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Goliath Ventures Executive Arrested for $328 Million Crypto Scam
U.S. authorities have apprehended an executive at Goliath Ventures, suspected of operating a crypto-based Ponzi scheme worth over $328 million. The individual faces up to 30 years in prison.
Iran's $7.8 Billion Crypto Shadow Economy in the Spotlight
As the conflict surrounding the Iranian regime intensifies, recent analyses reveal a crypto ecosystem worth nearly $7.8 billion — where both the state and ordinary citizens use digital assets for vastly different purposes.
Vitalik Promises Smart Accounts for Ethereum Within a Year
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin claims that account abstraction — the technology that removes the need for seed phrases and gas management — will be widely available on Ethereum within a year.
Bitcoin Holds $64K After Iran Shock — But Monday's PCE Data Could Determine Next Move
Bitcoin absorbed a geopolitical shock over the weekend as the US and Israel conducted attacks against Iran — and bounced back to the $64,000 area in record time. But with Fear & Greed at a historically low 11/100 and macro data pending, the market is far from clear.
Ex-Mt. Gox CEO Wanted to Rewrite Bitcoin Code to Save $5 Billion
Mark Karpelès submitted a proposal to alter Bitcoin's core protocol to move nearly 80,000 stolen BTC to Mt. Gox creditors — and was rejected in under 17 hours.
Morgan Stanley Seeks Bank License for Crypto Custody and Staking
U.S. financial giant Morgan Stanley has applied for a national bank charter to offer institutional clients digital asset custody and staking services.
Mt. Gox CEO Proposes Hard Fork to Recover 80,000 BTC
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès proposes a Bitcoin hard fork to return nearly 80,000 stolen BTC to creditors — but the proposal faces strong opposition from the crypto community.
Funding rates at lowest level since 2022 bear market — signaling BTC bounce from $65,600?
Perpetual funding rates on Binance, OKX, and Bybit are deeply negative for the first time since the 2022 bear market. Glassnode calls it 'one of the most severe leverage resets in crypto history'. The Fear & Greed Index is at an extreme fear level of 13/100. Historically, such extreme situations have preceded sharp counter-trend rallies — but nothing is guaranteed.
South Korea Published Seed Phrase in Press Release — Crypto Stolen in Minutes
South Korea's tax authority included the seed phrase of a seized crypto wallet in an official press release. Within minutes, tokens worth $4.8 million were gone.
Bitcoin Falls Towards $65,900 as $1.28 Trillion in Margin Debt Threatens Major Sell-off
Bitcoin is trading around $65,913 with the Fear & Greed Index at a crisis level of 13/100. Record-high $1.279 trillion in FINRA margin debt could trigger forced selling that hits crypto hard — and the signals that an unwind is already underway are hard to ignore.
OCC to Close Loopholes: Forbids Interest Payments on Stablecoins
The U.S. banking regulator OCC has presented a comprehensive regulatory proposal to implement the GENIUS Act – explicitly targeting attempts to circumvent the prohibition on interest payments on stablecoins.
Bitcoin Jumps 6% to $68,000 — Nearly $500M in Shorts Liquidated in 24 Hours
One of the year's most powerful short squeezes has sent Bitcoin from $64,000 to an intraday high of $69,192. Nearly $500 million in short positions were liquidated in 24 hours. The question now: is this the start of a new bull run, or just a relief bounce in a persistent downtrend?
What Is Blockchain? The Technology Behind Crypto Explained (2025 Guide)
Blockchain is the technology behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. Learn how blockchains work, what consensus is, and why no one can alter the data.
Crypto Scams in Norway: How to Recognize the Scammers (2025 Guide)
Norwegians lose hundreds of millions to crypto scams every year. Learn to recognize pig butchering, phishing, rug pulls, and wallet drainers — and what to do if you're affected.
Crypto Staking Explained: How to Earn Passive Income in 2025
Learn how cryptocurrency staking works, which coins are profitable, risks you need to know, and how to report income to the Norwegian Tax Administration.
Bitcoin ETF and Crypto Funds: How to Invest via Nordnet and DNB (2025 Guide)
Complete guide to Bitcoin ETFs and crypto ETPs for Norwegian investors. Learn what you can buy via Nordnet and DNB, what it costs, and how taxes work.
What Is Bitcoin? The Complete Guide for Norwegians (2025)
What is Bitcoin, how does it work, and why should you care? Our complete guide covers everything from blockchain to taxes in Norway – explained simply.
How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Norway: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Learn how to buy cryptocurrency in Norway safely and legally. We go through exchanges, fees, taxes, and security – step by step.