ZachXBT: $150 Million DSJ Crypto Ponzi Collapses, $41.5 Million Frozen

Crypto on-chain investigator ZachXBT said the DSJ Exchange, also known as DSJEX, and BG Wealth Sharing Ponzi scheme collapsed last week after allegedly drawing in more than $150 million. The case now carries a second, market-relevant dimension: a rapid cross-chain laundering attempt that moved more than $92 million in less than a week and triggered […]
FBI Charges 30 Individuals for Insider Trading Tied to Law Firms
The FBI Boston Division charged 30 people on Wednesday in a decade-long insider trading ring. The defendants allegedly traded ahead of nearly 30 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) using confidential data stolen from leading US law firms. Federal prosecutors say the scheme generated tens of millions of dollars in illicit profits. Trades were routed to overseas […]
BTQ Powers Quantum-Safe KRW Stablecoin Pilot in South Korea
BTQ Technologies has been selected as the primary post-quantum cybersecurity provider for South Koreas first bank-led Korean won (KRW) stablecoin proof-of-concept. The Vancouver-based company will integrate its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (QSSN) into iM Banks pilot infrastructure, marking a major step toward quantum-resistant digital finance in Asia. The project is being developed in partnership […]
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Seeks Bitcoin Donations Amid $2M Legal Debt
Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez has publicly appealed to Bitcoin holders for financial assistance as he serves a federal prison sentence tied to crypto-related charges. Rodriguez revealed through a post on X that his family is struggling with more than $2 million in legal debt following his conviction for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Currently […]
Trump’s US Bitcoin Reserve Plan Nears Next Phase
The White House is expected to reveal new details about the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the coming weeks, according to senior digital assets official Patrick Witt. Speaking at the Consensus Miami conference, Witt said the Trump administration has made major progress behind the scenes regarding the Bitcoin reserve and the broader US digital asset […]
Peter Schiff Calls MicroStrategy’s STRC a Ponzi Scheme Amid Bitcoin Debate
Peter Schiff has intensified his criticism of MicroStrategy and its preferred stock offering, STRC, describing the structure as a pure Ponzi scheme tied to Bitcoin. The longtime gold advocate argued that the companys growing dependence on fresh capital and dividend obligations could eventually lead to financial instability. Schiffs latest comments came after MicroStrategy chairman Michael […]
OranjeBTC Backs Strategy’s STRC Dividend Proposal
Bitcoin treasury firm OranjeBTC has officially announced its support for Strategy Inc.s proposed STRC dividend amendment, a move that could significantly impact the companys stock liquidity and investor demand. The proposal, introduced by Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor, seeks to shift STRC dividend payments from a monthly schedule to a semi-monthly payout structure. In a recent […]
Ethereum Price Faces Pressure as Bitcoin OG Moves $396M ETH to Binance
Ethereum price traded nearly flat today despite a modest recovery across the broader crypto market. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization remained under pressure after a massive Ethereum transfer by prominent whale Garrett Jin, also known as BitcoinOG1011short. According to blockchain tracking platform Lookonchain, Jin deposited 166,023 ETH, valued at approximately $396 million, into Binance, […]
Bitcoin ETF Investors Break Even as Cost Basis Nears $82,000
Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF investors in the U.S. have effectively “caught up” to the market after enduring their deepest paper losses since launch, with on-chain data showing the cohort’s average cost basis now sitting near $82,000—roughly in line with BTC’s current trading range. As of Wednesday ET, Bitcoin was changing hands around the $82,000 level. […]
Solana Price Eyes $100 as Alpenglow Upgrade Fuels Bullish Momentum
Solana (SOL) continued its strong upward momentum after gaining nearly 4% over the past 24 hours, pushing the SOL price close to $89. The cryptocurrency also posted an impressive 10% weekly rally, outperforming several major digital assets as investor sentiment improved across the broader crypto market. At the same time, Bitcoin traded above $81,000 while […]