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On-chain sleuth ZachXBT has traced a $3.05 million theft of XRP from a US retail user to a laundering route that ran through Bridgers—an aggregator formerly associated with SWFT—and into over-the-counter venues linked to Huione, the Cambodian financial network that the US government moved last week ...

According to a recent report, the United Kingdom tax authority has sent out tens of thousands of “nudge letters” to individuals suspected of owing or underreporting taxes on their crypto asset gains. This move reflects the increased tax scrutiny of cryptocurrency investors around the world over the ...

BitMine’s large buy and a string of public warnings have left markets watching Ethereum closely this week. Big moves were made during the sell-off, and firms and investors are now weighing whether those buys mean confidence or simply a bet on a rebound. Related Reading: 40 Days Of Deadlock: US Shutd...

2025 has been quite the year for digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, especially Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury vehicles. These publicly-traded firms, who accumulate digital assets on their balance sheets, offer retail investors who purchase their shares indirect crypto exposure. However, a recent...

Roman Storm, founder of the Tornado Cash privacy tool, has warned that open-source developers may face retroactive criminal risk from US prosecutors for building non-custodial finance software. Related Reading: Moscow’s $376-B Crypto Milestone Puts Russia Ahead Of Europe His message has echoed throu...

Popular NFT market OpenSea is set to launch its highly anticipated native token SEA by Q1 2026, following a recent statement by its CEO Devin Finzer. Notably, the proposed cryptocurrency is designed as a key part of OpenSea’s transformation to a one-stop shop for any blockchain-related trading activ...

Popular financial educator and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki has once again criticized the US dollar, calling it “fake money” and warning that inflation is making life harder for the poor and middle class. In one of his recent posts on the social media platform X...

The Bitcoin market continues to reflect much uncertainty, as the price shows little to no signs of recovery from the obvious bearish trend established in the last two weeks. However, on-chain data has surfaced that puts into perspective the price action of the flagship cryptocurrency and what market...

The US federal funding lapse has stretched on, creating new delays for regulatory decisions tied to crypto products. According to reports, the shutdown has lasted beyond 40 days in some scenarios used by market forecasters, and reduced staffing at federal agencies is slowing routine approvals. Relat...

Crypto firm Ripple is reportedly set to raise up to $1 billion to set up an XRP treasury firm. The firm is notably the largest XRP holder and plans to contribute some of its holdings to this proposed venture. Ripple To Raise $1 Billion For XRP Treasury According to a Bloomberg report, Ripple is lead...

As Bitcoin continues to trade sideways, gold has quietly stolen the spotlight, surging to new all-time highs as investors flock to safety amid global economic uncertainty. The move underscores a widening divergence between traditional and digital stores of value, raising questions about BTC’s ...

Arthur Hayes’ home office Maelstrom is seeking $250 million in capital investment to finance a private equity fund targeted at mid-sized crypto companies. According to Bloomberg, the fund is designed to provide traditional investors more access to the crypto market amid a spectacular recovery from t...

Bitcoin is slowly stabilizing after the dramatic flash crash that briefly sent its price plunging to $101,000 last weekend. The event caused widespread liquidations across the derivatives market and rattled trader confidence, leaving market sentiment deeply shaken. On-chain data from CryptoQuant sho...

Striped-owned blockchain Tempo has now reportedly completed a Series A funding round, securing a total investment of $500 million. The funding round was led by prominent venture capitalist firms Greenoaks and Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital, representing the growing footprint of cryptocurrency in ma...

Despite the red-hot start to the month, the historically bullish “Uptober” period has not particularly gone according to the expectations for the Bitcoin price. Following the market-wide downturn on October 10, the premier cryptocurrency has not been able to mount a clear recovery back to its former...

According to Chainalysis, Russia received over $376 billion in on-chain crypto transfers between July 2024 and June 2025, ahead of the United Kingdom’s $273 billion. Related Reading: Crypto On The Menu: US Fastfood Chain Rolls Out Bitcoin Steakburger That metric measures value moved into wallets and...

The launch of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies has been one of the most consistent themes of 2025, with institutional players exploring new avenues to increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. In the latest development, Huobi founder and some notable Ethereum...

Amid the global push for stablecoin adoption, recent reports claim that three major Japanese banks are preparing to issue a yen-pegged token for global settlements before the end of the year. Related Reading: Trump Family’s Crypto Fortune Soars To $1B, Eric Trump Says ‘Probably More’ – Report Japane...

Amid a challenging phase for crypto prices, Bittensor (TAO) has emerged as a standout performer, recording substantial gains while the broader market grapples with its continuous downturn. As major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) continue to experience corrections following th...

A new report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) highlights several key factors hindering cross-border co-operation among countries regarding cryptocurrencies. The G20 risk watchdog identified the difference in privacy rules as one such key hurdle. Privacy Rules Hindering Cross-Border Crypto Regu...