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Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom—and having his finger severed
Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom—and having his finger severed

The kidnapping is the latest in a string of dozens of violent crypto-related attacks.

By Catherine McGrathMay 5, 2025
Remember MoviePass? It’s still around—and going all in on crypto
Remember MoviePass? It’s still around—and going all in on crypto
By Ben WeissMay 1, 2025
Trump’s latest crypto venture will be a real estate video game
Trump’s latest crypto venture will be a real estate video game
By Ben WeissApril 15, 2025
Man pleads guilty to tax fraud for failing to report $13 million in CryptoPunks sales
Man pleads guilty to tax fraud for failing to report $13 million in CryptoPunks sales
By Catherine McGrathApril 14, 2025
A 23-year-old spent his last $500 on a memecoin and then shot himself playing Russian roulette
A 23-year-old spent his last $500 on a memecoin and then shot himself playing Russian roulette
By Catherine McGrathApril 10, 2025
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Magic Eden acquires trading platform Slingshot in push to expand beyond NFTs
By Ben WeissApril 9, 2025
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By Nick LichtenbergApril 28, 2026
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By Jeremy KahnApril 28, 2026
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By Jake AngeloApril 28, 2026
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Uniswap Labs acquires ‘Crypto: The Game’—’It’s ballooned into this 24/7 crypto reality show’
NFTs and CultureUniswap Labs acquires ‘Crypto: The Game’—’It’s ballooned into this 24/7 crypto reality show’
By Niamh RoweJune 10, 2024
Iggy Azalea is cashing in on crypto, as her ‘memecoin’ makes $194 million in one week
NFTs and CultureIggy Azalea is cashing in on crypto, as her ‘memecoin’ makes $194 million in one week
By Niamh RoweJune 7, 2024
Donald Trump’s latest appeal to pro-crypto voters includes asking Elon Musk for policy tips
NFTs and CultureDonald Trump’s latest appeal to pro-crypto voters includes asking Elon Musk for policy tips
By Niamh RoweMay 31, 2024
GameStop and memecoins soar as ‘Roaring Kitty’ hints at comeback
The CoinsGameStop and memecoins soar as ‘Roaring Kitty’ hints at comeback
By Niamh RoweMay 13, 2024
The SEC investigated NBA Top Shot developer Dapper Labs, but decided to close case in September
NFTs and CultureThe SEC investigated NBA Top Shot developer Dapper Labs, but decided to close case in September
By Ben WeissApril 11, 2024
Crypto Inheritance
The CoinsBuying crypto for your kids? Here’s how to ensure they get it after you pass on
By Niamh RoweApril 11, 2024
‘The kids are not all right’: Gen Zers and millennials are as likely to own crypto as real estate
The Coins‘The kids are not all right’: Gen Zers and millennials are as likely to own crypto as real estate
By Niamh RoweApril 10, 2024
‘Gambling has not had its internet moment’: Crypto casino MyPrize valued at $140 million after latest raise
Companies‘Gambling has not had its internet moment’: Crypto casino MyPrize valued at $140 million after latest raise
By Niamh RoweMarch 26, 2024
Smells like crypto: Binance drops perfume that blends ‘finance with fragrance’
CompaniesSmells like crypto: Binance drops perfume that blends ‘finance with fragrance’
By Niamh RoweMarch 6, 2024
Trump memecoin nears $500 million market cap as MAGA frenzy collides with latest crypto boom
The CoinsTrump memecoin nears $500 million market cap as MAGA frenzy collides with latest crypto boom
By Niamh RoweMarch 4, 2024
Meme coins like Doge and Pepe are skyrocketing alongside Bitcoin—the latest sign the crypto bubble is back
The CoinsMeme coins like Doge and Pepe are skyrocketing alongside Bitcoin—the latest sign the crypto bubble is back
By Niamh RoweMarch 1, 2024
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NFTs and CultureFrom cube farm to comics to digital art: This artist has made $2.2 million at the first woman-run NFT marketplace
By María Soledad Davila CaleroFebruary 7, 2024
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami drops XBTO in latest example of sports world fleeing crypto deals
CompaniesLionel Messi’s Inter Miami drops XBTO in latest example of sports world fleeing crypto deals
By Niamh RoweJanuary 25, 2024
NFT traders have flocked to Blur and OpenSea. Highlight’s CEO wants to cater to collectors
