DeFi
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a notable turnaround on December 30, pulling in $355 million in net inflows and snapping a seven-day stretch of consistent withdrawals. The rebound followed more than $1.12 billion in cumulative outflows over the previous week, marking the first positive session after a
Security
Pi Network has temporarily disabled its wallet payment request feature after a sharp rise in scam incidents that targeted users holding large PI balances. The decision, announced by the Pi Core Team on Dec. 30, aims to limit further losses while additional safety measures are reviewed. According to the team’
Finance
Wallets linked to the deployer of the TRUMP memecoin have transferred roughly $94 million in USDC to Coinbase over the past three weeks, according to on-chain data. The activity, highlighted on Dec. 31 by blockchain analyst EmberCN, has renewed discussion around how liquidity tied to the token is being reduced
In the high-octane world of cryptocurrency, you often hear stories of traders turning small sums into massive fortunes overnight. While luck plays a part, the mechanic behind these outsized gains is usually leverage. Derivatives are financial tools that allow traders to amplify their buying power. But like a fast car,
Markets
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a strong turnaround on Tuesday, pulling in $355 million in net inflows and ending a seven-day run of withdrawals. The rebound suggests renewed investor confidence after recent year-end pressures weighed on crypto-linked products. Data from SoSoValue shows that six spot bitcoin ETFs contributed
Politics
A senior executive at Coinbase has warned that U.S. lawmakers could unintentionally hand a strategic edge to global competitors if they restrict interest or rewards on U.S.-issued stablecoins, just as China moves to make its own digital currency more attractive. The comments come amid renewed debate in
Security
A hacker behind the recent Unleash Protocol breach has begun attempting to launder stolen funds, moving roughly 1,337 ether—worth close to $4 million—through the Tornado Cash mixing service on Ethereum, according to onchain data and multiple blockchain security firms. The activity follows Unleash’s disclosure earlier this
AI
The United Kingdom and Germany have unveiled a new partnership aimed at speeding up the commercial rollout of quantum supercomputing, bringing the technology closer to real-world business use. Announced at the close of the German president’s state visit to the UK, the agreement focuses on bridging the long-standing gap
Finance
Grayscale has taken another step in expanding its lineup of digital asset investment products, filing paperwork with U.S. regulators to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tied to Bittensor’s native token, TAO. The move comes shortly after the decentralized AI network completed its first-ever halving event, a milestone that
In the world of traditional business, liquidation is a term usually reserved for the end of the road. It is what happens when a company sells off everything-from the office furniture to the patent rights-to pay back its creditors. In the fast-moving world of crypto derivatives, however, liquidation is a
Have you ever wondered why a cryptocurrency with solid technology stays stagnant while a "joke" coin rallies 200 percent overnight? The answer usually isn't in the code or the whitepaper. It is in the market sentiment. Market sentiment is the collective mood of investors and traders.
Regulation
From January 1, 2026, crypto regulation will enter a new phase as the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, known as CARF, comes into force across 48 jurisdictions. Early adopters include the United Kingdom and the European Union, marking the first coordinated global effort to standardize how crypto transactions are reported