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How a police officer stole 50 BTC from a seized crypto wallet and got caught – MAXBIT
A police officer’s 50-BTC theft was unraveled by blockchain tracking. Investigators traced the funds and brought him to justice. In a major breach of trust within UK law enforcement, Paul Chowles, a National Crime Agency (NCA) officer, stole 50 Bitcoin (BTC) from a seized wallet connected to Thomas White, an… Listen ⇢
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Bitcoin, Ether Start August on a Shaky Note as Dollar Index Tops 100; Yen Hits 4-Month Low Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls – MAXBIT
Major cryptocurrencies experienced two-way price action early Friday, as the dollar remained bid against major fiat currencies following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $114,290, nearly testing the bullish trendline drawn off April and June lows, but has since recovered to trade near $115,900, according… Listen ⇢
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs see second-largest outflow, Ether ETFs end 20-day streak – MAXBIT
Bitcoin ETFs saw $812 million in outflows, led by Fidelity and ARK, while Ether ETFs ended their longest inflow streak with $152 million in losses. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $812.25 million in net outflows on Friday, marking the second-largest single-day loss in the history of these products. The… Listen ⇢
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CoinDCX Engineer Arrested Following July’s $43.4M Exploit: Report – MAXBIT
Police in Bengaluru, India arrested a CoinDCX software engineer in connection with the theft of 3.79 billion rupees ($43.4 million) in crypto assets from the exchange last month, the Times of India reported on Thursday. Local police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Rahul Agarwal, whose office-issued laptop credentials were allegedly… Listen ⇢
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Why a mystery whale is quietly accumulating 331 million Pi coins – MAXBIT
A wallet has scooped up over 331 million Pi coins during a major price slump, raising questions about insider moves or a strategic bet on Pi’s future. Over the past three months, a mysterious crypto wallet labeled GAS…ODM has quietly amassed 331 million Pi coins — a haul worth around… Listen ⇢
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Are Traders Done With Ether? Options Market Now Prices Higher Risk for ETH Than BTC – MAXBIT
It’s become more expensive to use derivatives to insure against a decline in ether (ETH) than in bitcoin (BTC), indicating that market sentiment has shifted against the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, data from Deribit shows. The sentiment shift comes after weeks of big money favoring ether over its larger… Listen ⇢
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Mill City Ventures to load up on more SUI with $500M deal as shares fall 11% – MAXBIT
Mill City Ventures III announced a $500 million equity agreement to boost its SUI treasury, which currently sits at 76.2 million units after making its first $276 million purchase this week. Nasdaq-listed Mill City Ventures III may raise another $500 million under an equity agreement to fund its recently announced… Listen ⇢
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Crypto Daybook Americas – MAXBIT
By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The wind seems to be coming out of the crypto market’s sails. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% in the past 24 hours, dropping below $115,000, and it’s actually one of the better performing of the largest cryptocurrencies. The CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index,… Listen ⇢
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What Is The FDIC Hiding? Coinbase Demands Crypto Disclosure – MAXBIT
According to court papers filed on Tuesday, Coinbase has pushed back hard against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s latest bid to toss out its Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. The exchange wants more details about so-called “pause letters” that the FDIC allegedly sent to banks, telling them to step away… Listen ⇢
Meet the podcast host, Emily Grace.
Emily Grace is a writer at crypto.readnow.cc, covering the latest trends, news, and insights in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
