Politics
Dubai regulators ordered KuCoin-linked entities to immediately stop providing crypto services. The directive signals tighter enforcement of licensing rules in one of the industry's key global hubs. Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) issued the order Thursday, stating that several entities operating under the KuCoin brand lack
Politics
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to allocate up to $350 million toward crypto-related investments. The move signals cautious sovereign interest in digital asset exposure without directly holding large volumes of cryptocurrency. Governor Timur Suleimenov disclosed the plan Friday during an interest rate briefing in Almaty, according to Reuters. The funds
Opinion
Short seller Culper Research disclosed a bearish position against Ethereum (ETH). The firm argues declining network fee revenue is weakening the economic incentives that secure the blockchain. The report, published March 5, said Culper is shorting ETH directly as well as equity tied to the asset. That includes BitMine Immersion
Finance
Crypto exchange OKX introduced an in-app social network designed to display verified trading performance. The feature aims to narrow credibility gaps that often distort online trading discussions. The product, called Orbit, is embedded directly inside the OKX mobile application. The exchange began a phased beta rollout Friday, granting early access
Politics
Vancouver city staff concluded Bitcoin cannot legally be held in municipal reserves. The determination blocks a proposal to diversify city funds into the cryptocurrency. The recommendation follows a legal review of the Vancouver Charter, the provincial law governing municipal operations. Staff submitted the report to the Vancouver City Council this
Regulation
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said it will end its lawsuit against crypto billionaire Justin Sun. A firm affiliated with him, Rainberry Inc., agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty under a settlement that still needs a judge’s approval. The SEC said it would drop all claims
Markets
The world of prediction markets is supposed to be about the "wisdom of the crowd." But when a handful of anonymous digital wallets walk away with $1.2 million by betting on a military strike just hours before the bombs fell, it starts looking less like wisdom and
The term metaverse gets thrown around a lot these days, but what exactly is it? At its core, the metaverse is not just one single place. Instead, it is a fascinating combination of connected technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain networks working perfectly together. Different projects
Have you been eyeing the vibrant world of digital collectibles but feel unsure where to begin? You're definitely not alone. The Web3 space can feel overwhelming, but platforms like Magic Eden make diving into digital ownership a breeze. Originally built specifically for the Solana network, this peer to
What Is OpenClaw? Most AI tools today are built for conversation. They answer questions, write text, and help with research. But when it comes to actually doing tasks on your computer, the process usually stops there. You still have to copy, paste, and execute everything yourself. OpenClaw takes a different
Finance
A Coinbase shareholder has filed a derivative lawsuit accusing senior executives of misleading investors about custody practices, securities listings, and anti-money laundering controls. The case targets leadership decisions made during the exchange’s rapid growth period after its 2021 public listing. The complaint was filed Tuesday in the U.S.
Security
Pudgy Penguins sold more than one million plush toys within a year of entering retail stores. That commercial expansion now sits at the center of a trademark dispute with a clothing brand that traces its origins to 1955. PEI Licensing, owner of the Penguin apparel trademark, filed a lawsuit against