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Sam Bankman-Fried Breaks Silence on Twitter, Rants About US Government Layoffs

His Monday evening posts have sparked curiosity among crypto industry insiders who have closely followed him since FTX’s notorious collapse.

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https://decrypt.co/307577/sam-bankman-fried-breaks-silence-on-twitter

Solana Plunges to Lowest Price Since October as Meme Momentum Cools

Solana, the sixth-largest cryptocurrency, has fallen even as multiple asset managers have applied for ETFs based on its spot price.

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https://decrypt.co/307521/solana-lowest-price-since-october-meme-coins

Crypto Platform Coin Zx Associates Arrested in Mumbai for Cheating Investors

One 25-year-old man said at the time that he invested just over $5,000 in Coin ZX after attending a seminar on multi-level marketing.

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https://decrypt.co/307520/crypto-platform-coinzx-mumbai-arrest

Raydium Token Dips 22% as Rumors Swirl on Pump.Fun Changes

Pump.Fun developing its own automated market maker could threaten Raydium's market dominance, Decrypt was told.

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https://decrypt.co/307437/raydium-token-dips-22-as-rumors-swirl-on-pump-fun-changes

From LIBRA to AI Bots: How Crypto Scammers ‘Keep Killing’ Automated Traders

Scammers are flipping the script on AI sniping bots, using fake tokens with hidden backdoors to exploit crypto’s permissionless nature.

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https://decrypt.co/307433/from-libra-to-ai-bots-how-crypto-scammers-keep-killing-automated-traders

Why Bitcoin's Biggest Meme Coin Just Bridged Over to Solana

The creator of DOG says the token’s expansion to Solana is proof of Bitcoin’s influence, not a sign that the network’s fledgling meme coin ecosystem is failing.

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https://decrypt.co/307317/why-bitcoin-biggest-meme-coin-bridged-solana

The developers of Telegram game Farm Frens admitted to a number of issues with the token launch and airdrop on Ethereum layer-2 Base.

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https://decrypt.co/307242/telegram-game-farm-frens-botched-base-airdrop

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin: LIBRA Crash Proves ‘Education Is So Important’

The Ethereum founder remains optimistic about Argentina’s role in the crypto space, lauding its “amazing builders.”

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https://decrypt.co/307195/ethereum-founder-vitalik-buterin-libra-crash

Stablecoin Legislation Could Unleash 1,000 Tether and USDC Rivals, Expert Says

A federal framework would embolden countless companies to dive into the stablecoin market, according to Chronicle Labs founder Niklas Kunkel.

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https://decrypt.co/307022/stablecoin-legislation-could-unleash-1000-new-coins

Australian Regulator Warns of 'Horror Scenarios' From Trump Easing Crypto Oversight

ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb warned that the U.S. relaxing crypto regulations is a “concern,” increasing risks for consumers.

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https://decrypt.co/306927/australian-regulator-warns-of-horror-scenarios-from-trump-easing-crypto-oversight

XRP Price Jumps as SEC Acknowledges Canary Capital and Wisdom Tree XRP ETF Filings

XRP’s price rally follows the acknowledgment of multiple XRP filings by the SEC and rumors of delay in Ripple’s legal battle with the agency.

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https://decrypt.co/306900/xrp-price-jumps-as-sec-acknowledges-etf-filings

Mark Cuban Shelves Meme Coin Plans: 'A Lot Has to Change'

The billionaire, who has publicly mulled launching his own token, is backing away after a chaotic week for meme coins.

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https://decrypt.co/306787/mark-cuban-shelves-meme-coin-plans

After ending its mining phase, popular Telegram game Zoo has opened up airdrop claims ahead of its token launch on The Open Network (TON).

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https://decrypt.co/306714/telegram-game-zoo-airdrop-claim-ton-token

What is On-Demand Liquidity? Inside Bolt's Breakthrough

Bolt tackles price slippage in DeFi markets, with trades executed at true market rates through its on-demand liquidity network.

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https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-on-demand-liquidity-inside-bolts-breakthrough

SEC Acknowledges Bitwise’s Spot XRP ETF Filing Adding to a Crowded List

SEC's approval of Bitwise XRP ETF will depend on public feedback and the filing’s compliance with its investor protection standards.

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https://decrypt.co/306629/sec-acknowledges-bitwises-spot-xrp-etf-filing

'Cardex' Game Exploit Drains Wallets on Ethereum Layer-2 Abstract

Abstract trading card game Cardex reportedly mishandled its private keys, leading to nearly $500K worth of assets swiped from players.

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https://decrypt.co/306608/cardex-game-exploit-drains-abstract-wallets

FTX Creditor 'Champion' Advises SBF's Victims to Avoid Gambling on Solana Meme Coins

Sunil Kavuri, a prominent advocate for FTX creditors, advises victims not to gamble away their returned assets after missing the bull run.

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https://decrypt.co/306597/ftx-creditor-champion-avoid-solana-meme-coins

Norway Charges Four Over $87 Million Crypto Investment Fraud

Victims of the alleged Ponzi scheme were encouraged to invest in non-existent “product packages” containing cryptocurrency and shares.

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https://decrypt.co/306550/norway-charges-four-over-87-million-crypto-investment-fraud

Australian Police Bust Gang Targeting Crypto ATMs, Trading Cards

Four have been arrested after police dismantled an organized crime ring that targeted cryptocurrency machines across Melbourne.

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https://decrypt.co/306379/australian-police-bust-gang-targeting-crypto-atms-trading-cards

Professor Coin: Do Managed Crypto Funds Outperform the Market?

Recent studies explore whether there are certain characteristics of crypto funds that make them more likely to outperform the market.

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https://decrypt.co/306015/professor-coin-do-managed-crypto-funds-outperform-the-market