Author: Tony Pearce
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.
Cold Wallets vs. Hot Wallets: Understanding Cryptocurrency Storage Solutions
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe two primary storage methods—cold wallets and hot wallets—represent fundamentally different approaches to balancing security and convenience. Understanding the differences between them is essential for protecting your investment.
Sentiment Index Revisits February Lows Amid Market Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto investor sentiment has sunk to a level not seen in over eight months, echoing the fear that gripped the market in late February.
Harvard’s $443M Bitcoin ETF Wager: A Landmark Bet That’s Still a “Mere 1%” of Its Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarvard University has dramatically increased its conviction in cryptocurrency, nearly tripling its stake in BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in the third quarter.
Crypto Crackdown: Tokyo Stock Exchange Operator Moves to Rein In Corporate Treasuries
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange is clamping down on listed companies turning into crypto funds.
How to Keep Your Cryptocurrency Safe: A Comprehensive User Guide
Reading Time: 3 minutesSecure your crypto: an essential guide to wallets, keys, and best practices.
JPMorgan Rolls Out Digital Coin for Instant Settlements, Partners with Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan has launched its JPM Coin deposit token for client transactions on a public blockchain.
Coinbase Opens Exclusive Token Sales to Retail Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase Global has announced a platform that will allow individuals to purchase digital tokens before they are publicly listed.
The Great Decoupling That Never Happened: Why Bitcoin Moves With Markets, Not Against Them
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhy does Bitcoin move with markets and not against them? Find out here.
Brazil Brings Crypto Into the Regulatory Fold, Boosting Investor Protection and Market Legitimacy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step towards maturing its digital asset market, Brazil’s central bank has unveiled new rules designed to protect investors and legitimize the crypto industry.
Japan Moves to Close Crypto Custody Loophole
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpurred by a massive $312 million hack of DMM Bitcoin, Japanese regulators are taking action to prevent a repeat.
Italian Banks Endorse ECB’s Digital Euro Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need for European “digital sovereignty,” Italy’s banks have thrown their weight behind the ECB’s plan for a digital euro.

























