Fri, June 6

Bitcoin Donation to Ross Ulbricht Traced to Dark Web Origins

The famous Ross Ulbricht from the Silk Road case again came into the limelight. It has been discovered that the $31 million Bitcoin donation to Ross Ulbricht, who was pardoned for his role in Silk Road, came from criminals. Investigators have discovered that the AlphaBay marketplace, which served as Silk

37 minutes ago 2 mins read

DOJ Seizes $7.74M Crypto Tied to North Korean IT Workers

The Department of Justice of the United States has initiated the seizure of $7.74 million in crypto, reportedly earned by North Korean IT workers by using fake identities and working at blockchain companies as remote contractors.  In April 2023, the funds were frozen in an indictment against Sim Hyon Sop.

1 hour ago 2 mins read

JPMorgan to Accept Bitcoin ETFs as Loan Collateral Globally

In a major milestone for institutional crypto adoption, JPMorgan Chase is now offering financing to clients using spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as collateral. This shift, reported by Bloomberg on June 4, 2025, signals growing acceptance of regulated crypto investment vehicles in traditional

19 hours ago 2 mins read

SEC Postpones Decision on Canary’s Spot SUI ETF Application

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now delayed its decision on the application filed by Canary Capital for a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is to be built on the Sui blockchain’s native token. The withdrawal is not unexpected but does emphasize its continued caution in approving direct

19 hours ago 3 mins read

APS Buys $3.4M Tokenized Real Estate via MetaWealth

APS, a fund manager from Europe, purchased $3.4 million in tokenized real estate through MetaWealth. After this step, the fund manager made the first direct institutional purchase of retail-accessible tokenized assets.  APS is the manager of 12 billion euros or $13.7 billion in assets, bought 3 million euros or $3.4

19 hours ago 2 mins read

U.S. Seizes 145 Domains, Crypto in BidenCash Dark Web Crackdown

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, U.S. authorities have taken down 145 domains tied to BidenCash, a well-known dark web marketplace. They also seized an unknown amount of crypto connected to the site. BidenCash was a go-to spot for buying and selling stolen credit card data and loads of personal

19 hours ago 2 mins read

Hong Kong to Legalize Crypto Derivatives for Professional Investors

The financial markets regulator of Hong Kong has planned to permit derivatives trading for professional investors. The step has been taken to expand product offerings in the asset class and boost the global competitiveness of the city.  The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has so far mentioned that its main

21 hours ago 2 mins read

Will Animecoin Keep Climbing After Breaking Above $0.034?

Animecoin, a cryptocurrency set for the manga, has reported a positive action in recent sessions. ANIME offers a channel for fans to interact, and support their best characters. Additionally, it mixes crypto and anime, planning to make a decentralized place where fans can interact. Tracking the trend, ANIME opened its

22 hours ago 2 mins read

Crypto Kidnap Mastermind Arrested in Morocco at France’s Request

One of the masterminds behind crypto kidnapping in France has been reportedly arrested in Morocco. The national police and intelligence service of Morocco arrested a 24-year-old accused named Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou.  The accused was found in possession of various bladed weapons and mobile phones. The arrest was initiated on

22 hours ago 2 mins read

U.S. Eyes Closer Crypto Collaboration with El Salvador After Bukele Meeting

In a major step that shows just how serious digital assets are becoming on the global stage. President Trump’s Executive Director for Digital Assets, Bo Hines, sat down with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele on June 5, 2025. The meeting took place in San Salvador and focused on deepening ties

24 hours ago 3 mins read