UK Rapper Russ Millions’ Meme Coin $MILLION Tanks 99% in ‘Social Experiment’ Gone Wrong 

$MILLION, a meme coin backed by UK rapper Russ Millions, crashes 99% within hours. Touted as a “social experiment,” the coin’s sharp decline raises concerns among investors, with critics labeling it a rug pull. Despite the backlash, Russ hints at ambitious plans to revive the project.
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Coinbase Secures FDIC Unredacted Files in Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Probe

Coinbase has secured unredacted FDIC documents related to its investigation into “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” revealing efforts to restrict cryptocurrency activities by advising banks to pause engagement with crypto businesses during 2022.
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Solana Price Breaks Higher, Eyes $260 ATH Retest – Can SOL Hit $1,000?

The Solana (SOL) price has been charging higher since the start of 2025, bolstered by a broader rally in crypto markets, positive technical developments, and even headlines on Friday suggesting the Solana blockchain has already achieved quantum resistance.
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New Crypto Wallet Scam Targets YouTube Comments: Multi-Signature Trick Steals Funds

A new crypto scam is emerging in YouTube comments, using multi-signature wallets to trick users into sending funds, as cybersecurity firm Kaspersky warns that unsuspecting victims are being lured by deceptive tactics involving shared seed phrases.
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Do Kwon Indicted on Multiple Charges, Could Face Up to 130 Years in Prison

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been extradited to the U.S. and faces multiple federal fraud charges, potentially resulting in up to 130 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme that caused over $40 billion in investor losses.
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XRP Surpasses USDT Securing Third Place with a $141B Market Cap

XRP’s market cap has surged to $141 billion, once again overtaking USDT and regaining the third spot in cryptocurrency rankings. This growth is driven by increased whale activity, Ripple’s release of 500 million XRP from escrow, and substantial trading volumes on South Korea’s Upbit exchange, indicating rising investor interest.
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Phishing and Private Key Theft Made Attackers Most Money in 2024

Blockchain security breaches surged in 2024, with phishing attacks causing $1.05 billion in losses across 296 incidents. Ethereum and BSC were the most targeted chains, while private key theft ranked second on the list. Explore insights from CertiK’s analysis on the growing crypto security challenges.
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