Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced pointed questioning on Capitol Hill, first over the theoretical possibility of a federal Bitcoin bailout and then in a heated exchange about a Trump family crypto venture’s regulatory approval.
Coinbase expands its automated threat intelligence sharing via Crypto ISAC, aiming to bolster ecosystem defenses against sophisticated cyber threats, including state-sponsored actors. The security push unfolds against a backdrop of significant volatility in the company's stock price.
Despite a sharp sell-off across cryptocurrency markets in January 2026, assets held in regulated exchange-traded products (ETPs) demonstrated notable stability, declining a modest 5.1% compared to a 10% drop in total market cap, according to data from Fineqia International.
Nomura Holdings clarifies that stricter position limits at its crypto unit Laser Digital aim to manage short-term earnings swings, not signal a retreat from the digital asset market, as the bank maintains its long-term commitment to the sector.
Swiss banking giant UBS is developing a suite of digital asset services, including cryptocurrency trading for select wealthy clients and tokenized solutions for corporations, CEO Sergio Ermotti announced during the bank's earnings call.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed a lawsuit against Bitcoin Depot, accusing the national kiosk operator of knowingly enabling cryptocurrency scams that cost state residents over $10 million, while allegedly stripping fraud safeguards.
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has joined the unicorn club with a $70 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital, valuing the company at $1 billion. The investment underscores growing demand for crypto transaction monitoring as global regulators tighten oversight and illicit activity reaches record levels.
Despite a volatile market and a strict tax regime, Indian cryptocurrency investors are increasingly adopting a measured, long-term approach, using price dips to accumulate Bitcoin and major altcoins, according to leading exchange CoinDCX.
CME Group declared 2025 its most successful year ever, driven by record trading volumes across asset classes and surging market data revenue. The derivatives giant is pushing forward with new initiatives in securities clearing, 24/7 crypto trading, and retail-focused products as it sets its strategic course for 2026.
The derivatives exchange giant reported its fifth consecutive year of record trading activity in 2025, fueled by international growth and a surge in cryptocurrency products. As macro volatility persists, CME is betting big on 24/7 crypto trading, new clearing services, and controversial 'prediction market' offerings to attract a new generation of traders.
Despite a deeper-than-expected cryptocurrency selloff, Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues key technical and fundamental signals suggest a market bottom is near for Bitcoin and Ethereum, citing price alignment and improving on-chain activity.
A Seoul court has sentenced a cryptocurrency asset management CEO to three years in prison for orchestrating a $4.8 million wash trading scheme. The ruling comes as South Korean financial authorities deploy advanced AI surveillance tools to combat market abuse ahead of new corporate regulations.
As the IRS introduces new reporting forms for cryptocurrency, tax experts warn that common oversights in record-keeping and transaction classification could lead to audits and unexpected liabilities for investors.
Opinion, a blockchain-based prediction market handling a third of global volume, has raised $20 million in a pre-Series A round. The funding highlights sustained investor interest in on-chain event trading platforms, even as broader crypto markets remain subdued.
Amid a sharp downturn across major cryptocurrencies and political uncertainty in Washington, a notable capital rotation is underway. Investors are increasingly parking funds in gold, often via blockchain-based tokens, signaling a flight to traditional safe havens.
Allegations of a $500 million deal between a Trump-linked firm and the UAE have ignited a firestorm in Congress, jeopardizing the timeline for the crucial CLARITY Act and casting a shadow over the crypto industry's push for regulatory clarity.
As Bitcoin retreated toward $73,000, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest executed a strategic buying spree across six key crypto-linked equities, signaling continued conviction in the sector's long-term prospects despite recent volatility.
Amid a sharp downturn in crypto markets, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has made significant purchases of crypto-linked equities, including a major stake in BitMine. The move comes as BitMine Chairman Tom Lee publicly defends the firm's long-term Ethereum strategy despite substantial paper losses.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with Wall Street expectations at $75.1 million, though sales declined 13.3% year-over-year. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.06 fell sharply below analyst consensus, highlighting challenges in the current lending environment.
Cryptocurrency prices stabilized following the passage of a stopgap funding bill in Washington, ending a brief government shutdown. Bitcoin clawed back from a dip below $73,000, yet analysts warn the reprieve may be temporary with another fiscal deadline looming in two weeks.
