💰 YZi Labs Invests in Crypto-AI Startup Vana, CZ Joins as Advisor

YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs, has invested in crypto-AI startup Vana, which focuses on data ownership and AI-driven Data DAOs. As part of the deal, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has joined Vana as an advisor. Vana’s blockchain enables users to pool and monetize their data while retaining ownership. With this funding, Vana aims to expand its DataDAO ecosystem and integrate data financialization into finance, social media, and healthcare.

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📣 Litecoin Trading Activity Rises Amid ETF Speculation

Litecoin has shown strong resilience, trading near multi-year highs at $147, despite broader market uncertainty. Speculation around a potential Litecoin ETF has driven a 12% increase in short-term trading activity over the past month, signaling rising investor interest. If LTC breaks key resistance levels, analysts predict a major rally, but failure to hold support at $120 could lead to further consolidation.

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⚠️ Crypto Platform Coin ZX Associates Arrested in Mumbai for $23M Fraud

Mumbai police have arrested associates of Coin ZX, a crypto platform accused of scamming investors out of $23 million through a fraudulent investment scheme. The firm's Dubai-based director, Ravi Mahaseth, remains at large as authorities investigate. Victims were lured through multi-level marketing seminars, promised guaranteed Bitcoin returns, and later faced withdrawal freezes. With crypto fraud rising in India, enforcement agencies continue to crack down on Ponzi-style schemes targeting retail investors.

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❕ OX.FUN Faces Extortion Allegations Amid Liquidity Concerns

Crypto exchange OX.FUN is under fire after JefeDAO accused it of extortion, claiming the platform conditioned the return of $1M in frozen funds on deleting negative posts and promoting OX.FUN. The exchange countered by alleging that JefeDAO manipulated the JAILSTOOL token’s price, violating its terms of service. Meanwhile, concerns over OX.FUN’s financial stability are growing, with analysts estimating it holds less than $1.7M in liquid assets, excluding its native token.

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⏬ Bitcoin Drops Below $89K as Short-Term Holder Selling Pressure Rises

Bitcoin has fallen to $88,449, marking its lowest level since November 2024, after an 8% drop in 24 hours. Analysts warn that short-term holders (STHs) may increase selling pressure, as the STH Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) struggles below 1.0, signaling potential further declines. BTC is now testing key support at $87,041—a break below this level could accelerate losses toward $85,000, while holding above may trigger a rebound.

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📣 Bybit Expands Bounty Program to Recover Stolen Lazarus Funds

Bybit has extended its bounty program, offering a 5% upfront reward to exchanges, mixers, or individuals who help freeze funds stolen by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The exchange, which lost $1.5 billion in ETH in a historic hack, has already recovered $43 million with help from various teams. CEO Ben Zhou emphasized that Bybit will not stop until Lazarus and other bad actors are held accountable, with plans to open the bounty program to other victims soon.

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⏫ BNB Outperforms Bitcoin, Showing Resilience in Market Volatility

BNB has gained 161% since January 2024, surpassing Bitcoin’s 133% rally in the same period. Analysts highlight its ability to withstand market downturns better than Ethereum, with a faster recovery time from bear markets. BNB’s deflationary model and strong technical support at $625 reinforce its long-term bullish case. While resistance at $669 may limit short-term gains, a breakout above $670 could push BNB toward $700.

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📣 Aya Miyaguchi Appointed President of Ethereum Foundation

Aya Miyaguchi will transition from Executive Director to President of the Ethereum Foundation (EF), focusing on expanding global connections and strengthening Ethereum’s open culture. Having led key initiatives like Ethereum’s transition to Proof-of-Stake, Miyaguchi emphasized EF’s role in upholding Ethereum’s values without central control. The move comes amid a leadership restructuring, with Vitalik Buterin defending her position against community criticism over the Foundation’s treasury management.

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🔥 TRON to Introduce Gas-Free Transactions for USDT Next Week

TRON founder Justin Sun announced that the network will launch a Gas Free feature next week, allowing USDT transfers without requiring TRX for gas fees. Currently, TRON’s gas fees range from $3.22 to $6.54 per transaction, making it one of the highest among blockchains. The update aims to improve accessibility and cost efficiency, addressing a long-standing issue with TRC20 transactions.

