We’re thrilled to announce that FLOCK is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading FLOCK trading is live as of January 9, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]
Ripple has secured a key regulatory approval in the UK that lets its local subsidiary offer regulated payment services, while the country moves toward a full licensing regime for crypto assets. The decision gives Ripple a clearer base in one of the world’s major financial centres. The Financial Conduct Authority granted Ripple Markets UK an […]
They will then instruct that person to go to a cryptocurrency kiosk and send money to them via a currency like Bitcoin. These kiosks allow people to …
Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $3,100 level as price action tightens and the market braces for a decisive move. After weeks of choppy trading, ETH remains caught between fading bullish attempts and persistent overhead resistance, leaving analysts sharply divided on what comes next. A minority still expects Ethereum to regain strength and eventually challenge […]
Bitcoin finished 2025 in the negative zone. This would make it the fourth negative year since 2012, although at only a low single-digit loss compared to -50.2% in 2014, -72.1% in 2018 and -62% in 2022. At times like this it is worth remembering what is the single core element that drives Bitcoin’s value beyond […]
Polygon is reportedly close to acquiring Bitcoin ATM operator Coinme for approximately $125 million to establish a physical cash-on-ramp for its network. The deal would grant Polygon access to a licensed money transmitter network covering 49 US states and thousands of retail kiosks at locations like grocery stores. This acquisition signals a strategic pivot for […]
Key Takeaways: Wyoming has launched $FRNT, the first fiat-backed, fully reserved stablecoin issued by a U.S. state, now live on Solana. $FRNT is available to the public via Kraken, with cross-chain access to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Optimism, and Polygon. Interest earned on reserves flows back to Wyoming’s public schools, positioning the stablecoin as a […]
The Tornado Cash developer was found guilty of operating an unlicensed transmitter business in August and could still be retried on two counts on which a jury deadlocked.
Ripple Markets UK Ltd, the company’s local subsidiary, has secured registration with the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in recognition that it meets its money laundering regulations. Consequently, the Brad Garlinghouse-led firm will now be able to conduct certain crypto-related activities in the United Kingdom. Ripple Markets UK Ltd’s appearance on the FCA’s register automatically […]
Canadian mining mogul Frank Giustra has launched a blistering attack on Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, awarding her “first prize for the dumbest reason to buy Bitcoin.”.
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Whales Keep Buying as 100+ BTC Addresses Set New Record The number of Bitcoin addresses (bitcoin whales) holding at least 100 BTC has climbed to a new all-time high, according to on-chain data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro, pointing to continued accumulation among large holders despite some recent bitcoin price dips and broader […]
Video-sharing platform Rumble is partnering with stablecoin issuer Tether to launch a new crypto wallet aimed at enabling direct payments to creators in Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. According to a company announcement, the wallet, called Rumble Wallet, is integrated directly into the Rumble platform and allows users to tip creators using Bitcoin, Tether’s […]
During a recent interview, President Donald Trump declared that he had no intention of pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, mixing his name with other high-profile individuals, including Sean Combs, AKA Diddy. Last year, reports stated that SBF’s parents were seeking avenues to reach a pardon for their son. Trump Says No Pardon For SBF Despite Ongoing Efforts […]
The cryptocurrency market entered 2026 with renewed optimism, as several major assets recorded short-term gains in early January. Avalanche was part of this broader move, with the AVAX price climbing from approximately $12.20 to just under $15.00 before momentum softened. Since then, AVAX has retraced toward the $13.90–$14.00 range, leaving holders with a modest recovery […]
In an extensive interview with The New York Times, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed his decision not to grant a pardon to the imprisoned …
The Bitcoin hash ribbons indicator has recently flipped back to a buy signal on the weekly timeframe, according to a Jan. 8 video analysis from crypto analyst Kevin (@Kev Capital TA). The setup matters, he argued, because the model has historically been associated with higher prices after corrective periods, even if its record is no […]
The service is available for institutional clients through an in-house permissioned blockchain, BNY said on Friday.
Key Takeaways: Tether has collaborated with the United Nations office on drugs and crime (UNODC) in fighting fraud and cybercrime of digital assets in the African continent. The partnership helps the UNODC Strategic Vision of Africa 2030, based on cybersecurity education among the young generation and funding of human trafficking victims. This project is the […]
A 28-year-old North Carolina bank teller will spend months in prison as well as pay tens of thousands of dollars in restitution after stealing from her employer and making unauthorized withdrawals from customer accounts. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Sarah Wilson embezzled $150,450 in cash from her teller drawer while working at First […]
A couple from Stone Mountain, Georgia says Wells Fargo denied their fraud claim for more than $5,000 in unauthorized charges made hundreds of miles from their home. According to local Atlanta news outlet WSB, Debbie Stanhouse says she regularly monitors the family’s checking account and quickly spotted suspicious activity. “I said, ‘Jim, we have got […]
Florida’s SB 1038 proposes a “Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve” to hold Bitcoin, managed separately from general state funds by the Chief Financial Officer. The bill restricts purchases to assets with a $500 billion average market cap, effectively making Bitcoin the only eligible cryptocurrency for the state’s treasury. Unlike failed 2025 efforts to invest in pension funds, […]
President Trump officially ruled out a pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, confirming he will not intervene in the FTX founder’s 25-year sentence. The decision came during a broader discussion where Trump also rejected clemency for Sean “Diddy” Combs, Robert Menendez, and Nicolás Maduro. Despite SBF’s attempts to court a Republican audience and his parents’ lobbying efforts, […]
The Optimism Foundation is taking a major step toward reshaping how value flows across its expanding ecosystem. A new proposal, now heading for a community vote on January 22, aims to allocate 50% of all Superchain revenue toward buying back OP tokens on a monthly basis. The buyback initiative marks one of the most significant […]
It was just a week ago when the overall landscape in the cryptocurrency market seemed rather dull, perhaps due to the Holiday season. However, that all started to change as early as Saturday morning when the US carried out successful attacks against Venezuela and captured its president and his wife before they transported them to […]
Crypto X was agog about a Ripple and AWS partnership, but a top XRP advocate just exposed the real details.
Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech Crypto crime surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, fueled by a combination of nation-state activity, large-scale thefts, and increasingly professionalized criminal infrastructure, according to newly compiled data from Chainalysis shared with Bitcoin Magazine. Illicit crypto addresses, […]
Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 is gaining momentum as cooling U.S. labor data, shifting Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical tensions converge, setting the stage for renewed price discovery and a possible breakout beyond prior all-time highs. Macro Signals and Global Tensions Fuel Bitcoin’s Six-Figure Push A shifting macro and geopolitical landscape is sharpening investor focus on […]
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined requirements for firms seeking to undertake new regulated cryptoasset activities, with the application period expected to open in September 2026. Firms will need authorisation under the Financial Services and Markets Act before the new regime begins in October 2027. The move is part of efforts to regulate the […]
Donors can now give cryptocurrency to Dubai-based charities and foundations, after authorities gave the green light.
The Bitcoin price could be in for more pain as a crypto analyst has just released a gloomy short-term outlook, warning that another crash may be on the way. The analyst believes that Bitcoin’s overall market structure remains bearish. As a result, he expects the price to fall to about $76,000, representing a 20% decline […]
Buyers are attempting to defend the near-term support in Bitcoin and select major altcoins, but the bears have not given up and continue to exert pressure near the intraday range highs.
TL;DR Babylon identified a vulnerability in the BLS vote extension scheme that allows validators to omit the block hash and trigger consensus failures. The flaw causes errors at epoch boundaries, where the code processes incomplete votes and can lead to validator crashes and slower block production. The bug was reported on GitHub and has no […]