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Illegal crypto addresses took in at least $154B in 2025, Chainalysis finds
Chainalysis has released a report revealing that illegal crypto addresses received a minimum of $154 billion in 2025. These numbers were driven by state-sponsored actors, including DPRK‑linked hackers, who facilitated an attack that stole $2 billion. The study described 2025 as the start of the third wave of changes in cybercrime. The first wave, which […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Ethereum Validators Face Multi-Week Wait As Staking Participation Rises
The Ethereum staking ecosystem is showing clear signs of tightening as demand for validators continues to rise. Participants now face a multi-week wait to enter the network. This growing staking queue reflects a structural shift in how ETH is being held and deployed less as a liquid supply and more ...NewsBTC
Thu, Jan 8
Adin Ross claims alleged prison-based attempt to hack his crypto wallet
Twitch streamer Adin Ross revealed that Luigi Mangione allegedly attempted to hack his cryptocurrency wallet from prison. Adin Ross is a bit of a controversial figure in the cryptocurrency space after being involved in a memecoin scandal early in 2025. He is now claiming that his cryptocurrency wallet was almost compromised in a bid to […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
California billionaire tax proposal splits tech leaders as some accept and others plan exits
A plan to tax California’s billionaires has tech leaders picking sides: some say they’ll pay up, others are packing their bags for different states. Here’s what’s on the table: any California resident worth more than $1 billion would pay a one-time tax of 5 percent on their assets. The money would go to schools, food […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
A New Milestone For Ethereum This Year As App TVL Surges To Unprecedented Levels
As the year begins, Ethereum has displayed notable bullish performance. However, the recent strength of ETH is not only reflected in its price action. On-chain data also shows that the ETH network has sharply picked up pace this new year, with adoption and usage reaching historical levels. Ethereum ...Bitcoinist
Thu, Jan 8
3 Reasons This New Crypto Under $1 Could Lead Q1 2026
There is a time in the crypto cycle when the market is no longer willing to reward already big coins, and begins to pursue the next one. This tends to occur around large launches, when a project is transitioning out of construction and into delivery. It is also the time when there is a possibility […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
US stocks stall after new ATHs as ETF inflows hit record $1.5 trillion and gold stays below $4,300
US stocks are stalling after hitting fresh highs. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, the Nasdaq dropped 0.6%, while the Dow edged up 57 points. Big Tech is dragging the market: Meta, Apple, and Oracle all dropped, with Oracle down more than 2%. Defense stocks are flying after President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Malicious Bitcoin npm packages spread NodeCordRAT malware before takedown
Researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have found three malicious Bitcoin npm packages that are meant to implant malware named NodeCordRAT. Reports say that they all got more than 3,400 downloads before they were taken down from the npm registry. The packages, which include bitcoin-main-lib, bitcoin-lib-js, and bip40, had amassed 2,300, 193, and 970 downloads. By copying […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
How XRP Ledger Becomes The Leading Blockchain In 2026: Fintech CEO
A longtime XRP Ledger builder says XRPL has a narrow shot in 2026 to jump into the top tier of chains on liquidity and activity, but only if Ripple and the XRPL Foundation stop “playing it safe” and prioritize frictionless consumer onboarding, real-world payment rails, and a faster, more aggressive ...NewsBTC
Thu, Jan 8
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC downside risks escalate as core development quits amid internal disagreements
Zcash (ZEC) is trading down as volatility reaps through the cryptocurrency market on Thursday. The privacy-focused token is down nearly 14%, marking the largest intraday loss since December 1.Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 8
New Crypto at $0.04 Set to Flip Cardano (ADA) as Analysts Predict it Could Soar to $3–$5 in the Next Bull Run
As the cryptocurrency market looks forward to the next bull market, interest is gradually being drawn away from already established coins, such as Cardano (ADA), in favor of new crypto projects which have far greater potential for growth. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a DeFi crypto-focused cryptocurrency at $0.04 during Presale Phase 7, is gathering momentum. With […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Brian Armstrong shrugs off insider selling concerns as Coinbase stock sales resurface
Coinbase cofounder and CEO Brian Armstrong has laughed off claims that he is not bullish on the company after it was revealed that he has been selling the company’s stock via his 10b5-1 plan without making any purchases. The controversy emerged after Armstrong responded to a post by Nick Prince, product lead at Base. The […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Here’s Why Bitcoin ATMs Are Trending – It’s Not For A Good Reason
The Bitcoin ATMs are trending at the moment, following a government action in Missouri. This involves an investigation into companies allegedly operating scams using these crypto kiosks, defrauding customers in the process. Missouri AG Launches Investigation Into Companies Using Bitcoin ATMs In a pr...Bitcoinist
Thu, Jan 8
Russian stakeholders expect reprieve from expansion of regional mining bans this year
Russia is not going to expand the geography of measures intended to curb cryptocurrency mining in the new year, having already banned the activity in a number of regions, according to industry watchers. New restrictions may only be imposed in cases of arising power deficits in certain areas, but the analysts believe this is not […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
During the Bitcoin market recovery in 2026, Anchor Mining provided a stable daily return of $3,697.
In 2026, the Bitcoin market is in a typical recovery phase. Although prices have continued to rise from lows, key technical resistance areas are being repeatedly tested, with no significant breakout yet. Market sentiment is gradually shifting from extreme pessimism to cautious optimism, and the battle between bulls and bears is intensifying. Against this backdrop, […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
On-chain activity decouples from price action as utility projects dominate 2025
The past year 2025 ended with robust on-chain activity, defying the underwhelming gains for most crypto assets, with around 5% in overall net gains. Despite the slow price action and corrections, on-chain adoption maintained upward trajectory, decoupling from speculative action. The past year was marked by underwhelming price action for both BTC and altcoins. However, […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
Nexo rolls out Zero-interest Credit for 0% APR, no-liquidation risk BTC and ETH loans
The Swiss-headquartered digital assets wealth platform Nexo is launching a new borrowing product that allows crypto holders to access liquidity at 0% APR, looking to attract some of the demand for more crypto-backed credit structures. According to a press statement shared with Cryptopolitan on Tuesday, the launch of Zero-interest Credit, known as ZiC, will be […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jan 8
