Adam Forsyth

Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Hits Decision Day

The Cardano Van Rossem hard fork hit its mainnet go/no-go decision point on June 15, 2026 – the most consequential single day in the protocol’s Voltaire governance era, with network readiness metrics running well ahead of any prior upgrade and an official outcome expected imminently. Put simply, node adoption is strong enough that a green…

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South Korea arrests 23 over USDT laundering for Cambodian fraud network

South Korean authorities have dismantled an alleged cryptocurrency laundering operation that moved 16.8 billion won ($11.1 million) through USDT transactions and exchange transfers on behalf of a Cambodia-based phishing syndicate. Summary South Korean police arrested 23 suspects accused of laundering 16.8 billion won ($11.1 million) for a Cambodia-based phishing organization. Investigators linked more than 11,300…

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MARA reportedly buys 1,000 Bitcoin after Q1 sales

MARA Holdings reportedly bought 1,000 Bitcoin through FalconX, according to on-chain tracker Lookonchain.  Summary MARA reportedly bought 1,000 Bitcoin through FalconX after major first-quarter balance sheet Bitcoin sales activity. The purchase contrasts with Q1 sales of 20,880 BTC at an average $70,137 price level. Debt reduction, liquidity management, and mining pressure remain central to MARA’s…

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