A crypto trader lost 4,556 ETH (about $12.4 million) after mistakenly copying a poisoned wallet address that looked nearly identical to Galaxy Digital’s legitimate deposit address. Scammers had polluted the victim’s transaction history with tiny dust transfers from a fake address that shared the same first and last characters as the real one. Thinking he …
Today, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin turns 32. Born on 31 January 1994 in Russia and raised in Canada, Buterin began coding at an early age and co-founded Bitcoin Magazine before publishing Ethereum’s whitepaper in 2013. He launched Ethereum in 2015, creating a platform that now powers decentralized finance, NFTs, smart contracts, and thousands of blockchain …
Lighter has launched Lighter EVM, adding Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support to let developers build and run smart contracts on its platform, marking a shift from a pure trading engine to a broader blockchain and DeFi ecosystem. The upgrade will support DeFi apps like Uniswap and Aave, integrating trading, lending, and shared liquidity pools for …
Hong Kong has officially put its Stablecoin Ordinance into effect, requiring issuers of fiat-backed stablecoins to get a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The rules include strong compliance, reserve, and risk management standards to protect investors and ensure stability. This year, the government will also submit a full framework for crypto trading, custody, …
President Trump has officially chosen former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell, with Senate confirmation still pending. Warsh, who served on the Fed from 2006 to 2011 and later worked in economic research and policy, is seen as experienced but likely to favor tighter monetary policy, …
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has indicated that broad crypto innovation exemptions, covering areas like tokenized securities and DeFi, are unlikely to be finalized this month or next. Initially expected in January, the agency is taking a cautious approach and reviewing details carefully. Wall Street firms, including JPMorgan, Citadel, and SIFMA, recently met with the SEC …
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized over 400 million dollars in cryptocurrency, real estate, and other assets tied to the darknet mixing service Helix. The forfeiture was finalized on January 21, officially giving the government legal ownership. Helix, operated by Larry Dean Harmon from 2014 to 2017, handled around 354,468 Bitcoin, worth roughly 300 …
Binance has unveiled a new plan to reshape its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) by converting all of its stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin over the next 30 days. This move underscores its long-term confidence in BTC’s value. During this transition, Binance will continuously monitor the fund’s worth and add more Bitcoin if …
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has launched a $137 million stock offering to fund further Bitcoin purchases, reinforcing its aggressive strategy to build one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries. The company plans to issue new shares and stock acquisition rights to raise about ¥20.7 billion, with most proceeds earmarked for buying more Bitcoin and supporting its Bitcoin …
The crypto-focused super PAC Fairshake has raised $193 million to prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, surpassing its previous cycle’s spending of $140 million. The increase comes from major contributions by Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz, adding $74 million since July 2025. Fairshake aims to support lawmakers who back crypto innovation and oppose those seen …
Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technologies recently added 250,912 $ETH ($745 million) to staking, bringing total staked Ethereum to 2,582,963 $ETH ($7.67 billion), or 61% of its 4.24 million ETH treasury. The company plans to eventually hold 5% of Ethereum’s total supply and launch its MAVAN validator network in Q1 2026. With potential annual yields of …
Sony Innovation Fund has invested $13 million in Startale Group, marking the start of the company’s Series A funding round. Startale, a co-developer of the Soneium blockchain, works on building secure and scalable Web3 applications. The company previously raised $3.5 million from Sony in 2023 and another $3.5 million in 2024 from UOB Venture Management …
WisdomTree is widening its tokenization footprint by launching its full suite of regulated tokenized funds on the Solana blockchain, boosting its multichain strategy. Now, both institutional and retail investors can mint, trade, and hold products such as money market, equity, fixed‑income, and alternative funds directly on Solana via WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime. The move …
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned Coinbase’s “Everything Is Fine” ad campaign for suggesting that cryptocurrency could help ease the cost-of-living crisis without clearly explaining the risks. The ads used satirical videos and posters to highlight economic stress, which regulators said could mislead people into seeing high-risk crypto as a simple solution. Coinbase said …
The Federal Reserve (Fed) has a meeting today to decide on interest rates. The decision and the official statement from the Fed will be shared at 12:30 AM IST. After that, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 1:00 AM IST to explain the decision and answer questions. This is when we find out if …
