Latest Crypto Industry News and Insights
APEMARS Presale Pushes 1800% ROI Claim as Ethereum Strengthens and XRP Slips
APEMARS is leaning hard on presale hype while Ethereum keeps showing real network strength and XRP keeps fighting weak momentum. That’s the short version: one token is selling a moonshot, one chain is still doing heavy lifting, and one legacy asset is stuck in a messy middle ground. APEMARS ($APRZ) is in Stage 18 of […]
Read MoreRakuten Pay Adds XRP: 44M Users, 5M Merchants and a Real Adoption Boost
XRP is getting a fresh wave of attention after Rakuten Pay added support for it, giving the payments-focused altcoin a rare mix of real-world utility and market hype. Rakuten Pay integrated XRP into its payment ecosystem Rakuten Wallet users can convert loyalty points into XRP 44 million users, 5 million+ merchant locations, and roughly $23 […]
Read MoreBest AI Trading Bots in 2026: AriseAlpha, 3Commas, Trade Ideas and More
AI trading bots are moving from a niche tool for quants into a mainstream setup for everyday traders who want less screen time, tighter execution, and fewer emotional blowups across stocks, forex, and crypto. Automation is going mainstream Multi-market tools are pulling ahead No bot removes market risk Systematic trading beats guesswork The appeal is […]
Read MoreBitcoin Reclaims $78K as Bulls Eye $80K Amid ETF Inflows
Bitcoin has pushed back above $78,000 on Gate’s BTC/USDT pair, putting the market right back in striking distance of the $80,000 level bulls keep stalking. BTC trades around $78,004 on Gate Up roughly 2.15% over the past 24 hours Rebound from near $76,000 keeps the short-term uptrend alive $78,500 resistance is the next key hurdle […]
Read MorePentagon Says Bitcoin Could Give U.S. Strategic Leverage Against China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Bitcoin could give the United States strategic leverage against China — a sign that BTC is no longer being treated as just a market asset, but as part of national security planning. That view was echoed in a recent report on Bitcoin’s leverage against China, and it’s a reminder […]
Read MoreCoinbase’s CUSHY Tokenized Credit Fund Targets Institutions on Ethereum, Solana and Base
Coinbase’s CUSHY fund brings institutional credit on-chain ahead of Q2 2026 launch Coinbase Asset Management is taking another swing at tokenised finance with CUSHY, a tokenised credit fund for qualified institutional investors that will run across Ethereum, Solana, and Base. It’s a serious institutional product, not another retail yield gimmick dressed up in blockchain cosplay. […]
Read MoreBitcoin Spot Volume Hits Multi-Year Lows as Coinbase Premium Turns Deeply Negative
Bitcoin’s spot market is getting thinner, and that’s a bad look for anyone expecting a strong rally to be backed by real demand. Spot volume has fallen to multi-year lows Low liquidity can amplify price swings Coinbase Premium Gap has turned deeply negative U.S. selling pressure may be weighing on BTC Glassnode says Bitcoin spot […]
Read MoreEU Sanctions Russia’s Crypto Rails, Shadow Fleet and Digital Ruble in 20th Package
The European Union has rolled out its 20th sanctions package against Russia, and this round reaches deeper into crypto, stablecoins, shipping, and Moscow’s digital currency plans. Crypto routes tightened Russian oil and banks targeted Shadow fleet and propaganda hit New pressure on sanctions evasion The EU’s latest sanctions package is a broadside aimed at the […]
Read MoreSenate Pushes Coinbase-Backed Clarity Act Toward Summer 2026 Crypto Law
Washington is moving closer to a real crypto market structure law, and the Coinbase-backed Clarity Act is starting to look less like wishful thinking and more like a bill that could actually land on a president’s desk by summer 2026. Tim Scott is pushing Senate action this month SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction remains the core […]
Read MoreBrazil Central Bank Bans Stablecoins in Regulated Cross-Border Payments
Brazil’s central bank has slammed the door on crypto use in regulated cross-border payments. Crypto can still move in Brazil, but stablecoins and other virtual assets are no longer welcome in the supervised channel where foreign exchange payments are finalized. Resolution BCB No. 561 bans virtual assets from settlement inside regulated eFX services Crypto transfers […]
Read MoreBitcoin Spot CVD Surges 199% as ETF Inflows Reignite BTC Rally
Bitcoin Spot CVD Surges 199% as Institutional Inflows Re-Accelerate Bitcoin’s latest push looks healthier than the usual leverage-fueled nonsense, with spot buying and ETF inflows signaling that real demand may be back. BTC is holding above $77,000, and traders are now watching $80,000 and the $82,000 zone if key support holds. Spot CVD surged 199.1% […]
Read MoreJudge Rejects SBF New Trial Bid as FTX Fraud Conviction Holds Firm
A federal judge has rejected Sam Bankman-Fried’s bid for a new trial in the FTX fraud case, keeping the disgraced former CEO’s legal options narrow and his conviction intact. Judge Lewis Kaplan denied the new trial request. The court said SBF’s “newly discovered” evidence was not actually new. His bid to remove Judge Kaplan was […]
Read MoreGlobal Crackdown Busts 9 Pig-Butchering Crypto Scam Centers, 276 Arrested
