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Cryptocurrencies

Expiry of Bitcoin options worth $12.9 billion risks deepening sell-off

Bitcoin dipped to US$59,023 in New York on June 24, its lowest since October 2024, before rebounding to trade around US$61,650 at 9.20am on June 25 in London.
Bitcoin dipped to US$59,023 in New York on June 24, its lowest since October 2024, before rebounding to trade around US$61,650 at 9.20am on June 25 in London.

Man arrested for allegedly stealing $50,000 during meeting to purchase cryptocurrency

The police said they recovered cash amounting to $7,450.
The police said they recovered cash amounting to $7,450.

MAS adds Bybit, one of world’s largest crypto exchanges, to investor alert list

Co-founded by Singapore-based entrepreneur Ben Zhou, the exchange said it has been restricting access to users in Singapore.
Co-founded by Singapore-based entrepreneur Ben Zhou, the exchange said it has been restricting access to users in Singapore.

In Good Company

For MetaComp’s Bo Bai, ‘Know Your Agent’ is the mantra in the age of agentic AI

Dr Bo Bai is CEO, executive chairman and chief product officer of MetaComp.
Dr Bo Bai is CEO, executive chairman and chief product officer of MetaComp.

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction

FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried stands before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan as he is sentenced to 25 years in prison, at Federal Court in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2024 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg
FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried stands before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan as he is sentenced to 25 years in prison, at Federal Court in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2024 in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeking Trump pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November 2023 on seven counts of fraud, embezzlement and criminal conspiracy.
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November 2023 on seven counts of fraud, embezzlement and criminal conspiracy.

US sanctions Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex

People walking past an anti-US mural on a street in Iran's capital, Tehran, on June 1.
People walking past an anti-US mural on a street in Iran's capital, Tehran, on June 1.

Britain targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions

The measures focus on what London described as “shadow financial systems” underpinning Russia’s war economy.
The measures focus on what London described as “shadow financial systems” underpinning Russia’s war economy.

Iran starts Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance for Hormuz strait

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, on April 22.
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, on April 22.

Teacher acted for loan shark after failed crypto investments, sent him nudes over $600 debt

Geraldine Quek Yi Ling was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to seven counts of acting on behalf of an unlicensed moneylender.
Geraldine Quek Yi Ling was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to seven counts of acting on behalf of an unlicensed moneylender.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.