Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
Public Interest in ‘Crypto’ Plummets on Google Searches as Market Value Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide Google search volume for the term “crypto” is currently lingering near its lowest point in the past year, a clear signal of eroding investor sentiment during a widespread market retreat.
CFTC Revises Guidance, Clearing Path for National Trust Banks to Issue Payment Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) re-released a staff advisory letter on Friday to widen the scope of entities qualified to issue payment stablecoins, now incorporating national trust banks.
FSS Vows Stricter Crypto Oversight and IT Penalties in New Policy Agenda
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need to protect investors and ensure orderly markets, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has declared it will strengthen its supervision of the cryptocurrency arena and impose more severe sanctions on financial companies for IT-related accidents.
Bitcoin Plummets Below $60,000 as 2025 Rally Fully Unravels Amid Global Turmoil
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe cryptocurrency market was gripped by a historic sell-off on Wednesday as Bitcoin (BTC) crashed below the $61,000 mark, a staggering decline of more than 50% from its all-time high set just four months ago.
Russia’s Sberbank to Expand Crypto-Backed Lending for Corporate Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank, has announced plans to begin issuing loans backed by cryptocurrency to its corporate clients, citing significant market demand.
Bitwise Seizes Staking Boom, Acquires Institutional Giant Chorus One in Major Platform Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management is poised to acquire Chorus One, a leading institutional staking provider.
Tramplin Introduces Premium Staking on Solana, a Proven Savings Model Rebuilt for Crypto
Reading Time: 2 minutesGeorge town, Cayman Islands, 4th February 2026, Chainwire
Canadian Regulator Implements Interim Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada’s top investment regulator has rolled out a new custody framework for digital assets, targeting the prevention of losses due to security breaches and operational failures.
US Crypto Regulation Stuck as White House Mediation Falters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA White House bid to broker a deal on cryptocurrency regulation has ended without an agreement, prolonging a legislative logjam.
Iran’s $10 Billion Crypto Boom Sparks US Sanctions Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs cryptocurrency transactions in Iran balloon to an estimated $8-10 billion annually, US authorities are turning a sharp eye to digital asset platforms suspected of facilitating sanctions evasion by the Islamic Republic
Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Plummet to 2024 Lows as Investor Demand Evaporates
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpot trading volumes for cryptocurrency on major exchanges have collapsed, roughly halving from around $2 trillion in October to $1 trillion by the end of January.
Investor Flight Continues: Crypto Products Bleed $1.7bn, Wiping 2025 Gains
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor the second consecutive week, digital asset investment products faced significant outflows, amounting to $1.7 billion.
Secret UAE Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Venture Before Inauguration Revealed
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investment vehicle backed by Emirati Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan secretly acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
CrossCurve Bridge Loses $3 Million in Multi-Chain Exploit via Spoofed Messages
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCross-chain liquidity protocol CrossCurve has confirmed an active attack on its bridge infrastructure.
January Sees $370 Million Crypto Heist, Marking a Sharp Annual Increase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn January, exploits and scams led to the theft of $370.3 million in digital assets.
Crypto-Friendly Pick Kevin Warsh Nominated to Lead Federal Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump has selected former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as his nominee for Federal Reserve Chairman.
US Seizes $400 Million from Helix Crypto Laundering Platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Department of Justice has completed the seizure of over $400 million tied to Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer.
Partisan Rift Over Trump’s Crypto Ties Sidelines Collaboration in Key Senate Committee Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency interests, Democrats explained the lack of bipartisan backing as a key Senate committee approved digital asset legislation by a single vote.
CFTC, SEC Declare End to ‘Turf War’ with Unified ‘Project Crypto’
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move signaling a major policy shift, the CFTC and SEC are partnering on “Project Crypto” to overhaul rules for digital assets.
“USS Status” Launch: Crypto Veteran Returns With Satirical Cartoon, Privacy App, and Gasless L2
Reading Time: 3 minutesZug, Switzerland, 29th January 2026, Chainwire
Russia to Enact Crypto Rules in July, Opening Market to Retail Traders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies this July, which will open participation in the local crypto market to retail investors.
White House Calls Banks, Crypto Firms to Table on Legislative Stalemate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA meeting between senior banking and cryptocurrency leaders is scheduled at the White House next week.
SEC Provides Clarity on Tokenized Securities Under Federal Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission is working to provide clarity around the emerging category of tokenized securities.
Veteran Executive Amy Oldenburg to Lead Morgan Stanley’s Crypto Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmy Oldenburg, a veteran of over twenty years at Morgan Stanley, has been appointed to lead the firm’s digital asset strategy.
PayPal Data Shows Crypto Checkout Acceptance Rising Among US Businesses
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to a recent survey cited by PayPal, approximately 40% of merchants in the US now accept cryptocurrency for point-of-sale payments.
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