A coordinated international crackdown has taken a hammer to one of crypto’s nastiest fraud factories: pig-butchering scam centers that lured victims with fake romance, fake trust, and fake investment gains before emptying their wallets. 9 scam centers shut down 276 arrests across the UAE and Thailand DOJ indictments filed in California $11.4 billion in US […]
Read MoreBitcoin Rejects $80K as Meme Coins and Pepeto Chase Next SHIB Gains
Bitcoin Rejects $80K as Meme Coin Traders Chase the Next Shiba Inu Bitcoin’s rejection at $80,000 has taken some steam out of the market, and when BTC gets stuck, traders do what traders always do: they go hunting for faster, riskier bets. Right now, that means meme coins, presales, and a fresh round of “next […]
Read MoreBitcoin Breaks Four-Year May Slump, Hits $77K on Tensions and Demand
Bitcoin smashed its usual May weakness, climbing to around $77,000 and snapping a four-year pattern of seasonal declines. Traders love a neat calendar story until Bitcoin breaks four-year May decline pattern, hits _77,000 amid tensions decides the calendar can go to hell. Bitcoin reached around $77,000 in May Four straight years of May declines were […]
Read MoreSEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Pro-Crypto Shift at Bitcoin 2026
SEC Chair Paul Atkins used the Bitcoin 2026 stage to signal a sharp break from the old “sue first, clarify later” playbook, promising a more cooperative U.S. stance toward digital assets and a clearer path for legitimate blockchain innovation. SEC signals a pro-crypto policy shift Bitcoin 2026 becomes a policy megaphone Regulatory clarity could replace […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs See $14.7M Inflow as Ethereum Outflows Continue
Bitcoin ETFs See $14.7M Inflow as Ethereum Outflows Continue Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted a modest $14.7 million net inflow while Ethereum products stayed on the defensive, extending their outflow streak. Not a blockbuster day, but it still says plenty about where institutional money feels most comfortable parking itself. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $14.7 million in net […]
Read MoreUK FCA Approves Blockchain Fund Registers and Direct-to-Fund Model
The UK’s financial watchdog has moved tokenization out of the marketing sludge and into regulated finance. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has approved rules that let asset managers use blockchain-based registers as the official record of fund ownership, alongside a new Direct-to-Fund model that cuts out intermediaries in fund dealing. PS26/7 makes onchain fund registers […]
Read MoreSenate CLARITY Act Faces Ethics Fight, Bank Backlash and Narrow 60-Vote Path
The Senate’s push to pass the CLARITY Act, a major crypto market structure bill, has hit a politically ugly stretch. The plan is simple enough on paper: finally define how the SEC and CFTC split oversight of digital assets. The reality is Washington doing what Washington does best — turning a policy question into an […]
Read MoreChainlink LINK Price Stuck in Downtrend as CCIP and Coinbase DataLink Adoption Grows
Chainlink’s fundamentals keep improving, but LINK price still looks like it got hit by a truck and then asked to hold the line anyway. LINK remains in a downtrend with lower highs, lower lows, and heavy resistance near $9.70. Support around $8.40 is the key level traders are watching; lose it and the next area […]
Read MoreCrypto Liquidations Hit $326.7M as Longs Get Wrecked, ETH Leads Flush
Crypto Liquidations Hit $326.71M as Long Positions Get Wrecked Crypto traders just got another painful reminder that leverage is a bad substitute for discipline. Roughly $326.71 million in leveraged positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, and the damage was overwhelmingly concentrated on longs as the market pulled back and forced overextended traders out […]
Read MoreNorth Korean Hackers Allegedly Steal $577M from DRIFT and Kelp in Major DeFi Heist
North Korean Hackers Stole $577M from DRIFT and Kelp North Korea-linked hackers are reportedly behind a massive $577 million crypto theft tied to DRIFT and Kelp-related targets, a reminder that DeFi’s biggest vulnerability is still the humans, permissions, and sloppy security wrapped around it. Reported loss: $577 million Targets: DRIFT and Kelp-related assets Suspected attackers: […]
Read MoreWarren and Wyden Probe Tether Loan Tied to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden are pressing Tether and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over a reported loan tied to a trust benefiting his children, raising fresh questions about conflict of interest, crypto regulation, and whether Washington is once again getting a little too comfortable with money that should be under a microscope. Probe launched: […]
Read MoreStepDrainer and EtherRAT Drain Crypto Wallets Across 20+ Networks, Stealing $800K+
Crypto thieves are getting more organized, more automated, and a whole lot uglier. New research shows StepDrainer drains crypto wallets across 20+ networks, while EtherRAT is quietly infecting Windows machines through a fake installer and turning them into crypto targets. StepDrainer hits Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Polygon, and 17+ other networks Fake Web3 prompts and […]
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