Michael Saylor Sued Over $5.9B Bitcoin Loss
Michael Saylor’s crypto-centric company, now rebranded as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is under legal fire once again. A new class action lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Virginia (Docket No. 25-cv-00861) accuses the firm of misleading investors about the risks of its aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy, which led to an
Fake Solana Bot on GitHub Steals Crypto
A newly uncovered scam involving a fake Solana trading bot on GitHub has resulted in stolen cryptocurrency funds, according to a report by blockchain security firm SlowMist. The fraudulent repository, named solana-pumpfun-bot and hosted by the GitHub account “zldp2002,” disguised itself as a legitimate open-source Solana trading tool while secretly
XRP Eyes $3.20 Breakout as Futures Surge
Ripple’s native token XRP is making headlines once again as it breaks out of a multi-month bullish pennant pattern on the weekly chart, signaling a potential 40% rally to $3.20. This bullish move is backed by a surge in futures open interest (OI), increased institutional activity, and renewed optimism in
China’s Addentax Bets Big on Bitcoin with $1.3B Acquisition Plan
Chinese textile firm Addentax Group Corp. (NASDAQ: ATXG) is making headlines with a major pivot into cryptocurrency. In a striking move, the company has expanded its original Bitcoin acquisition plan from 8,000 BTC to 12,000 BTC, representing a total investment of $1.3 billion. This makes Addentax one of the latest
ECB to Pilot Blockchain Euro Settlements by 2026
The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled a two-track roadmap to revolutionise financial settlements in the eurozone using blockchain technology. At the heart of the plan is “Pontes”, a new initiative aimed at piloting blockchain-based settlements in central bank money by the third quarter of 2026. Pontes will act as
Botanix Launches to Unlock Bitcoin’s DeFi Potential
Bitcoin has long held its reputation as “digital gold” a secure, decentralised store of value. But beyond buying, holding, or trading, there’s been little to do with it in the broader DeFi ecosystem. That’s exactly what Botanix aims to change with the official launch of its mainnet, unlocking a new
Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody Services by 2026
Germany’s largest banking institution, Deutsche Bank, is preparing to enter the cryptocurrency space with the launch of crypto custody services as early as 2026. The move, first reported by Bloomberg, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing integration of traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. Once live, the new
Polygon Labs Launches Katana: A Bold DeFi-Focused Blockchain Experiment
Polygon Labs, in partnership with crypto trading firm GSR, has officially launched Katana, a new Ethereum-based Layer 2 blockchain built specifically to tackle long-standing inefficiencies in decentralised finance (DeFi). With over $200 million in deposits even before its launch, Katana is setting out to reshape DeFi’s liquidity dynamics and economic
South Korea Pauses CBDC to Focus on Won-Backed Stablecoins
South Korea has paused its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, marking a major shift in its digital finance strategy. The Bank of Korea (BoK) suspended its “Project Han River” digital won trials after several leading banks raised concerns over high costs, limited commercial prospects, and regulatory uncertainty. The pilot,
Vanadi Coffee Soars 242% After Bold €1.1B Bitcoin Bet
Vanadi Coffee, a small Spanish coffee chain, has stunned investors and markets alike with a dramatic 242% surge in its stock price. This rise follows the company’s announcement of a sweeping Bitcoin treasury strategy worth up to €1.1 billion, a move approved unanimously by shareholders on 29 June 2025. Despite
