LastPass Breach: The Multi-Year Crypto Heist

Years after LastPass’s 2022 breach, exfiltrated source code and encrypted vaults fueled a coordinated crypto-laundering campaign that moved over $28M through Wasabi CoinJoin clusters in late 2024–early 2025. Blockchain forensics tied patterned wallet drains to the breach and, with US Secret Service seizures topping $23M, the saga exposes long-tail risk, the limits of mixers, and why analytics-plus-law enforcement matter—read the full post for the technical timeline and practical defenses.

Crypto Stocks to Watch in 2024: Galaxy Digital, Bitfarms, and HIVE Rally on Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin’s early-2024 rebound has traders piling into listed crypto plays—volumes are surging ahead of the halving, putting Galaxy Digital, Bitfarms and HIVE in the spotlight. Dive in for a concise breakdown of their business models, key catalysts and the regulatory, energy and halving risks that could drive big upside—or steep losses.

Strategy Buys 1,286 BTC as Bitcoin Surges Past $90K, Boosts Reserves

Michael Saylor’s Strategy scooped up 1,286 BTC (~$116M at an average $88,568) as Bitcoin rallied above $90K, lifting its holdings to 673,783 BTC (market value ≈ $50.55B) and nudging its cost basis to ~$75,026 — while also boosting cash to $2.25B for dividends and debt service, a bullish, signal-heavy move that could tighten spot liquidity and reinforce momentum.

South Dakota Proposes Seizing Crypto Accounts to Combat Cybercrime

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley plans to introduce a bill to let law enforcement seize cryptocurrency accounts after $13.8 million in statewide crypto losses in 2024 — including $7.8 million taken from seniors — by extending seizure rules to exchanges, custodial accounts and, where possible, on‑chain wallets. The proposal promises subpoenas, emergency freezes and compelled exchange cooperation, but faces thorny technical and due‑process hurdles (noncustodial keys, volatility, mixers and custody choices) that will determine whether it truly strengthens investigations or simply shifts enforcement burdens.

Crypto Meets Real Estate: A New Era for Property

Real estate is being rewired by crypto: smart contracts, tokenized deeds, and stablecoin rails promise near‑instant, lower‑cost cross‑border deals and fractional ownership that opens high‑value property to more investors. But legal uncertainty, volatility, custody and thin secondary markets mean token design, dual crypto/fiat systems, and institutional partnerships will determine which pilots scale. Read the full post to see how escrow, title, lending and liquidity are being reinvented—and what still needs to be solved.

XRP Surges to Two-Month High as 2026's Crypto Darling Fueled by ETF Flows

XRP exploded into the spotlight after a seven-day rally pushed it to $2.41 and briefly made it the third-largest crypto—fuelled by fading SEC uncertainty and roughly $1.25B of ETF inflows. The surge shows how ETFs and legal clarity can rapidly re-rate an asset, but concentrated flows, liquidity strain and lingering regulatory risk could reverse gains—here’s what to watch next.

Crypto Jumpstart: Your Beginner's Guide to Trading and Tech

Crypto’s boom made learning resources plentiful—but the space still mixes familiar markets with new tech, scams, and operational risks that can overwhelm newcomers. Master a few core ideas (tokenomics, wallets, liquidity, and on-chain tools), practice on testnets, and follow strict vetting and security habits to avoid common pitfalls. Start small, graduate from custodial to hardware wallets, track trades and taxes, and join vetted communities—this checklist turns chaotic noise into a clear, safer path to participation.

Donalds Pushes IRS Crypto Tax Change as Wife Buys Bitcoin

Coincidence or conflict? Rep. Byron Donalds formally asked the IRS to stop taxing crypto staking rewards on receipt — the same day his wife bought $50,001–$100,000 in Bitcoin (a purchase he says he'll report as his own) — a timing that critics say creates the appearance of benefiting from policy that would ease short-term sell pressure and reshape staking economics.

Crypto ATM Crackdown Sparks Bans and Regulation

Crypto ATM scams exploded in 2025 — $333.5M in FBI-reported losses — prompting cities like Spokane to ban machines after victims lost life savings. Fast cash-outs, patchy KYC and retail placement make ATMs a favorite of overseas crime rings, forcing policymakers to choose between blunt bans and targeted fixes (uniform KYC, real-time kill-switches, operator licensing) that protect consumers but could curb privacy and access.

BitGo Targets a $1.96B IPO With $201M Raise

BitGo is gearing up for a U.S. IPO that could value the crypto custodian at as much as $1.96 billion, offering 11.8 million shares to raise roughly $201 million at $15–$17 per share. The modest share count and mid‑teen price band signal a conservative, fee‑focused capitalization strategy—appealing to institutional investors who prize recurring custody revenue, scale, compliance and transparent fee economics amid a selective IPO market. Product designs like fixed‑price, short‑cycle tokens (e.g., 4TEEN) further help limit sell pressure and create more predictable flows for custodians and backers.