Ripple’s 2025 acquisition spree is starting to look, in the eyes of Digital Ascension Group CEO Jake Claver, less like opportunistic dealmaking and more like an attempt to build the “Amazon of financial infrastructure,” a vertically integrated stack where XRP and Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD sit at the settlement layer. In a video, Claver said Ripple […]

VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel said Bitcoin could reach a valuation of nearly $2.9 million by 2050 under the firm’s long-term base-case scenario. This projection is driven by BTC’s adoption as a settlement currency for 5% to 10% of global trade and its emergence as a reserve asset comprising 2.5% of central […]

Key Takeaways: Stablecoin transaction volume surged 72% to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by policy clarity and rising global demand for digital dollars. USDC dominated transaction flows with $18.3 trillion, outpacing USDT’s $13.3 trillion despite Tether’s larger market cap. Quarterly momentum accelerated, with Q4 2025 hitting $11 trillion, and analysts see stablecoin payments […]

From PRISM to AI, mass surveillance has only grown more powerful. Bruce Schneier warns the post-Snowden world may be entering an even darker phase.

Does the rate of Bitcoin (BTC) have enough power for a move to the $100,000 zone?

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds $90,000 as Tariff Ruling Delay Eases Some Macro Jitters The bitcoin price was trading near the $90,000 mark on Friday as crypto markets steadied following a delay from the U.S. Supreme Court on a closely watched ruling tied to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, temporarily easing near-term macro uncertainty. The […]

The cryptocurrency market is showing some bullish momentum this week. Aave price is approaching a potential breakout, supported by on-chain data. Meanwhile, the Worldcoin WLD price today maintains steady momentum, with analysts observing gradual progress toward higher levels. These movements reflect moderate gains, with investor interest shifting toward emerging projects such as Zero Knowledge Proof […]

Australian crypto exchange group DAEX has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation. The liquidator is now urging creditors to come forward. Liquidation Details The Australian cryptocurrency exchange group DAEX has halted all trading operations and entered voluntary liquidation, leaving investors in a state of uncertainty regarding the recovery of their funds. According to the Daily […]

Coinbase has updated its official asset listing roadmap to include four digital assets that the exchange has decided may be listed in the future. According to an update on its blog, the assets newly added to the Coinbase roadmap include the Solana network Raydium (RAY) and Energy Dollar (ENERGY). Two additional assets from the Base […]

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 […]