Author: Tony Pearce
Coinbase Data Demands from Governments Reach Historic Level
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase fielded 12,716 government information requests in a year, a record 19% annual rise. For the first time, most requests (53%) came from outside the US, led by France’s 111% spike.
Grayscale Poised to Launch First US Spot Chainlink ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto asset manager Grayscale is expected to launch the first US spot exchange-traded fund for Chainlink (LINK) this week.
Hyperliquid: The Next Generation of Decentralized Trading
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), a new platform has emerged that’s challenging conventional assumptions about what decentralized exchanges can achieve. Hyperliquid, launched in 2023, represents a […]
Strategy Acquires 130 More Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin treasury firm Strategy has purchased an additional 130 BTC for $11.7 million, bringing its colossal holdings to 650,000 Bitcoin.
Crypto ETPs See $1 Billion Rebound Before Market Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded over $1 billion in net inflows last week, marking a sharp reversal after four consecutive weeks of outflows.
Exchange Volume Crashes 27% to $1.6 Trillion as Volatility Vanishes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange spot volume plummeted to $1.59 trillion in November, a 26.7% drop from October and the weakest month since June.
The Digital Pound: Britain’s Cautious Approach to Central Bank Digital Currency
Reading Time: 5 minutes The digital pound represents the Bank of England’s exploration into what could become a fundamental transformation of British money.
Upbit Pledges Full User Reimbursement Following $37M Crypto Theft
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the wake of a $37 million hack targeting assets on the Solana network, Upbit has guaranteed that no customer will bear financial losses, promising to use its own reserve funds for compensation.
The Digital Euro: Europe’s Path to a Central Bank Digital Currency
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing for what could be one of the most significant transformations in monetary policy since the introduction of physical euro banknotes: the digital euro.
With 7.8 Million Users, Crypto Draws Financial Stability Warning from South African Central Bank
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting a massive user base of 7.8 million on its top three platforms, the South African Reserve Bank has raised a red flag on digital assets.
Analysis: Crypto Venture Deals Concentrate Capital, with Top 7 Rounds Making Half of Q3’s $4.6B Haul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto venture capital activity in Q3 revealed a trend of concentrated investment, with $4.65 billion raised across 414 deals.
FIU Methodically Moves to Sanction Korean Crypto Giants for AML Breaches
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a methodical enforcement push, South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is advancing a series of sanctions against domestic cryptocurrency exchanges for anti-money laundering failures.
Understanding Crypto Market Sentiment: The Invisible Force Behind Price Movements
Reading Time: 5 minutesMarket sentiment represents the collective mood, attitude, and emotional disposition of market participants toward a particular cryptocurrency or the market as a whole—and it can be the difference between profit and loss.
Memecoin Market Crashes to 2025 Low, Losing $5 Billion in a Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe memecoin market plummeted to its lowest valuation of the year on Friday, with over $5 billion wiped out in 24 hours.
Bitcoin Drops Below $86,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin extended its decline to a new local low on Thursday, driven by macroeconomic concerns after a robust US jobs report indicated lingering inflationary pressures.
BlackRock Advances Plans for Staked Ethereum ETF with New Delaware Filing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset management giant BlackRock has taken a key step toward launching a staked Ethereum ETF, registering the name “iShares Staked Ethereum Trust” in Delaware.
The Digital Yuan: China’s Revolutionary Approach to Money
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe digital yuan represents one of the most advanced and ambitious central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects in the world.
Crypto Miners Drain Over $1 Billion from Malaysia’s National Power Company
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalaysia’s national utility, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), has suffered staggering financial losses exceeding $1 billion due to widespread electricity theft by cryptocurrency miners.
Coinbase Deepens “Everything Exchange” Ambitions with Kalshi Prediction Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is moving decisively into the burgeoning prediction market arena through a strategic partnership with regulated platform Kalshi.
Senate GOP Pushes for Crypto Regulatory Vote, Aims to Define SEC and CFTC Roles
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is aiming for a committee vote next month on a landmark crypto market structure bill that seeks to resolve the long-standing jurisdictional battle between the SEC and CFTC.
Crypto Tax Loophole Set to Close in Brazil, Impacting Billions in Transfers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMillions of Brazilians using cryptocurrencies for cheaper international payments are facing a new tax.
Banks Get the Go-Ahead to Fill Their Crypto Gas Tanks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBanks can now officially hold cryptocurrency to pay for “gas” on blockchain networks, according to fresh guidance from a top US bank regulator.
A Comprehensive Guide to Using Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis guide walks you through everything you need to know about using a crypto exchange.
White House Considers Expanding IRS Surveillance to Crypto Wallets Abroad
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe White House is reviewing a proposal that would significantly expand the IRS’s reach, allowing it to surveil US taxpayers’ cryptocurrency transactions with foreign-based exchanges and wallets.
SEC’s 2026 Exam Priorities Omit Specific Crypto Focus
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its examination priorities for 2026 without a dedicated section on cryptocurrency, a departure from its recent practice.
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