Crypto May Now Have Its Own ‘Inverse Cramer’ and Profits Are in Millions

Meet James Wynn, the pseudonymous trader on Hyperliquid who became famous for his $1 billion bitcoin short bet, could now be gaining a new kind of fame: as crypto’s own “Inverse Cramer.” For those unfamiliar with the Cramer lore: he’s the high-octane, loud-money mascot of CNBC’s Mad Money, a former hedge fund manager turned stock…

SEC crypto staking guidance win for industry regulations, staked ETH ETF approval

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new guidance on cryptocurrency staking is widely seen as a major win for the crypto industry and the push toward globally consistent digital asset regulation. In a May 29 statement, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance said “Protocol Staking Activities” such as cryptocurrencies staked in a proof-of-stake blockchain…

Czech Justice Minister Resigns Over $45M Bitcoin Donation Scandal

Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek has stepped down following a scandal over his ministry’s sale of nearly $45 million worth of Bitcoin donated by a convicted drug trafficker. The controversy erupted on May 28 after the ministry posted on X that it had raised close to 1 billion Czech koruna (approximately $45 million) by auctioning…

Insurers Race to Cover Crypto Kidnap and Ransom Risks

A wave of violent attacks on cryptocurrency holders is pushing insurers to develop new protections aimed at a growing physical threat: kidnapping for crypto. At least three firms specializing in crypto insurance and security are now preparing tailored kidnap and ransom (K&R) policies for digital asset investors, according to a recent report from NBC News….

ETH, SOL ‘very rare’ staking ETFs may launch imminently — Analysts

The first Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs could debut in the United States within weeks, following a recent filing by ETF provider REX Shares that used “regulatory workarounds,” ETF analysts say. The staking component has been highly anticipated for spot Ether (ETH) ETFs since their launch in July 2024, with some industry executives arguing the…

Czech Justice Minister Resigns Over $45M Bitcoin Donation Scandal

Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek has stepped down following a scandal over his ministry’s sale of nearly $45 million worth of Bitcoin donated by a convicted drug trafficker. The controversy erupted on May 28 after the ministry posted on X that it had raised close to 1 billion Czech koruna (approximately $45 million) by auctioning…

Bitcoin price might hit $250K in 2025 — Here is how

Key takeaways: • Analysts from VanEck, Fundstrat, and Standard Chartered forecast a 2025 BTC top between $180,000 and $250,000, citing institutional adoption and historical market cycles. • Rising global liquidity and record spot BTC ETF inflows have reinforced Bitcoin analysts’ most bullish price projections. As Bitcoin (BTC) continues its bull run and sets new highs,…

ETH Crashes to $2,499 as Binance Inflows Raise Whale Exit Fears

Ethereum (ETH) faced renewed downside pressure in late trading, tumbling below the $2,500 level as selling volume surged and broader risk sentiment weakened. Global trade tensions and renewed U.S. tariff risks have triggered risk-off flows, with digital assets increasingly mirroring traditional markets in their reaction to geopolitical uncertainty. On-chain data revealed sizable inflows to centralized…

SEC backtracks on REX-Osprey staked ETFs

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to the effective registration amendment for Solana (SOL) and Ether (ETH) staked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from ETF provider REX Financial and asset management firm Osprey Funds, raising concern that both investment vehicles do not qualify as ETFs due to their unique structures. According to a recent…

France Charges 25 Over Crypto Kidnapping Spree in Paris

French authorities have charged 25 individuals, including six minors, over a series of kidnappings and attempted abductions linked to the country’s cryptocurrency sector. The group, aged between 16 and 23, faces charges connected to multiple plots targeting prominent crypto figures and their families, Le Monde reported, citing an announcement from the Paris public prosecutor’s office…