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PACTs Proposal Could Help Bitcoin Prepare for the Quantum Computing Threat

Bitcoin’s long-term security challenge may not be regulators, block size drama, or the latest altcoin circus — it could be quantum computing. A proposal called PACTs is being pitched as a way to harden Bitcoin before future quantum machines can start chewing through the cryptography that protects coin ownership. PACTs are aimed at defending Bitcoin […]

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US Seizes Nearly $500M in Iranian-Linked Crypto, Including $344M in USDT

The U.S. says it has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian-linked crypto assets, escalating a sanctions campaign that now reaches deep into stablecoins, shipping, oil, and shadow banking. The biggest confirmed chunk: $344 million in Tether’s USDT. Nearly $500 million in Iranian-linked crypto assets seized $344 million of that was frozen in USDT Operation Economic […]

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Rakuten 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 […]

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Best 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 […]

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Coinbase’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. […]

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Bitcoin 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 […]

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EU 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 […]

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Brazil 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 […]

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Bitcoin 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% […]

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Global 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 […]

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Bitcoin 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 […]

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SEC 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 […]

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Bitcoin 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 […]

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UK 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 […]

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