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EU Targets Russia’s Crypto Escape Hatches in New Sanctions Package
The European Union has taken aim at Russia’s crypto escape hatches, targeting ruble-backed stablecoins, Russia-based platforms, and the offshore networks helping Moscow move money under sanctions. Total ban on Russia-based crypto service providers A7A5 and RUBx targeted Third-country enablers also hit Belarus crypto and cybersecurity restrictions tightened €90 billion Ukraine support loan approved The European […]
Read MoreBitcoin Holds Near $78K as Volume Falls and Momentum Fades
Bitcoin Price Holds Near $78K as Trading Volume Falls and Momentum Slows Bitcoin is still clinging to the $78,000 area, but the latest Bitcoin Holds _78K as Trading Volume Drops, Signaling Fading Momentum market update shows a rally that’s starting to lose breath. Trading volume is shrinking, retail interest is cooling, and momentum is flattening […]
Read MorePepeto, Sui and Cardano Touted as Top Crypto Buys Heading Into 2026
Pepeto, Sui, and Cardano are being marketed as three of the top crypto to buy now heading into 2026, with the usual mix of catalysts: inflows, ETF filings, futures launches, whale accumulation, and a very loud presale machine. Pepeto is the most speculative name, pushed on presale momentum and outsized upside claims Sui gets a […]
Read MoreTether Freezes $344M USDT as Circle Faces Heat Over Drift Hack Response
Tether says it helped freeze $344 million in USDT across two Tron wallets at the request of US authorities, while Circle is catching heat over how it handled stolen funds tied to the Drift Protocol hack. The two cases lay bare the same uncomfortable truth: stablecoins may live on blockchains, but the biggest issuers still […]
Read MoreBitcoin Nears $80K as ETF Inflows Fuel Bullish Breakout Battle
Bitcoin is holding just below the $80,000 line after eight straight days of spot ETF inflows, a sharp shift in market sentiment, and another reminder that crypto loves to tempt traders with a breakout before testing their nerves. BTC near $80K: trading around $77,752 after touching $78.7K ETF demand: eight-day streak of spot Bitcoin ETF […]
Read MoreUS Military Runs Bitcoin Node for Cybersecurity Tests, Not Mining BTC
The US military is now running a Bitcoin node, and not to stack sats or chase a treasury headline. A four-star admiral says INDOPACOM is using Bitcoin’s protocol for cybersecurity experiments, network monitoring, and operational testing. INDOPACOM confirms a live Bitcoin node Not mining BTC — testing the protocol Bitcoin seen as cybersecurity and computer […]
Read MoreBitMine Stakes $320M in ETH, Eyes 5% of Ethereum Supply
BitMine is locking up Ethereum at a serious clip, and that means less ETH sitting ready to trade, more yield for the treasury, and a bigger question hanging over supply concentration. $320 million in ETH staked in 24 hours More than 70% of BitMine’s holdings now staked Possible 5% ETH supply target in sight Institutional […]
Read MoreXRP Tests $1.45 as ETF Inflows and XRPL Activity Strengthen Bull Case
XRP is pressing into the $1.45 resistance zone while spot ETF inflows, cleaner regulation, and stronger XRPL activity give the token a more grounded bid than the usual bagholder fairy dust. Price test: XRP is hovering near $1.45 resistance ETF demand: Spot XRP ETF inflows are reportedly doing heavy lifting Network use: XRPL activity and […]
Read MoreUS Spot Crypto ETFs See Fresh Inflows Into Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana
US spot crypto ETFs pulled in fresh capital across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in a single day, a pretty loud reminder that institutions still love crypto exposure best when it comes wrapped in something regulated and easy to buy. 4,349 BTC flowed into US spot Bitcoin ETFs 35,736 ETH flowed into US-listed Ethereum ETFs 1,311 […]
Read MoreFidelity’s Timmer Says Bitcoin May Be Building a Base for the Next Major Move Higher
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer thinks Bitcoin may not be cracking under pressure at all — it may be coiling for its next major move higher. The short-term chart can be read as bearish, but the bigger macro setup still looks constructive, with capital apparently rotating between BTC and gold. BTC bounced from $60,033 and later reached […]
Read More120+ Crypto Groups Urge Senate to Advance CLARITY Act Amid Bank Lobbying Standoff
More than 120 crypto organizations are pressing the Senate Banking Committee to move the CLARITY Act now, warning that delay will keep driving crypto jobs, capital, and development out of the United States. The bill has already cleared the House, but in Washington’s finest tradition, getting something important done has turned into a hostage situation […]
Read MoreSBF Withdraws New Trial Bid as FTX Fraud Fallout and Asset Recovery Continue
Sam Bankman-Fried withdraws request for a new trial as the FTX wreckage still haunts crypto Sam Bankman-Fried has pulled back his bid for a new trial after his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence tied to the collapse of FTX, though he says he may try again later after his appeal and once the case […]
Read MoreUzbekistan Offers 10-Year Crypto Mining Tax Holiday in Besqala Mining Valley
