The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

Bitcoin nears record high as analysts tell market to ‘buckle up’

Former PayPal president says ‘buckle up’ for crypto rally

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Criminals are targeting Bitcoin owners on Facebook with a multi-stage malware campaign - follow these steps to stay safe

Fake crypto ads on Facebook now deliver malware that quietly spins up a local server on your machine.

TechRadar · May 11, 2025

As Trump Family's Gulf Empire Grows, Rulers Seek Influence, Arms, Tech

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.

International Business Times · May 11, 2025

Pope Crypto Betting Frenzy: Trader Turns $1K Into $64K Amid Papal Election Upset

Many crypto bettors walked away from Pope-related event contracts disappointed, but one trader on Polymarket grew his $1,000 into $64,000 after betting "Yes" on dark horse Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who is now Pope Leo XIV.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Crypto Casinos Surge to $81 Billion in 2024 Amid Global Scrutiny

One corner of the digital economy that hasn't let up in a year filled with volatility and regulation has been crypto casinos. These blockchain-based betting sites raked in a staggering $81.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024 alone, as stated in a study by Yield Sec. This was…

inkl · May 9, 2025

$XRP Pumps As SEC Files For Ripple Lawsuit Settlement – Is It Actually Game Over?

$XRP prices climbed Thursday after the SEC filed a settlement agreement in its lawsuit against Ripple, but some crypto users noted that the game isn't over yet for the years-long legal battle.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges

President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Former Head Of Crypto Platform Celsius Sentenced 12 Years

The founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform Celsius, Alexander Mashinsky, was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison on fraud charges.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Coinbase says $2.9 billion Deribit deal will increase profits even as income drops in Q1

CEO Brian Armstrong added that Deribit’s acquisition is his company’s “biggest move yet” to expand internationally.

Fortune · May 9, 2025

Founder of crypto platform Celsius Network is sentenced to 12 years in prison

The founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has been sentenced to 12 years in prison

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025