Crypto Kidnappings Surge Across France
France Becomes Europe's Crypto Crime Hotspot France recorded 77 crypto-linked kidnapping and extortion cases in 2026, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed, a sharp rise from 45 cases log
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Umbra Unveils Private Payroll On Solana
Umbra Privacy has launched a private payroll system on Solana, giving businesses a way to pay employees in $USDC without exposing transaction details on the public blockchain. The product is
XRP Whales Return As Retail Stays On Sidelines
$XRP edged higher on July 2, rising around 1.5% to $1.05 in the 24-hour session, as on-chain data pointed to a growing divergence between large holders and everyday traders. The move came alo
Strategy's stock is having its second big pop this week
$MSTR surged as much as 13% on Wednesday, extending a rebound that began Monday when Michael Saylor unveiled Strategy's new Digital Credit Capital Framework. The stock closed at $97.22 on Jul
Meme Sector Roars Back As Memecore Leads Gains
MemeCore Posts 65% Gain as Meme Coins Stage a Comeback MemeCore ($M), the native token of a Layer 1 blockchain built around the so-called Meme 2.0 economy, posted a 65% gain in 24 hours on Ju
Tether Freezes USDT In 131 ISIS K Linked Tron Wallets
Tether has frozen $USDT balances across all 131 TRON addresses linked to ISIS-K, acting on a sanctions update issued by the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on July 1,
Bybit Livestream: Showcasing Blockchain for Good Alliance's Latest Incubation Cohort (2 Jul)
DUBAI, UAE, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, and the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) will co-host a special livestr
BlackRock Transfers $310 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, Signaling ETF Operations
BitcoinWorld BlackRock Transfers $310 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, Signaling ETF Operations BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has deposited 4,917 Bitcoin—valued at approx
US Nonfarm Payrolls Set to Extend Gains: Fourth Straight Month Above 100K
BitcoinWorld US Nonfarm Payrolls Set to Extend Gains: Fourth Straight Month Above 100K The US labor market is poised to demonstrate continued resilience as economists forecast Nonfarm Payroll
XRP Price Analysis: Whale Accumulation Puts $1.10 Breakout in Focus
XRP price analysis suggests the cryptocurrency is beginning to show stronger underlying momentum as network activity improves and whale participation increases. The latest market structure in
CrowdStrike (CRWD) Shares Decline Following 4-for-1 Split and CEO’s $1.95M Stock Sale
Key Takeaways A 4-for-1 stock split for CrowdStrike became effective, automatically adjusting the share price to 25% of its prior level. Chief Executive George Kurtz offloaded roughly $1.95 m
Binance Officially Enters Philippine Market Through SEC Regulatory Sandbox
Binance’s global compliance dance has produced a measured step forward in Southeast Asia. Instead of launching a direct operation—something that has drawn regulatory heat in multiple jurisdic