In 2026, the digital asset market is approaching a critical inflection point. Many high-priced tokens are offering limited asymmetric upside, prompting investors to search for lower-entry projects with stronger growth foundations. Attention is increasingly shifting toward protocols that combine early-stage valuation with tangible development progress. One project is now entering the final stages before a […]

IREN has announced that it will be added to the MSCI USA Index, a major benchmark that tracks the performance of large and mid-cap US stocks, by the end of February.  The inclusion is expected to boost IREN’s visibility among institutional investors and index-tracking funds, which may support the company’s long-term price and capital-raising plans.  […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance is proposing that a clear taxonomy be developed for crypto assets in order to determine when they are no longer to be considered investment contracts.  Division of Corporation Finance Director Moloney is attempting to create clear regulations for crypto assets in order to provide companies […]

The start of 2026 has brought renewed volatility to the cryptocurrency market. Within weeks, overall crypto capitalization has dropped sharply, erasing hundreds of billions in value and putting pressure on major altcoins that once appeared structurally strong. Large-cap tokens are struggling to hold key support levels as risk appetite weakens and investor sentiment turns cautious. […]

A lead safety researcher from Anthropic, Mrinank Sharma, announced his resignation from the company this week in a post on X. This decision by Sharma seems to be driven by his concerns surrounding the current state of AI and the world Mrinank Sharma led the Safeguards Research Team at Anthropic, a prominent AI company whose large language […]

Binance has reportedly fired investigators and internal compliance experts, after they discovered over $1B in transfers, linked to sanctioned wallets and sources in Iran.

The holders of XRP are observing the thinning of support levels. The crypto is currently trading at $1.36, having declined from its peak of $3.66 last July. Analysts have identified levels of $1.16 and even as low as $0.70 as potential support levels if the downward trend persists. Institutional investment into XRP is still favorable, […]

Ramil Ventura Palafox just got 20 years in federal prison. He ran a fake crypto company called Praetorian and scammed over 90,000 people across the world. A judge in Alexandria, Virginia, sentenced him after he got hit with wire fraud and money laundering charges. Ramil is 61 and holds passports from both the United States […]

In December 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) shared its updated Crypto token regulatory framework, allowing DFSA-regulated entities to choose which crypto tokens to work with, eliminating the need for DFSA approval. The update was supposed to come into effect in January 2026. This is why today, the DFSA has published a Frequently Asked […]

Three masked men attempted to rob Binance France CEO David Prinçay at his Val-de-Marne home but fled after he was absent.

Bitcoin (BTC) is once again at a critical price zone, with analysts debating whether a move toward $60K is the next crypto major step. As BTC consolidates and traders watch key support and resistance levels, uncertainty is building around short-term momentum and broader top crypto market direction. At the same time, a lesser-known cheap crypto […]

Uniswap (UNI) rises alongside other cryptocurrencies, trading at $3.44 at the time of writing on Friday.

President Nawrocki of Poland has once again halted the adoption of a contentious law designed to regulate cryptocurrency transactions in the EU nation. The legislation, drafted by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s cabinet, has been criticized for imposing much stricter rules on Polish crypto firms than the European standards it’s supposed to introduce. Polish president vetoes […]

Russia’s central bank dropped interest rates to 15.5% on Friday, the fifth cut since last year. Officials lowered rates by half a point from 16%, saying the economy is getting back on track despite prices jumping in January after the government hiked taxes on everyday purchases. The bank expects to keep cutting rates this year, […]

In the quest to prepare the Bitcoin ecosystem to handle future quantum computing threats, Bitcoin developers have officially submitted BIP-360 into the Bitcoin Improvement Proposal repository.  This milestone will place quantum resistance properly on Bitcoin’s technical roadmap for the first time ever. The proposal, which was co-authored by Hunter Beast (senior protocol engineer at MARA), […]

South Korean law enforcement has suffered its second major crypto custody loss in 2026, with police losing 22 Bitcoins worth 2.1 billion won (around $1.5 million) from seized criminal assets. News of the latest loss broke today, although the specific details about which department lost the funds and the exact circumstances surrounding the disappearance remain […]

Institute of International Finance (IFF) submitted feedback to BoE, urging flexible rules and alignment with international stablecoin frameworks.

Millions of Russians are engaged in transactions involving cryptocurrencies for tens of billions of rubles every day, according to a top finance ministry official in Moscow. Usage is constantly increasing, the high-ranking representative of the department acknowledged amid preparations for comprehensive regulation of crypto operations in Russia this next spring. Russia’s daily crypto turnover nears […]

Baidu is adding the AI agent OpenClaw to its main smartphone search app starting Friday. Users who join the new feature will be able to message the tool directly inside the app. It can help with tasks like writing code, planning schedules, and sorting digital files. This is the first time OpenClaw will be available […]

President Donald Trump is getting ready to ease up on some of his steel and aluminum tariffs. The White House is worried about rising prices and bad poll numbers with midterm elections coming up in November, three people close to the discussions told Financial Times. The administration will look at what’s getting hit with tariffs […]

Sam Bankman-Fried continued his campaign to gain a retrial or a pardon from the Trump administration. He recalculated his early share in Anthropic to a current price of $30B, claiming the bankruptcy led to unrealized losses.

The Brazilian Congress has reintroduced Bill 4501 of 2024, proposing the acquisition of up to 1 million BTC for the country’s strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Bitcoin (BTC) holds above support at $65,118 at the time of writing on Friday. The Crypto King shows subtle signs of recovery after extending declines for four consecutive days through Thursday, reflecting a sticky rise-off sentiment in the broader crypto market.

Chinese tech giant, ByteDance has engaged in discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group regarding the sale of Shanghai Moonton Technology, the developer of the widely played mobile title Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Officials have reportedly placed a value on the transaction worth approximately $6 billion to $7 billion. People familiar with the matter say […]

Goldman Sachs shares fell 40 points in US Friday pre-market trading after its top legal officer said she would step down following public scrutiny over her ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Kathy Ruemmler, the bank’s general counsel, confirmed she will leave the Wall Street firm on June 30. Her decision follows the release […]

Huione Guarantee divested the last batch of its Telegram handles, after winding down its activity in late 2025, following a series of investigations and crackdowns.

Cryptocurrency payments linked to suspected human trafficking operations rose by 85% in 2025, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.

Whale accumulation and growing retail demand are accelerating momentum around Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a new crypto that has now surpassed $20.5 million raised in its presale. This highlights increasing confidence in the DeFi newcomer, positioning it as the next crypto to explode. While Solana (SOL) works toward technical recovery, investor attention appears firmly locked on […]

Chinese car maker FAW Group has rolled out its first semi-solid-state battery and claims it has installed it in an electric vehicle.

Russian regulators intend to reconsider their currently conservative stance on fiat-pegged stablecoins and actually study the possibility of minting one this year. The statement, made by a top central bank executive, comes amid increasing pressure on a ruble-backed stablecoin issued in Kyrgyzstan and actively used by Russian entities to circumvent sanctions. Bank of Russia to […]