NFTs and CultureNFT traders have flocked to Blur and OpenSea. Highlight’s CEO wants to cater to collectors
By María Soledad Davila CaleroJanuary 25, 2024
Here are the biggest crypto stories of 2023
CompaniesHere are the biggest crypto stories of 2023
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezDecember 29, 2023
The best crypto books of 2023
NFTs and CultureThe best crypto books of 2023
By Jeff John RobertsDecember 26, 2023
An NYC bathhouse is mining Bitcoin to heat its pools—and score a “rebate” on its $20,000-a-month energy bill
The CoinsAn NYC bathhouse is mining Bitcoin to heat its pools—and score a “rebate” on its $20,000-a-month energy bill
By Jasmine LiDecember 21, 2023
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NFTs and CultureDonald Trump just sabotaged his old NFT collections with his new NFT collection
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezDecember 13, 2023
Tiger Global markdowns include massive cuts to Bored Ape Yacht Club and OpenSea
CompaniesTiger Global markdowns include massive cuts to Bored Ape Yacht Club and OpenSea
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezDecember 1, 2023
Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest mega sports star to be sued for endorsing NFTs—it could cost him $1 billion
NFTs and CultureSoccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest mega sports star to be sued for endorsing NFTs—it could cost him $1 billion
By The Associated PressDecember 1, 2023
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NFTs and CultureDays after laying off 50% of their staff, OpenSea executives are talking strategy at a $9 million mansion once owned by Katy Perry and Russell Brand
By Ben WeissNovember 7, 2023
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CompaniesBored Ape NFT creators downplay complaints that harmful UV light at their ‘Apefest’ party seared owners’ eyeballs
By Christiaan HetznerNovember 7, 2023
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT event visitors blame lighting at ApeFest for ‘severe eye burn’ caused by unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays
NFTs and CultureBored Ape Yacht Club NFT event visitors blame lighting at ApeFest for ‘severe eye burn’ caused by unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays
By Sidhartha Shukla, Suvashree Ghosh and BloombergNovember 6, 2023
Polychain Capital among group betting $20 million that first-person shooter ‘Shrapnel’ can succeed where other Web3 games have failed
CompaniesPolychain Capital among group betting $20 million that first-person shooter ‘Shrapnel’ can succeed where other Web3 games have failed
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezOctober 25, 2023
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CompaniesAmazon Web Services expands roster by adding blockchain gaming firm Immutable, valued at $2.5 billion
By Ben WeissOctober 10, 2023
Ben Leventhal’s latest food-focused startup just raised $24 million to put restaurants’ customer data on the blockchain
NFTs and CultureBen Leventhal’s latest food-focused startup just raised $24 million to put restaurants’ customer data on the blockchain
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezOctober 4, 2023
Anna Wintour’s people told Bankman-Fried he would ‘never step foot in fashion’ after he blew off the Met Gala
CompaniesAnna Wintour’s people told Bankman-Fried he would ‘never step foot in fashion’ after he blew off the Met Gala
By Ben WeissOctober 2, 2023
Is your designer bag really a designer bag? IYK has raised almost $17 million to help you prove it
NFTs and CultureIs your designer bag really a designer bag? IYK has raised almost $17 million to help you prove it
By Ben WeissSeptember 28, 2023
Aptos Labs launches immersive digital experience for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ with Universal Pictures
NFTs and CultureAptos Labs launches immersive digital experience for ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ with Universal Pictures
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 28, 2023
Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong posts bail after arrest for loitering at former business partner’s house
NFTs and CultureBen ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong posts bail after arrest for loitering at former business partner’s house
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 26, 2023
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