Silk Road Hacker Unwittingly Exposes $70 Million Bitcoin Stash During Federal Investigation

Polymarket Opens the Bitcoin Floodgates — and Traders Are Rushing In

Prediction platform Polymarket has expanded its funding options, allowing users to deposit Bitcoin directly — a move that comes as BTC trades near record-breaking levels.

Legendary Investor Who Turned $100 Million From Black Monday Flags Bitcoin and Gold as Safest Bets in Speculative Market

Paul Tudor Jones warns today’s markets resemble the 1999 dot-com bubble, with high gains in gold, Bitcoin, and tech stocks but rising risks. He highlights bonds as the biggest threat and urges investors to watch closely while keeping some exposure to crypto and gold.

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s First Female PM with Markets Surging – Could This Unlock Cryptocurrency Tax Reforms?

Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister sparks a surge in stocks and Bitcoin. Her pro-growth policies could pave the way for crypto tax reforms, though uncertainties remain.

Metaplanet Is Now the Fourth-Largest Public Bitcoin Holder After Latest 5,268 BTC Buy

Metaplanet bought 5,268 BTC, raising its total holdings to 30,823 BTC and making it the fourth-largest publicly traded bitcoin treasury.

High-Stakes Crypto-Treasury Strategies Put Over 200 Public Companies Under Investigation for Trading Abnormalities

US regulators are investigating over 200 companies for unusual stock trading ahead of crypto-treasury announcements, suspecting possible insider leaks. The SEC and FINRA are checking compliance with disclosure rules, with potential fines and sanctions if violations are found.

Shareholder Dilution Rises as MicroStrategy Funds $1.1 Billion Bitcoin Buys Through Stock Sales

MicroStrategy bought 196 more Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 640,031 BTC, but funded most purchases by issuing over 3 million new shares. This share dilution has raised concerns among investors as the company’s stock underperforms despite strong Bitcoin gains.

New Turkish Bill Could Give Regulators Power to Freeze Bank and Crypto Accounts Linked to Crime

Turkey is preparing a law that would let its financial crime agency, Masak, freeze cryptocurrency and bank accounts linked to illegal activity. The rules also aim to strengthen oversight of crypto exchanges and curb the use of rented accounts and suspicious wallets.

Historic Japanese Kimono Maker Marusho Hotta Rebrands as Bitcoin Japan and Launches Corporate Bitcoin Treasury

The company will change its name to Bitcoin Japan Corporation on 11 November 2025. It is launching a Bitcoin treasury business and plans to expand into related financial services.

Kevin Durant’s Lost Bitcoin Multiplied 180x Before Recovery… So Why Are Other Coinbase Customers Still Stranded?

Nearly 10 years after losing access to his Coinbase account, NBA legend Kevin Durant has finally regained control of his long-dormant Bitcoin stash. But what began as a feel-good recovery story has unexpectedly stirred anger among Coinbase users who say their own pleas for help have gone unanswered.

New Korean Drama ‘To The Moon’ Follows Three Women Chasing Big Wins in South Korea’s Explosive 2017–2018 Crypto Market

A new South Korean drama "To The Moon", follows three women investing in crypto during the 2017–2018 Bitcoin boom. It highlights the country’s $3.15 billion daily retail crypto market and growing regulatory oversight.

Donald Trump Backs Crypto Amidst Loud Boos, Pledges Release of Silk Road Boss if Re-Elected but is it All Just Talk?

After announcing the acceptance of crypto donations, Donald Trump continues to reaffirm his love for crypto while throwing shade at Joe Biden and declaring he would commute Silk Road’s founder’s life sentence. But advocates warn of politicians’ pro-crypto u-turn; is it all just a ploy to gain votes?

Trump: If re-elected, Silk Road founder will be released

Trump, cryptocurrency, US President, United States, Trump: If re-elected, Silk Road founder will be released Golden Finance, Silk Road founder Ross Ulbrich has served 11 years in prison.

Feds Move Bitcoin From Seized Silk Road Wallet with $2 Billion in Assets: What's the Impact on Cryptocurrency Markets?

US Department of Justice moves $2 billion worth of Bitcoin from seized Silk Road wallet to Coinbase. Transfer involves test transaction followed by 2,000 BTC sent to Coinbase Prime. Majority of funds remain unspent. Bitcoiners monitor large holder movements closely, anticipating potential market impact.

U.S. Government's $118M Silk Road Bitcoin Sale: Experts Downplay Concerns

U.S. government's $118 million Bitcoin sale from Silk Road stirs discussion. Experts downplay impact, citing small size compared to recent Grayscale sales. Represents 1.5% of government holdings and less than 1% of Bitcoin's circulating supply. Trend shifts towards direct exchange sales.

U.S. Court Confirms Forfeiture of Silk Road Bitcoin

U.S. court finalizes forfeiture of Silk Road-linked bitcoin, marking a significant moment in digital asset jurisprudence.

RFK Jr Promises To Review Silk Road Founder's Conviction

Aside from Ulbricht's case, he has also promised to grant amnesty to Edward Snowden and Julian Assange

Dump Incoming? US Government Moves Another 9,000 BTC From Silk Road

The Department of Justice (DOJ) appears to be continuing its 50,000 BTC sale that began earlier this year.

[Coinlive Talk] “A Long Road Ahead": Coinlive’s Exclusive Interview with Justin Sun

Coinlive speaks with H.E Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, in an exclusive interview about introducing crypto into the mainstream.

[Coinlive Talk] “A Long Road Ahead": Coinlive’s Exclusive Interview with Justin Sun

Beyond the Silk Road: Crypto Needs a Regulatory Course Correction

The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists' crypto and illicit finance expert says the industry needs to be more than "reluctant good citizens." This article is part of CoinDesk’s Sin Week.