DeadLock Ransomware Exploits Polygon Smart Contracts to Evade Takedowns in 2026
A newly discovered ransomware, DeadLock, is leveraging Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses and evade detection, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm Group-IB. Exploiting Blockchain Technology DeadLock leverages Polygon smart contracts to not only keep but also vary the proxy server addresses, thereby complicating the detection and blocking of the malware’s communication channels. The
Chainlink (LINK) Break Above Trendline Could Trigger 15% Rally Toward $16
Chainlink (LINK) has slightly retreated today while the market is being cautious due to the small movement of Bitcoin. However, it is pointed out that the major supports of the LINK are being maintained. If so, the next major resistance can be the target. At the time of writing, LINK is trading at $13.82, with
Dogecoin Flirts With An Inverse Head And Shoulders: $0.15 Break Is The Trigger
Dogecoin (DOGE) is trying to base on higher timeframes as Cantonese Cat points to a potential inverse head-and-shoulders on the daily, with price compressing just beneath a defined resistance shelf while holding a nearby demand zone. Dogecoin Breakout Could Target $0.19 In a daily chart (DOGE/USD, Binance) shared via X on Jan. 16, Cantonese Cat […]
BitMine’s $200 million MrBeast investment seen as strategic diversification: B. Riley
The investment gives BitMine exposure to consumer media and potential DeFi revenue streams, strengthening its treasury strategy beyond ether accumulation.
California Regulators Fine Nexo $500,000 Over Years of Unlicensed Crypto-Backed Loans
California regulators have fined crypto lender Nexo $500,000 after finding years of unlicensed lending activity involving thousands of residents. The action adds pressure on firms that offered crypto-backed loans without state approval. 👨🏻⚖️ California Fines Nexo $500K Over Unlicensed #Crypto Loans Nexo has been fined $500,000 by California regulators for issuing thousands of unlicensed crypto-backed […]
After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026?
Bitcoin Magazine After A Snake-Like 2025, Is The Bitcoin Price Ready to Break Out In 2026? We had high hopes for the bitcoin price in 2025. It was supposed to be the crescendo of the four-year cycle, the most bullish setup in recent memory. It was the year after the halving, the ETFs had just […]
Forget silver, Copper’s AI-fueled explosion exposes a “higher for longer” trap that most crypto traders are ignoring
Copper hit a new record high this week as crypto traders focused on the surge in silver and gold. However, copper’s rise could actually shift the rate path that underpins the market’s liquidity narrative. The all-time high for copper is now around $6.06 per pound as of Wednesday, Jan. 14. Futures activity has tracked the […]
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern
Christopher Wood, Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case.
Argentina Gets Its First Bitcoin Credit Card
Lemon, one of Argentina’s leading crypto platforms and the country’s second-largest crypto exchange, announced on January 14-15, 2026, the launch of the nation’s first Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card. This innovative product allows users to access credit in Argentine pesos (ARS) for everyday spending while keeping their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings intact as collateral. No need to […]
Google Play to Block Binance, OKX From Korea Starting Jan 28
Google will enforce new app market restrictions in South Korea starting January 28, requiring all crypto exchanges and wallet providers on Google Play to submit documentation proving they’ve completed registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit as virtual asset service providers. According to local media News1, major overseas platforms, including Binance and OKX, face immediate removal […]
Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Crossroads as Legal Battles Intensify
Prediction markets are not new but their rapid expansion over the past two years has pushed them into largely uncharted regulatory territory, according to a report by Clear Street analyst Owen Lau. The sector’s explosive growth in 2024 and 2025 has shifted investor focus away from demand and toward a more fundamental question: how regulation […]
Utah Man Sentenced to Three Years for $2.9M Crypto Fraud Scheme
A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for running a crypto-related fraud scheme that cost investors nearly $3 million while also operating an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that handled millions of dollars, US prosecutors said Thursday. Key Takeaways: A Utah man was sentenced to three years in prison for a crypto […]