FC Barcelona Faces Scrutiny Over New Crypto Partner

FC Barcelona is creating controversy after partnering with Zero-Knowledge Proof, a blockchain startup registered in Samoa. The deal drew criticism when the company launched its own cryptocurrency just days after the sponsorship was announced, leading the football club to distance itself from its new partner.

Crypto Community Pledges Support for Hong Kong Fire Victims

Leading cryptocurrency firms have collectively pledged over $10 million in relief funds to support victims of the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of 128 lives, prompting a significant charitable response from the digital asset industry.

Avalanche (AVAX) Climbs Past $15 on Securitize Platform News

The price of Avalanche (AVAX) saw a significant rise, moving above the $15 mark. The surge followed an announcement from Securitize that it will launch a pan-European trading platform powered by the Avalanche network. The platform has received regulatory approval under the European Union’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime and is scheduled to launch in 2026.

Malicious Chrome Extension Targets Solana Users

Cybersecurity firm Socket has uncovered a new threat within the Google Chrome ecosystem affecting Solana traders. A Chrome extension named Crypto Copilot has been found to secretly insert an extra on-chain transfer into every transaction, potentially draining funds from unsuspecting users.