Two Russian crypto entrepreneurs were briefly kidnapped in Buenos Aires in yet another attempt to achieve a ransom in crypto. The criminals received $43,000 in ransom, fleeing to the UAE after releasing the couple. Reportedly, neither of the victims was seriously injured, and an outside acquaintance paid the ransom. Interpol… Listen ⇢

Citigroup’s US equity strategist Scott Chronert says the ballooning US budget deficit could have a positive impact on the economy. In a new CNBC interview, Chronert says that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives will have zero effect on reducing the budget… Listen ⇢

Bet20, operated by Platinum Technology NV, has officially launched its next-generation online gaming platform. The new platform promises to elevate the digital betting experience with a robust combination of trusted licensing, instant cryptocurrency withdrawals, and an expansive library of over 10,000 premium games. Licensed and regulated by the Curacao Gaming… Listen ⇢

Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain Base saw a short-lived surge in transactions per second amid a token launch on the Virtuals AI platform. Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain Base briefly saw the number of transactions it processed per second near 1,000, bringing it closer to the performance of layer-1 blockchain Solana. On May 29,… Listen ⇢

The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with speculation surrounding Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), the self-proclaimed “number one AI meme coin,” as investors eagerly anticipate its next parabolic move. Despite Bitcoin’s recent dip from $109,000 to $107,000, the broader altcoin market is showing strong signs of a comeback, with top performers like UNI and… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin ETFs have seen inflows between $100-900 million for 10 consecutive days, reaching a total increase of over $4.3 billion. ETFs like IBIT are consistently losing their volatility, attracting new institutional investment. Although Bitcoin has always been used as “digital gold,” lower volatility also reduces the chance of runaway gains.… Listen ⇢

Two NYPD detectives allegedly linked to a crypto torture case in Manhattan have been placed on modified duties as the investigation unfolds, according to multiple reports. The New York Police Department has reportedly placed two officers on modified duties after the pair was accused of being linked to a local… Listen ⇢

Dogecoin made headlines, creating memes, buzz, and temporary millionaires. But 2025 is revealing a sobering truth—memes don’t mine value, and hype doesn’t build infrastructure. Users are shifting away from quick dopamine hits and toward projects offering substance, sustainability, and utility. As the market matures, a new name is rising—not through… Listen ⇢

TL;DR RLUSD gained further support, but it remains an insignificant player in the stablecoin niche. Cardano is also open to bringing the product into its ecosystem, with Charles Hoskinson recently saying the team would do the integration for free because they like the XRP community. Adoption on the Rise The… Listen ⇢