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Founded in 2018, Cryptopolitan has grown from a popular blog into a trusted source of news and analysis for millions of readers worldwide. Over the years, we have expanded our coverage to include a wide range of topics, from market trends and technological innovations to regulatory changes and industry events.
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Warren, Kim push scrutiny of UAE’s $500M investment in WLFI
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Andy Kim have both called for a review into the $500M stake made in Trump's World Liberty Financial by a UAE entity.
Sun, Feb 15
ECB expands EUREP, offering €50 billion in euro liquidity to global partners
The ECB opened emergency euro lending to nearly all central banks worldwide.
Sun, Feb 15
Vietnam’s once-roaring crypto market hits unexpected roadblock
Vietnam has seen its once high-thriving crypto industry become a shadow of itself after the recent marketwide decline in digital assets.
Sun, Feb 15
New phishing wave targets Ledger and Trezor hardware wallet holders
Ledger and Trezor wallet users are reportedly being targeted in a new crypto theft campaign.
Sun, Feb 15
Everyone’s job is safety: Elon Musk fires back at xAI exodus concerns
Elon Musk is being criticized for ignoring safety measures after former employees reported that he dismantled the internal safety department at his xAI startup, responsible for the Grok chatbot. Only 12 of xAI’s original cofounders remain employed at the company after several of them left for various reasons, including to start their own companies and […]
Sat, Feb 14
PancakeSwap V2 OCA/USDC pool on BSC drained of $422K
The PancakeSwap V2 pool for OCAUSDC on BSC was exploited in a suspicious transaction detected today. The attack resulted in the loss of almost $500,000 worth of USDC market, drained in a single transaction. According to reports from Blockchain security platforms, the attacker exploited a vulnerability in the deflationary sellOCA() logic, giving them access to […]
Sat, Feb 14
Cathie Wood warns of rapid incoming deflationary shock caused by AI productivity gains, says Bitcoin is the solution
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood argues that Bitcoin is not only a hedge against inflation, but also a hedge against rapid deflation caused by technological acceleration. Cathie Wood spoke with Anthony Pompliano at Bitcoin Investor Week to discuss a myriad of different economic topics. The focal point of their conversation, however, was centered around what […]
Sat, Feb 14
Vitalik Buterin is not happy about the current trajectory of prediction markets
Vitalik Buterin recently shared a lengthy post on X where he critiqued the current state of prediction markets. His current stance slightly differs from what it was last year, when he claimed it was “healthier” to participate in them than regular markets. In his post, Buterin expressed concern about the state of prediction markets in […]
Sat, Feb 14
Reports show Anthropic’s Claude was used by the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Claude, Anthropic’s flagship product, has been found to be involved in the U.S. military raid of Venezuela to capture its president and his wife, according to reports. Despite Anthropic’s anti-violence policies, the company’s partnership with Palantir allows Claude to be used for military operations. Some believe the AI was used for non-violent tasks. How was […]
Sat, Feb 14
Fed is moving forward with plans to grant direct access to its payment systems to crypto firms
Despite fierce resistance from conventional banks, the Fed is moving forward with plans to grant direct access to its payment systems to cryptocurrency exchanges and financial technology companies. In late 2025, the Fed suggested customized “payment accounts” at the request of Fed Governor Christopher Waller. By allowing qualified non-bank companies to process payments directly through […]
Sat, Feb 14
X to let users trade stocks and crypto directly in their feeds
Users will soon be able to buy and sell stocks and digital currencies without ever leaving their feeds, according to a top official at social media giant X this week. Nikita Bier, who leads product development at X, unveiled the trading plans on February 14, 2026. The update builds on a feature X first showcased […]
Sat, Feb 14
International leaders are meeting in Munich to examine the future of Western alliances
This week, international leaders are meeting in Munich to examine the future of Western alliances. The topics of discussion include Ukraine, U.S. foreign policy, and Europe’s role in a changing global environment. The 62nd Munich Security Conference is taking place from February 13 to 15, 2026, and is being attended by approximately 50 heads of […]
Sat, Feb 14
Russia's external public debt shoots past $60 billion for the first time in two decades
The Russian Federation’s external public debt has surpassed the $60-billion mark for the first time in two decades, official data showed. While Moscow claims it’s one of the lowest among developed nations, analysts warn to watch for its ratio against the size of the economy. Russia debt reaches level unseen since 2006 Amid a costly […]
Sat, Feb 14
Musk's Grok gains on Gemini, ChatGPT, defying deepfake regulatory backlash
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence business xAI is under pressure from regulators on many continents after its chatbot Grok created AI-generated, inappropriate pictures of actual people, despite the fact that the company claims significant user growth and concludes a major merger with SpaceX. Last month, Grok flooded the X social media platform with AI-altered images of […]
Sat, Feb 14
SBI Holdings sets expansion goals in acquisition plan for Singapore-based Coinhako
SBI Holdings has announced the acquisition of Coinhako, a major cryptocurrency platform based in Singapore. The move is in line with the company’s plan to expand its digital footprint across Asia. The Japanese financial group said it will secure a majority stake through a capital injection and share purchases from existing shareholders. The deal is […]
Sat, Feb 14
10 Bitcoin bust leads authorities to alleged ‘FreeCity’ darknet operator
A user on X has been inadvertently exposed as the mastermind behind a darknet operation named “FreeCity.”
Sat, Feb 14
Couples recount strain from recent crypto losses
A San Francisco man has lost more than $200,000 to crypto scammers after pooling the entire funds in a crypto investment that turned out to be a scam. The crypto scam was revealed by the man’s wife, who claimed that months after paying off $80,000 in debt, the family’s financial life had plunged into chaos. […]
Sat, Feb 14
Disney hits ByteDance with cease-and-desist order over Seedance 2.0 AI tool
Bytedance, the parent company of video streaming platform TikTok, was hit with a cease-and-desist letter from Disney over its new Seedance 2.0 generative AI tool. In the details of the order, Disney claimed that the Chinese company infringed on its creative property to train the new model. In the letter, which was first reviewed by […]
Sat, Feb 14
Inflation dips to 2.4% in January, but services inflation remains a stubborn problem
Prices in the United States climbed more slowly than predicted in January, providing Americans with a brief respite after years of high prices, but a top Federal Reserve official warns the fight against inflation is far from over. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said on February 13 that consumer prices climbed 2.4% in the 12 […]
Sat, Feb 14
Southeast Asian gangs pivot to crypto to move illegal funds and conceal profits
Southeast Asian gangs involved in human trafficking have now kicked up their money laundering activities, relying on cryptocurrencies to move illegal funds and conceal profits. The move signals a shift in how these groups operate across borders, with a new report showing that digital assets have become the most preferred channel. According to the report, […]
Sat, Feb 14
