MEXC flags 200% spike in crypto fraud: India, Indonesia lead with over 30,000 accounts

MEXC reports 80,057 fraud cases in Q1 2025, a 200% YoY increase. India flagged 27,000 fraudulent accounts, up 17% from last year. Indonesia saw 1,303% surge in fraud cases, reaching 5,603.

As cryptocurrency adoption widens across emerging markets, so do the risks tied to financial fraud. On Friday, May 30, global crypto exchange MEXC revealed a sharp 200% increase in detected fraud on its platform over the past year.

The number of flagged cases climbed to 80,057 in the first quarter of 2025 alone, double the figures from the same period in 2024.

This rise is being attributed to...

Best crypto to buy as analysts think FTX repayments could act as a tailwind for the broader market

In search of speculative momentum, traders are increasingly drawn to early-stage tokens like Bitcoin Pepe. The upcoming $5 billion payout from the FTX Recovery Trust could be a shot in the arm not just for major cryptocurrencies but also for speculative plays like Bitcoin Pepe. So far, the project has raised more than $12.7 million, with its token, BPEP, currently priced at $0.0396.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) dropped 2.5% and 5%, respectively, on Saturday after US President Donald Trump accused China of breaching its trade deal with the United States, reigniting concerns over escalating trade disputes.

The market was initially steady following the...

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Livepeer (LPT) price surges 150% as it defies market downturn

Livepeer price rose 150% to hit $14.15 on Friday, May 30, 2025. LPT defied downtrend for top coins such as Bitcoin that dipped to $105k. Other tokens such as Pocket Network, White Rock, and Numeraire also soared.

Livepeer is among the few altcoins to rip on Friday as the market witnessed another bout of sell-off trades that pushed Bitcoin to $105k.

The LPT token, native to the decentralized AI protocol Livepeer, spiked an impressive 150% to rank alongside the likes of Pocket Network, White Rock, and Numeraire as leading performers in the past 24 hours.

Livepeer’s token had not crossed...

Top 3 DePIN networks: Coldware, PI or THETA , expert predicts 11,000% gains before altcoin bull market

Coldware ($COLD) is putting blockchain into hardware you can hold. Coldware’s already running its presale, with only 37% of tokens left at a price of $0.00625. It’s quietly creating a seamless bridge between hardware and blockchain.

Crypto is full of bold promises, but only a few projects are actually building things people can use.

As the next altcoin bull market heats up, some DePIN networks are standing out with their real-world utility. 

Coldware ($COLD) is putting blockchain into hardware you can hold. Pi Network is aiming for mass adoption through mobile. And Theta is tackling video streaming with decentralized tech. 

Each one is betting on...

Conor McGregor calls for Bitcoin strategy in Ireland

Strategy aims to reduce financial corruption and boost sovereignty. Panama–El Salvador alliance pushes for regional Bitcoin leadership. US bank report highlights CRE stress, renewing Bitcoin’s safe haven appeal.

As Ireland grapples with calls for deeper financial reform, a bold new proposal is emerging from one of the country’s most recognisable public figures.

UFC legend and 2025 presidential hopeful Conor McGregor has suggested creating a national Bitcoin strategic reserve to empower Irish people and help eliminate financial corruption.

His plan draws inspiration from El Salvador’s approach, where President Nayib Bukele made Bitcoin legal tender and significantly altered the country’s economic...

SUI price eyes $10 rebound after ETF hype and CETUS recovery vote

Over 90% of stakers and validators voted to approve CETUS’s recovery plan. SUI ETF filings by 21Shares and Canary have boosted investor interest. Analysts predict SUI could reach $10 if ETF sentiment and recovery efforts sustain.

SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, is under renewed scrutiny as its price traded at $3.46 on Friday—well below its recent peak of $4.18.

Source: CoinMarketCap

A combination of market-wide uncertainty and a major security exploit on its decentralised exchange, CETUS, triggered a nearly 20% decline in just over a week.

However, fresh optimism has emerged, fuelled by two major developments: overwhelming...

Is Coldware the best long-term crypto? 1000s of SUI and Bittensor investors would agree

SUI and Bittensor pushed the boundaries of scalability and AI-driven decentralization. But in 2025, more investors are asking a different question and that’s which projects are actually usable right now. Coldware is answering that with real products, real hardware, and a fully functional Layer-1 blockchain.

SUI investors chased scalability, while Bittensor backers bet on decentralized AI.

But in 2025, long-term holders want to focus on something more grounded, and that’s real-world utility backed by hardware.

With meme coin hype fading and speculative DeFi loops stalling, many are looking for crypto projects with substance.

That’s exactly where Coldware ($COLD) comes in. It’s building another Layer-1 ecosystem...

Sui passes vote to repay Cetus exploit victims

The Sui community has approved returning $162M in frozen assets to Cetus victims. The funds will be held in a multisig wallet for user repayment. Sui also launched a $10M security push after the $223M exploit.

In a significant move for user restitution and ecosystem resilience, the Sui community has officially approved a vote to return over $160 million in frozen assets following the massive exploit of the Cetus decentralised exchange.

The decision, reached through an on-chain governance vote, marks a decisive moment in the network’s response to one of its most critical security events to date.

ACH price risks fresh sell-off amid cypto downturn

The Alchemy Pay (ACH) price fell more than 8% in 24 hours as Bitcoin pulled back to $105k. ACH price is, however, struggling despite Alchemy Pay’s partnership with World Liberty Financial. Investors could see extended pain as the technical outlook favours another leg down.

Alchemy Pay (ACH) price was down 8% in the past 24 hours despite Alchemy Pay striking a key partnership with Trump-backed World Liberty Financial.

The altcoin’s drop alludes to sharp profit taking following recent gains that came amid the crypto payments network’s expansion in Australia.

While a crypto downturn for major coins amid risk assets market uncertainty continues to dictate sentiment,...