The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

Trump crypto bill in trouble

Democrats balked at the legislation after reports that Trump and his family stand to profit from it

Salon · May 6, 2025

Martin Lewis issues urgent crypto scam warning costing victims dear: ‘It’s the Wild West’

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent crypto scam warning to the public after people continue to fall victim on social media.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Cryptocurrency investors are being targeted for ransom, kidnappings, and mutilations across France, with abductors demanding between $6M and $10M in crytpo funds

Crypto's lack of accountability is painting targets on investors backs.

PC Gamer · May 6, 2025

Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom—and having his finger severed

The kidnapping is the latest in a string of dozens of violent crypto-related attacks.

Fortune · May 5, 2025

The Crypto Racket

Bitcoin mining afflicts locals with noise pollution, threatens water supplies, and receives generous public backing.

Texas Observer · May 5, 2025

Trump Family's 'Shady' Crypto Venture In Question Over UAE Government-Backed Firm Deal

World Liberty Financial is once again under scrutiny after some X users, including Sen. Warren, raised issue about the deal the Trump-backed crypto venture sealed with Abu Dhabi-backed MGX and crypto exchange titan Binance.

International Business Times · May 5, 2025

Kidnappers target crypto entrepreneur's father for ransom in France

French media reported that the alleged hostage-takers cut off one of the man's fingers.

Euronews · May 5, 2025

French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings

Victims have had fingers chopped off by attackers in crimewave targeting entrepreneurs and their families

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025

How Trump’s love for crypto threatens US residents’ peace: ‘I just want quiet’

Cryptocurrency mining facilities can blanket towns with ‘constant’ noise. They’re likely to get louder under Trump

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2025

Kidnapped Dad Of Crypto Firm Boss Released In French Police Raid

French police mounted a weekend raid to free a man who had been kidnapped in Paris to force his crypto-millionaire son to pay a ransom, prosecutors said, adding four people were arrested.

International Business Times · May 4, 2025