Kidnapping and cryptocurrency theft: Two young people face 22 charges.
Crypto crime: Teenagers steal $872,639,069,004 million in Las Vegas. Digital security: Crimes against cryptocurrency investors are increasing globally. Crypto alert: Investors need to enhance the protection of digital assets. Two 16-year-olds from Pasco County, Florida, face 22 criminal charges following a kidnapping and million-dollar theft in Las Vegas. The case shocked authorities and exposed vulnerabilities in the security of cryptocurrency investors.
The crime occurred in November when the youths kidnapped a cryptocurrency entrepreneur during an event in downtown Las Vegas.
Armed, they forced the victim to enter a car and drove him for about an hour to a remote area in the Arizona desert. There, under threat, they demanded the passwords to the victim's digital wallets, managing to transfer approximately $872,639,069,004 million in cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
#eviteGolpes 98% of the memecoins on Pump.fun are scams or frauds, report points out
Pump.fun, a cryptocurrency generator based on Solana, saw its daily trading volume exceed US$ 100 million, primarily driven by speculation on memecoins. However, investigators point out that a large part of this value is the result of fraudulent activities.
Earlier this year, a single user of Pump.fun created around 18 thousand coins, obtaining US$ 3.7 million with pump-and-dump strategies. This practice involves artificially inflating the price of tokens to sell them quickly before they crash, leaving the last buyers at a loss.
In an attempt to modernize its business model, Pump.fun recently launched an automated market maker (AMM) with a bonding curve pricing system. This technology causes the token price to rise exponentially with each purchase, benefiting early investors. However, as the value increases, the last participants face significant losses when the creators sell their holdings.
#ETH🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Analysis indicates the 5 reasons that will make Ethereum rise to US$ 12 thousand this year
Institutional adoption drives and Ethereum could rise to US$ 12.000 in 2025. Pectra update increases token burn: Scarcity raises the price of ETH. Staking in ETFs may attract capital: Investors seek additional yields. The price of Ethereum surged, reaching nearly US$ 2.500. This movement reflects the optimism that has taken over the cryptocurrency market in recent days. Crypto analyst and OKC partner, Ted Pillows, predicts that the asset could maintain this upward trend, reaching US$ 12.000 by 2025. In a recent publication, he presented five reasons that support this optimistic projection.
For Ted Pillows, institutional adoption of Ethereum is one of the main drivers of this appreciation. He believes that greater acceptance of crypto assets by financial institutions will be driven by an increasingly favorable U.S. government towards cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the possibility of a clear regulatory framework for digital assets may encourage large investors to diversify their portfolios beyond Bitcoin.
According to the analyst, Ethereum is well-positioned to lead this movement. As the second-largest cryptocurrency, with a 7.24% market share, it offers robust functionalities through smart contracts. These features make the asset an attractive choice for institutions looking to diversify their portfolios with high-cap cryptocurrencies and practical applicability.
$ETH the launch of the first spot Ethereum ETF in Australia by Monochrome Asset Management on Cboe contributed to the bullish momentum. This development marks a significant step in the institutional acceptance of cryptocurrency assets
#ETHCrossed2500 Ethereum (ETH) has surpassed the $2,500 mark, currently trading at $2,548.59, reflecting a significant gain of $191.70 (8.13%) in the last 24 hours. This rally is driven by anticipation surrounding the launch of Ethereum spot ETFs, with major financial institutions like VanEck and 21Shares submitting amended registration applications, signaling a possible approval by the SEC. Analysts predict that these ETFs could attract up to $10 billion in new inflows, further boosting the price of Ethereum.
#bitcoin Steak ‘n Shake announces acceptance of Bitcoin in all stores in the United States.
Steak ‘n Shake has announced that it will start accepting Bitcoin as a payment method in all its locations in the United States. Furthermore, Steak ‘n Shake has adopted visual elements related to the world of cryptocurrencies in its digital channels. The entry of Steak ‘n Shake into the cryptocurrency payment ecosystem follows a trend that has intensified in recent years. Steak ‘n Shake, an American fast food chain with nearly 90 years of history, announced that it will start accepting Bitcoin as a payment method in all its locations in the United States starting May 16, 2025. The company communicated the news through a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that more than 100 million customers will have the opportunity to pay with the leading cryptocurrency in the market. With a language aligned with crypto culture, the post was signed as “Steaktoshi,” in reference to the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.
#AltcoinSeasonLoading A season of altcoins seems to be approaching, as investors shift their attention from Bitcoin to a broader range of cryptocurrencies. Historically, the altcoin season begins when Bitcoin stabilizes after a strong rally, allowing liquidity to flow into lower-cap assets. With new innovations in blockchain, increased retail interest, and improved market sentiment, altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and emerging tokens are showing renewed strength. Technical indicators and trends on social media reflect a growing confidence that altcoins will outperform Bitcoin in the short term. However, volatility remains high, so strategic diversification and risk management are essential. The altcoin season may be near—but timing and caution are key to navigating it.
Security in cryptocurrencies (crypto) involves practices and technologies aimed at protecting digital assets, transactions, and personal information. Here are the key points to pay attention to:
1. Wallets
Hot wallets: Connected to the internet (like apps and exchanges). They are convenient but more vulnerable to attacks.
Cold wallets: Offline (like hardware wallets). Much more secure against intrusions.
2. Private keys
Never share: Whoever has the private key has full control over the cryptocurrency.