Uzbekistan is making a clean, blunt offer to crypto miners: bring your rigs to Besqala Mining Valley, keep your tax bill light for a decade, and help energize a region that’s long needed real investment. 10-year tax holiday for mining operators Besqala Mining Valley launched in Karakalpakstan Renewables, hydrogen, and grid power are now allowed […]
Read MoreBIS Warns Crypto Exchanges Are Acting Like Shadow Banks, Exposing Users to Hidden Risks
The Bank for International Settlements says major crypto exchanges are no longer just trading venues — they’re acting more like shadow banks, and that should set off alarm bells for anyone chasing yield on a centralized platform. BIS warning: exchanges are taking on bank-like roles without bank-like protections Yield products: often work like unsecured loans, […]
Read MoreUzbekistan Launches Tax-Free Crypto Mining Zone in Karakalpakstan with 2035 Holiday
Uzbekistan is giving crypto miners a very real sweetener: a state-backed zone in Karakalpakstan with a tax holiday, lighter energy rules, and a direct line into the country’s banking system. Besqala Mining Valley launched in Karakalpakstan by presidential decree No taxes until January 1, 2035 for resident companies 1% monthly fee replaces standard tax payments […]
Read MoreU.S. Military Runs Bitcoin Node for Cybersecurity Tests, Not Mining BTC
The U.S. military is testing Bitcoin as a cybersecurity and cryptography tool, and yes, that means a Bitcoin node is now part of the conversation inside the Pentagon’s orbit. US military and Bitcoin — running a Bitcoin node for monitoring and operational tests Not mining — the focus is Bitcoin security, cryptography, and protocol study […]
Read MoreUS House Passes CLARITY Act to Split Crypto Oversight Between SEC and CFTC
US House Passes CLARITY Act to Split Crypto Oversight Between SEC and CFTC The U.S. House has passed the CLARITY Act, a long-awaited push to give crypto regulation some actual structure by splitting oversight between the SEC and CFTC based on how centralized or decentralized a token really is. SEC for tokens tied to a […]
Read MoreThailand Proposes Direct Crypto Derivatives Licenses in SEC Licensing Revamp
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to make crypto derivatives licensing less of a bureaucratic maze, and that could open the door wider for regulated futures trading in the country. Thailand SEC proposes direct derivatives licensing for crypto firms Separate legal entity requirement could be removed Public comment runs until May 20 Goal: wider […]
Read MoreBernstein: Quantum Computing Is Not a Current Threat to Bitcoin Security
Bernstein says quantum computing is not shaking Bitcoin security right now — and that’s the sane take. The quantum panic cycle keeps coming back like bad code, but BTC’s cryptography is still standing, and there’s a big gap between scary theoretical math and a machine that can actually break Bitcoin. Bernstein’s view: quantum computing is […]
Read MoreCore Scientific Seeks $3.3B to Pivot Bitcoin Mining Operations Into AI Data Centers
Core Scientific Seeks $3.3B As It Shifts From Bitcoin Mining To AI Data Centers Core Scientific is raising $3.3 billion through senior secured notes as it pushes harder into AI data centers and away from Bitcoin mining. The move is a loud signal that the company now sees more value in selling compute power to […]
Read MoreU.S. Military Tests Bitcoin Node for Cybersecurity, Not Mining
The U.S. military is testing a Bitcoin node as part of a cybersecurity experiment, and no, it is not trying to mine free sats in a classified basement. U.S. military Bitcoin node: being used for cybersecurity and network-defense testing Not mining Bitcoin: the goal is analysis, not block rewards Bitcoin infrastructure: cryptography, blockchain design, reusable […]
Read MoreCrypto Industry Urges Senate to Advance Clarity Act as U.S. Risks Losing Innovation Overseas
A broad coalition of crypto firms and advocacy groups is pressing the U.S. Senate to move the Clarity Act forward, warning that Washington’s usual delay tactics could send jobs, capital, and real innovation overseas. Crypto industry wants Senate action on the Clarity Act Stablecoin rewards, SEC vs. CFTC oversight, and developer protections are still unresolved […]
Read More30+ Crypto Groups Urge SEC to Define DeFi Brokers and Protect Infrastructure
More than 30 crypto and DeFi groups are pressing the SEC to draw a hard line between real brokers and the software, validators, and network infrastructure that keep decentralized finance running. 30+ groups signed a joint letter to the SEC on April 21 Main ask: formal, durable DeFi broker definitions Big concern: infrastructure providers getting […]
Read MoreBitcoin Ownership Shifts to ETFs and Treasuries as Supply Tightens in 2026
Bitcoin’s ownership is shifting fast in 2026, with coins moving out of short-term retail hands and into long-term holders, ETFs, and corporate treasuries. The result is tighter liquid supply, stronger institutional influence, and a market that looks less like a casino floor and more like a balance-sheet war. 290,000 BTC sold by short-term holders in […]
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