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The hacker behind the $27.3 million multisig wallet breach has begun liquidating funds
The perpetrator behind the December 18 $27.3 million cryptocurrency theft has withdrawn 1,000 ETH worth $3.24 million from the DeFi platform Aave and laundered it through Tornado Cash. According to PeckShield, the attacker has now funneled up to 6,300 ETH, valued at $19.4 million, through Tornado Cash since the initial breach. PeckShield wrote on X, […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
China wants to take its digital yuan international in 2026
China’s central bank has revealed its plans to develop the capabilities and expand the reach of the digital yuan in 2026. The policy statement follows earlier reports of the first cross-border transaction involving the digital yuan in a Laos pilot. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has pledged to steadily develop the digital yuan in […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Maine has secured a $1.9 million settlement from Bitcoin Depot to refund scam victims
The Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection (BCCP) has announced that it has been able to secure a consent agreement with Bitcoin Depot, a major operator of crypto kiosks, aka ATMs. The company will pay $1.9 million to compensate Maine residents who lost funds to third-party scans linked to the company’s kiosks. Maine Bitcoin Depot […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Pundit Warns XRP Investors To Stop Calling For $10,000, Shares ‘Realistic’ Price Targets
A prominent crypto commentator known as Mason Versluis has issued a notable warning for XRP investors, pointing out that parts of the discussion around XRP to lofty price targets as high as $10,000 have drifted far away from reality and risk misleading investors. Pundit Pushes Back Against $10,000 X...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 6
Another Solana-Style Rally Forming? New $0.04 Crypto Enters the Spotlight in 2026
While the beginning of 2026 presents challenges to investors seeking the next potential Solana, the good news is that one new crypto could be the answer. Solana (SOL) took off from an initial price of $1.50 at the beginning of 2021 to an all-time high price point of $256, providing more than 16,000% returns. Another […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Teucrium seeks SEC approval for the first fund tracking Venezuelan stocks and companies
A financial firm has asked regulators to approve what would be the first investment fund focused on companies doing business in Venezuela, arriving on the heels of major political changes in the South American nation. The exchange-traded fund industry manages $13.6 trillion in assets across almost 5,000 different products. Now it may add another option […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Ethereum Founder Returns With Fix For Major Network Problems Amid Price Rebound
Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum (ETH), has announced new improvements to address persistent challenges in the decentralized network. The announcement comes as the Ethereum price surges more than 8% from the beginning of the year, signaling a strong rebound from previous bearish trends. Ethe...Bitcoinist
Tue, Jan 6
Dogecoin Mining Beginner’s Guide: Sign up and receive $100. Earn daily passive income through fleet mining
With the maturing of the crypto market, Dogecoin (DOGE) has transformed from a mere internet meme to a popular digital asset with substantial liquidity. For those who want to enter the crypto market with less money and less trouble, Dogecoin cloud mining is becoming an attractive alternative. Users can experience the benefits of an automated […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
European Central Bank official warns White House attacks on Fed independence threaten dollar's global dominance
A top European banking official said Tuesday that Washington’s recent moves against the Federal Reserve are putting the US dollar’s global standing at risk. Francois Villeroy de Galhau, who sits on the European Central Bank’s main decision-making body, laid out his concerns during a speech in Paris on January 6. He pointed to three areas […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Crypto Money Floods US Politics As $21 Million Backs Trump PAC
US President Donald Trump’s allied super PAC has received more than $21 million in donations from major players in the cryptocurrency sector, filings show. The money landed in the account of MAGA Inc., a group that has been building a large war chest ahead of the 2026 midterm contests. Related Readi...NewsBTC
Tue, Jan 6
The Next Shiba Inu: $1,000 in This Crypto Could Become $1,500 Fast, But Here’s Why Analysts Say It Could Hit $10,000 Too
Investors searching for the next crypto to explode in 2026 have their eyes fixed on Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a promising new crypto coin gaining rapid traction. Priced at $0.04 in presale phase 7, but set to rise toward $0.06 by market launch, those buying MUTM today are set for immediate returns in no time. The […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Nickel prices surge over 10% in London, hit three-year high at $18,785 per ton
Nickel prices jumped hard in London, surging by more than 10% in a single session and logging the strongest daily gain in over three years and hitting a new all-time high of $18,785 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, capping a brutal two-week rally of more than 20%. The spike came fast and during […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Ethereum Dominates In On-Chain Finance As Network Sees Record Stablecoin Flows – Here’s How Much
Just as the price of Ethereum gains upward traction, the network is also experiencing robust adoption and usage, cementing its dominance in the blockchain sector. As the year begins, the Ethereum network reached a major milestone in terms of on-chain finance as stablecoin transfers surge to unpreced...Bitcoinist
Tue, Jan 6
Wirex Launches TRON-Native Payment Infrastructure for Agentic Payments
London, January 6, 2026 — Wirex, a global digital payments platform with stablecoin infrastructure expertise, today announced a strategic collaboration with TRON DAO to deliver a payment layer that enables instant, autonomous, and global on-chain value transfer natively on the TRON network. Built entirely on-chain, the new Wirex TRON payment infrastructure provides a foundation for […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
CEO Lisa Su says AMD is recruiting more AI-focused talent, not fewer workers
AMD CEO Lisa Su has said that AI is not cutting jobs at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), adding that hiring is still rising and the company is adding staff across teams. Speaking Tuesday at CES in Las Vegas, Lisa said that AMD is not slowing recruitment. “We’re actually not hiring fewer people,” Lisa said. “We’re […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
Crypto funds end 2025 with $47.2 billion in inflows, just shy of 2024’s record
Crypto funds finished 2025 with a total of $47.2 billion in new money coming in. That’s just under the $48.7 billion pulled in during 2024. The final week of the year ended strongly, as $671 million came in on Friday, flipping the whole week positive with $571 million, even after some earlier losses. Charts from […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Jan 6
