American authorities are intensifying scrutiny of Iran's rapidly expanding cryptocurrency ecosystem, investigating allegations that state security forces have used digital asset platforms to bypass international sanctions and move substantial funds overseas.
In a sharp reversal, tokenized silver futures experienced one of the largest single-session wipeouts in crypto markets this week, overtaking Bitcoin and Ether in liquidation volume. Hedge fund manager Michael Burry pointed to a dangerous feedback loop of falling prices and forced selling.
Newly unsealed documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case include a forwarded email detailing the 2019 uproar over Coinbase's acquisition of Neutrino, underscoring the late financier's apparent interest in crypto industry crises and their intersection with power.
A sharp selloff in silver has reignited concerns over interconnected market risks, validating recent warnings from prominent investors about collateral-driven feedback loops between digital and physical assets.
Despite a significant pullback erasing post-election gains, analysts point to potential regulatory clarity and monetary policy as keys to Bitcoin's next major surge.
The CEO of derivatives giant CME Group has revealed the exchange is actively exploring the creation of its own digital asset, a significant step in the institutional adoption of blockchain technology for collateral and settlement.
A sharp selloff in global technology stocks, fueled by concerns over AI investment sustainability and earnings, has spilled over into cryptocurrency markets, dragging Bitcoin below a key support level and triggering significant liquidations.
Cipher Mining Technologies announces a strategic shift, securing a 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for its new Texas data center and planning a $2 billion debt offering to fund the AI-focused facility, marking a significant departure from its origins in cryptocurrency mining.
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has reported an increase in on-chain assets during a period of heightened social media-driven withdrawal pressure, framing the event as a successful stress test rather than a liquidity crisis.
Bitcoin's sharp decline tests its short-term role as an inflation hedge, with analysts pointing to a broader market deleveraging and macroeconomic uncertainty as key drivers. The sell-off has reignited debates about the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory.
Bitcoin prices fell sharply after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified the U.S. government lacks authority to direct bank rescues for cryptocurrency firms, amplifying existing market pressures and bearish sentiment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs achieves unicorn status after a $70 million Series C funding round with participation from Goldman Sachs and Citi Ventures, as demand for cryptocurrency transaction tracing surges among law enforcement and financial institutions.