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant net outflows of about $147.37 million on January 27, while Ethereum spot ETFs also recorded notable withdrawals of around $63.53 million, showing reduced demand for the two largest crypto assets. In contrast, XRP spot ETFs attracted approximately $9.16 million, and Solana spot ETFs gained about $1.87 million, suggesting growing …
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he made around $70,000 on Polymarket last year by committing about $440,000 and consistently betting against hype-driven outcomes. He calls this approach “anti-insanity mode,” focusing on markets fueled by irrational behavior. In an interview with Foresight News, Vitalik named Decentralized Social as his top priority for developers, followed by smarter …
Tether has launched USA₮, a U.S.-made, federally regulated stablecoin designed under the GENIUS Act to operate within America’s new federal framework. Issued by Anchorage Digital Bank with Cantor Fitzgerald as reserve custodian, USA₮ is now accessible on major platforms, including Bybit, Cryptocom, Kraken, OKX, and MoonPay. Led by Bo Hines, the token combines Tether’s global …
American Bitcoin, backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 416 BTC, bringing its total to 5,843. Built through mergers, including Gryphon Digital Mining and majority-owned by Hut 8, the firm is steadily rising among public Bitcoin treasuries. Following a disciplined strategy of mining and market purchases, it aims …
Around 60% of the top 25 U.S. banks are now offering or developing Bitcoin products, including trading, custody, and lending solutions. PNC leads with full-service offerings for private clients, while Wells Fargo provides Bitcoin-backed loans for institutions. J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley are actively exploring crypto integration. Even Bank of America is starting to …
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin detailed a clear approach to scaling blockchains efficiently. He explained that computation is the easiest to scale using tools like parallel processing and zero-knowledge proofs. Data comes next, with solutions like erasure coding and PeerDAS allowing lighter nodes to verify information without full downloads. State is the hardest, as it requires …
Ethereum transaction fees have dropped to their lowest levels since May 2017, even as network activity hits record highs. Daily transactions reached nearly 2.9 million on January 16, highlighting strong usage. Fees fell after major scalability upgrades, including the Fusaka hard fork in December 2025, which tripled the block gas limit. With gas prices close …
BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, added 40,302 ETH to its holdings last week, bringing its total to about 4.243 million ETH, roughly 3.52% of all Ethereum. The company also staked over 2 million ETH and continues developing its MAVAN validator network to generate staking yield. Backed by institutional investors, BitMine aims to expand …
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with $14 trillion in assets, has filed for an iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The fund is designed to provide investors with exposure to Bitcoin while generating potential income through strategies such as covered calls and option premiums. If approved by the SEC, this ETF would offer a new …
Strategy disclosed it has acquired 2,932 Bitcoin for about $264 million, at an average price near $90,100 per BTC. This latest purchase increases Strategy’s overall Bitcoin holdings to 712,647 BTC as of January 25, 2026. The firm’s total Bitcoin investment now stands at roughly $54.19 billion, with an average purchase price of about $76,000 per …
Ripple has entered a partnership with Jeel Movement, the digital innovation arm of Riyad Bank, to support the use of blockchain technology in Saudi Arabia’s financial system. The collaboration will explore cross-border payments, digital asset custody, and tokenization. Announced by Ripple’s Reece Merrick, the deal aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to modernize finance …
On January 28, 2026, at 14:30 UTC, Binance Futures will launch the TSLAUSDT Equity Perpetual Contract, allowing traders to follow Tesla Inc. stock (Nasdaq: TSLA) prices without owning the shares. The contract offers up to 5× leverage, enabling users to amplify potential gains or losses while trading. This addition expands Binance’s stock‑linked derivatives, giving crypto traders …
After nearly nine years of inactivity, an Ethereum wallet has reactivated, transferring 50,000 ETH, worth about $145 million, to a Gemini deposit address. The wallet originally accumulated its ETH in 2017 when prices were around $90 and still holds approximately 85,000 ETH valued at $244 million. The move comes as Ethereum trades near $2,890 amid …
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has revised its outlook upward, expecting 2025 revenue of about 5.8 billion yen or $58 million and operating profit of about $40 million. The firm anticipates 2026 revenue to rise to approximately $103 million, with operating profit expected to be around $73 million. However, a drop in Bitcoin prices will …
Binance has announced the launch of six new spot trading pairs starting January 27, 2026, at 08:30 UTC. The new pairs include BNB U, ETH U, KGST U, SOL U, TRX USD1, and USD1 U. Along with trading access, Binance will enable its Trading Bots service for these markets, allowing users to apply automated strategies. …