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The investigation was supported by Europol, as well as police forces from Estonia, France and the U.S.

While seeing Circle as well-positioned in the market, JPMorgan analysts warned that competition is a potential threat to the stablecoin issuer. Analysts at JPMorgan, a major US investment bank, have initiated coverage of Circle (CRCL) shares with an underweight rating and a $80 price target by December 2026. JPMorgan’s analysts, led by Kenneth Worthington, on Monday presented their first formal Circle stock analysis in the “North America Equity Research” report, seen by Cointelegraph. Down 55% from the current CRCL price of $180, the forecast is based on a 45x multiple of projected 2027 earnings per share (EPS) plus a $10 premium for upside potential. Read more

Kazakhstan’s central bank is set to establish a state-run crypto reserve, likely funded by seized digital assets and government-linked mining. The National Bank of Kazakhstan plans to establish a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve, according to a Monday report by government news agency Kazinform. Local authorities are studying the development of a crypto reserve, which would follow international practices. Typically, such reserves are likely to be funded with expropriated digital assets and state-run crypto mining operations, the report said. National Bank of Kazakhstan Chairman Timur Suleimenov acknowledged the volatility and risks associated with crypto assets. He said that placing the reserve under the control of a centralized institution would ensure proper oversight and risk management. Read more

Five were arrested in connection with the years-long investigation, which involved law enforcement from Spain, Estonia, France and the U.S.

Crypto ETPs saw $17.8 billion of inflows in the first half of 2025, down 2.7% from last year’s $18.3 billion, according to CoinShares. Cryptocurrency investment products posted another strong week, bringing total inflows for the first half of 2025 close to last year’s figure, according to a new report from digital asset manager CoinShares. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) posted $2.7 billion in inflows in the trading week ending Friday, marking 11 consecutive weeks of inflows, CoinShares reported on Monday. Given all half-year inflows minus outflows, crypto ETP gains totaled $17.8 billion in inflows, 2.7% down from last year’s $18.3 billion, said CoinShares’ head of research, James Butterfill. Read more

Cointelegraph is in the Kingdom of Bhutan to check the state of crypto adoption in the eastern Himalayan country. In a land where ancient monasteries overlook misty mountains, cryptocurrency is quietly becoming part of everyday life. During the Binance Crypto-Powered Tour in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Cointelegraph traveled across Bhutan’s capital city of Thimphu and the popular cultural and tourism district of Paro to gauge grassroots interest in crypto.  At Changyul Park and a local four-star hotel, Cointelegraph witnessed firsthand how tourists and locals pay with crypto only months after crypto exchange Binance rolled out crypto payments in the country.  Read more

Bitcoin is on the cusp of beating several historical all-time highs as a trader warns that "games are being played" in an increasingly volatile environment. Bitcoin (BTC) heads into a key double candle close just inches from records; can bulls stay in control? Bitcoin order-book liquidity games continue as the monthly and quarterly close sets the stage for sudden price moves. BTC/USD only needs to close June at $104,630 to seal its highest-ever monthly close. Read more

The bank’s move comes after reports that the Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to ban crypto purchases using credit.

Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex is slated to resume withdrawal services, starting with verified users. Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex has begun the process of restoring services after it was attacked by pro-Israel hacker group Gonjeshke Darande earlier this month. The exchange stated that only users who have completed identity verification will have access to the wallet, with spot exchange users being given priority. Nobitex said users should avoid depositing their crypto into the exchange’s old wallets, as it could lead to users losing their funds. Read more

The creator says the show’s billionaire villains now mirror figures like Elon Musk, as Season 3 sharpens its critique of visible oligarch power.

The city has aligned its fintech push with China's de-dollarization efforts as new stablecoin laws take effect in August.

With just six locations and millions in losses, Vanadi is hoping its crypto pivot can lift financials and bolster confidence in its business.

Bitcoin remains rangebound, as options and on-chain data point to rising volatility amid looming macro policy shifts.

At the BTC Prague conference this week, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) co-founder Michael Saylor stated that Bitcoin treasury companies can grow as quickly as they can issue equity and credit to purchase Bitcoin. Delving into the business model of Bitcoin treasury companies like Strategy, Saylor explained how corporate investment in BTC can far outpace individual investments. […] The post Saylor says BTC Treasury companies can grow as fast as they can issue credit and buy Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Social engineering and key compromise led 80% of crypto thefts in H1 2025, with average hack sizes doubling vs. 2024, per TRM Labs data.

With ETH's bulls eyeing a breakout to $3K, Obol’s Head of Marketing & Ecosystem says that distributed validators are now critical infrastructure as Wall Street takes interest.

More than half of South Koreans aged 20 to 59 have crypto trading experience, with one in four currently HODLing coins. The post Over Half of South Koreans Have Crypto Trading Experience – Survey appeared first on Cryptonews.

The following is a guest post and opinion from Adrian Brinkn, Co-Founder of Anoma and Namada. Decentralization is the most misunderstood word in the blockchain industry. It’s become a dogma, a checkbox, and a marketing slogan. But decentralization is not the prize; it’s just a tool. The real goal is not decentralization; it’s sovereignty—the practical […] The post Sovereignists vs. Globalists: Why blockchain’s lasting promise is sovereignty appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin rose 0.54% to $107,937 after analyst Will Clemente said Trump’s deficit comments reinforce the bull case for BTC and gold.

A simulated quantum stress test conducted using OpenAI’s ChatGPT o3 model has raised fresh concerns about the future of digital assets. The simulation explores a hypothetical breakthrough in quantum computing by 2026 that would render many of today’s cryptographic standards obsolete, potentially leading to widespread collapse across the cryptocurrency ecosystem.Quantum computers use qubits, which can […] The post Quantum Black Swan: How a 2026 Quantum-Computing Breakthrough Could Upend Crypto (and Which Coins Might Survive) appeared first on Cryptonews.