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‘Cupid doesn’t ask for crypto’: DOJ warns of romance scams as Valentine’s Day nears

‘Cupid doesn’t ask for crypto’: DOJ warns of romance scams as Valentine’s Day nears

The U.S. DOJ has warned Americans to beware of romance scams involving cryptocurrency ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Aave Labs seeks $50M grant to redirect product revenue to DAO

Aave Labs seeks $50M grant to redirect product revenue to DAO

Some community members questioned the size of the $50 million package and warned that the proposed AAVE token grant could concentrate voting power.

Bitcoin ETFs bleed $410M as Standard Chartered slashes BTC target

Bitcoin ETFs bleed $410M as Standard Chartered slashes BTC target

US spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track for a fourth consecutive week of losses as Standard Chartered cut its 2026 Bitcoin target to $100,000.

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong

Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground.

South Korean police lose seized bitcoin held in cold wallet since 2021

South Korean police lose seized bitcoin held in cold wallet since 2021

Police authorities have launched an internal probe to determine the circumstances of the incident and potential internal involvement.

US spot bitcoin ETFs bleed $410 million as BTC slips below $66,000

US spot bitcoin ETFs bleed $410 million as BTC slips below $66,000

US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in outflows as bitcoin fell below $66,000 after stronger-than-expected jobs data.

Bitcoin trading firm CEO sentenced to 20 years over $200 million ponzi scheme

Bitcoin trading firm CEO sentenced to 20 years over $200 million ponzi scheme

Ramil Ventura Palafox falsely promised investors 0.5% to 3% daily returns when the company was not able to produce such amounts, per the DOJ.

ETHZilla offers token tied to jet engine leases amid tokenization pivot

ETHZilla offers token tied to jet engine leases amid tokenization pivot

Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla recently sold some of its crypto to begin a tokenization push by buying two jet engines leased to a US airline.

Crypto use in human trafficking networks surged in 2025: Chainalysis

Crypto use in human trafficking networks surged in 2025: Chainalysis

Chainalysis says that despite the rising use of crypto in trafficking networks, the transparency of blockchain may give visibility into the operations, aiding law enforcement.

Israel arrests two over Polymarket trades on military operations

Israel arrests two over Polymarket trades on military operations

Israeli authorities said a military reservist and a civilian were arrested after allegedly using classified information to place bets related to military strikes on Iran.

US Prosecutors Warn of Crypto-Linked Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

US Prosecutors Warn of Crypto-Linked Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Many of the cases now intersect with “pig-butchering” schemes, long-form scams blending emotional grooming with fake crypto platforms.

Bitcoin Signals Turning Point—But No Clear Bottom Yet, Experts Say

Bitcoin Signals Turning Point—But No Clear Bottom Yet, Experts Say

Key valuation gauges remain short of the capitulation seen at past cycle lows, as inflation risks keep the pressure on digital assets.