A boastful hacker, a dubious federal contract, and millions in crypto gone: when family cyber-arrogance turns Washington into the stage for a burlesque digital burglary.
Polygon is already well known for its scalability solutions on Ethereum. The crypto platform now aims to become a regulated payment platform in the United States. This strategic shift is confirmed by major acquisitions that allow it to offer services compliant with US financial regulations.
Ukraine has just blocked access to Polymarket, a crypto predictive markets platform. The authorities consider that the service resembles unlicensed online gambling. This decision does not only target a site. It mainly reminds that as soon as there is a stake and a possible gain on an uncertain event, the line with gambling becomes very thin. And crypto does not offer automatic immunity.
The capitalization of memecoins jumped by more than 23% in early 2026, with a trading volume that almost quadrupled. In short, "hot" money is back, the kind that tests limits. According to data relayed around CoinMarketCap, the sector went from about $38 billion on December 29 to over $47.7 billion a week later, while volumes climbed towards $8.7 billion.
Crypto-related losses surpassed the $2.5 billion mark in 2025, marking a turning point in the methods used by cybercriminals. Now, social engineering is established as the preferred technique to steal funds, according to a recent industry report.
As 2025 ends on a bitter note for SHIB holders, could the most famous memecoin after Dogecoin finally regain its colors next year? Between encouraging technical signals and structural changes in the crypto market, several elements suggest a possible revival.
Bitwise, the asset manager specializing in crypto, has officially filed an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Sui spot ETF in the United States.
MSCI’s plan to remove crypto treasury companies from its indexes could trigger billions in outflows, raising concerns across the sector.
Ethereum has never progressed through spectacular leaps. Its evolution rather resembles a series of fine-tuning adjustments, sometimes invisible to the general public, but crucial in the long term. And January could mark a new stage of this patient strategy. Protocol developers are indeed considering increasing the gas limit per block to 80 million, compared to 60 million today.
The US Senate Banking Committee has just postponed crucial hearings on crypto market regulation to 2026. This decision comes as the industry was eagerly awaiting clear rules to emerge from legal uncertainty. Why this new delay, and what are the consequences for the sector?
For the third consecutive week, crypto ETPs have attracted new capital, according to CoinShares. Last week, net inflows accelerated further, extending an already strong sequence after the previous two weeks. In detail, the momentum is mainly American. The United States accounts for the majority of purchases, far ahead of Germany and Canada, while Switzerland stands out against the trend with net outflows during the period.
The XRP market shows encouraging signs as retail investor optimism reaches new highs on social platforms. Meanwhile, exchange-traded funds linked to this crypto continue an impressive streak of capital inflows.
Ethereum faces short-term volatility but shows strong long-term potential, with intrinsic value projected to reach trillions as the network grows.
Cardano shows weakened momentum. Its price remains under pressure after several weeks of decline, and some retail investors are gradually reducing their exposure. However, major ADA holders are strengthening their positions while small wallets decrease theirs. This divergence between the activity of large investors and that of retail frequently appears in the final phase of a bearish trend.
Wealthy investors across Asia are steadily increasing their crypto exposure, with most already invested and growing interest in ETFs and yield-driven products.
GameStop is going through a turbulent period after betting heavily on Bitcoin. The video game retailer sees its cryptocurrency holdings shrink by 9.2 million dollars in three months, causing its stock to fall by more than 5%. Faced with this setback, the company is now considering liquidating part of its digital assets.
Recent trends show large holders holding back and fewer coins hitting exchanges, easing market pressure and pointing to a calmer Bitcoin market in the near term.
The US teachers union warns the crypto market structure bill could put pensions at risk by weakening safeguards and failing to tackle fraud.
Pakistan has confirmed its intention to launch its first ever stablecoin. This initiative speaks volumes about the country's ambition. Indeed, Pakistan wants to catch up digitally, secure its financial flows and establish itself in an increasingly tokenised global economy. Behind this decision lies a much broader strategy involving central bank digital currency, Bitcoin mining and the widespread deployment of AI.
Poland’s parliament failed on Friday to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a bill intended to tighten crypto rules. The outcome blocked Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s plan to expand oversight and left the country without a clear path forward. Lawmakers must now reconsider how to align with EU standards while avoiding heavy pressure on local firms.
Connecticut has just taken strong action against three giants of digital finance. Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com find themselves in the authorities' sights for offering unlicensed sports betting. An offensive that could reshape the emerging online prediction market.
BitMine buys $70M of Ethereum in 3 days. Supercycle coming? Discover all the details of this massive operation.
Billy Markus, creator of Dogecoin, has just torn apart the manipulation accusations that bloom after every crypto crash. His sarcastic message on X is timely: the market just lost 200 billion dollars in 24 hours. Who to blame this time?
After a historic series of 18 flawless days, Solana ETFs have just marked their first halt. The 21Shares Solana ETF faced massive withdrawals, dragging the entire sector into the red. Does this sudden reversal mark the end of the euphoria around SOL?
After three years of forced absence, Polymarket finally returns to the US market. The predictive betting platform, banned in 2022 for regulatory non-compliance, obtains the long-awaited authorization from the CFTC.
Crypto venture funding climbed to 4.65 billion dollars in Q3 2025, driven by major deals and growing support for startups across the sector.
Young investors are increasingly moving their assets to advisors who offer crypto access, making digital assets a key factor in wealth decisions.
The American startup Kalshi has just completed a colossal funding round of one billion dollars, bringing its valuation to 11 billion dollars. This operation reflects the massive enthusiasm of investors for prediction markets, a sector in full swing. But will it be able to dethrone its crypto rival Polymarket?
The king of cryptos gave up ground yesterday, slipping below the symbolic threshold of $100,000. Investors are fleeing risky assets in a context of liquidity tightening. This brutal correction raises the question: are we witnessing a simple technical pullback or the beginning of a prolonged bearish phase?
Bitcoin shows signs of stabilizing after October’s declines, with seasonal trends and renewed investor interest pointing to a potential year-end rebound.