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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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Botnet exploits weak passwords to breach crypto and blockchain servers
Cryptocurrency and blockchain project databases with weak credentials and AI-generated are being hacked through deployment patterns picked up by botnets, according to new research from Check Point. A malware botnet named GoBruteforcer is capable of compromising Linux servers and turning them into automated password-cracking nodes, said the cybersecurity company. The hacking program has affected infrastructure […]
Mon, Jan 12
Thailand tightens gold and crypto rules to crack down on grey money
Thailand’s government has ordered a major tightening of regulations surrounding gold trading and crypto as a way to curb “grey money” and illegal financial flows. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas met in a high-level meeting of the “Connect the Dots” sub-committee. Together, they laid out a plan to […]
Mon, Jan 12
OKX CEO defends freezing $40,000 in stablecoins after user admits buying verified accounts
OKX CEO defended freezing $40,000 after the user admitted to purchasing verified accounts, violating KYC rules.
Mon, Jan 12
Could This New Crypto at $0.04 Turn a $500 Position Into a 10x Play by 2027? Analysts Weigh In
The crypto traders tend to pursue the new high-growth token before other people in the market become aware of it. That was the case with Bitcoin in 2013, Ethereum in 2017, and Solana in 2021. However, with capital cycling through the ecosystem once more, analysts are seeking to know whether a low-cost new crypto could […]
Mon, Jan 12
China reaches common ground with EU over electric vehicle exports to the bloc
China and the European Union have reached an agreement on the exportation of Chinese electric vehicles to the union’s member states.
Mon, Jan 12
Strategy splashes $1.25 billion cash on 13,627 BTC ahead of key CLARITY Act markup
Michael Saylor’s company Strategy on Monday threw another $1.25 billion at Bitcoin, buying exactly 13,627 coins right before the Capitol Hill heads into its next crypto fight, as was previously reported by Cryptopolitan. They sold 6.8 million shares of their Class A stock and made $1.13 billion. On top of that, they dumped 1.2 million […]
Mon, Jan 12
Top 5 Crypto Custody Solutions for Secure Asset Management in 2026
Custody risks remain one of the biggest challenges that the crypto industry continues to grapple with. The collapse of FTX in 2022 and more recently high profile hacks such as the Bybit incident in early 2025 highlighted the pitfalls of the centralized custody model. These events have shifted the mindset of investors looking to safely […]
Mon, Jan 12
Nigerian government to track crypto transactions under new tax law
The Nigerian government plans to trace crypto transactions under the new Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025.
Mon, Jan 12
Ancient Ethereum whale liquidates entire ETH portfolio for over $274M profit
An early buyer of ETH distributed over 154K coins, depositing the last 26,000 ETH on Bitstamp in the past day. The whale took profits, for a potential $274M net gain from the entire portfolio.
Mon, Jan 12
TCS tops revenue expectations at $7.44 billion thanks to AI demand
Rising demand for AI services and a two-year recovery in its largest market helped Tata Consultancy Services exceed revenue forecasts for the October–December quarter on Monday. For the three months that ended on December 31, the Indian software company reported sales of 670.87 billion rupees, or $7.44 billion. This exceeded market experts’ projections of 666.76 […]
Mon, Jan 12
Gold hits new $4,600 record as investors worry about Fed independence
Gold hit a record $4,600 as investors worried about the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve after a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Mon, Jan 12
Zcash, Monero, USDe out as Dubai’s financial regulator updates regulations
Dubai’s financial regulator has barred privacy-focused cryptocurrencies from its main financial free zone, citing anti-money laundering and sanctions risks, in the wake of the Emirate’s digital asset rulebook overhaul and token approval responsibilities onto firms. The Dubai Financial Services Authority said the prohibition applies in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), affecting banks, asset managers, […]
Mon, Jan 12
China's two main stock exchanges hit record high of $516 billion
On Monday, trading on China’s two main stock exchanges hit a record high, with a total volume of 3.6 trillion yuan, or $516 billion. The total surpassed the previous high of 3.46 trillion yuan, set on October 8, 2024, when markets first reacted to major policy developments. For the first time in almost a decade, […]
Mon, Jan 12
SEC delays decision on Grayscale and T. Rowe Price crypto ETF proposals
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has pushed back its decisions on two crypto-related exchange-traded funds. The regulator extended its review timelines for Canary’s PENGU and T. Rowe Price’s Active Crypto ETFs, as seen in three filings published in the Federal Register on Monday. According to the US federal government’s submissions, the commission has designated […]
Mon, Jan 12
Standard Chartered to serve hedge funds and asset managers via crypto prime brokerage
Standard Chartered is setting up a crypto prime brokerage aimed at hedge funds and asset managers, as banks worldwide scramble to keep up in the crypto race. The new business will sit inside SC Ventures, the bank’s venture capital arm, according to Bloomberg. The bank isn’t new to crypto. It has already backed projects like […]
Mon, Jan 12
German Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Modi sign trade, energy agreements
German Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Modi signed agreements enhancing trade, energy, rare earth, and skills cooperation.
Mon, Jan 12
XPeng taps JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley for flying car Hong Kong IPO
XPeng, the Chinese electric car manufacturer, has brought on JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley to handle a public listing of Aridge, its flying car division, in Hong Kong, according to a Bloomberg report. People familiar with the matter said the company has already submitted confidential paperwork for the Hong Kong offering, which could happen sometime […]
Mon, Jan 12
TSMC expected to report record Q4 profit of $15.02 billion, up 27% from last year
TSMC is set to post a sharp jump in fourth-quarter profit as demand for artificial intelligence hardware keeps running hot and smartphone orders stay heavy. Analysts expect net income to rise 27% from a year earlier, pushing results to a new quarterly record. TSMC, which of course remains the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is predicted […]
Mon, Jan 12
Aave and Morpho lead lending recovery in January after October crash
DeFi lending expanded in early 2026, driven by the growth on Aave and Morpho. Liquidatable DeFi lending positions expanded from $1B to over $2.2B, while active loans on lending apps are now above $36B.
Mon, Jan 12
Four-day outflow streak of $1.3B nearly reversed early January gains for crypto funds
Crypto funds recorded $454 million in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares data. A four-day run of outflows totaling $1.3 billion almost completely reversed the $1.5 billion in inflows recorded in the first two days of 2026. The turnaround in sentiment came mainly from investor worries over dropping possibilities of a Federal Reserve interest rate […]
Mon, Jan 12
