Crypto
The United States Treasury has sanctioned two cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Iran’s financial system, marking the first time Washington has directly targeted digital asset platforms as part of its Iran sanctions program. In a statement…
The legislation would allow the state‘s treasury to hold digital assets with a market capitalization of more than $750 billion, which applied only to Bitcoin as of January.West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose has proposed legislation amending the state’s code…
Key takeaways:Retail traders remain sidelined despite BTC’s rebound, as low funding rates and muted interest point to fragile investor sentiment.Institutional investors are buying the spot Bitcoin ETFs again and corporate buyers building BTC treasuries may help send BTC back to…
Ether (ETH) is trading near $3,300, and one futures market trend points to another 10% to 25% upside move. However, the market may first see a liquidation-driven price dip before any sustained rally develops.Key takeaways:Ether’s Leverage Ratio is near 0.60,…
Social media buzzed this week after Bitcoin blocks 932129 and 932167 were mined without an immediately visible pool tag, prompting speculation that a solo miner had struck it rich, a familiar “Bitcoin lottery” narrative that briefly captured the market’s attention.The…
Three Democrats in the House of Representatives are asking US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins to provide information related to the agency closing investigations or dismissing enforcement actions in “at least one dozen crypto-related cases,” including Tron…
Data shows Bitcoin’s (BTC) largest holders reaccumulating coins after a period of heavy distribution. Data indicates that whale balances have turned higher following the sharpest selloff since early 2023, while the mid-sized holders continue to reduce exposure.Key takeaways:Whale addresses added…
Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group is moving to deepen its exposure to altcoins as demand for regulated crypto products continues to expand in the United States.CME Group said Thursday that it plans to list futures contracts tied to Cardano (ADA),…
Bitcoin’s price climbed back above $97,000 this week, supported by a sustained return of capital into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, data and market watchers say, suggesting a structural shift in demand after months of sideways trading.Since the start of…
Bitcoin halted its bullish BTC price rebound to dip below $96,000 on news that Middle East geopolitical tensions were easing.Bitcoin (BTC) sold off at Thursday’s Wall Street open as traders eyed the next key support levels.Key points:Bitcoin support levels come…
Key takeawaysETF flows reveal real institutional demand beyond short-term price moves.Bitcoin treasury stocks can turn BTC exposure into an equity risk shaped by index rules.Low fees are reviving questions about how Bitcoin may pay for its long-term security.Scaling now means…
The United Kingdom is considering new restrictions that could bar children under 16 from using mainstream social media platforms.The discussion builds on the Online Safety Act, which already requires services with minimum age limits to explain how they enforce them…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming embedded across crypto trading, accelerating analysis, execution and optimization processes previously handled by people.Investors and trading companies are being pushed to confront how much decision-making can be automated without diluting control, accountability or human judgment.Even…
India’s crypto industry is renewing calls for tax reform ahead of the country’s February Union Budget, arguing that the current framework is discouraging onshore activity as regulatory compliance requirements continue to tighten.India’s current crypto tax framework, introduced in 2022, levies…
US regulatory developments could unlock a new phase of blockchain adoption in 2026, including sovereign Bitcoin reserves and a broader shift by banks toward tokenized financial infrastructure, according to a report by crypto banking group Sygnum.The highly anticipated CLARITY Act…
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen strong inflows for three consecutive days, reversing earlier January losses.Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF inflows topped $843.6 million on Wednesday, marking the largest single-day inflows of 2026 so far, according to data from crypto research…
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