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 […]

The FDIC has proposed a framework allowing insured banks to issue payment stablecoins through subsidiaries under the GENIUS Act, requiring approvals, reserve backing, and compliance with issuance standards to ensure stability and regulatory oversight in the digital asset space. FDIC’s GENIUS Act framework enables banks to mint stablecoins via subsidiaries, promoting safer integration of digital […]

Ethereum network growth has surged in December 2025, with over 197,000 new wallets created on December 2 and nearly 195,000 on December 15, signaling strong adoption despite ETH price stagnation between $2,800 and $3,300. Ethereum’s daily new wallet creation hit multi-month highs in December, exceeding late-summer levels. New participants indicate expanding user base and potential […]

DraftKings has launched its Predictions app in 38 U.S. states, enabling users to trade contracts on sports and financial outcomes. This move establishes a regulated framework for future crypto-linked prediction markets, integrating derivatives standards to expand beyond traditional betting into event-based trading. The app launches in 38 states, with sports trading available in 17, using […]

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, is set to begin a five-year prison sentence for operating an illegal money transmitter and has publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for a pardon, highlighting the absence of victims and political motivations behind the prosecution. Prison Reporting Date: Rodriguez announced he will report to prison on Friday to […]

Michael Saylor’s updated Bitcoin thesis portrays BTC as a hard asset like crude oil, not primarily as electronic cash, sparking debate among advocates. MicroStrategy’s strategy involves refining Bitcoin into financial products via stocks and notes, holding 671,268 BTC as of December 15, 2025. Michael Saylor views Bitcoin as a foundational asset for financial innovation, similar […]

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 […]

The FDIC has proposed a framework allowing insured banks to issue payment stablecoins through subsidiaries under the GENIUS Act, requiring approvals, reserve backing, and compliance with issuance standards to ensure stability and regulatory oversight in the digital asset space. FDIC’s GENIUS Act framework enables banks to mint stablecoins via subsidiaries, promoting safer integration of digital […]

Ethereum network growth has surged in December 2025, with over 197,000 new wallets created on December 2 and nearly 195,000 on December 15, signaling strong adoption despite ETH price stagnation between $2,800 and $3,300. Ethereum’s daily new wallet creation hit multi-month highs in December, exceeding late-summer levels. New participants indicate expanding user base and potential […]

DraftKings has launched its Predictions app in 38 U.S. states, enabling users to trade contracts on sports and financial outcomes. This move establishes a regulated framework for future crypto-linked prediction markets, integrating derivatives standards to expand beyond traditional betting into event-based trading. The app launches in 38 states, with sports trading available in 17, using […]

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, is set to begin a five-year prison sentence for operating an illegal money transmitter and has publicly appealed to President Donald Trump for a pardon, highlighting the absence of victims and political motivations behind the prosecution. Prison Reporting Date: Rodriguez announced he will report to prison on Friday to […]

Michael Saylor’s updated Bitcoin thesis portrays BTC as a hard asset like crude oil, not primarily as electronic cash, sparking debate among advocates. MicroStrategy’s strategy involves refining Bitcoin into financial products via stocks and notes, holding 671,268 BTC as of December 15, 2025. Michael Saylor views Bitcoin as a foundational asset for financial innovation, similar […]