Crypto Market Turmoil, Political Moves, and Security Concerns: This Week in Crypto

The crypto market took a hit as Bitcoin dropped below $104,000, triggering over $600 million in liquidations—the highest

since February.

Major coins like Ether, XRP, and Solana also saw sharp declines.

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF ended its 31-day inflow streak with a record $430 million outflow, signaling investor caution

amid global trade tensions and regulatory uncertainty.

Analysts warn that continued ETF outflows and rising trade tensions could push Bitcoin below $100,000, but easing friction

and positive policy moves might spark a rebound.

Crypto is making waves in politics!

In the UK, Reform UK announced it will accept crypto donations and proposed letting citizens pay taxes in

Bitcoin, aiming to make London a global crypto hub.

Meanwhile, MMA star Conor McGregor is pushing for Ireland to create a Bitcoin reserve, inspired by El Salvador’s

success.

These moves highlight growing mainstream acceptance, but experts warn about risks like anonymous donations and volatility.

Crypto crime is escalating, with kidnappings and so-called 'wrench attacks' targeting investors for their digital assets.

A shocking case in New York saw an Italian tourist kidnapped and tortured for his Bitcoin.

Experts say criminals are shifting from hacking to physical threats as crypto values soar.

Meanwhile, the MEXC exchange reported a 200% surge in fraud attempts, especially in India and the CIS region,

driven by social engineering scams.

Stay vigilant—crypto’s rising value is attracting more sophisticated and dangerous criminals.

XRP’s price dipped as investors await an SEC settlement, but saw a $121 million investment from Saudi royalty.

Cardano’s ETF approval odds surged above 70%, with whales accumulating 180 million ADA.

Ethereum made headlines as SharpLink Gaming moved $425 million into ETH reserves, and Solana gained major bank partnerships

for asset tokenization.

Plus, new projects like JetBolt and Nimanode are drawing attention with zero-gas tech and AI-powered automation.

The race for the next big crypto is heating up!