Category Crypto

Uniswap becomes first DEX to hit $3T in all-time volume

Uniswap, a decentralized exchange (DEX), has achieved a significant milestone: $3 trillion in aggregate all-time trading volume. This makes it the first DEX to reach this landmark figure. Hayden Adams, Uniswap’s founder, announced the achievement on X (formerly Twitter), referencing…

Feds deny late disclosure of evidence in Samourai Wallet case

Federal prosecutors have countered claims of evidence suppression in the case against Samourai Wallet co-founders, Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill. Prosecutors assert that disclosure of communications with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) was timely, provided months before…

Crypto custodian BitGo secures MiCA license in Germany

BitGo, a Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency custody firm, has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from Germany’s BaFin, allowing it to operate across the European Union. This significant regulatory approval, announced May 12, 2025, enables BitGo to offer its…

What is social engineering in crypto (and how to protect yourself)?

Social engineering is a significant threat in the cryptocurrency world, manipulating users into revealing sensitive information or granting unauthorized access. Unlike technical attacks exploiting vulnerabilities, social engineering targets human psychology. Because cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible, successful attacks result in permanent…

US crypto funds smash old record amid 4-week inflow streak

Cryptocurrency investment products experienced robust inflows last week, totaling $882 million, pushing global crypto fund assets close to all-time highs. This follows a four-week surge of $6.3 billion in inflows for global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), representing 93% of total…