Shiba Inu whale holds 10% of SHIB supply, up 250,000x to $2.5B
A mysterious investor has made an over 250,000-fold return on his initial investment of $10,000, which is worth more than $2.5 billion today.
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Logan Paul faces allegations of undisclosed crypto promotions: Report
A BBC probe uncovered alleged links between Logan Paul and undisclosed cryptocurrency wallet trades, sparking new controversy.
Russia to restrict crypto mining in 13 regions to save electricity
If approved, the restrictions would seriously affect Russia’s crypto mining operations, as some key local industry firms have a heavy presence in regions like Irkutsk.
Cardano price risks erasing 40% of 'Trump Trade' gains by December
ADA is nearing the apex of its prevailing rising wedge pattern, which points to a potential breakdown toward $0.513 by the end of December.
Cyvers launches institutional crypto security tool for $4B vulnerability
Cyvers and Station70’s solution uses an AI-powered real-time threat detection system to protect institutional-grade crypto transfers, aiming to bolster mass adoption.
South Korea’s Democratic Party pushes to implement 20% crypto tax in 2025
South Korea’s Democratic Party said increasing the tax threshold to 50 million won ($36,000) would mean only big players will be affected.
Solana’s record $318B transfer volume ‘bot driven’ — Will SOL price suffer?
Solana activity hits record highs on multiple metrics, but data reveals its performance may be inorganic.
Savvy memecoin trader makes $988K in 3 hours despite rug pull
Memecoins have turned numerous cryptocurrency investors into millionaires despite their intrinsic lack of utility.
Wrapped Bitcoin in DeFi: Evaluating wBTC, cbBTC and tBTC
Explore how trade-offs between centralization, security, and adoption are shaping wrapped Bitcoin protocols.
Hong Kong Cyberport Web3 network grows to 270 blockchain firms
Cyberport’s rapid growth includes over 270 Web3 enterprises and initiatives for real-world blockchain applications in Hong Kong.
BIS study questions decentralization in DeFi liquidity provision
BIS researchers concluded that liquidity provision is not decentralized apart from its technical implementation.
Five warning signs Bitcoin’s price could be about to crash: CryptoQuant
Onchain data service says there are five key indicators that may help investors determine if Bitcoin is nearing a local top. One of them is already flashing red.
US needs ‘Manhattan Project-like’ AI plan to vie with China, says govt commission
Among specific recommendations, the USCC wants the US Secretary of Defense to mark AI projects with the highest national priority designation.
Sky, formerly Maker, launches USDS stablecoin on Solana
Sky is offering $500,000 in USDS rewards for early adopters and stablecoin liquidity providers.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF options see ‘unheard of’ $1.9B traded on first day
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said “$1.9 billion is unheard of for day one,” as the debut for options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw huge volumes.
FDIC chair, ‘architect of Operation Chokepoint 2.0’ Martin Gruenberg to resign Jan. 19
Martin Gruenberg is set to exit as FDIC Chair, with Representative Tom Emmer blasting him as “an architect of Operation Chokepoint 2.0.”
Rumble shares rise 9% as founder mulls scooping up Bitcoin
Rumble shares soared after the bell as its CEO Chris Pavlovski said he’s considering adding Bitcoin to the video streaming firm’s balance sheet.
Michael Saylor to pitch Microsoft board on Bitcoin buying strategy
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor says he’ll get three minutes to pitch Microsoft on why it should buy Bitcoin, claiming it would make it a more stable and less risky stock.
Smithsonian to display IRS laptop that tracked Bitfinex’s 120K stolen Bitcoin
The Smithsonian Institute has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski which was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin.
Dogecoin to $5? It’s possible according to a ‘Gaussian channel’ model
One analyst says DOGE could rally 5,000% from its current price, based on a Gaussian channel analysis.
Donald Trump taps crypto advocate Lutnick as commerce secretary
The future commerce secretary is a billionaire whose Wall Street firm has ties to Tether.
Ethereum DApp volumes gain 38% in a month — Will ETH price follow?
Everything but ETH seems to be rallying, even though Ethereum’s DApp volumes are surging. What gives?
Crypto drainers are retiring as investigators start to close in
Crypto drainers face mounting pressure from law enforcement as investigators uncover deeper links between services like Inferno Drainer and high-profile attackers.
Bitcoin to $100K: What will milestone mean for derivatives markets?
Bitcoin analysts and traders have long dreamed of a $100,000 BTC price, but what would the achievement mean for derivatives markets?
Coinbase to delist Wrapped Bitcoin
Coinbase has already discontinued market trading of WBTC and is only facilitating limit orders.
Paxos acquires Membrane Finance for EU stablecoin expansion
Membrane Finance is the issuer of US dollar and euro stablecoins and has a passportable Finnish license.
PayPal taps Xoom for cross-border stablecoin payments
The partnership is designed to expand access to PYUSD in Asian and African markets, PayPal said.
Bitcoin price analysis sees $94K swipe as ETF options launch arrives
Bitcoin refuses to bow to sellers as BTC price action stages a rebound toward all-time highs.
Final FTX exec to be sentenced on Nov. 20 — What should users expect?
Three of the five individuals indicted in the FTX case have been sent to prison, while one was given time served.
Ethereum price targets $3.7K on soaring ‘smart money’ interest
Smart money sentiment around Ether is significantly positive. Is it a sign that ETH’s rally will continue?