Malaysian Immigration Officer in Mumbai Loses Rs 79 Lakh to Crypto Scam

A 41-year-old immigration officer at the Malaysian consulate in Mumbai says she lost around Rs 79 lakh after joining a WhatsApp crypto-investment group that pushed repeated transfers, then cut off contact and demanded an additional Rs 18 lakh as a withdrawal fee. Reported 18 months later amid fear and stigma, the case—now investigated by police tracing a web of bank accounts and naming 10 unidentified suspects—exposes a common chat-driven scam pattern and the dangers of opaque online investment schemes.

Ledn Issues $188 Million Bitcoin-Backed ABS as Crypto Lending Matures

Ledn has issued a $188M ABS backed by bitcoin loans — the senior Class A tranche scored a BBB‑ from S&P — using a conservative 54.8% average LTV, automatic loan liquidations at 80% LTV, and a diversified pool of ~2,900 borrowers (top 20 ≈21%). It’s a live test of whether automated risk controls and familiar securitization mechanics can turn volatile crypto collateral into institutional‑grade credit—read on to see why this deal could reshape crypto financing.

Ransom Note Demands Nearly $6 Million in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

A new, more sophisticated ransom note tied to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance demands nearly $6 million in a non-Bitcoin cryptocurrency and includes explicit threats—but offers no proof of life. Authorities, now coordinating with Mexican counterparts, say the crypto-focused demand complicates tracing and marks a dangerous escalation in the investigation.

White Label Crypto Exchanges: Fast-Track Market Access

White-label crypto exchanges let operators launch branded trading platforms in weeks by bundling trading engines, custody, KYC, liquidity and APIs—greatly reducing cost and time to market. But convenience brings trade-offs: vendor lock-in, shared security vulnerabilities and regulatory gaps mean rigorous audits, clear custody splits and liquidity plans are essential. Dive in to see how these stacks reshape market entry, power token launches like 4TEEN’s timed unlocks, and what operators must demand from vendors.

Tech Giants Surpass Crypto: Alphabet, TSMC, and Oracle Lead the Way

After a >45% crypto crash wiping roughly $1.9T since Oct 2025, investors are eyeing steadier tech winners. This piece spotlights three discounted names—Alphabet (big profits and AI-driven upside), TSMC (72% foundry share and scarce advanced capacity), and Oracle (accelerating cloud tied to OpenAI)—and explains why predictable cash flows beat engineered tokenomics.

Coinbase Pushback Delays U.S. Crypto Regulation Bill

Shock pivot in Washington: senators shelved the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after Coinbase pulled support over regulator-authority and privacy concerns, derailing a push for a single crypto rulebook and leaving exchanges, custodians and institutional players scrambling. The setback spotlights how major platforms can reshape policy at the last minute, reignites fights over mining’s environmental impact and surveillance powers, and forces a rethink of market-design and compliance plans as bipartisan talks resume.

CRA Crypto Taxes: Cross-Border Compliance Made Simple

Canada treats cryptocurrency as a commodity — not currency — so every trade, sale, or payment can trigger taxable dispositions that may be taxed as business income or capital gains depending on your intent and activity. Mining, staking, airdrops and payments are often taxed on receipt, making meticulous CAD-based recordkeeping and clear classification essential to avoid reassessments and penalties. Cross-border investors face added reporting and timing traps; read the full post for practical compliance steps, planning tips, and examples to reduce tax risk.

Ethereum Goes Green: PoS Slashes Energy Use by 99.95%

Ethereum’s 2022 Merge swapped energy-hungry mining for proof-of-stake, cutting network energy use by ~99.95% and replacing hash races with ETH-backed validators. The shift lowered issuance, amplified EIP-1559’s burn effects, and unlocked broad staking participation (via pooled and institutional services) — reshaping supply, staking yields and market narratives around sustainability. That progress also created new battlegrounds: liquid-staking and validator concentration, regulatory scrutiny of staking services, and hardware-market fallout for miners — all critical risks and opportunities for projects and policymakers to watch.

Bankman-Fried Seeks New Trial Over Potential Witness Testimony in FTX Fraud Case

Sam Bankman‑Fried has asked for a new trial, saying potential witness testimony not heard at his original trial could change the outcome — a development that keeps legal and market uncertainty around the FTX collapse alive, pressures regulators to tighten crypto rules, and underscores why predictable tokenomics and custody practices matter. The court will now decide whether the new testimony meets the legal standard to reopen the case.

Bitcoin Breaks Key Support as Dominance Fades

Bitcoin just lost a long-held structural floor at $74,461 and is trading beneath multiple major thresholds—leaving virtually no meaningful support above $50k and the next clear on-chain safety net near $48,961. Heavy concentration (MSTR ~3.4% of BTC and 88 wallets controlling ~15%) amplifies downside risk, forcing allocators and derivatives desks to rethink strategies and market leadership. Read on to see why a break below $48,961 could trigger a regime shift—and how token designs like 4TEEN aim to reduce instant sell-pressure.