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📣 Binance Alpha Lists AVL, VINU, PAIN, and JELLYJELLY Tokens

Binance Alpha has added four new tokens to its platform: AVL, VINU, PAIN, and JELLYJELLY. VINU (Vita Inu) is a feeless memecoin on VinuChain, while JELLYJELLY is expected to be linked to GameFi or NFTs. Details on AVL and PAIN are yet to be fully disclosed as trading activity picks up.

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📣 Circle Introduces Modular Wallets for Enhanced Flexibility

Circle has launched Modular Wallets, a programmable smart contract wallet offering customizable infrastructure for developers. Initially supporting Polygon PoS and Arbitrum, it features SDK-first integration, flexible key management, and transaction filtering. Future updates will expand compatibility to Base, OP Mainnet, and other EVM chains.

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🥷 Crypto Investor Killed in South Korean Hotel Over $60,000 Theft

A Chinese citizen was murdered in a luxury hotel on Jeju Island, South Korea, during a crypto transaction. The victim, who suffered multiple stab wounds, had brought 85 million won (~$60,000) for the deal, but the four attackers—three men and one woman—intended to rob him. After fleeing, one suspect surrendered, while the others were arrested at an airport and casino. Authorities are investigating whether the crime was premeditated and have warned of increasing risks in private crypto transactions.

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❕ Ark Invest Shifts Holdings: Buys $8.7M in Coinbase, Sells Bitcoin ETF Shares

Amid a crypto market slump, Ark Invest purchased 41,032 Coinbase shares ($8.7M) for its ARKW fund, marking its first COIN buy since October. Simultaneously, the firm sold $8.6M worth of its own spot Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) as part of portfolio rebalancing. This move comes as Bitcoin and Coinbase shares have dropped 10% and 38% from their highs, respectively. With crypto ETFs seeing record outflows, Ark’s adjustments reflect continued market volatility and strategic fund allocation shifts.

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❕ Solana Drops to $130 Amid Token Unlock Fears, OM and XYZ Offer Support

Solana (SOL) has plunged to $130, raising concerns of a deeper decline as 11.16 million tokens prepare to unlock. This event could add selling pressure to an already volatile market. Meanwhile, emerging projects like OM and XYZVerse (XYZ) are gaining attention, with XYZ positioning itself as a top contender in the meme coin sector. Investors are closely watching whether these projects can offer stability and growth opportunities amid Solana’s downturn.

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❕ Hackers Spread Crypto-Stealing Malware via Fake GitHub Repositories

Kaspersky warns of GitVenom, a malware campaign targeting developers through fake GitHub projects. The malware steals browsing data, crypto wallet credentials, and clipboard information, redirecting transactions to attacker wallets. One linked address has already received 5 BTC (~$443,000). The attack mainly affects Russia, Brazil, and Turkey. Developers are urged to verify third-party code before use.

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📣 Phantom Acquires Token Data Platform SimpleHash

Crypto wallet Phantom has announced the acquisition of SimpleHash, a token data platform, though the deal's financial details remain undisclosed. This marks Phantom’s third acquisition in recent months, following Blowfish and Bitski. The SimpleHash team will enhance token data capabilities, improving accuracy and performance for Phantom users.

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❕ Bybit Hack Traced to Compromised Safe Wallet Credentials

Bybit confirmed the $1.46 billion hack was due to compromised Safe (Wallet) developer credentials. Security firms Sygnia and Verichains linked the breach to Lazarus Group, which exploited an AWS cloud vulnerability to alter transaction recipient addresses. Safe (Wallet) has since revamped its security, while Bybit restored full reserves after a Proof-of-Reserves audit by Hacken.

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❕ Pump.fun’s X Account Hacked to Promote Fake PUMP Token

Pump.fun’s X account was hacked, falsely announcing a governance token launch. Despite the platform denying any token plans, eager traders fell for the scam. One wallet profited $135,000 in a minute by manipulating the fake token’s price. Bubblemaps revealed that over 60% of supply was controlled by two clusters, confirming it as a rug pull scheme. The incident highlights growing risks of social media hacks targeting crypto communities.

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📣 SEC and Justin Sun Near Settlement in Fraud Case

The SEC and Tron founder Justin Sun have requested a stay order in their civil fraud lawsuit, signaling a potential settlement. The case, filed in March 2023, accused Sun of unregistered securities sales, market manipulation, and undisclosed celebrity promotions of TRX and BTT. The SEC has recently dropped several crypto-related lawsuits, suggesting a softer stance on the industry.

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