Why writing open-source code is suddenly an existential risk, and the five-page bill designed to fix it

Why writing open-source code is suddenly an existential risk, and the five-page bill designed to fix it

Two senators have introduced a short bill with an unusually big ambition: to stop US law from treating people who write and publish blockchain software as if they were running a shadow payments company. The proposal, titled the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act of 2026, aims to clarify that “non-controlling” developers and infrastructure providers (i.e., those […]

2026-01-18
Cardano Whales Offload 135% More ADA – Is Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Next on Their Radar?

Cardano Whales Offload 135% More ADA – Is Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Next on Their Radar?

This shift tells a clear story. Long-term participants cash out during strength. Short-term traders rush in to buy the available supply. Cardano’s Price Stability Stands on Shaky Ground From a technical view, ADA sits inside a falling wedge that started forming in early November. This pattern usually signals bullish momentum as selling fades over time. […]

2026-01-18
Why tokenized stocks, funds and gold will have a breakout year in 2026

Why tokenized stocks, funds and gold will have a breakout year in 2026

After stablecoins proved product-market fit, crypto founders and executives say 2026 is when banks and asset managers will push tokenized assets into mainstream markets.

2026-01-18
XRP Price Prediction: Golden Cross at $2.07 Signals Breakout Toward $2.35 Resistance

XRP Price Prediction: Golden Cross at $2.07 Signals Breakout Toward $2.35 Resistance

XRP is trading around $2.0725, stabilizing after dipping to an intraday low of $2.02. Despite short‑term weakness, Ripple’s token is showing resilience at the $2.0702 support zone, where buyers have stepped in to defend key levels. This stabilization comes as traders weigh both technical signals and broader sentiment across the crypto market. Golden Cross Sparks […]

2026-01-18
Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Above $3,312 as ETFs Add $474M and Buterin’s Roadmap Inspires

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Above $3,312 as ETFs Add $474M and Buterin’s Roadmap Inspires

Ethereum (ETH) is trading above $3,305, showing signs of recovery after a prolonged bearish stretch. The rebound is supported by improving sentiment, driven in part by founder Vitalik Buterin’s 2026 roadmap, which emphasizes decentralization, privacy, and user control. His vision reassures investors that Ethereum’s long‑term development remains strong, even as short‑term volatility persists. Buterin’s Roadmap […]

2026-01-18
Venezuelan Man Faces 20 Years for Alleged $1B Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

Venezuelan Man Faces 20 Years for Alleged $1B Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

Federal prosecutors have charged a Venezuelan national with laundering approximately one billion dollars through crypto wallets and shell companies in what officials describe as one of the largest money-laundering operations prosecuted by the Justice Department. Jorge Figueira, 59, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy to launder money, with authorities alleging […]

2026-01-18
Bitcoin Net Taker Volume Finally Flips Positive — Why This Shift Matters

Bitcoin Net Taker Volume Finally Flips Positive — Why This Shift Matters

The price of Bitcoin began the new week on an exciting move to the upside. The premier cryptocurrency recorded a price ascent of about 9%, reaching a high of over $97,000 and falling just short of its past six-figure valuation. Interestingly, a recent on-chain revelation shows that an underlying change was simultaneously taking place as the […]

2026-01-18
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Saylor Defends Bitcoin Treasury Firms Amid Rising Criticism

Strategy chairman Michael Saylor pushed back on critics who say companies that hold Bitcoin are reckless. He told a podcast that buying Bitcoin should be seen as a choice about where to put cash, not as a moral failing. He said firms face few good options for idle money, and that Bitcoin is one of […]

2026-01-18
PEPE Holds Key Support as Price Drops 8.6% Amid Lower Volume

PEPE Holds Key Support as Price Drops 8.6% Amid Lower Volume

Pepe (PEPE) traded lower over the past 24 hours, even as chart data reflected a developing upward structure in market behavior. During the session, the token faced broad pullbacks across price, market capitalization, and trading volume. However, activity remained concentrated within clearly defined technical boundaries. This alignment between price movement and technical structure framed the […]

2026-01-18
Sandbox (SAND) Rally Strengthens: Key Breakout Signals Potential to $0.22

Sandbox (SAND) Rally Strengthens: Key Breakout Signals Potential to $0.22

The Sandbox (SAND) continues on an upward pricing momentum and has extended the recent rally. During the past 24 hours, it has shown a significant increase of nearly 11.66%. There has also been an improvement in the weekly chart as the token has registered a gain of 12.97%. Currently, SAND is trading at $0.1351. Its

2026-01-17
Bitcoin Consolidates After $80,000 Bottom With $165,000 Target Ahead

Bitcoin Consolidates After $80,000 Bottom With $165,000 Target Ahead

Bitcoin (BTC) is in a critical phase of consolidation and is closely watched for signs that a major bottom may already be in place. Despite the current uncertainty, technical formations indicate that the corrective cycle may be over. Attention is now focused on the possibility of a strong rally. At the time of writing, Bitcoin

2026-01-17
Bitcoin and Litecoin Hardware Wallet Scam Exposed as $282 Million Stolen

Bitcoin and Litecoin Hardware Wallet Scam Exposed as $282 Million Stolen

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT disclosed a major cryptocurrency theft involving Bitcoin and Litecoin, revealing that a single victim lost more than $282 million earlier this month. The incident, shared through his official Telegram account and amplified by Wu Blockchain, ranks among the largest crypto scams reported so far this year globally. The theft took place around

2026-01-17
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