FCA Warns Justin Sun's Poloniex is Unauthorized in UK

A Queensland man has surrendered assets worth over $2.9 million, including a mansion, a Mercedes-Benz, and nearly 25 BTC valued at $2.6 million, following a court order. The Australian Federal Police's Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce has been investigating historic crypto theft and cyber hacking offenses since 2018, restraining around $770 million in suspected criminal assets.

Meme coins are once again surging, with Pepe, Dogwifhat, Floki, Bonk, and Fartcoin all experiencing significant gains in the past 24 hours. This rally reflects renewed investor interest in speculative assets, particularly those driven by retail enthusiasm and social media virality.

Bitcoin has surged above $105,700, driven by increased interest in ETFs and economic indicators attracting investor funds. The rally is supported by significant inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and stable interest rate expectations, with the upcoming Coinbase S&P 500 inclusion seen as a potential catalyst.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticized World Liberty Financial's inadequate response to a Senate inquiry about its business practices, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and national security risks. The company, partially owned by President Trump, faces investigations over possible violations of government ethics requirements.

Coinbase's stock surged 9% after being added to the S&P 500 and receiving an analyst upgrade, despite recent data breach and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Benchmark Equity Research raised its target price to $301, anticipating increased investment inflows due to S&P 500 inclusion.

Eric Council Jr. from Alabama was sentenced to 14 months in prison for his involvement in hacking the SEC's account to falsely announce Bitcoin ETF approval. He used a fake ID to secure a replacement SIM card, allowing access to the @SECGov account on X (formerly Twitter).

Coinbase disclosed a $400 million cybersecurity breach due to an overseas contractor's bribery, compromising sensitive user data. The company refused to pay $20 million in blackmail and set up a bounty for information on the criminals. The firm's stock will debut on the S&P 500 next week, while crypto firms Galaxy and eToro launched on the Nasdaq in recent days.

Méliuz, a Brazilian fintech company, recently transformed into the first Bitcoin treasury company in South America by purchasing over $28 million worth of Bitcoin. This move caused its stock to surge by 26%, following the footsteps of other companies like MicroStrategy.

Basel Medical Group, a publicly traded healthcare company, is in talks for a $1 billion Bitcoin investment to strengthen its balance sheet. The CEO stated this move would support their growth strategy in Asia while maintaining financial stability.

Nyan Heroes, a Solana cat-themed hero shooter game, is closing due to funding issues despite attracting over one million players and planning a full game launch. The closure has negatively impacted the NYAN token, now down nearly 40% in value over the last day.