Cryptocurrency
Li Xiong, Key Member of Chen Zhi Syndicate, Extradited to China
China expanded its crackdown on a vast cross-border fraud and money laundering network after securing another high-profile extradition from Cambodia. Authorities recently returned Li Xiong, a key associate of crime...
Bitcoin Records Worst Q1 in 8 Years as Bullish Q2 Pattern Emerges
Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded its worst Q1 performance in 8 years, closing Q1 2026 down 23.21%. Q2 historically drives bullish rebounds after weak quarters. Regulatory progress, rising institutional adoption, and...
CFTC Chair Urges Clear Prediction Market Rules to Prevent FTX-Style Collapses
Prediction markets are growing fast, but without clear rules, they could face another FTX-style collapse, warned Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig. In an interview with Farokh Sarmad, Dastan...
Trump Signals Iran Ceasefire as Crypto Jumps, Oil Slips
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s new leadership has asked for a ceasefire, tying the move to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the U.S. would respond...
QCP Group: Quantum Computing is an Internet Problem, Not Just Crypto
QCP Group said quantum computing risks extend beyond crypto and could impact banking systems, secure websites, and internet infrastructure. The firm cited new research showing encryption may require fewer resources...
Australia Passes Crypto Law: AFSL Now Mandatory for All Exchanges
Australia passed the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, requiring crypto businesses to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). The new law introduces licensing, custody rules, and operational...
Crypto Influences Young UK Voters, Coinbase Survey Finds
Crypto is quickly becoming a political talking point among younger voters in the UK, as digital assets move beyond trading into policy debates. A Coinbase survey shows strong awareness and...
CZ Warns Quantum Computing Could Threaten Crypto Security
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao warned that quantum computing could threaten crypto security, saying the industry must adopt quantum-resistant cryptography. However, he noted that upgrading decentralized networks will be difficult, as...
Russia Blocks VPN Apps as Apple Removes Services From App Store
Russia has taken a major step to expand internet restrictions by blocking popular apps and removing VPN services from its App Store, while limiting mobile data access. The move aims...
Bitcoin Bottom Near? CryptoQuant Signals Bitcoin Capitulation as 92% Holders in Loss
CryptoQuant analysts are seeing early signs of Bitcoin capitulation, with long-term holders starting to sell at a loss. At the same time, nearly 92% of short-term holders are trading at...
How a 35-Year-Old Crypto Bro Helped Pakistan Win Over Trump World
Bloomberg reported that Pakistan used crypto diplomacy to build ties with Trump-linked figures, with 35-year-old adviser Bilal Bin Saqib playing a central role. The outreach connected Islamabad with crypto leaders...
Bitcoin Enters Accumulation Zone as Whale Activity Raises Selling Risk
Flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin is showing early accumulation signals, but rising whale deposits are increasing selling risk. CryptoQuant analyst Oinonen_t said Bitcoin has moved into an accumulation zone while large holders...
UK Targets Xinbi Crypto Network Linked to $19.9B Scam Infrastructure
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has designated Xinbi, a major crypto-enabled guarantee marketplace, as part of a broader crackdown on global scam networks. Authorities say the platform...
India Cracks Down on Trafficking Ring Behind Crypto Scam Parks
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a Mumbai-based suspect accused of running a cross-border trafficking network that forced victims into crypto and online scam operations in Myanmar. Authorities say...
Kalshi Partners With ARK Invest to Launch Institutional Prediction Markets
Kalshi, the largest U.S.-regulated prediction market platform, announced its partnership with ARKInvest, with Tarek Mansour and Cathie Wood confirming it publicly. ARK Invest now uses Kalshi’s formal market request pipeline...
U.S. Proposal to Include Cryptocurrency in 401(k) Plans Advances
A U.S. regulatory proposal that could allow crypto and private equity investments within 401(k) retirement plans has advanced after completing a key federal review stage. The measure, backed by U.S....
What Traders Need to Watch in XRP During April: Insights from Grok, Claude, and ChatGPT
XRP is entering April 2026 in a consolidation phase after a steep decline. Analysis by ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude point to key levels and external factors shaping the outlook. The...
Tennessee Bitcoin Reserve Bill Stalls in House as Senate Advances
The US House of Representatives has slowed down the Tennessee Bitcoin Reserve Bill (HB1695) by putting it “behind the budget.” This means the bill is not a top priority right...
US Charges Chinese Nationals in Crypto-Fentanyl Trafficking Case
A U.S. federal grand jury has charged Chinese nationals and firms in a crypto-linked fentanyl trafficking case. Authorities say cryptocurrency was used to process payments and launder funds, highlighting growing...
Texas Court Dismisses Crypto Developer Case, Legal Uncertainty Remains
A federal court in Texas has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a crypto developer seeking legal clarity on non-custodial software. The ruling leaves key questions unresolved, as developers continue to...
SIREN Soars to $2 as Short Liquidations Dominate Market
SIREN posted a 24-hour rally, climbing to $2.23 and recording a 118.84% gain, even though no new partnerships, product updates, or network developments were identified during the period. The move...
U.S. Import Prices Surge 1.3% in February, Exports Up 1.5% – How Crypto Will React
New data on prices of U.S. trade is bringing inflation back into the limelight after import costs and export costs increased at a significantly higher rate than expected in February....
Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal, Sets Five Conditions to End War
Iran has formally rejected the latest 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States and has outlined its own five conditions for ending the ongoing conflict. Tehran said negotiations will only...
UK Government Caps Overseas Donations and Bans Crypto Funding
The UK government introduced new measures designed to protect the country’s democratic system from foreign financial influence. Authorities confirmed that cryptocurrency donations to political parties will be banned until stronger...
Crypto Holds Steady as US-Israeli Strikes Intensify Across Iran
Today, the crypto market remains cautious following the US-Israeli strikes that targeted multiple locations across Iran. This attack comes amid President Donald Trump’s 5 temporary pauses on Iran strikes. Meanwhile,...
