Crypto.com Chief Acquires AI.com in Landmark $70M Purchase
TL;DR Kris Marszalek bought ai.com for $70 million in cryptocurrency in April 2025, setting a new publicly disclosed domain-price record. Ai.com is launching a consumer platform
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Nicholet R.
Passionate writer and blockchain enthusiast, she covers the latest developments in the cryptocurrency world with clarity and depth. At Crypto Economy, she focuses on delivering accurate, engaging, and accessible content for readers eager to stay informed about Bitcoin, DeFi, NFTs, and the constantly evolving crypto ecosystem.
Data Battle Erupts: Coinglass Challenges Hyperliquid’s Reported Perp Volumes
TL;DR Coinglass compared Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter using a 24 hour snapshot to question whether reported perp DEX volumes reflect real activity. The snapshot showed Hyperliquid
Vitalik Buterin Challenges ‘Yield Stablecoins,’ Says They Don’t Count as Real DeFi
TL;DR Vitalik Buterin said “USDC yield” products miss DeFi’s point because they do not meaningfully decentralize issuer and counterparty risk in his view right now. He
Vietnam Proposes 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions Nationwide
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a 0.1% tax on cryptocurrency transactions as part of a new policy draft aimed at regulating digital asset trading, according
OpenClaw AI Hit by Poisoned Plugin Wave
OpenClaw AI was targeted by a surge of poisoned plugins designed to compromise its plugin hub, according to a threat analysis released this week by SlowMist.
Upbit’s 35.2B-Won Fine Put on Hold After Dunamu Appeal
TL;DR Dunamu’s objection has temporarily paused enforcement of a 35.2 billion won ($25.1 million) Upbit penalty while a court review proceeds. FIU cited 5.3 million KYC
Based DEX Allocates Nearly 60% of Token Supply to Users
Based said it is dedicating close to 60% of its total token supply to community rewards, according to a statement shared on X this week. The
$44B Bitcoin Giveaway Glitch Puts Bithumb Under Korean Scrutiny, Rekindles CEX Risk Debate
TL;DR South Korean regulators opened an emergency review after a Feb. 6 promotion error credited users with at least 2,000 BTC each, implying 600,000+ BTC. Selling
Tether Expands Global Footprint Through Hiring and Investments
Tether is expanding its worldwide presence by ramping up hiring and deploying capital into strategic investments, according to a report published this week by the Financial
Founder of the HEX, Richard Heart, Says Bitcoin Isn’t the Best Crypto
TL;DR Richard Heart said Bitcoin’s dominance does not make it the best crypto, arguing “best” should reflect utility and design. He claimed Ethereum is better because
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