A massive ransomware ring is collapsing as U.S. authorities track 1,610 BTC in ransom payments, leveraging bitcoin trails to identify and charge global cybercriminals.
Bitcoin Ransom Plot Crashes as US Closes in on Ryuk Mastermind
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 16 that a ransomware suspect extradited from Ukraine has been charged in the United States after investigators…
Crypto ethics reform is accelerating as sweeping legislation gains traction to block federal officials from cashing in on digital assets, igniting major momentum in Washington’s crackdown.
Momentum Builds for Crypto Ethics Reform as Lawmakers Target Official…
Gamesquare has completed a $70 million public offering to boost its ethereum holdings, aligning with its strategic partnership with crypto investment firm Dialectic.
$70 Million Public Offering to Fund Big Bet on ETH by Gamesquare
Gamesquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAME)…
California Taps Ripple and Coinbase for Government Tech Overhaul – News Bytes Bitcoin News
July 17, 2025
In a bold move to modernize government operations, California’s leadership partners with top tech minds to transform bureaucracy into a model of 21st-century efficiency and innovation.
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the California Breakthrough Project, a new initiative launched at Ripple’s headquarters with participation from crypto leaders, including Coinbase, to advise on cutting-edge…
PAX Technology has partnered with Lunu Pay to enable crypto payments across its global network of 80+ million terminals, letting retailers accept bitcoin, ethereum, and more with instant fiat conversion and zero volatility risk.
80 Million Payment Terminals to Accept BTC…
China Merchants Bank’s CMB International Securities has reportedly become the first mainland China-affiliated brokerage to secure a virtual asset licence from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission.
This approval enables CMBI to legally offer cryptocurrency…
XRP futures are smashing records as surging global demand propels CME volumes past $1.6 billion, fueling momentum for regulated crypto growth worldwide.
CME XRP Futures Break $235M in Daily Volume, Global Interest Skyrockets
CME’s XRP and Micro XRP futures hit a new daily record on July 11, reaching over $235 million in notional trading volume, pushing total volume across the suite beyond $1.6…
Let’s Be Honest About GTM.
Most Crypto Founders Don’t Have a Go-to-Market Problem
They have a go-to-market delusion.
You’ve built the MVP. The chain’s live. The X thread is polished. And still – nobody cares.
Launching isn’t the hard part – surviving the…
Under newly enacted legislation in Hungary, digital asset traders using “unauthorized” cryptocurrency exchanges could face up to two years in prison, with harsher penalties for larger transactions.
Crypto Firms Eye Exit Amidst Legal Uncertainty
Hungarian digital asset…
Crypto is charging into a powerful, long-term bull market driven by institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and real-world integration, setting the stage for explosive global transformation.
Wall Street Analysts Signal Extreme Confidence as Crypto Enters Mega Bull Phase
A growing wave of institutional momentum is redefining crypto’s trajectory, with analysts anticipating a long crypto bull…
