A cross-verification of eight CEXs shows reserves shrinking across the board, with MEXC and Gate showing the most anomalous volume and OI data. Capital is concentrating in top exchanges, while...
Hungary has repealed its strict local crypto regulations and fully aligned with the EU's MiCA framework, removing criminal penalties for certain crypto activities. This move reduces compliance burdens, fosters innovation,...
WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff has accused Justin Sun of fabricating a 'major court victory' in their ongoing arbitration dispute, noting that no ruling was made. The incident underscores reputational and...
Bhutan's government transferred 490 BTC ($32.7M) to new wallets, sparking speculation about a potential sale or strategic custody change. The move highlights the growing role of nation-states in crypto markets...
Bitget has launched stock perpetuals for Merck, Moderna, and Tempus AI, expanding its suite to 280 contracts. This move highlights the growing convergence of traditional finance and crypto, offering global...
Huobi HTX's $HTX token is evolving from a simple fee-discount token into a governance and ecosystem hub, with a deflationary model and expanding use cases. The 'VIP Guardian Program' episode...
Bitcoin's break above $75,500 has sparked optimism, but MEXC Research's Shawn Young warns the rally is 'premature' and overcredits Treasury intervention. Investors should watch liquidity and regulatory signals before assuming...
CME CEO Terrence Duffy clashed with CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero and Kalshi COO Brian Trumbore over prediction market oversight, exposing a deep divide between traditional finance and emerging platforms....
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan revealed that a former FBI officer now monitors every trade on the platform, signaling a major shift toward in-house compliance and surveillance. This move could set...
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy accuses the CFTC of allowing manipulable prediction markets, a claim CFTC Chairman Behnam rejects. The dispute highlights regulatory uncertainty for event contracts and could shape...
Kraken's parent Payward is exploring a full banking license outside the US, expanding into lending, asset management, and potentially mortgages. This strategic move could redefine how crypto firms integrate with...
Binance employees were detained in the UAE over financial crime inquiries despite the exchange's $2 billion Emirati backing and regulatory licenses. This highlights the limits of regulatory approval in shielding...
Solana leads the meme coin rally with over $2.5B in daily DEX volume, while BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain compete for a share. Fee and volume data reveal a clear...
CFTC Chair Michael Selig says crypto market structure rules will proceed even if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act. The agency will use existing authority to regulate digital asset...
Kinetics Internet Portfolio's $248M mutual fund disclosed a direct equity stake in Ripple Labs, not XRP. This signals institutional preference for corporate equity over tokens, potentially reshaping how XRP is...
The US DOJ indicted 17 Iranian hackers for a decade-long cyber campaign targeting universities and companies, with some using Bitcoin for ransom demands. The case highlights crypto's role in cybercrime...
Nearly 2,000 WordPress sites were compromised to spread the StopAndProtect malware, stealing crypto wallet seed phrases and deploying ransomware. This highlights the growing sophistication of crypto-targeted cyberattacks and the need...
Bitcoin's surge past $72,000 is backed by spot and ETF demand, not just a short squeeze. Analysts see $70,000 as the key support level to confirm the rally's durability. If...
Bitcoin is approaching a golden cross between its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, a technical signal that could indicate a shift from bearish to bullish long-term trend. If confirmed, this...
HTX has raised its TRC20 withdrawal fee to 0.5 USDT after a zero-fee policy was exploited by a single account that initiated thousands of micro-withdrawals, disrupting normal operations. The move...
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