The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) arrested five individuals on May 13, 2025, for allegedly offering an unregistered cryptocurrency investment scheme. Entrapment Operation The operation, conducted at around 5:20 p.m. by joint operatives from the ACG-Cyber Response Unit and the Dagupan Provincial Cyber Response Team, was carried out in coordination with the Securities and…
Yuga Labs has transferred CryptoPunks IP to the Infinite Node Foundation. With trading volume up 170% to $2.8 million in 24 hours, is this the end of NFTs or a bold move to preserve digital art? CryptoPunks are among the most valuable NFTs. During the 2020–2021 bull market, driven mainly by DeFi and NFT activity,…
Imagine you’re watching a highly anticipated video from your favorite YouTube creator — perhaps the moment a famous couple finally gets engaged — when an ad pops up immediately after the clip. This is part of YouTube’s new ad format called “Peak Points.” The company revealed the new ad format during its Upfront presentation on…
Senators push Treasury to shield U.S. crypto firms from devastating tax on unrealized gains, warning of risk to digital asset leadership. Treasury Pressured to Act Fast as Unrealized Crypto Gains Face Tax Storm U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) are calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to act swiftly…
TL;DR Scammers are impersonating Binance support on platforms like Telegram to trick users into clicking malicious links that steal credentials or 2FA codes. While Binance’s CEO assured that the company operates around the clock to safeguard user assets, he emphasized that individual vigilance remains paramount. ‘Scammers Never Sleep’ Alongside the technical innovation and opportunities that…
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To mark the 15th anniversary of the first real-world Bitcoin transaction this year, multiple web3 communities from CryptoPH are gearing up to host their own commemorative events. Throwback: What is Bitcoin Pizza Day? On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz, a Florida, U.S.-based programmer and early Bitcoin contributor, made history by completing the first known real-world…
Flare rolls out an alternative way to give XRP DeFi capabilities, without the risks of traditional blockchain bridges. Flare (FLARE) has launched a major upgrade that will enable traders to use real XRP (XRP) tokens in DeFi. On Wednesday, May 14, Flare launched its FAssets on Songbird, bringing non-smart contract assets to DeFi, according to…
SpaceX founder Elon Musk also wants Starship to fly to Mars, which will, likewise, require a mastery of in-space refueling. NASA may also soon rely on Starship and other massive commercial rockets to launch astronauts from Earth. The Trump administration has proposed canceling NASA’s Space Launch System rocket after two more flights in favor of…
The U.S. banking system is officially primed for a digital evolution as the OCC confirms its readiness to support blockchain, stablecoins, and crypto-powered financial services. OCC Endorses Crypto Future for US Banks, Calling System ‘Well Positioned’ The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the federal agency that supervises national banks and federal savings…
