U.S. Authorities Crack Down on Crypto Network Powering Global Crimes
The American federal prosecutors, in partnership with some international security agencies and the Michigan State Police, have arrested and dismantled a scammy cryptocurrency network that was used to move criminal funds for different international hacking groups. According to the investigators, the operation successfully helped clean tens of millions of dollars linked to ransomware extortion, hospital
Bybit Relaunches UK Operations Following Two-Year Exit
Bybit has officially re-entered the United Kingdom, which is an important milestone in its European expansion. The cryptocurrency exchange has made a comeback to the country after a two-year absence. The relaunch aims to target the growth of demand for controlled digital asset platforms among users in the UK. Bybit notes that the relocation indicates
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Turns Negative as U.S. Investors Ramp Up Selling
Bitcoin is once again under selling pressure coming from US investors. The Coinbase Premium Gap has turned sharply negative, which is a sign of rising distribution on US exchanges. The Coinbase Premium has fallen to about -57 dollars, which is usually seen in aggressive US-based selling, according to on-chain analyst Maartunn. Coinbase Premium Signals U.S.
ECB Targets On-Chain Settlements in 2026 as EU Debates Digital Euro Privacy
The European central bank (ECB) is intensifying the process of modernizing a Eurozone payment system. It will fund blockchain-based central bank money settlement in the coming year. Meanwhile, it is becoming more toward issuing a digital euro. The project has the potential to transform payments in Europe, but the privacy regulations will be based on
SEC Quietly Changes Rules, Letting Wall Street Control Your Bitcoin
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has quietly, for those who may not be aware, updated its guidance on how broker-dealers handle cryptocurrencies, making it easier for Wall Street giants like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to act as custodians. This change redefines what it means to have “control” over your digital assets. The […]
US Crypto Regulation Is Changing: What New CFTC, FDIC Heads Mean
The U.S. Senate just confirmed two crypto-friendly leaders, Mike Selig and Travis Hill, to lead powerful financial agencies. Here, I, who has been tracking the CFTC-SEC jurisdictional battle since 2020, will break this regulatory matter down. Selig will now chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), while Hill will head the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
Solana Price Prediction: Can SOL Reverse The Massive 40% YoY Price Collapse?
Solana price is down by a lot. The Solana chart has closed with red candles for 3 months straight, leaving many traders in disbelief over how bad the price action has been. When you zoom out, something feels off. With only 11 days left in 2025, SOL is still set to surpass ETH in annual […]
Poland Crypto Bill Clears Sejm Again, Defying President — Will “Restrictive” Rules Stick?
Poland’s lower house of parliament has again approved a contentious cryptocurrency bill, reviving a regulatory push that President Karol Nawrocki blocked only weeks ago They are setting the stage for another confrontation over how tightly the country should police its digital asset market. In a vote held on Thursday, the Sejm passed the Crypto-Asset Market […]
Why Bitcoin Rally Is Hitting a ‘Brick Wall’ at $93,000
Bitcoin’s recent momentum has hit a formidable barrier, with the price struggling to push past the $93,000 mark. After a rapid $3,000 surge on December 17, the rally was just as quickly erased, highlighting a frustrating pattern for investors. This isn’t just random market noise; according to on-chain data firm Glassnode, Bitcoin is facing a […]
Is Bitcoin About to Rip or Dip? Prediction Markets Offer a Clue
After a month of sluggish price action, investors are asking what’s next for Bitcoin. The world’s top crypto is down 5.5% in December, struggling to find a clear direction. To cut through the noise, some traders are looking at a different kind of signal: prediction markets, where users bet real money on future outcomes. Market […]
Synthetix Ditches Layer-2s, Returns to Ethereum’s Mainnet
DeFi derivatives protocol Synthetix is returning to the Ethereum Mainnet after a three-year stint on various Layer-2 networks. The move comes as a response to fragmented liquidity that saw its native token, SNX, fall approximately 83% since late 2024. This strategic shift signals renewed confidence in Ethereum’s ability to handle high-speed financial applications, a development […]
Hyperliquid Is Burning $1Bn In HYPE Tokens: But Is It Enough?
The Hyperliquid Foundation is moving to permanently remove roughly $1 billion worth of its HYPE tokens from supply. This bold action comes as the token’s price slides to seven-month lows, struggling against a wave of doubt. The burn is a direct answer to fierce competition from newer platforms that are attracting traders with aggressive reward […]