SafeMoon CEO John Karony Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Massive Crypto Fraud
Braden John Karony, the CEO behind the formerly viral SafeMoon project, has been sentenced to 100 months, over eight years, in federal prison. While he marketed SafeMoon as a revolutionary token that was “safely” locked away from bad actors, prosecutors proved he used
Crypto-Linked Kidnapping in France Sparks Urgent Questions About Holder Security
A terrifying 30-hour ordeal in France has ended with the rescue of a magistrate and her elderly mother, but the incident has sent a chilling reminder through the crypto community. Kidnappers targeted the pair specifically because the magistrate’s partner is an entrepreneur in
Bitcoin ETFs See $145M Inflows, Why Institutions Are Buying the Dip
Bitcoin price bounced as ETFs finally saw some solid inflows, pulling in a confirmed $145M in institutional money. After weeks where it felt like investors were glued to the sell button, big institutional players appear to be stepping in to buy the dip
MegaETH Launches Mainnet: Vitalik Buterin Favorite New Child?
MegaETH public mainnet is officially out now, good job team. They are entering the crypto arena with a bold promise: to make using the blockchain feel as fast as scrolling through Twitter or using a standard web app. While the broader market is
Ripple Pushes XRP Toward Institutional Settlement: Why That Matters Beyond the Price
Ripple is moving deeper into the plumbing of the global financial system, positioning XRP as a critical tool for institutional settlement rather than just a speculative asset. The company’s latest strategy outlines how XRP is transitioning into a core infrastructure layer for payments
This Analyst Nailed Bitcoin Price Top, Now He Is Calling The Bottom
Back in May 2025, a widely followed analyst named KillaXBT posted a roadmap on X (formerly Twitter) about Bitcoin price that many traders scrolled past. They are paying attention now. That specific BTC price prediction mapped out the cryptocurrency market structure almost perfectly,
Ethereum Price Drops to $2,000: Is This a Breakdown or a Long-Term Opportunity?
Ethereum price is testing our patience again. We are watching the second-largest cryptocurrency flirt dangerously with the $2,000 mark, a massive psychological barrier that sends shivers down the spine of any new investor. After sliding nearly 7% in January, a month that historically
Binance SAFU Fund Buys $300M in Bitcoin: Did They Nail the Bottom?
The market’s been choppy, but the world’s largest exchange is stacking Bitcoin for its reserves. Binance just scooped up another $300 million in BTC (4,225 coins) for its SAFU fund, pushing total holdings to 10,455 BTC ($734M at current prices). This acquisition marks
“Only” 10,200 Bitcoin at Real Risk From Quantum Computing
If you think price action is the scariest thing in crypto, think again: getting your wallet completely drained is the true peak of nightmares. In 2025, we explored a new potential threat against Bitcoin: the quantum risk. This technology is so advanced that
99Bitcoins Exclusive: “Bitcoin, crypto market remains exposed to macro-driven turbulence, structural tailwinds,” Says Nexo Exec
“2026 is likely to be volatile, but volatility should not be confused with stagnation,” insisted Stella Zlatareva, Senior Communications Manager, Nexo, while talking about the year in crypto. In an exclusive chat with 99Bitcoins.com, Zlatareva explained that while Bitcoin and the broader crypto market
