Peter Mwangi
SEC Highlights Fraud-Centered Enforcement in FY2025 Report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reported a shift in its enforcement strategy for fiscal year 2025, focusing on fraud-focused actions and a reassessment of how resources are deployed across...
Bitcoin Rally Gains Strength as Hidden Cycle Warning Emerges
Bitcoin price action is showing renewed strength in early April, yet long-term cycle models continue to point to potential downside before the next major expansion phase. Data shared by PlanB...
XRP MVRV Hits Lowest Since July 2024 Amid Rising Realized Losses
XRP market data is showing a decline in trader profitability, as multiple on-chain metrics point to ongoing losses across both short- and long-term holders. At the same time, selling activity...
New Evidence Deepens Scrutiny Over Milei’s Role in $LIBRA Crypto Launch
Fresh court filings have raised scrutiny around Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, and his previously stated lack of involvement in the launch of the $LIBRA cryptocurrency. Investigators reviewing phone logs and...
Central Banks of South Korea, France Hold Talks on Digital Assets
The Bank of Korea and Bank of France held a joint seminar this week to examine how digital assets and climate change are reshaping the global macroeconomic landscape, officials said...
Bitcoin Miner Sell-Offs Accelerate as MARA Cuts Debt and Riot Moves BTC
Bitcoin mining firms are converting digital asset holdings into cash as balance sheet priorities shift, with recent disclosures showing large-scale Bitcoin sales by both MARA Holdings and Riot Platforms. The...
China Orders Removal of Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat App From App Store
Apple has removed the Bitchat messaging application from its China App Store following a directive from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), marking a new instance of regulatory action targeting...
James Wynn Liquidation Leaves $100M Account Nearly Wiped Out
A high-profile liquidation has drawn attention across the crypto market after trader James Wynn lost nearly his entire account while shorting Bitcoin. Data shared by Arkham shows Wynn’s account dropped...
NFT Debate Deepens as Experts Clash on Market’s Future
The non-fungible token (NFT) sector is facing renewed debate over its long-term relevance, with different views emerging on whether the market has declined or is transitioning. Eli Scheinman, senior advisor...
Circle USDC Freeze Delays Linked to $420M in Stolen Funds, ZachXBT Says
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has released a detailed review alleging that stablecoin issuer Circle failed to act promptly in multiple cases involving stolen USDC, with more than $420 million in illicit...
Bitcoin Records Worst Q1 in 8 Years as Volume Drops Sharply
Bitcoin closed the first quarter of 2026 with its weakest performance in eight years, as newly compiled data shows a break from traditional seasonal patterns. The asset recorded a -22.2%...
U.S. Community Banks Oppose Coinbase Trust Charter Approval
U.S. community banks have opposed the conditional approval granted to Coinbase by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), arguing that the decision raises regulatory and financial stability...
Bitcoin Needs a New Narrative to Break Higher, Says Early Investor
Bitcoin’s long-term positioning has shifted since its early years, according to Kyle Chasse, an early participant who has been active in the market since 2012. Speaking on a recent Risk...
CFTC Takes Three States to Court Over Prediction Market Control
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intensified its dispute with state regulators by filing three federal lawsuits to reaffirm its authority over prediction markets. The legal action targets...
Why Is XRP Down Today? Will It End April on a Positive Note?
XRP price dropped to $1.31 after losing over 3% in 24 hours, as trading activity slowed and demand weakened. The break below $1.32 shifted sentiment bearish, with traders now watching...
Bitcoin Drops Below $67K as Oil Surges After Trump Signals Iran Escalation
Bitcoin dropped below $67,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a national address that failed to provide clarity on the timeline for ending the ongoing conflict with Iran. The remarks,...
XRP Remains 60% Below Peak Despite ETF Inflows and Regulatory Gains
XRP continues to trade below its historical peak despite a mixture of regulatory developments, institutional inflows, and corporate expansion tied to Ripple. The digital asset remains about 60% under its...
U.S. Charges 10 Foreign Nationals in Crypto Wash Trading Scheme
U.S. authorities have charged ten foreign nationals tied to four cryptocurrency financial services firms in connection with schemes to manipulate digital asset markets. The charges, announced following a multi-agency investigation,...
Dubai’s VARA Sets Strict Rules for Crypto Derivatives Trading Market
Dubai has moved to formalize oversight of crypto derivatives trading through a newly introduced regulatory framework, marking an expansion of its virtual assets regime. The rules, issued by the Dubai...
Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Purchases as Funding Conditions Tighten and Corporate Flows Stall
Strategy reported no Bitcoin purchases for a week, marking the first interruption in its weekly accumulation pattern since December 2025. The update, disclosed in a Form 8-K filing, ends a...
South Korea Busan Court Sentences a Gang Member to 8 Years in Crypto Fraud Case
A Busan District Court in South Korea has sentenced a member of an organized crime group to eight years in prison after finding him guilty of seizing crypto assets, participating...
StraitsX Stablecoin Card Volumes Surge 40x Across Southeast Asia
Stablecoin-backed payment systems are becoming embedded into everyday transactions across Southeast Asia, as infrastructure providers expand partnerships with card issuers and regional payment networks. Data from Singapore-based StraitsX shows that...
Global Uncertainty Hits 30-Year High as Trade Wars and Conflicts Escalate
Global economic uncertainty reached an unusual level in February 2026, with the World Uncertainty Index (WUI) climbing to 106,862, its highest reading in more than three decades of data. The...
Bitcoin Price Diverges as On-Chain Models Flag $46K–$54K Zone
Bitcoin’s price trend is showing diverging signals as on-chain valuation models point to a possible downside range, even while the asset continues to hold above key levels. Recent data places...
Lawmakers Move to Clarify Stablecoin Rewards in CLARITY Act
U.S. lawmakers are preparing to release new legislative language addressing stablecoin yield and reward structures, as disagreements between policymakers and industry participants continue to shape the direction of the proposed...
