Author: John Smith

A crypto user claims he lost his life savings after a sponsored Google result impersonating Trezor directed him to a phishing website. Summary David said a sponsored Google result led him to a fake Trezor website. The phishing page was hosted on Google Sites and allegedly requested wallet recovery information. Trezor reported an increase in phishing websites appearing in sponsored search results. Similar Google ad campaigns were previously linked to more than $1 million in crypto losses. Trezor user reports losing his life savings A crypto user identified as David, who posts on X under the account @ReallyBadDay99, claimed on…

WhiteBIT has introduced Spot Grid and Martingale DCA bots for UK users, expanding automated trading within a market where retail access to crypto derivatives remains restricted. Summary Two automated spot trading bots are now available to WhiteBIT users in the UK. The Spot Grid Bot places orders across a selected range, while the DCA bot buys during declines. UK retail investors remain barred from buying crypto futures, options and contracts for difference. Coinbase and Robinhood have recently introduced broader AI-controlled trading systems in the United States. WhiteBIT adds Grid and DCA bots for UK traders WhiteBIT has made its Spot…

Cardano price traded near $0.20 on Aug. 7 after gaining more than 25% over the past week, with technical momentum and network updates supporting the recovery. Summary ADA gained more than 25% in seven days, briefly trading above $0.21. The 4-hour chart places immediate support at $0.195, followed by $0.184. A 3-day liquidation heatmap shows dense leveraged positions around $0.196–$0.198. Bulls must clear $0.207–$0.210 to extend the rally toward $0.22. Cardano price holds after its 25% rally According to data from crypto.news, Cardano (ADA) price was trading around $0.201 at the time of writing after reaching an intraday high near…

Bitcoin held near $64,206 on Aug. 7, according to crypto.news market data, slipping 0.5% over 24 hours and 0.6% over seven days.  Summary Bitcoin trades near $64K, down 0.5% daily, while four straight ETF inflow sessions support demand. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $137.6 million Thursday, lifting four-day net inflows to $763.6 million. Senate leaders delayed the CLARITY Act vote until September, removing an expected August regulatory catalyst. Bitcoin derivatives open interest is rebuilding, but remains below levels seen near October’s price peak. July employment data arrives Friday before inflation Wednesday, keeping Federal Reserve expectations central for markets. The asset…

XRP Ledger developers released xrpld version 3.3.0 on Aug. 6, moving several protocol changes closer to possible mainnet activation.  Summary XRPL 3.3.0 introduces protocol code, but validator approval remains necessary before any mainnet activation occurs. ConfidentialTransfer would shield MPT balances and transfer amounts while preserving compliance access for authorized parties. BatchV1_1 restores atomic transaction functionality after an earlier version was halted over a security flaw. Sponsor would let third parties cover fees and reserves while users retain full account control. DynamicMPT would let issuers modify selected token properties later, supporting evolving business and compliance needs. The official GitHub release confirms…

Sui has added two NIST-approved post-quantum signature schemes to its blockchain roadmap as it prepares optional quantum-safe accounts and vaults for future network upgrades. Summary Sui plans to add two NIST approved post quantum signature schemes for accounts and smart contract vaults. Existing recovery phrases and wallet addresses can be retained when users move to quantum safe authentication. Quantum safe vaults are targeted for mainnet this year, with native accounts planned for testnet by the end of 2026. ML DSA 65 and SLH DSA are designed to protect different types of assets using separate cryptographic approaches. The announcement follows similar…

Wintermute USA has registered as a broker dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and joined FINRA, giving the crypto market maker a regulated foothold in American securities markets.  Summary Wintermute USA registered with the SEC and FINRA, formally entering regulated U.S. securities markets nationwide. The broker dealer can trade equities, equity options and provide proprietary liquidity across national exchanges. Wintermute can pursue authorized participant roles for ETPs, including products tied directly to digital assets. CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says Wintermute targets Wall Street market makers within three to five years. Tokenized equities remain a future expansion area, subject to…

Rarible has launched its NFT marketplace on Solana after months of development, naming Claynosaurz as its first featured collection. Summary Rarible is now live on Solana following several months of building and testing. Claynosaurz became the marketplace’s first featured Solana NFT collection. Rarible plans to add more Solana collections and marketplace features in the coming weeks. The expansion comes as EU lawmakers consider clearer rules for NFTs and other crypto sectors. Rarible expands its marketplace to Solana Rarible announced the launch on Thursday, marking its latest expansion beyond the blockchain networks already supported by its NFT marketplace. We have a…

Canaan has authorized management to sell part of its Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings to finance share repurchases under an existing $30 million program. Summary Canaan’s crypto treasury was worth about $130 million as of Aug. 3. The miner held 1,915 BTC and 3,952 ETH at the end of June. Canaan had spent $2 million on buybacks as of May 19. Its Nasdaq-listed shares must regain the $1 minimum bid price by Jan. 11, 2027. Canaan opens crypto treasury to fund buybacks Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner Canaan has authorized management to monetize part of its digital asset treasury and use the proceeds…

Bitcoin fell below $65,000 on Thursday after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobless claims data reinforced concerns that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated. Summary Bitcoin traded at $64,384, down 0.69% after failing to close above $65,000. Initial U.S. jobless claims reached 199,000, below economists’ forecast of 204,000. BTC found immediate support near $64,000, while $64,800–$65,000 remains resistance. Further evidence of labor market strength could affect Federal Reserve rate expectations. Bitcoin price rejected near $65,000 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price traded at $64,384.27 at press time, marking a 0.69% decline over the previous 24 hours. The pullback followed…