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In a chilling incident near Paris, a 35-year-old former cryptocurrency trader, identified as Alexandre, was kidnapped and held captive between Paris and Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The assailants demanded a €10,000 ransom for his release, a relatively low sum compared to other high-profile crypto-related abductions in France. Displaying remarkable resolve, Alexandre refused to pay, showing his captors his low account balance. He was …

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched Nasdaq’s advanced Market Surveillance platform on August 27, 2025, to enhance oversight of cryptocurrency and derivatives markets, replacing its outdated 1990s systems. Announced by Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, this upgrade aims to detect insider trading, wash trading, and pump-and-dump schemes in real time, bolstering market integrity amid a crypto trading boom …

ZachXBT issued a stark warning about a WEB3 token presale, flagging its ties to the 2022 Squiggles NFT rug pull and alleged scammer Raichu. The alert, posted on X, has sparked widespread concern, urging crypto investors to exercise caution. ZachXBT revealed that the presale, promoted via @web3, involves individuals linked to Squiggles, which defrauded investors of millions, and Raichu, a …

At the WebX 2025 conference in Tokyo on August 25, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes forecasted a staggering 126x surge for Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, projecting a rise from $45 to $5,670 by 2028. His bold prediction, rooted in de-dollarization trends and a $10 trillion stablecoin market, sent HYPE’s price up 9% to $47.40, with trading volume spiking 78% to $278 million, …

In a major shake-up, The Sandbox, a leading blockchain-based metaverse platform, is undergoing a transformative restructuring as co-founders Sébastien Borget and Arthur Madrid step back from operational roles, with Animoca Brands assuming full control. Announced on August 28, 2025, the overhaul includes over 50% staff layoffs (approximately 125 of 250 employees) and closures of offices in Argentina, Uruguay, South Korea, …