Store securely: Preferably offline, in a safe location (e.g., physical safe).
3. Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Always enable when possible, especially on exchanges.
4. Beware of phishing
Check URLs before entering information.
Be cautious of messages and emails asking for data.
5. Trusted exchanges
Prefer well-known platforms with a good reputation and security history.
6. Updates and reliable software
Keep wallets and devices updated.
Only use software from official sources.
7. Ongoing education
The crypto ecosystem changes quickly; staying informed is essential.
#stablecoin Stablecoin: what is it and what is its impact on the crypto market?
In a world with over 17 thousand cryptocurrencies, bitcoin (BTC) is perhaps the one that stands out the most in this universe. Its popularity is not without reason. Besides being the first digital currency developed, it has the largest market value among all of them – over US 400 billion. However, the technology that started back in 2008, with BTC, gave way to the creation of new projects, with different proposals that are now extremely important for this ecosystem, such as Stablecoin.
Despite the relevance of this currency, there are still many doubts in the minds of many enthusiasts who follow the development of the sector, as its operation, especially the issuance of new tokens, is quite different from what is observed in bitcoin and Ethereum (ETHER).
Rumble and Tether join forces for non-custodial crypto wallet Rumble and Tether partnership boosts non-custodial crypto wallet
Creators gain financial autonomy with the new Rumble Wallet
Creative economy strengthens with direct payments via cryptocurrencies
Rumble, the video-sharing platform, announced a strategic partnership with Tether to launch a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet.
Rumble offers content creators a cryptocurrency wallet that allows them to store Bitcoin and stablecoins, facilitating payments and direct monetization.
Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, stated that the "Rumble Wallet" will compete directly with Coinbase, aiming to become the leading non-custodial wallet for Bitcoin and stablecoins, boosting the creative economy.
# crypto 🌍 Global Developments in Cryptocurrencies
- German authorities seized € 34 million (US$ 38 million) in cryptocurrencies from eXch, a platform allegedly used to launder funds from the US$ 1.4 billion attack on Bybit.
- Arizona has approved Bill 2749, allowing the state to hold unclaimed digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, in a newly created Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund.
#Xrp🔥🔥 Ripple ends battle with the SEC and XRP skyrockets to US$ 2.30 aiming for the milestone of US$ 3
Ripple defeats the SEC and XRP rises to US$ 2.30 Investors celebrate the victory and bet on XRP's rise XRP targets US$ 3 after favorable judicial outcome Ripple has finally concluded its prolonged legal dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The historic settlement brought relief to the cryptocurrency market and boosted the price of XRP to US$ 2.32.
#Ethereum rises 20% after Pectra update and could reach US $ 3.000 according to analysts
Ethereum has recovered since the activation of the Pectra update Ethereum not only appreciated 20% in 24 hours but also reduced the performance gap compared to Bitcoin and Solana The Pectra update is considered the most comprehensive since the Merge in 2022 Ethereum surprised the crypto market by recording a 20% jump on May 7, 2025, shortly after the activation of the Pectra update. The movement pushed the price of ETH to over US$ 2.230, marking the largest daily appreciation of the cryptocurrency since 2021. The update, eagerly awaited by the community, brought significant improvements in scalability, staking, and usability, rekindling investor interest and increasing optimism about the future of the network.
$ETH A Ethereum successfully implemented an important network upgrade on May 7, but the price of Ether ETH $ 2,620 and derivative indicators showed little response to the upgrade. The weak reaction surprised traders and led analysts to question whether ETH still has a real chance of rising 22% to regain the level of $ 2,200
$BTC bitcoin is finally reclaiming its place as a major alternative for investors spooked by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and looking to divest from shares of U.S. companies, Treasuries, and the dollar.
After a drop to the lowest levels this year soon after Trump announced his import tariffs on April 2, the notoriously volatile bitcoin has slowly been regaining ground. The digital currency managed to outperform the stock markets in 10 of the 17 sessions during this period, according to data from VanEck.
The world's leading cryptocurrency is now a short distance from the $100,000 mark, last seen three months ago, after gaining 15% in value just in April.
#CryptoComeback After two difficult years for the cryptocurrency market, many investors have regained hope for a strong return, especially with signs of recovery in prices. Coins like BTC and ETH have begun to show clear signs of upward movement, and the confidence of both small and large investors has increased. One of the important factors supporting this is the new regulations that have begun to clarify in some countries, along with the entry of banks and traditional institutions into the market. Additionally, new blockchain-based projects are demonstrating their effectiveness in various areas. This return is not just a bubble, but rather the result of the evolution and maturity of the sector. In my opinion, the market is ready for a new beginning. What do you think of this analysis? Do you believe this return is genuine or temporary?
#BTCBackto100K Bitcoin surpasses US$ 100 thousand fueled by risk appetite.
The price of bitcoin has once again surpassed the mark of US$ 100 thousand with the announcement that the United States had finalized its first major trade agreement with the United Kingdom, following the imposition of extensive tariff barriers against its main trading partners in early April.
At 1:15 PM in Brasília, the world's largest cryptocurrency recorded a rise of 4.24%, to US$ 100.964,30. The all-time high for bitcoin was reached in December at around US$ 108 thousand.
$USDC The issuers of stablecoins are about to become an important force in the U.S. Treasury bond markets, potentially absorbing up to $1.6 trillion in T-bills over the next four years, according to a new research note from Standard Chartered.