Russia targets crypto mining energy thieves, tax dodgers
Deputy Energy Minister Petr Konyushenko said the register is a step toward “legalizing the industry and reducing illegal consumption” of energy.
UK sentences 2 men to prison over $2M cold-calling crypto scam
Two men who admitted to running a crypto scheme that defrauded 65 investors have both been sentenced to over five years in prison.
Elon Musk confirms new ‘America Party’ will embrace Bitcoin
Elon Musk announced the formation of a new political party on Sunday, telling one of his followers on X that it will embrace Bitcoin as “fiat is hopeless.”
Bitcoin eyes new high on tariff deadline, Musk love: Analysts
Bitcoin is currently trading just 2% below its all-time high as analysts predict new records this week, with the US trade tariff deadline an an upcoming “Crypto Week” potentially driving market volatility.
Jack Dorsey tests Bitchat — decentralized messaging without internet
Block CEO Jack Dorsey has released a white paper and launched a beta for Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app using Bluetooth mesh networks for internet-free, encrypted communication.
Trump says Musk ‘off the rails’ for forming political party to rival GOP
US President Donald Trump has blasted Elon Musk’s plan to start a new political party that could splinter the Republican vote in the 2026 midterm elections.
TON coin dips 6% after UAE authorities deny golden visa claim
Emirates News Agency has refuted The Open Network’s claim that applicants who stake $100,000 worth of TON for three years would be eligible for 10-year golden visas.
Update: UAE Denies TON golden visa claim
After TON claimed a staking program would offer golden visas for holders to enter the United Arab Emirates, the country’s news agency shot down the idea of a partnership.
VC Roundup: DeFi, AI, hybrid exchanges showcase resilient month for crypto
Rails, Yupp, Beam, Frachtis, Interface Labs, Gradient Network, Story, Blueprint Finance and Units Network headline the latest VC Roundup.
Bitcoin ‘cup and handle’ breakout gives $230K target as SOL eyes 2800% gain
Bitcoin and Solana are in for astronomical upside if they both complete a cup and handle breakout pattern, monthly chart analysis concludes.