Crypto User Attacked In France Over Ledger Hardware Wallet

France has reportedly seen another incident targeting cryptocurrency users, this time involving the kidnapping of a 23-year-old man in a Paris suburb. According to a Thursday report from French news outlet Le Parisien, the victim was abducted in Maisons-Alfort and held captive for several hours while the perpetrators demanded his partner to turn over 5,000 euros ($5,764) in cash, along with the key to a Ledger hardware wallet containing an unreported amount of crypto. The report suggested that the criminals used violence to extract information regarding his digital assets. The…

KindlyMD, Nakamoto secure $51.5m more for Bitcoin push

Utah-based telehealth provider KindlyMD is now channeling millions into Bitcoin via its expected merger with Nakamoto. The latest $51.5 million PIPE round proves investors are all-in on the crypto pivot, even as skeptics question the long-term play. KindlyMD and Nakamoto Holdings, the Bitcoin (BTC)-focused investment firm founded by David Bailey, announced on June 20 that they have secured an additional $51.5 million in PIPE financing, bringing their total committed capital for Bitcoin treasury accumulation to $763 million. The latest round, priced at $5 per share in KindlyMD stock, was fully…

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Semler Scientific (SMLR) Jumps 14% on Bitcoin Purchase Plans

Semler Scientific (SMLR) has hired Joe Burnett to the newly created position of director of Bitcoin strategy. Alongside, the company — which currently holds 4,449 bitcoin worth about $462 million — announced a goal of owning at least 10,000 bitcoin by the end of this year, 42,000 by year-end 2026 and 105,000 by year-end 2027. “We are excited to have Joe join our Bitcoin strategy team and help drive our three-year-plan to own 105,000 Bitcoins,” said company Chairman Eric Semler in a press release. “Joe is an analytical thought leader…

Wyoming Shortlists Aptos, Sei for WYST Stablecoin Pilot

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has shortlisted Aptos and Sei for its stablecoin pilot program, giving Aptos the highest score among the more than 10 blockchains considered for its forthcoming WYST project. Aptos disclosed Friday that it received the highest marks based on the commission’s network testing, scoring 32 points. Solana received an identical score of 32 points, though it was not selected for the pilot phase. Source: Aptos Sei, meanwhile, scored 30 points, ahead of Avalanche (27), Ethereum (26), Base (25) and Algorand (21), among others. The network tests…

Bitcoin And Altcoins Crash But Dip Buyers Could Step In

Key points: Bitcoin remains stuck in a range, with traders’ expectations divided about the direction of the next significant move. Several major altcoins are showing weakness, suggesting that a wider trend reversal could be at play. Bitcoin’s (BTC) volatility increased on Friday, but the price remains stuck inside the large $100,000 to $111,980 range. Market participants are divided on Bitcoin’s next breakout. In a poll, crypto analyst Matthew Hyland asked whether Bitcoin would go to $94,000 or $114,000 and the results were nearly split evenly. The social media comments on…

Coinbase Secures MiCA License, to Make Luxembourg EU HQ

Coinbase has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, which enables the exchange to offer crypto products across European Union countries. The move signals mounting competition in the European crypto market, where other exchanges have also been pursuing registrations. OKX and Crypto.com secured MiCA licenses in January, followed by Bybit in May. Gemini is also on track to obtain a license in the region, according to a Reuters report. Coinbase has named Luxembourg as its new European headquarters, citing the country’s reputation as…

Coinbase Wins EU-Wide MiCA License in Luxembourg, Shifts Hub From Ireland

Key Notes Coinbase secures MiCA license from Luxembourg’s CSSF, to offer crypto services to 450 million EU residents. Coinbase moves to relocate its EU hub from Ireland to Luxembourg. CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed a positive meeting with the Luxembourg Prime Minister and financial regulators. Coinbase has officially received its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This authorization allows the exchange to offer its full suite of crypto services to all 27 European Union member states. Coinbase is also relocating its…

Bitcoin Price Deviates From Global M2 Money Supply, Is The Bull Run Over?

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Crypto analyst Colin has highlighted the Bitcoin price’s deviation from the Global M2 money supply, raising concerns that the bull run may be over. The analyst quickly addressed concerns, noting how such deviations usually happen at…

Staked Ether Hits Record, Driven by Corporate Crypto Treasury Adoption

Despite another week of downside for the cryptocurrency market, the staked Ether supply reached a new all-time high, meaning over 28% of the token’s supply is now locked in exchange for passive income. A growing staked Ether (ETH) supply indicates that more investors are preparing to hold their tokens, instead of selling at current prices. Meanwhile, publicly-traded companies continue establishing corporate cryptocurrency reserves, signaling increased institutional adoption of digital assets beyond Bitcoin (BTC). On Thursday, Nasdaq-listed Lion Group Holding (LGHL) announced plans to establish a $600 million crypto treasury reserve,…