Kalshi faces ‘fake crypto volume’ allegations as critic flags identical $5,500 trades
Kalshi clarified that its inflated headline volume stems from an industry-wide convention tracking maximum potential payouts rather than actual cash spent, emphasizing its public regulatory filings ensure absolute transparency.
Is the Trump-Xi Summit Now an Iran Summit? Bitcoin, Stocks and Oil Are Trading Like It
Stocks and crypto moved higher on Monday while oil prices fell. Investors are pricing in several developments this week, the biggest being the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington. Bitcoin (BTC) held above $81,000 and Asian equities advanced, while crude slipped to its lowest in more than a week. Beijing Becomes the Variable in the Iran Standoff […]
Why XNO Just Plummeted 10.33% in 60 Minutes
XNO is making its loudest move in weeks, with a sharp decline of 10.33% in just 60 minutes. The price has fallen to $0.32334, down from $0.360576. This rapid drop raises eyebrows among traders as they assess the overall market landscape. The Latest The recent price action of XNO reflects broader trends within the altcoin […]
Zcash Sets November 5 Target For NU7 Upgrade And 25-Second Blocks
TL;DR Zcash developers are targeting November 5 for NU7 mainnet activation. The upgrade would cut target block spacing from 75 seconds to 25 seconds. October 20 remains the final decision point before mainnet activation. Zcash has put a timeline around one of its biggest protocol upgrades in years. Developers are targeting November 5 for NU7 […]
Google Targets Web3 Expertise as Stablecoin Interest Grows
Apple and Google are making significant moves in the digital asset space by hiring for stablecoin-related roles. Apple is looking for a Financial Product Strategy Lead for Apple Pay, emphasizing knowledge of blockchain and stablecoins as crucial qualifications. Similarly, Google aims to recruit an Industry Principal Architect for Web3, indicating a serious exploration of digital […]
X Sues Bitcoin Influencers for £207,384 in Alleged Revenue
X Internet Unlimited Company and X Corp have filed a lawsuit in the UK High Court against Bitcoin influencers Vivek Kumar Sen and Zamyang Sherpa. The lawsuit, initiated on September 17, alleges that these individuals manipulated engagement metrics to fraudulently obtain at least £207,384 from the Creator Revenue Sharing Program. The implications of this case […]
US Blacklists Bitbank Over Hundreds of Millions in Bitcoin Transfers

The United States blacklisted Iranian crypto exchange Bitbank and its software developer over alleged sanctions-evasion activity. Treasury says financier Babak Zanjani used the platform to move hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an elite branch of Iran’s armed forces. Treasury Blocks Bitbank and Its Developer Companies handling […]
French Crypto Worker Forced to Transfer €40,000 as Gang Ties Up Family
Four hooded men broke into a family home in northern France over the weekend and forced the father, who works in the cryptocurrency sector, to transfer 40,000 euros in digital assets. The intruders bound both parents and their two children, aged 8 and 12, with black tape before feeling. The police have made no arrests […]
Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian ports, 300 vessels damaged
The intensified attacks on Ukrainian ports could further destabilize regional trade and diminish Ukraine’s strategic military prospects. The post Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian ports, 300 vessels damaged appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs see inflows as Bitcoin tops $81,000
The inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs highlight the asset’s volatility and potential for rapid sentiment shifts, impacting broader market dynamics. The post US spot Bitcoin ETFs see inflows as Bitcoin tops $81,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.