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_Programmer turns $5.7K into $80K in hours using AI-powered bot that flags suspicious betting patterns on Polymarket prediction markets._
A programmer recently turned a modest investment into serious returns using artificial intelligence. 
According to a post by Archive on X, the developer

_Ethereum growth in 2026 is expected to rely on crypto neobanks, stablecoins, and institutional foundations rather than speculative trading cycles._
Ethereum’s growth in 2026 will be driven by crypto-native neobanks rather than speculation, according to ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze. According to

_SlowMist issued a public security alert after HitBTC failed to respond, raising concerns over exchange communication and user fund protection._
Blockchain security firm SlowMist has raised a public alert after failing to receive a response from HitBTC. Meanwhile, the company issued a warning

_Pepe price surged strongly this week as meme coin momentum returned, driven by speculation, whale activity, and renewed social trading interest._
Pepe recorded strong gains this week as meme coin momentum returned across crypto markets. Meanwhile,

_Aster launches Phase 3 Crystal Drops with loyalty rewards up to $2M USDF, rewarding traders for consistent perpetual trading activity._
Aster has announced a new trading rewards phase while market data continues to shape expectations for the token.
The update arrives as traders watch

A 67-year-old Malaysian doctor fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam on TikTok, losing RM529,200. Following the initial loss, a fake recovery service led him to invest more money, compounding his financial loss. Police are investigating.

_Two elderly Indian citizens had lost over Rs 3.2 crore in fraud on a fake crypto platform. Through Telegram and WhatsApp, the scammers targeted senior investors._
Hyderabad police unveiled a massive fraud against retired professionals. Two elderly victims had lost their savings to investment fr

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility.
Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

UK prosecutors are seizing Craig Costello's cryptocurrency and assets linked to a £1.6m drug trafficking operation. Convicted alongside others, Costello's illegal profits stemmed from a cocaine smuggling network, and legal disputes over asset confiscation are ongoing.

A phishing attack is targeting Cardano users by distributing a fake Eternl Desktop installer that secretly installs malware, granting attackers remote system control. The campaign uses convincing emails to lure users, exploiting their trust in cryptocurrency governance.

_Ethereum is close to breaking its all-time high, with price targets reaching $8K-$10K as momentum builds in 2026._
Ethereum is showing strong potential to break its all-time high (ATH) and reach new price levels. 
After years of consolidation, the cryptocurrency is now close to overcoming

_Bitcoin stays above $90K post-US military strike on Venezuela, showing resilience to geopolitical tensions and stable market confidence._
Bitcoin’s price is expected to remain stable above $90,000 despite the recent US military strike on Venezuela.
While geopolitical tensions often

_Litecoin tests multi-year support at $70, with analysts targeting $400–$1,000 based on past rally patterns and upcoming halving._
Litecoin ($LTC) is currently testing a key support level that has held since 2017. This support, a multi-year ascending trendline, has played a significant role in p

_XRP mirrors 2017 price action with a 393-day consolidation, signaling a potential breakout similar to its previous 5,000% surge._
XRP’s price behavior in 2025 is beginning to resemble the pattern seen before its 2017 breakout. After reaching new highs earlier in 2025, the cryptocurrency has

_Unusual Polymarket wagers before Nicolás Maduro capture triggered insider trading concerns, regulatory debate, and proposed legislation targeting prediction markets._
Suspicious betting activity on Polymarket has raised serious insider trading concerns ahead of Nicolás Maduro’s reported capture