Author: Kryptonews

Key NotesDark web intelligence firm Brinztech reported approximately 5,000 French crypto holders’ data listed for sale on December 24, 2025.Waltio states exposed data limited to emails and summary 2024 tax report information, with no passwords or wallet addresses compromised.Paris Prosecutor’s cybercrime unit ordered the investigation conducted by France’s National Cyber Unit. French authorities are investigating a data breach at crypto tax platform Waltio as the government warns that kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency holders were reported to law enforcement in January 2026. The Paris Public Prosecutor’s cybercrime unit ordered a preliminary investigation into the breach, which has been assigned to France’s National…

Spacecoin, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), has launched its SPACE token, marking a key step in the company’s plan to create a decentralized satellite internet network, just days after partnering with the Trump family-linked decentralized finance project World Liberty Finance.The token is now live across centralized exchanges, including Binance, Kraken, and OKX, as well as on decentralized platforms such as PancakeSwap and Uniswap.The token’s price is down around 12.2% since its launch, according to CoinMarketCap data, with a fully diluted value of $357 million, at the time of publication.The move comes after Spacecoin’s recent partnership with World Liberty Financial…

A museum in the eastern Dutch city of Doesburg has been hit by thieves who lifted its entire silverware collection in the early hours of Wednesday morning. According to museum staff, more than 300 “irreplaceable” objects were stolen, valued at tens of thousands of dollars. At approximately 4:30 a.m. local time, two men forced entry into the Doesburg Silver Museum, housed in the 13th-century Martini Church. CCTV footage shows the duo using a crowbar to prise open a door and shatter display cabinets before making off with the loot. Among the silver was a treasured collection of mustard pots assembled…

The Ralph Wiggum Price (RALPH) and Gas Town (GAS) meme coins have plunged by double digits over the past 24 hours, wiping out a significant portion of their market value. The decline has raised concerns about the durability of the emerging creator economy meta. Key questions remain about whether this new fundraising method can offer sustainable long-term value, or if it is repeating the short-lived spikes seen in previous crypto trends.Sponsored RALPH Token Nosedives After Developer’s Major Token SaleCreated on the BAGS app on Solana, the RALPH token commemorates the Ralph Wiggum Technique developed by Geoffrey Huntley. While he did not…

Colombia’s second-largest private pension and severance fund manager, AFP Protección, is preparing to launch an investment fund with exposure to Bitcoin.Juan David Correa, president of Protección SA, confirmed the initiative during an interview with local outlet Valora Analitik. According to Correa, access to the product will be limited and granted only through a personalized advisory process designed to assess each investor’s risk profile. Only clients who meet specific criteria will be able to allocate a portion of their portfolios to Bitcoin (BTC).“The most important element is diversification,” Correa noted, adding that “those who can participate will find a space for…

Nifty Gateway, one of the earliest and most recognizable NFT marketplaces, is set to shut down operations next month, marking another high-profile exit amid the sector’s prolonged downturn.“Today, we are announcing that the Nifty Gateway platform will be closing on February 23, 2026,” the Gemini-owned platform wrote in a Saturday post on X, adding that it has already entered withdrawal-only mode, giving users roughly one month to move any remaining NFTs or funds off the site. A shutdown notice is now displayed on Nifty Gateway’s homepage, and users can withdraw assets either through a linked Gemini Exchange account or directly…

After selling a significant portion of its crypto stash over the past months, Ethereum-focused treasury firm ETHZilla has now added jet engines to its balance sheet.A Friday filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that the company bought two CFM56-7B24 aircraft engines for $12.2 million through a newly formed subsidiary, ETHZilla Aerospace LLC.The engines are currently leased to a major airline, and ETHZilla hired Aero Engine Solutions to manage them in exchange for a monthly fee, according to the document. The deal includes a buy-sell option agreement where either party can require the other to buy or…

Bitcoin (BTC) bear whisperers are once again making noise, cautioning investors about a potential “prolonged consolidation” period. According to these skeptics, Bitcoin’s range-bound behavior between $60,000 and $70,000 is a warning sign of waning bullish momentum. However, seasoned crypto veterans recognize a different dynamic at play: the market isn’t weakening — it’s recharging. After a strong run-up, what we’re witnessing is not exhaustion, but strategic exhalation.Consolidation phases, while often dismissed as stagnant or uninteresting, have historically served as crucial building blocks for Bitcoin’s most explosive moves. A look back into Bitcoin’s past paints a clear picture: it is not during…

685 Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace X2Y2 is shutting down after three years of operations.  The company’s pseudonymous founder, TP, announced the decision on March 31. “We’re sunsetting X2Y2 as an NFT marketplace.  One month from now, on April 30, 2025, the platform will shut down completely,” the statement reads. X2Y2 cited a 90% drop in NFT trading volume since its peak in 2021 as a key reason for the closure.  The company also hinted at a shift in focus toward artificial intelligence (AI). “We’re building something new, something that takes everything we’ve learned and aims higher. Picture this: yields in…

Nifty Gateway, one of the earliest and most recognizable NFT marketplaces, is set to shut down operations next month, marking another high-profile exit amid the sector’s prolonged downturn.“Today, we are announcing that the Nifty Gateway platform will be closing on February 23, 2026,” the Gemini-owned platform wrote in a Saturday post on X, adding that it has already entered withdrawal-only mode, giving users roughly one month to move any remaining NFTs or funds off the site. A shutdown notice is now displayed on Nifty Gateway’s homepage, and users can withdraw assets either through a linked Gemini Exchange account or directly…