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A US federal judge in Virginia sentenced the chief executive of Praetorian Group International to 20 years in prison for running a $200 million cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded tens of thousands of investors.According to the Department of Justice, 61-year-old Ramil Ventura Palafox, a dual US and Philippine citizen, was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for what prosecutors described as a Ponzi scheme that falsely promised daily returns of up to 3% from Bitcoin trading. The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said investors poured over $201 million into PGI between December 2019 and October 2021,…

In Web3, the loudest projects often win the earliest attention. A new protocol launches with a cinematic trailer, a roadmap packed with buzzwords, and a token narrative designed for virality. The industry has become fluent in pre-launch hype, sometimes even more fluent than it is in actual product delivery. But there is another model that rarely gets spotlighted: the quiet builder playbook. Instead of optimizing for hype cycles, quiet builders optimize for usage. Instead of building communities around a promise, they build infrastructure that can survive real traffic, real users, and real edge cases. They ship first, refine constantly, and…

Bitcoin price bounced as ETFs finally saw some solid inflows, pulling in a confirmed $145M in institutional money. After weeks where it felt like investors were glued to the sell button, big institutional players appear to be stepping in to buy the dip as the market attempts to stabilize. (Source: Bitcoin ETF Net Flow / CMC) DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2026 ETF Flows Matter For This Reason If you have been watching your portfolio fluctuate wildly lately, you aren’t alone. We recently witnessed significant outflows, think nearly $1.9 billion heading for the exit doors year-to-date. But here’s…

Strategy Inc, also known as MicroStrategy, has staged a sharp rebound in its stock price since early February. After forming a local low on February 5, the MSTR stock price has climbed nearly 33% in just a few sessions. The move followed both a recovery in Bitcoin and renewed big money interest in MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-linked business model championed by Michael Saylor.This bounce in the MicroStrategy stock price looks strong on the surface. But context matters. The key question is whether this rally reflects lasting confidence in Strategy’s long-term Bitcoin strategy or another temporary surge tied to crypto sentiment.Bitcoin and Earnings…

Jump Trading plans to take a small stake in each of the prediction-market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.The trading powerhouse, which has a significant focus on cryptocurrency, will gain the stakes in exchange for providing liquidity on the two platforms.Jump is set to take a fixed amount of equity in Kalshi, while its stake in Polymarket will grow over time depending on the trading capacity that the firm provides to the platform’s U.S. operation.Kalshi and Polymarket are the two most prominent prediction-market platforms, having both acquired multibillion dollar valuations. They…

Cardano (ADA) may rebound if it breaks resistance near $0.31–$0.35. Leios upgrade aims to boost Cardano’s speed, security, and decentralisation. CME futures launch adds regulated institutional exposure to ADA. Cardano (ADA) has struggled to regain momentum over the past year. Currently, ADA is trading at $0.2635, with a slight 0.7% increase in the last 24 hours. The 24-hour range spans from $0.2611 to $0.2723, reflecting modest intraday volatility. Over the last seven days, ADA has lost about 11%, and its one-year performance remains down 62.4%. Despite the persistent bear market, Cardano’s trading volumes over 24 hours remain significantly high at…

Publicly listed companies that hold Solana as a treasury asset are sitting on more than $1.5 billion in unrealized losses, based on disclosed acquisition costs and current market prices tracked by CoinGecko.The losses are concentrated among a small group of United States-listed companies that collectively control over 12 million Solana (SOL) tokens, about 2% of the total supply. While losses remain unrealized, equity markets have already repriced the companies, with most trading well below the market value of their tokens. CoinGecko data shows that Forward Industries, Sharps Technology, DeFi Development Corp and Upexi account for over $1.4 billion in disclosed unrealized…

Finding the cheapest crypto press release service is a priority for many Web3 startups, NFT projects, DeFi platforms, and blockchain companies. Marketing budgets in crypto are often limited, especially in early stages, which makes cost effective PR distribution critical for growth, credibility, and visibility. This guide breaks down what actually makes a crypto press release service affordable, what to watch out for with low-cost options, and why Mintfunnel is widely considered the most popular choice for cost-effective crypto PR distribution today. What Makes a Crypto Press Release Service Truly Cheap The cheapest crypto press release service is not just about…

Bitcoin touched 60k yesterday, and the move down was fast. Way faster than most traders expected. I personally thought we would see much more support at 69k, not just because it was the 2021 ATH, but also because it acted as resistance during the 2024 run-up. There was a ton of volume traded around that level.This time we sliced through it like it wasn’t even there.I tried a few longs between 65k and 63k. Tight stops, because nobody wants to get nuked by a random liquidation candle. It didn’t play out. A few small losses, a few small wins, and…

While some consider the altcoins season may never come, others believe the altcoin market has changed, suggesting that a different version of the highly anticipated rally is in its early stages. Related Reading ‘Inverted Altcoin Season’ Just Begun On Friday, the market recovered 15% from its multi-year lows, with most cryptocurrencies bouncing in the short-term timeframe. Amid the recent crash, investors’ sentiment has sunk to its lowest levels since 2022, with many expressing concerns about the future performance of altcoins. Market observer Ali Martinez discussed how the long-awaited altcoin season might have started, but not in the way most investors…