Cryptocurrency

Lawmakers from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives recently met with crypto industry stakeholders to deliberate on key market structures and codify laws for establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Popular names like the Lazarus Group often make headlines when it comes to crypto scams. But in an interesting twist, market participants were shocked to learn that digital asset fraud has crept into the sacred corridors of religion. A U.S. court has convicted a Denver pastor and his wife of running a fake cryptocurrency scheme following their indictment in July.

Ethereum network stakers are facing record-long exit times, with about 2.5 million ETH ($11.25 billion) pending withdrawal from the validator set, according to dashboard reports. Given this backlog of unsettled transactions, the waiting time for withdrawal has stretched to more than 46 days—the longest in the network's history. For comparison, the last big peak in wait time, which occurred in August, only had an 18-day wait.

House Republicans want to make a big move: combine the ban on a digital dollar with a crypto law already supported by some Democrats. A risky strategy that reveals both the urgency to define a regulatory framework and the ideological divides in the U.S. Congress.

With the U.S. Federal Reserve set to deliberate on a possible rate cut, appetite for risk assets is building. In fact, investors have poured over $600 million into crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the past seven days. Capital rotation in Ethereum ETFs has also resumed, following periods of exits.

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are flying high at the moment, pulling in investments totaling $2.3 billion over the past week. Following a five-day inflow streak from September 8 to September 12, BTC investment vehicles recorded their best weekly outing in the past three months.

Native Markets has won the race to issue and manage Hyperliquid’s dollar stablecoin after securing the USDH ticker following a heated week-long bidding process. The governance contest, which saw top industry players like Paxos and BitGo place bids, has sparked several reactions among many within the crypto industry.

Bitcoin has broken records ten times this year. Spending Christmas closer to 150,000 dollars than to 100,000 dollars is not far-fetched.

From Moscow, allegations are multiplying. A close advisor to Vladimir Putin claims that Washington uses stablecoins and gold to lighten the overwhelming burden of a public debt now exceeding 37 trillion dollars. A strategy that, if confirmed, could disrupt the balance of global finance.

Malicious actors are at it again, this time targeting the account of a well-known software developer's node package manager (NPM). Investigations revealed that the hackers added malware to popular JavaScript libraries, primarily attacking crypto wallets. However, after launching what industry sleuths describe as the largest supply chain attack in crypto history, the hackers managed to steal only $50 worth of crypto assets.

The Trump family is back in the spotlight after their wealth coffers grew following American Bitcoin's (ABTC) debut and World Liberty Financial's (WLFI) price surge. However, both DeFi projects linked to the family have since faced a market correction of over double digits.

The world’s first DePIN grand event — DePIN Expo 2025 — successfully concluded at Hong Kong Cyberport! The expo brought together global industry leaders, scholars, and developers, focusing on decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), AI, and Web3 frontier applications. With over 20 innovative projects showcased, it highlighted Hong Kong’s strategic position as an international DePIN hub and opened a new chapter for real-world infrastructure and economic models.

SWIFT CIO Tom Zschach says resilience isn’t about surviving lawsuits. Banks prioritize trust, compliance, and governance over legal wins.

El Salvador has just scattered the bulk of its Bitcoin reserve across 14 new addresses, with a ceiling of about 500 BTC per wallet. The goal: to reduce the attack surface if quantum computing targeted the public keys revealed during on-chain spending tomorrow.

Coinfest Asia 2025, the world’s largest crypto festival, officially opened at Nuanu Creative City in Bali, bringing together 10,000 attendees from more than 90 countries. With 300 speakers and 100 side events, the opening day underscored Southeast Asia’s role as a key driver of Web3 adoption, blending industry insights, culture, and community into one immersive experience.

Institutional-grade technology will enhance the integrity of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange. The surveillance platform combines advanced pattern analytics with comprehensive market data to meet MiCAR obligations.

Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed heightened price volatility over the past days, a trend that has stirred several questions among market observers. Some crypto commentators believe that the asset’s recent uneven movement is down to the activities of early BTC investors, often called “OG whales.”

Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming (SBET) has adopted a unique approach to maximize its shareholder value through a newly approved repurchase program. In a Friday statement, the Minneapolis-based firm outlined plans that would enable it to repurchase up to $1.5 billion worth of common stock to boost its Ethereum holdings.

A high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official has sparked fresh crypto regulatory chatter after stating that the department will not prosecute blockchain software developers who do not hold criminal intentions. As expected, this statement has triggered mixed reactions from different corners of the cryptosphere.

Bitcoin (BTC) is once again at a crucial crossroads after dropping below the $120,000 price mark, intensified by strong capital exits. For now, the OG crypto is hovering within the $120K rejection point and other key support regions. With the market currently consolidating, market participants are observing these levels as BTC appears to lose steam following multiple rejections at cycle highs.

Bitcoin in free fall, "hidden hands" at work, and the Fed lying in ambush: who is manipulating the market while traders play prophets?

The broader crypto market took a tumble overnight, sending top assets including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) below key price levels. Market observation tools have linked this sudden price action to profit-taking activities by large asset holders.

Digital assets have transcended the corridors of financing, entering the realm of space exploration. In a recent update, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has joined forces with American firm Shift4 Payments to offer crypto payment services for expeditions to outer space.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) statement regarding liquid staking has, as expected, drawn different views and opinions across all corners of the crypto space. Although some believe that this nonbinding guidance could help drive institutional and retail adoption, others have raised concerns over the risk, potential challenges and key legal hurdles.

Despite the recent Dogecoin price slip, on-chain data have revealed an interesting trend: DOGE whales are actively accumulating the coin. As the asset records southbound movements, these large wallets have seized the opportunity to buy the dip. Could they be positioning for a possible market reversal?

Metaplanet has made yet another landmark acquisition as it doubles down on its goal of becoming the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. Following its transition to a BTC treasury firm, the Tokyo-listed firm has become one of the largest publicly listed holders of Bitcoin in Asia.

Spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are currently on a smooth sail, posting strong inflow records week-on-week. Although these investment products struggled during the early parts of the year following the broader market drop, their performances have picked up in this quarter—particularly in the U.S. market

Ever since crypto assets entered the financial circles, many industry participants, including stakeholders, have called for a clear classification of these blockchain assets. Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) CEO, Michael Saylor, has also lent his voice, calling on the U.S. government to give a set definition to digital securities and commodities.