BitMEX discovers cybersecurity lapses in North Korea hacker group

The BitMEX crypto exchange’s security team discovered gaps in the operational security of the Lazarus Group, a North Korean (DPRK) government-sponsored cybercrime network, following a counter-operations probe into the organization, which exposed IP addresses, a database, and tracking algorithms used by the malicious group. Security researchers for the exchange say there is a strong likelihood…

Ethereum’s 50% rally setup vs. Bitcoin sparks altseason hopes

Key takeaways: Ethereum is forming bullish cup-and-handle and bull flag patterns against Bitcoin, signaling a potential 30–55% upside. Analysts say an ETH/BTC breakout could trigger a major altseason, similar to those in 2017 and 2021. Historical altcoin market patterns suggest potential for a 250x rally in 2025 if trends repeat. Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH),…

Bitcoin all-time high and Coinbase in S&P 500: May in Charts

May saw bullish momentum in crypto markets as Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high above $111,000 and Coinbase joined the S&P 500. Markets could breathe a sigh of relief when, on May 12, US President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with China, putting a 90-day hold on tariffs that had markets in a…

Ethereum’s 50% rally setup vs. Bitcoin sparks altseason hopes

Key takeaways: Ethereum is forming bullish cup-and-handle and bull flag patterns against Bitcoin, signaling a potential 30–55% upside. Analysts say an ETH/BTC breakout could trigger a major altseason, similar to those in 2017 and 2021. Historical altcoin market patterns suggest potential for a 250x rally in 2025 if trends repeat. Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH),…

Bitcoin’s drop below $104K caps the start of altcoin season

Key points: Bitcoin’s bullish momentum has weakened, raising the chance of a correction to $100,000. Altcoins are likely to follow Bitcoin price and consolidate near their most immediate support levels. Bitcoin’s (BTC) failure to rise above $109,588 may have tempted short-term buyers to book profits. That has pulled the price under $104,000 on May 30….

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….

MEXC detects 200% surge in fraud during Q1

The MEXC crypto exchange observed a 200% quarter-over-quarter surge in fraudulent trading activity between January and March 2025, it said in its quarterly report. According to the exchange, 80,057 organized fraud attempts from over 3,000 fraud syndicates were identified in Q1. The fraudulent activity included market manipulation, wash trading, and automated trading bots exploiting users…

Ethereum’s ‘own Saylor’ SharpLink Gaming plans $1B ETH purchase

US sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer up to $1 billion in shares of common stock in an effort to increase the holdings of its newly launched Ether treasury. “We intend to use substantially all of the proceeds from this offering to acquire Ether, the…

Supreme Court asked to Reject Coinbase User’s Crypto Case

The US government has urged the Supreme Court not to take up a Coinbase user’s challenge against the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) effort to obtain his crypto transaction records. In a filing dated May 30, Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued that Coinbase user James Harper has no Fourth Amendment right to shield his financial…

Ethereum network growth, bullish ETH futures support $2.4K

Key takeaways: Ether (ETH) has repeatedly failed to break above $2,700 since May 13, but despite this short-term weakness, Ether’s price has outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market capitalization by 17% over the past 30 days, raising the likelihood of a correction as macroeconomic uncertainty continues. Investors are concerned that declining interest in decentralized applications (DApps)…