Here is what happened in crypto today
From structured Bitcoin lending entering traditional markets to fresh momentum around US crypto regulation and miners doubling down on artificial intelligence, today brought a mix of finance, policy and strategy shifts that could shape the sector in the months ahead. Ledn brings Bitcoin-backed loans to mainstream debt markets Bitcoin-backed lender
Social Engineering Behind Majority of Crypto Scams Investigated in 2025, Says AMLBot
Human Error Overtakes Technical Flaws in Crypto Crime Social engineering has emerged as the leading cause behind crypto-related losses, overtaking smart contract bugs and protocol exploits. According to a new report from blockchain analytics firm AMLBot, nearly two-thirds of the crypto incidents it investigated in 2025 stemmed from scams that
XRP Finds Support at $1.12 as Data Signals a Possible Trend Reversal
XRP appears to have carved out a meaningful bottom near $1.12 after a prolonged decline, with several technical, onchain and institutional indicators pointing toward a potential shift in market structure. While the token is still trading well below its all-time high, recent data suggests selling pressure may be fading and
Stablecoins Gain Ground for Paychecks and Daily Spending, BVNK Survey Finds
Stablecoins are moving from the edges of crypto trading into everyday money use, according to a new global survey commissioned by BVNK. The findings show a growing share of crypto users receiving salaries and making routine purchases with fiat-pegged digital tokens, driven by lower fees, faster transfers and wider merchant
Poland President Vetoes MiCA Bill Again, Leaving Crypto Firms Without Local Licensing Route
Second veto deepens regulatory uncertainty Poland’s efforts to align its crypto market with European Union rules have hit another roadblock after President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second bill aimed at implementing the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The decision leaves domestic crypto companies without a clear licensing framework as a
Memecoin Market Flashes Capitulation Signal as Sentiment Hits Extreme Lows
Memecoin sell-off deepens amid broader crypto weakness The memecoin segment has taken a sharp hit over the past month, shedding more than a third of its total market value as the wider crypto market moved lower. Data shows the combined market capitalization of memecoins has dropped around 34 percent in
ARK Invest Rebuilds Coinbase Position With $15 Million Buy After Recent Sell-Off
After trimming its exposure earlier this month, ARK Invest has returned to buying shares of Coinbase Global, signaling renewed confidence in the crypto exchange despite recent volatility in both the stock and the wider digital asset market. ARK Returns to Buying After Brief Exit The investment firm led by Cathie
Crypto CEO Sentenced to 20 Years in $200 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Case
A US federal court has handed down a 20 year prison sentence to the founder of Praetorian Group International after concluding that the company operated a large scale cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that drew in more than $200 million from investors worldwide. Ramil Ventura Palafox, the chief executive behind the venture,
US Credit Union Regulator Lays Out Licensing Framework for Stablecoin Issuers
The US National Credit Union Administration has taken its first formal step toward regulating payment stablecoins within the credit union system, proposing a federal licensing pathway for stablecoin issuers that operate through credit union subsidiaries. The move follows the passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins
ARK Invest Steps Up Crypto Stock Buying as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000
Cathie Wood led ARK Invest added to its exposure to crypto-linked equities this week, taking advantage of a broader market dip that pushed Bitcoin briefly below the $66,000 mark. The firm increased its holdings in Robinhood, Bullish and Circle even as digital asset prices weakened and US spot Bitcoin ETFs
