DeFi Giant Dydx Trading Volume Hits $34.3 Billion Peak in Q4 Recovery

In recent developments, the Dydx ecosystem rebounded strongly in the second half of 2025, with trading volumes peaking at $34.3 billion in the fourth quarter after a midyear slump. Rebounding…

US Lawmakers Say Crypto Market Structure Bill Is ‘Closer Than Ever’ as Bi…

In recent developments, u.S. lawmakers and the White House crypto czar signaled growing unity behind crypto market structure legislation, with negotiations nearing consensus and bipartisan confidence rising that clearer rules…

Crypto sentiment drops amid unease over US market structure bill

In recent developments, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped by 12 points to “neutral” on Friday amid heightened anxiety over the future of a long-awaited crypto bill in the…

Ethereum activity doubles with influx of new users: Glassnode

In recent developments, ethereum saw activity retention nearly double to 8 million addresses in a month while daily transactions hit an all-time high of 2.8 million amid soaring stablecoin use.…

US college athlete body urges CFTC pause college sports prediction markets

In recent developments, the NCAA wants the CFTC to tighten rules on college sport prediction markets, including age and advertising restrictions and anti-harassment measures. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Analyst Calls Silver Generational Bottom, Sees Long-Term Bull Market Ahead

In recent developments, silver prices surged sharply, reigniting bullish forecasts, generational-bottom calls, and debate over how far the rally can run as investors weigh upside potential against timing profits in…

Arthur Hayes Says Fed Liquidity Shift Could Send Bitcoin Back Above $110K

In recent developments, bitcoin’s next major move may hinge less on sentiment and more on U.S. dollar flows, as shifting Federal Reserve liquidity conditions set the stage for a potential…

DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts

In recent developments, group-IB found a ransomware dubbed DeadLock that is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses to evade takedowns. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’

In recent developments, california’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay. Looking closer, market…

Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis

In recent developments, bitcoin has become an “element of resistance” in Iran, providing liquidity in an increasingly restricted economic environment, says Chainalysis. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…