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TuesdaySep 15, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Scammers Go on Trial for $240M BTC Heist in 2024

A federal investigation into the theft of $240 million in Bitcoin has produced charges against 18 people and revealed how a group of young cybercriminals allegedly turned a sophisticated crypto scam into a month-long spending spree. Prosecutors allege Malone Lam, 22 years old, orchestrated the 2024 scam with associates Jeandiel Serrano and Veer Chetal, targeting a wealthy crypto investor based in Washington, D.C. The group used social engineering tactics to persuade the victim to provide access to a security code and Google Drive account, allowing them to seize over 4,100 BTC. The suspects then moved the crypto through several exchanges…

FridaySep 11, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Transactions Approach $350B in MENA Region

Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as one of the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) most dynamic crypto markets, with transaction activity expanding far faster than in several of the region’s better-known digital asset centers. Data cited by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) shows that cryptocurrency transactions across MENA have climbed from approximately $100 billion three years ago to a level approaching $350 billion. Saudi Arabia has recorded the fastest expansion in the region, with annual transaction volume rising by 154%. Large transactions dominate the Saudi market, with transfers worth more than $10,000 accounting for 93% of total volume. The…

WednesdaySep 09, 2026 10:00 am

Rising Treasury Yields Put Recent Bitcoin Rally Under Pressure

Bitcoin came under renewed pressure as last week ended, falling about 1.4% to roughly $77,000 after reaching around $77,500 earlier in the week. The decline erased a fraction of the crypto’s strong August performance, when it gained almost 25%. The latest retreat came as rising U.S. Treasury yields and renewed military tensions between Washington and Tehran pushed investors toward a more cautious stance. The developments have also increased expectations that the Fed could consider raising interest rates at its September meeting. United States and Iranian forces exchanged another series of strikes on Tuesday as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz…

FridaySep 04, 2026 11:15 am

MindWave Innovations Builds Toward a New Institutional Blockchain Ecosystem with MindChain and NILA

MindWave Innovations is sharpening its focus around a blockchain ecosystem built on MindChain, NILA, MindWaveDAO and a growing network of specialized Subnets. At the center of the strategy is MindChain, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 designed to provide the underlying infrastructure for the company’s broader ecosystem. Together, MindChain, NILA and MindWaveDAO form an interconnected framework through which MindWave aims to support scalable blockchain activity and specialized use cases. Rather than pursuing a broad collection of digital-asset initiatives, MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) is concentrating its efforts around a defined blockchain ecosystem. The company’s current strategy centers on four interconnected components: MindChain, its…

FridaySep 04, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin Holds Near $78,500 as Market Risks Mount

Bitcoin hovered around $78,500 after the Japanese yen weakened beyond ¥160 against the USD in Tokyo, adding pressure to already unsettled financial markets. Investor caution was also heightened by a U.S. military strike on Iran, while renewed dollar strength and more restrictive signals from Fed officials continued to influence expectations for interest rates. The yen’s decline is being closely watched because the currency has frequently served as funding for investments in U.S. equities and government debt. A sustained fall in its value could therefore affect broader financial positioning if investors begin adjusting those trades. Over the weekend, Scott Bessent, the…

ThursdaySep 03, 2026 10:30 am

HWAL Inc. (HWAL) Pioneers Tokenized Approach to Music Royalties

The tokenized real-world asset market reached an estimated $60 billion in value across more than 7,000 products by mid-2026. In January 2026, Lunar Records, of which HWAL owns 50% through its subsidiary Melody Trust LLC, formed Lunar Records Fund 1, the first tokenized real-world asset fund built around music royalties. For decades, musicians and songwriters have complained that royalty statements arrive late, are hard to audit and rarely show from whence the money came. HWAL (OTC: HWAL) is taking an innovative approach to that problem using tokenized assets. The broader trend HWAL is riding is real and growing quickly. The tokenized real-world…

ThursdaySep 03, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin Price Slides After Warsh Makes Hawkish Speech at Jackson Hole

Bitcoin weakened over the weekend after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a more aggressive policy message at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, although the cryptocurrency remains significantly higher than it was earlier last month. The crypto was trading between roughly $77,588 and $77,984 on August 29, declining approximately 2% to 2.5% during the past 24 hours. Despite the decline, Bitcoin was still up 23.2% against the USD since August 15. The rally began after the U.S. Treasury announced plans in mid-August to expand its bond-buyback activity. Market sentiment received another boost when President Donald Trump met with several…

ThursdaySep 03, 2026 9:00 am

MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) Advances an Integrated Digital Finance Ecosystem Through MindChain, NILA and MindWaveDAO

Institutional participation in digital assets is increasingly driving demand for infrastructure built around security, governance and scalability MindWave Innovations Inc. focuses on its blockchain ecosystem around MindChain, its NILA token, MindWaveDAO and a network of Subnets The company is positioning these components as interconnected elements of its broader strategy to build infrastructure for institutional digital finance As digital assets continue to develop beyond individual currencies, attention is increasingly turning toward the infrastructure required to support broader participation. For institutions, that means more athan access to digital assets. It requires networks, governance structures and technology capable of supporting participation within an…

TuesdaySep 01, 2026 10:00 am

XRP Falls Hardest as Cryptos Pull Back

Crypto traders are heading into another closely watched session after Bitcoin briefly moved above $80,000 earlier last week, only to retreat toward $78,000. Attention is now turning to core PCE inflation figures and Nvidia’s quarterly results, with both events expected to influence broader market sentiment in the wake of the Jackson Hole gathering. Although risk-taking has strengthened during August, gains have been uneven across major digital assets. XRP, for instance, surrendered part of its recent advance more rapidly than most leading tokens. XRP was trading near $1.38 after falling 6.23% over 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap figures. That represented the…

ThursdayAug 27, 2026 10:00 am

Germany Leads in Europe with Most MiCA Licenses Issued

Germany has strengthened its position as Europe’s leading hub for regulated crypto services after six banks received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. The latest additions bring the country’s total number of approved crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to 79. The EU-wide list now contains 331 authorized providers. The six banks include Volksbank Backnang, VR Bank Ried Überwald, Volksbank Euskirchen, VR Bank Mittelfranken Mitte, Raiffeisenbank Aidlingen, and Ihre Volksbank. Germany’s tally is now more than double that of France, which has 35 authorized providers. The Netherlands ranks third with 29. The latest figures represent a…