Senator Cynthia Lummis, a key advocate for cryptocurrency legislation, announced her retirement from the U.S. Senate at the end of her term in 2027, citing exhaustion after an intense session. Her departure marks a significant shift for the crypto industry, which benefited from her support in passing the GENIUS Act and advancing market structure bills. […]

Ronald Spektor, a 23-year-old Brooklyn resident, faces charges for stealing $16 million in cryptocurrency from over 100 Coinbase users through phishing attacks. Posing as Coinbase support, he tricked victims into transferring funds, then laundered the assets, leading to his arrest and asset seizures by authorities. Spektor allegedly used social engineering to impersonate Coinbase representatives, convincing […]

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a leading Republican advocate for crypto legislation, announced she will not seek reelection in 2026, ending her term in 2027. Her departure could influence the progress of the digital asset market structure bill currently under Senate consideration, as she has been instrumental in its advancement. Key advocate for blockchain: Lummis has championed […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed settlement agreements for key FTX insiders, including Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh, imposing bans on securities violations and leadership roles in public companies without admitting wrongdoing. Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO, agreed to a 10-year ban on corporate leadership and restrictions on securities transactions. […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has imposed a 10-year officer-and-director bar on former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, along with eight-year bars on FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh, for their roles in the misuse of customer funds at FTX from 2019 to 2022. This prevents them from holding leadership positions in companies […]

A bomb threat targeted two Hyundai Group buildings in Seoul, South Korea, with the caller demanding 13 Bitcoin—worth approximately $1.1 million—as ransom to avoid detonation. Police evacuated the sites, searched thoroughly, and found no explosives, marking this as part of a rising wave of crypto-related threats. Anonymous caller contacted South Korean police on Friday morning, […]

Solana leads blockchain attention in 2025 with 26.79% of category traffic, driven by high user engagement, on-chain activity, and institutional ETFs exceeding $900 million in assets. Its scalable network supports DeFi, NFTs, and payments, surpassing competitors like Ethereum and Base for real-world usage. Solana captures 26.79% of blockchain traffic in 2025, nearly double that of […]

Stablecoins are projected to surpass the US Automated Clearing House system’s transaction volume in 2026, driven by regulatory clarity and growing adoption. According to Galaxy Research, stablecoin transactions already handle about half of ACH volume and outpace major credit card networks like Visa. Stablecoin supply grows at 30-40% CAGR, boosting transaction volumes significantly. Regulatory advancements, […]

The Bitcoin Q1 2026 outlook points to a potential rally, with historical trends showing an average 50% ROI in the first quarter. Despite a weak Q4 2025, cooling U.S. inflation at 2.6% core CPI could spark renewed interest, positioning Bitcoin for gains toward new highs as predicted by analysts like Tom Lee. Bitcoin’s Q4 2025 […]

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a key advocate for cryptocurrency legislation, announced her retirement from the U.S. Senate at the end of her term in 2027, citing exhaustion after an intense session. Her departure marks a significant shift for the crypto industry, which benefited from her support in passing the GENIUS Act and advancing market structure bills. […]

Ronald Spektor, a 23-year-old Brooklyn resident, faces charges for stealing $16 million in cryptocurrency from over 100 Coinbase users through phishing attacks. Posing as Coinbase support, he tricked victims into transferring funds, then laundered the assets, leading to his arrest and asset seizures by authorities. Spektor allegedly used social engineering to impersonate Coinbase representatives, convincing […]

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a leading Republican advocate for crypto legislation, announced she will not seek reelection in 2026, ending her term in 2027. Her departure could influence the progress of the digital asset market structure bill currently under Senate consideration, as she has been instrumental in its advancement. Key advocate for blockchain: Lummis has championed […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed settlement agreements for key FTX insiders, including Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh, imposing bans on securities violations and leadership roles in public companies without admitting wrongdoing. Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO, agreed to a 10-year ban on corporate leadership and restrictions on securities transactions. […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has imposed a 10-year officer-and-director bar on former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, along with eight-year bars on FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh, for their roles in the misuse of customer funds at FTX from 2019 to 2022. This prevents them from holding leadership positions in companies […]

A bomb threat targeted two Hyundai Group buildings in Seoul, South Korea, with the caller demanding 13 Bitcoin—worth approximately $1.1 million—as ransom to avoid detonation. Police evacuated the sites, searched thoroughly, and found no explosives, marking this as part of a rising wave of crypto-related threats. Anonymous caller contacted South Korean police on Friday morning, […]

Solana leads blockchain attention in 2025 with 26.79% of category traffic, driven by high user engagement, on-chain activity, and institutional ETFs exceeding $900 million in assets. Its scalable network supports DeFi, NFTs, and payments, surpassing competitors like Ethereum and Base for real-world usage. Solana captures 26.79% of blockchain traffic in 2025, nearly double that of […]

Stablecoins are projected to surpass the US Automated Clearing House system’s transaction volume in 2026, driven by regulatory clarity and growing adoption. According to Galaxy Research, stablecoin transactions already handle about half of ACH volume and outpace major credit card networks like Visa. Stablecoin supply grows at 30-40% CAGR, boosting transaction volumes significantly. Regulatory advancements, […]

The Bitcoin Q1 2026 outlook points to a potential rally, with historical trends showing an average 50% ROI in the first quarter. Despite a weak Q4 2025, cooling U.S. inflation at 2.6% core CPI could spark renewed interest, positioning Bitcoin for gains toward new highs as predicted by analysts like Tom Lee. Bitcoin’s Q4 2025 […]