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In recent developments, at 1:30 p.m. UTC on Feb. 21, 2025, Bybit began moving funds from an Ethereum cold wallet to a warm wallet, the sort of routine transfer designed…
Bitcoin split into two chains overnight, but a silent miner boycott just halt…
In recent developments, bIP-110, a proposed temporary soft fork restricting some uses of arbitrary data in Bitcoin transactions, entered its mandatory-signaling window with miners producing 59 consecutive non-signaling blocks. Nodes…
VALR’s Ehsani Warns Crypto Curbs Could Reduce Regulatory Oversight
In recent developments, vALR co-founder and CEO Farzam Ehsani warned that South Africa’s proposed cross-border crypto regulations could severely harm the local digital asset sector, stifle innovation, and drive capital…
BIP-110 Bitcoin branch stalls after two blocks as gap widens
In recent developments, the enforcing fork remains stuck at Bitcoin’s full mining difficulty as mandatory signaling proceeds with little hashpower support. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Bybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secures asse…
In recent developments, the exchange has secured a preliminary injunction freezing stolen assets. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are evaluating potential implications for liquidity, volatility…
BitMEX sale collapsed as buyers balked at founder ownership and shrinking bus…
In recent developments, potential buyers, including Exodus, passed on BitMEX amid concerns over founder ownership and its shrinking business, according to a source familiar. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
U.S. widens Iran crypto crackdown with sanctions on two exchanges
In recent developments, the Treasury’s OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran’s access to crypto and foreign currency. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
Cyprus Targets On-Site Audits for Crypto Custodians
In recent developments, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission will launch on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of authorized crypto asset service providers starting in the second half of 2026 through…
Brazil targets crypto fraud with up to 24-hour transfer hold
In recent developments, the rules, effective Jan. 1, 2027, cover transactions above $10,000 sent to overseas providers or self-custody wallets, along with other transfers flagged for review. Looking closer, market…
Trump-Backed American Bitcoin director Justin Mateen buys nearly $2 million o…
In recent developments, mateen purchased more than 306,000 shares across two days following the company’s quarterly earnings, lifting his stake to more than 492,000 shares. Looking closer, market participants highlight…