Chile Busts $88 Million Crypto Laundering Ring Tied to the Sanctioned Tren de…

In recent developments, an investigation that has been active since 2024 identified an 18-man money-laundering group that used several bank accounts, irregular companies, and cryptocurrency remittances to launder funds from…

Ethereum Drags Altcoins Below $880B as 22% Weekly Slide Shakes Trader Confidence

In recent developments, a broad crypto sell-off on Friday dragged the total altcoin market capitalization down to $880 billion. Zcash was the hardest-hit major token, crashing over 40% to $264.80.…

Bitcoin bears face $2.6B trap as BTC funding rate drops: Is a short squeeze b…

In recent developments, bitcoin bears piled into short positions as BTC price slid to $60,000. Will the $2.6 billion in short leverage lead to an upside squeeze? Looking closer, market…

Crypto tax proposals weighed ahead of Tuesday House hearing

In recent developments, among the issues US lawmakers are expected to discuss in a digital asset taxation hearing are “de minimis” reporting exceptions for crypto transactions. Looking closer, market participants…

Travala lets AI agents book hotels with USDC on Base

In recent developments, travala’s new protocol lets AI agents search and book hotels with USDC on Base, but travelers still approve the final payment. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

XRP Sell-off Hits $1.09 as Traders Face Fresh Downside Risk

In recent developments, xRP is testing support near $1.09 as persistent selling pressure keeps the token pinned near recent lows. Weak momentum and bearish technical signals continue to favor the…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: US-China Competition Is ‘the Best Thing to Ha…

In recent developments, coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes competition with China “might be the best thing to happen to America since the cold war,” arguing the rivalry will jolt a…

Bitcoin Slides Below $60K as Traders Trigger $1.57B Liquidation Wave Across C…

In recent developments, bitcoin dropped below $60,000 amid a broader crypto market sell-off that erased $200 billion in total market value and triggered $1.57 billion in leveraged liquidations. Liquidations Pass…

Crypto tax in Illinois FY2027 budget is one step away from becoming law

In recent developments, the law, part of a budget plan passed by Illinois lawmakers, would put the burden of collecting a 0.2% tax on crypto transactions on a registered broker.…

Kraken offers SpaceX IPO access through xStocks

In recent developments, eligible users in more than 110 markets can register for tokenized SpaceX equity ahead of the company’s highly anticipated public listing. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…