Samantha Dunn

4 days ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Kurt Robson

Key TakeawaysThe U.S., Canada, and Australia, leaders in Bitcoin ATM installations, are also seeing a sharp rise in crypto-related scams, particularly those targeting older adults and first-time users. Australia has responded with strict new rules to combat the rising trend; similar legislation is being proposed elsewhere. In 2023 alone, Americans lost over $114 million to Bitcoin ATM scams, while Australians lost over A$3.1 million in just one year.

5 days ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Giuseppe Ciccomascolo

Key TakeawaysStrategy added 705 BTC last week for $75.1 million, paying an average of $106,495 per Bitcoin. As of June 1, 2025, the company holds 580,955 BTC, worth over $40.68 billion. Over the past 3 months, MSTR led among the largest assets with a 44% return. While much of Wall Street hesitates at the edge of the digital asset frontier, Strategy is diving deeper, doubling down on Bitcoin. Even as its stock stumbled last week, Strategy’s bold bet on Bitcoin continues to boost investors’ returns.

6 days ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Kurt Robson

Key TakeawaysCrypto firms are actively recruiting former government leaders to strengthen their legitimacy and influence. The involvement of high-profile governmental figures reflects growing institutional interest in digital assets. The Trump administration has continued to push for softer rules surrounding the crypto sector. As regulation of the crypto industry softens and expands under U.S. President Donald Trump, crypto firms are turning to former government officials for guidance.

1 week ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |James Morales

Key TakeawaysWhen it launched JPM Coin in 2019, JPMorgan was ahead of the curve of stablecoin adoption. Today, a string of major global banks want to issue their own stablecoins. Santander is in the early stages of developing euro- and dollar-denominated digital currencies. When JPMorgan Chase launched JPM Coin in 2019, it was well ahead of the curve of stablecoin adoption. Now, nearly six years later, some of the bank’s largest industry peers are scrambling to get in on the action too.

1 week ago | ccn.com | Samantha Dunn |Kurt Robson

Key TakeawaysDespite being a longtime Bitcoin critic, Peter Schiff says his vocal opposition has ironically driven more people to buy Bitcoin. Schiff slammed Vice President JD Vance and the broader crypto movement, arguing that no real wealth has been created by crypto. After reaching an all-time high of $111,814, analysts remain cautious.