India may change crypto policy due to international adoption: report
The Indian government has a reputation for being harsh on crypto, but a regulatory sea change in the United States may cause a pivot.
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Social Security numbers are a privacy liability
Hundreds of millions of SSNs have been leaked online already, but a privacy-focused identity solution could help fix the problem.
Indian crypto holders face 70% tax penalty on undisclosed gains
India will impose tax penalties of up to 70% on undisclosed crypto gains as part of new regulations under Section 158B of the Income Tax Act.
Bitcoin analysts warn of $95K ‘bear trap’ despite record $102K monthly close
A bear trap is a form of coordinated but controlled selling that creates a temporary dip in an asset’s price, comprising a significant correction during a long-term uptrend.
Ethereum trader earns $16M as ETH price falls to $3K
Some cryptocurrency traders are profiting millions from Ether’s six-week downtrend despite the heightened risks of leveraged trading.
Bitcoin falls below $100K following Donald Trump imposing import tariffs
Bitcoin has dropped below $100,000 for the first time since Jan. 27 following Donald Trump imposing import tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico — which triggered immediate responses from the three countries.
Coinbase acquires ads platform Spindl to tackle ‘onchain discovery problem’
Crypto exchange Coinbase has acquired onchain advertising platform Spindl in an effort to help Base builders “go viral.”
XRP to $4 next? SBF’s parents seek Trump pardon, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 26 – Feb. 1
SBF’s parents are reportedly exploring the possibility of a Trump pardon, Binance claims ‘no special relationship’ with Hamas: Hodler’s Digest
El Salvador purchases 2 additional BTC in a single day
The adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic asset by smaller nation-states may be the catalyst that drives bigger countries to follow suit.
Financial incentives violate consent for personal data — Privado ID
Privado ID co-founder Evin McMullen warned against short-term thinking for quick economic gains and compromising ethical standards.
Network states will one day compete with nation-states — Web3 exec
Dr. Petty told Cointelegraph that blockchain technology is already eating away at small parts of incumbent governance structures.
Wall Street is betting on $30T RWA tokenization market prospects
Wall Street giants are betting on the projected $30 trillion RWA tokenization market as the industry sees explosive growth and widespread adoption across TradFi institutions.
Swiss bank UBS tests blockchain for digital gold investments on ZKsync
UBS is testing blockchain for digital gold trading using ZKsync, aiming to enhance security, scalability and accessibility for retail investors.
Kraken to delist Tether USDT, 4 other stablecoins in Europe
Kraken will delist Tether’s USDT and four other stablecoins in Europe to comply with MiCA regulations, following a phased approach to minimize market disruptions.
Sandwich attacks in crypto, explained: How to stay safe
Sandwich attacks target traders by manipulating transaction prices. Learn strategies like adjusting slippage tolerance to protect your crypto trades from being exploited.
Ethereum needs more blockchain activity, adoption, to recapture $4K
Ether faces significant resistance at $3,400, with over $1 billion worth of cumulative leveraged shorts set to be liquidated.
Bitcoin seals first $100K+ monthly close with BTC price due 'big move'
Bitcoin completes its highest monthly close in history, while February traditionally spawns double-digit BTC price gains.
The air for Bitcoin bears 'is getting very thin,' new ATH by Q1 end — Analyst
The favorable macro-environment leaves little room for doubt that Bitcoin is headed for new highs by the end of Q1 2025, making it very “thin air” for bears right now, according to a crypto analyst.
Dogwifhat claims ‘no intent to mislead’ in Vegas Sphere plan
Dogwifhat has responded to delays in getting the token's logo on the Las Vegas Sphere, a project supporters began fundraising for back in March 2024.
21Shares files with SEC for spot Polkadot ETF
Following the influx of new crypto ETF filings in the United States, asset management firm 21Shares has filed to launch a spot Polkadot ETF.
The United States is following El Salvador's playbook — Web3 exec
“I think the regulatory body of El Salvador and the regulatory body of the United States will talk a lot,” Michele Crivelli said.
Stablecoin market cap surpasses $200B as USDC dominance rises
The stablecoin market cap reached a new record high above $200 billion. Is it a sign that Bitcoin and altcoins will rise higher?
Crypto Biz: French prosecutors drop money-laundering bombshell on Binance
Binance is caught in regulatory crosshairs in France, while KuCoin reaches a $300 million settlement with the US Department of Justice.
Grayscale launches Dogecoin investment fund
The memecoin fund adds to Grayscale’s growing suite of single-asset crypto products.
Tether clocks $13B in 2024 profits, US bond holdings hit all-time highs
The USDT issuer has struggled to maintain dominance in the face of competition from rivals such as Circle and its USDC stablecoin.
Nayib Bukele sticks to ‘Bitcoin piggy bank’ strategy, but is it working?
Bitcoin accounts for nearly 15% of El Salvador’s reserves as President Bukele doubles down on his bold crypto strategy, even after inking a deal with the IMF.
Bitcoin rises toward its all-time high as futures markets show interest from bulls
Bitcoin price moves closer to its all-time high, and the absence of euphoria in derivatives markets is a positive sign.
Judge says it could be ‘improper’ to order Bitfinex hack funds returned
Judge Kollar-Kotelly asked the US government to explain its position on forfeiture to the Bitfinex exchange by Feb. 4.
Trump’s CBDC ban to boost crypto adoption, Musk’s dad plans $200M memecoin raise: Finance Redefined
Trump’s executive order may be a “game-changer” for institutional crypto adoption, signaling a presidential bet on the existing crypto ecosystem.
Uniswap v4 launches on 12 chains
The upgraded DEX introduces “hooks,” or customizable logic for trading pairs.