor’s company best known for adopting Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.According to data from investment research platform Intel, Vanguard has accumulated more than 20 million shares of MSTR, representing about 8% of MicroStrategy’s outstanding Class A common stock. The stake gives Vanguard indirect exposure to over 200,000 Bitcoin (BTC) held on Strategy’s balance sheet, representing a 26.3% jump between January and April 2025.Many of Vanguard’s funds include exposure to the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund, which holds…

Update (June 15, 9:12 am UTC): This article has been updated to include yet another attack on Arcadia Finance, which brings the total lost sum to $3.5 million.Arcadia Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform operating on the Base blockchain, suffered an exploit resulting in the theft of about $3.5 million in cryptocurrency.The attacker exploited a vulnerability in Arcadia’s Rebalancer contract by abusing arbitrary swapData parameters, enabling a rogue swap that drained assets from user vaults, according to an alert from blockchain security company Cyvers.In a report shared with Cointelegraph, Cyvers said the exploit unfolded on Tuesday at 04:05:58 UTC. The…

The House blocked major crypto bills, but accelerating Senate momentum and surging institutional demand are reigniting hopes for transformative U.S. digital asset legislation. US Crypto Legislation Stalls in House, Disrupting Momentum on Digital Asset Rules The U.S. House of Representatives blocked a procedural vote on July 15, preventing formal consideration and discussion of three crypto […]

SharpLink Gaming has officially become the largest corporate holder of Ethereum, surpassing even the Ethereum Foundation.On July 15, the company revealed it owns 280,706 ETH, valued at $867 million. The company’s impressive ETH holdings grew significantly between July 7 and July 13. During this period, SharpLink purchased 74,656 ETH for $213 million, with an average price of $2,852 per coin.The firm also announced that 99.7% of its ETH holdings are staked, generating an additional 415 ETH since June 2. Since June 13, the company’s ETH concentration has increased by about 23%.Joseph Lubin, Chairman of SharpLink, emphasized that these holdings represent…

The top US-based crypto exchange by trading volume is helping pump up a popular Solana (SOL)-based memecoin platform with its latest listing. According to a new announcement from Coinbase, pump.fun (PUMP) is the latest altcoin to be added to the exchange’s suite of digital assets. “Pump.fun (PUMP) is now live on Coinbase.com and in the Coinbase iOS and Android apps with the Experimental label. Coinbase customers can log in to buy, sell, convert, send, receive or store these assets.” Pump.fun has gained popularity as a platform that allows users to create and trade original memecoins without the burden of coding.…

A crypto analyst who accurately predicted the Bitcoin (BTC) price surge to $120,000 months ago has returned with a bold new forecast that could redefine investors’ expectations for the rest of the cycle. Using a detailed Elliott Wave structure and historical halving patterns, the expert outlines what could be Bitcoin’s final parabolic move, laying out a clear roadmap toward a new ATH target.   Bitcoin Parabolic Phase Still Ahead Following Bitcoin’s explosive rise above $123,000 in a single day, crypto analyst XForceGlobal reaffirmed his earlier predictions and intensified his bullish outlook. He now asserts that Bitcoin is in the early stages…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The most searched cryptos on GeckoTerminal today are taking center stage, and for good reason. XRP, Degen, CreatorBid, and Tagger aren’t just popular; they generate genuine attention from all quarters. Each of these currencies has something special to offer that traders and investors are eager to figure out, whether it’s rapid expansion, more on-chain activity, or significant changes in their ecosystems. With the support of former President Trump, Republicans are advancing three significant measures in Congress as the United States enters a crucial “Crypto Week”: the GENIUS…