June 17, 2026
Crypto

RAIN token’s $9B surge faces ZachXBT insider warning

RAIN, the token linked to Rain Protocol, has come under scrutiny after crypto traders and on-chain investigator ZachXBT raised questions about its supply structure, liquidity activity and project links. Summary FabianoSolana claimed RAIN reached a $9B FDV while 81 wallets held nearly all supply. ZachXBT said RAIN deployer-linked wallets were active in Uni V3 liquidity

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Bitcoin

XRP Ledger’s design blocks the flash loan attacks costing DeFi hundreds of millions

The two biggest DeFi exploits of the past two months have one thing in common. They used a tool that does not exist on the XRP Ledger. Thorchain lost roughly $10.8 million on May 15 to a cross-chain attack that drained funds across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base. Drift Protocol, a Solana-based decentralized perpetual exchange,

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Crypto

Ripple architect says XRPL can go underground if states attack

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has outlined how the XRP Ledger could respond if a state-level attack targeted validators, node operators or core network infrastructure. Summary David Schwartz said XRPL could adapt if state pressure targeted validators or network operators. The plan points to Tor, I2P and reserve nodes as possible tools during extreme attacks.

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Crypto

Dash says crypto forgot its original killer app: digital cash

Dash has renewed its focus on digital cash, arguing that peer-to-peer payments remain one of crypto’s most useful goals even as stablecoins, DeFi and decentralized applications take more attention. Summary Dash says digital cash remains crypto’s strongest use case as stablecoins and DeFi gain ground. The project says stablecoins carry issuer, peg and freeze risks

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Bitcoin

Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings To Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot In Federal Court

A class action filed in Idaho accuses the now-bankrupt crypto ATM operator of profiting from fraud while leaving vulnerable consumers unprotected. A retired Idaho couple has filed a federal class action lawsuit against Bitcoin Depot Inc., alleging the company’s ATM network served as a pipeline for scammers who drained their entire retirement savings — $76,000

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Crypto

Ethereum price toward $1,800 as leverage and ETF outflows tighten the noose

Ethereum is clinging to support near $1,800 as rising leverage, crowded longs, and persistent U.S. spot ETF outflows deepen downside risks for the second largest cryptocurrency. Summary ETH broke below the key $2,000 level with sell pressure now concentrated around $1,800–$1,750 U.S. spot ETH ETFs have seen 13 straight days of net outflows totaling about

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Bitcoin

Ethereum Tests Key Support as Rally Setup Builds

Ethereum tests key support near $2,023 as traders watch $2,725 resistance and signs of a potential rally ahead. Ethereum is testing a key ascending support area as traders watch for a possible bottom formation. The ETH price is near $2,023 on the daily Bitstamp chart, after losing the lower Fibonacci zone. Market focus is now

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Crypto

What led to Mark Cuban’s viral Bitcoin dump?

Mark Cuban has dumped most of his Bitcoin, calling it “not the hedge I expected” as the Iran war and dollar volatility exposed what he sees as a failed safe haven narrative. Summary Mark Cuban says Bitcoin “has lost the plot” and is “not the hedge I expected” after the Iran war The billionaire sold

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Bitcoin

Change Log: Version 1.131 – Bitfinex blog

29 April, 2026 The Bitfinex Change Log is an overview of all performance and UI changes made to the Bitfinex trading platform. For an overview of all previous changes, please refer to blog.bitfinex.com/category/changelogs. Version 1.131 Improvements Updated the error screen display Updated timezone settings to add a dropdown search Updated wire deposit field order Updated

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Crypto

Crypto.com and OG bring prediction markets to U.S. SailGP team

Crypto.com and OG Prediction Markets have signed a multi year global partnership with the United States SailGP Team, ahead of this week’s New York Sail Grand Prix, bringing CFTC regulated prediction markets directly into elite foiling yacht racing for the first time. Summary Crypto.com and OG become official crypto and prediction partners of the U.S.

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