Author: John Smith

Has Russia turned Kyrgyzstan’s booming crypto market into a backdoor for moving funds? A new report sheds light on how Kyrgyz-registered exchanges are helping Russian networks evade sanctions. Summary TRM Labs says Kyrgyzstan-based crypto exchanges are helping Russian networks to reroute funds. Kyrgyzstan’s crypto industry is thriving with billions in transactions, but weak oversight leaves it vulnerable to misuse. The Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 and shell VASPs tied to sanctioned groups are at the center of this growing sanctions evasion network. According to TRM Labs, Kyrgyzstan’s crypto industry has exploded from near-zero to billions in activity since passing its “On…

As stablecoin adoption grows more mainstream, so do the security risks associated with them. Which tokens are leading the race in terms of security? Summary Tether’s USDT holds the top spot among major stablecoins based on the Skynet scoring system. Security incidents in the crypto space have led to major drops in stablecoin value, most of which are related to exploits and price depegs. The first half of 2025 saw a surge in stablecoin use cases, with a monthly settlement volume rising by 43% to $1.39 trillion. According to the security firm, this rapidly increasing growth in adoption hides the…

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BitMine has secured a major capital infusion from ARK Invest, which has acquired $182 million worth of BitMine equity across multiple ARK funds. According to a July 22 statement, the deal involved 4.77 million shares purchased via a block trade linked to BitMine’s ongoing at-the-market program. The company stated it plans to deploy 100% of the $177 million in net proceeds to purchase Ethereum (ETH). The move expands ARK Invest’s exposure to crypto-native stocks, aligning with CEO Cathie Wood’s prior investments in Bitcoin (BTC), artificial intelligence, and blockchain infrastructure companies. BitMine’s chairman, Tom Lee of Fundstrat, called Wood’s participation a…

With 999,999 SOL now locked in its treasury, DeFi Dev Corp. is quietly becoming one of Solana’s largest institutional holders. The company is staking, validating, and compounding its way into the network’s core infrastructure. On Monday, July 21, DeFi Dev Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) disclosed that it had amassed 999,999 SOL, just one token shy of the psychologically significant million-SOL mark. The milestone follows an aggressive $19 million buying spree between July 14 and July 20, funded partly through an equity line of credit. The milestone follows an aggressive $19 million buying spree between July 14 and July 20 at an…

Elon Musk’s Tesla diner is now serving up burgers and futurism in Hollywood. However, patrons noticed the absence of Dogecoin payments, despite his earlier endorsement, turning what could’ve been a crypto milestone into a missed opportunity. The grand opening of Tesla’s long-hyped “retro-futuristic” diner in Hollywood unfolded Monday afternoon with all the usual Musk theatrics: a 4:20 p.m. unlock time, robots behind popcorn machines, and Cybertruck-shaped trays. The crowd, which had gathered at the Santa Monica Boulevard diner hours before opening, cheered as Tesla’s chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, unlocked the doors. For Dogecoin (DOGE) loyalists, the fanfare rang hollow.…

While most firms treat NFTs as marketing gimmicks, GameSquare is flipping the script, deploying them as financial instruments. Its new $10 million yield program transforms Ethereum-based digital assets into revenue generators, marking a risky but innovative leap in corporate crypto strategy. On July 21, GameSquare announced the expansion of its crypto treasury program to $250 million, including a dedicated $10 million allocation toward a novel NFT yield strategy. The move follows a $30 million purchase of Ether (ETH), bringing its total holdings to over 10,000 tokens. Rather than holding these assets passively, the company plans to actively deploy them across…

The Spark token price spiked to a record high this week, continuing a trend that started on July 9 when it crashed to an all-time low.  Spark (SPK) soared to $0.096 at last check Tuesday from an all-time low of $0.0467. This surge happened in a high-volume environment, with its trading volume exceeding $1.28 billion. Spark price jumped as third-party data showed that its network growth was accelerating. According to DeFi Llama, its total value locked crossed the important milestone of $8 billion for the first time ever. Spark’s TVL has jumped by 38% in the last 30 days, making…

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) review released on July 15 claims that El Salvador ceased accumulating bitcoins in February, following the signing of the deal with the IMF. The agreement required El Salvador to stop BTC accumulation and strip BTC of its legal tender status in exchange for a $1.4 billion loan. This information strikingly contradicts claims by El Salvador officials who had been regularly announcing new BTC purchases by the country. Concerns over the accuracy of El Salvador’s Bitcoin reserves date back to 2023. Summary El Salvador claims it continues buying 1 BTC every day despite the February deal…

Are signs like falling Bitcoin dominance, rising funding rates, and altcoin breakouts enough to declare that a full altcoin season has begun? Summary Altcoin momentum is building, with rising interest, breakout rallies in ADA, SOL, ETH, and XRP, and the Altcoin Season Index trending upward — but still below full “altseason” thresholds. Trump Media’s $2B crypto investment and the signing of major crypto legislation, including the GENIUS Act, signal growing institutional and political support for digital assets. Altcoin market cap broke resistance, with the TOTAL2 chart surpassing $1.6T and Bitcoin dominance falling sharply — suggesting capital rotation into altcoins. Market…