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Russian Malware Campaign Adds Downward Pressure to Internet Computer’s ICP Token

Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is trading at $4.8373, down 5.18% in the past 24 hours, while the broader crypto market as gauged by the CoinDesk 20 Index dropped only half as much.
ICP faced renewed selling pressure as geopolitical risks and cybersecurity threats rattled digital asset markets. The decline comes amid troubling findings from cybersecurity firm Koi Security, which uncovered a network of malicious browser extensions targeting cryptocurrency users.
The report identified more than 40 fake Firefox add-ons designed to mimic popular wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase. These extensions, some of which remain live in browser stores, are believed to have stolen sensitive credentials from unsuspecting users since at least April 2025.
Technical metadata and language artifacts in the attack infrastructure point to Russian-speaking actors, according to Koi. These findings added a new layer of concern for crypto investors already navigating macroeconomic uncertainty and fragmented global regulation.
ICP’s price reaction was swift, with the token falling through key support at $5.00, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The bearish move was amplified by increased trading volumes during key selloffs at 12:00 and 20:00 UTC on July 3. The coin’s vulnerability to broader risk sentiment was on full display, as the cyber threat narrative intersected with elevated volatility to push prices sharply lower.
The fake wallet attack — by exploiting the same trust layer users depend on to store digital assets — has heightened awareness around security risks in decentralized ecosystems. For projects like Internet Computer, which promote on-chain infrastructure and self-custody, the reputational risk from these types of exploits can weigh heavily on investor sentiment even when not directly tied to the protocol itself.
Technical Analysis Highlights
All times cited are UTC.
- ICP-USD declined 4.3% to $4.8373 between July 3 07:00 and July 4 06:00.
- Price action formed a descending channel, with resistance near $5.13 and a decisive breakdown below $5.00.
- Sharp selloffs occurred at 12:00 and 20:00 on July 3, accompanied by above-average volume.
- The token’s overall range was $0.26 (5.1%), underscoring heightened volatility.
- A 1.17% drop occurred between 05:52 and 06:51 on July 4, with the price dipping below $4.90.
- Temporary support emerged at $4.88 around 06:30, followed by a mild recovery stalling at $4.89.
- Volume exceeded 94,000 units during the 06:27–06:30 window, likely driven by institutional activity.
- Final minutes showed consolidation, with low volatility suggesting possible range-bound action ahead.
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy.
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Crypto Trading Firm Keyrock Buys Luxembourg’s Turing Capital in Asset Management Push

Crypto trading firm Keyrock said it’s expanding into asset and wealth management by acquiring Turing Capital, a Luxembourg-registered alternative investment fund manager.
The deal, announced on Tuesday, marks the launch of Keyrock’s Asset and Wealth Management division, a new business unit dedicated to institutional clients and private investors.
Keyrock, founded in Brussels, Belgium and best known for its work in market making, options and OTC trading, said it will fold Turing Capital’s investment strategies and Luxembourg fund management structure into its wider platform. The division will be led by Turing Capital co-founder Jorge Schnura, who joins Keyrock’s executive committee as president of the unit.
The company said the expansion will allow it to provide services across the full lifecycle of digital assets, from liquidity provision to long-term investment strategies. «In the near future, all assets will live onchain,» Schnura said, noting that the merger positions the group to capture opportunities as traditional financial products migrate to blockchain rails.
Keyrock has also applied for regulatory approval under the EU’s crypto framework MiCA through a filing with Liechtenstein’s financial regulator. If approved, the firm plans to offer portfolio management and advisory services, aiming to compete directly with traditional asset managers as well as crypto-native players.
«Today’s launch sets the stage for our longer-term ambition: bringing asset management on-chain in a way that truly meets institutional standards,» Keyrock CSO Juan David Mendieta said in a statement.
Read more: Stablecoin Payments Projected to Top $1T Annually by 2030, Market Maker Keyrock Says
Business
Crypto Trading Firm Keyrock Buys Luxembourg’s Turing Capital in Asset Management Push

Crypto trading firm Keyrock said it’s expanding into asset and wealth management by acquiring Turing Capital, a Luxembourg-registered alternative investment fund manager.
The deal, announced on Tuesday, marks the launch of Keyrock’s Asset and Wealth Management division, a new business unit dedicated to institutional clients and private investors.
Keyrock, founded in Brussels, Belgium and best known for its work in market making, options and OTC trading, said it will fold Turing Capital’s investment strategies and Luxembourg fund management structure into its wider platform. The division will be led by Turing Capital co-founder Jorge Schnura, who joins Keyrock’s executive committee as president of the unit.
The company said the expansion will allow it to provide services across the full lifecycle of digital assets, from liquidity provision to long-term investment strategies. «In the near future, all assets will live onchain,» Schnura said, noting that the merger positions the group to capture opportunities as traditional financial products migrate to blockchain rails.
Keyrock has also applied for regulatory approval under the EU’s crypto framework MiCA through a filing with Liechtenstein’s financial regulator. If approved, the firm plans to offer portfolio management and advisory services, aiming to compete directly with traditional asset managers as well as crypto-native players.
«Today’s launch sets the stage for our longer-term ambition: bringing asset management on-chain in a way that truly meets institutional standards,» Keyrock CSO Juan David Mendieta said in a statement.
Read more: Stablecoin Payments Projected to Top $1T Annually by 2030, Market Maker Keyrock Says
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Gemini Shares Slide 6%, Extending Post-IPO Slump to 24%

Gemini Space Station (GEMI), the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has seen its shares tumble by more than 20% since listing on the Nasdaq last Friday.
The stock is down around 6% on Tuesday, trading at $30.42, and has dropped nearly 24% over the past week. The sharp decline follows an initial surge after the company raised $425 million in its IPO, pricing shares at $28 and valuing the firm at $3.3 billion before trading began.
On its first day, GEMI spiked to $45.89 before closing at $32 — a 14% premium to its offer price. But since hitting that high, shares have plunged more than 34%, erasing most of the early enthusiasm from public market investors.
The broader crypto equity market has remained more stable. Coinbase (COIN), the largest U.S. crypto exchange, is flat over the past week. Robinhood (HOOD), which derives part of its revenue from crypto, is down 3%. Token issuer Circle (CRCL), on the other hand, is up 13% over the same period.
Part of the pressure on Gemini’s stock may stem from its financials. The company posted a $283 million net loss in the first half of 2025, following a $159 million loss in all of 2024. Despite raising fresh capital, the numbers suggest the business is still far from turning a profit.
Compass Point analyst Ed Engel noted that GEMI is currently trading at 26 times its annualized first-half revenue. That multiple — often used to gauge whether a stock is expensive — means investors are paying 26 dollars for every dollar the company is expected to generate in sales this year. For a loss-making company in a volatile sector, that’s a steep price, and could be fueling investor skepticism.
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