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Binance Affiliate Trust Wallet Hacked, but CZ Assures $7M Loss Compensation

Binance Affiliate Trust Wallet Hacked, but CZ Assures $7M Loss Compensation

Trust Wallet, a crypto wallet owned by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, has been compromised, resulting in the confirmed theft of at least $7 million in cryptocurrencies. Zhao, better known as CZ, confirmed that the wallet platform will cover the losses of all affected users.According to crypto inves…

The Biggest Options Expiry Ever—What $27 Billion Means for Bitcoin and Ethereum

The Biggest Options Expiry Ever—What $27 Billion Means for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Crypto markets are bracing for a historic year-end event today, December 26, with more than $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiring on Deribit. This represents over half of the derivatives exchange’s total open interest.The colossal “Boxing Day” expiry could mark one of the largest stru…

Why Ripple’s RLUSD Was Not Used in SBI’s Japan Payment Test Despite XRP Ties

Why Ripple’s RLUSD Was Not Used in SBI’s Japan Payment Test Despite XRP Ties

SBI Group is preparing to test a new cashless payment system in Japan using USDC, a US dollar–linked stablecoin issued by Circle. The pilot project is expected to begin in spring 2026 and will focus on in-store payments using QR codes.The test will be run by SBI VC Trade, Japan’s only registered ope…

“XRP’s Strength Isn’t Wall Street, But Its Community” Says Mike Novogratz

“XRP’s Strength Isn’t Wall Street, But Its Community” Says Mike Novogratz

Mike Novogratz isn’t convinced that institutional money is what keeps XRP relevant. Instead, the Galaxy Digital CEO believes XRP’s staying power comes from something far less measurable but equally powerful, its community. Speaking on a recent podcast, Novogratz credited the “XRP Army” for carrying …

Lithuania to crack down on crypto firms operating without licenses after December 31

Lithuania to crack down on crypto firms operating without licenses after December 31

Crypto firms in Lithuania that continue operating without the necessary MiCA license after December 31 will be considered in violation of the law and could face fines and potential jail time.In July, the Bank of Lithuania issued guidance urging crypto exchanges and wallet operators that do not plan …

Europe Could Wipe Out Hundreds of Unlicensed Crypto Firms Next Week

Europe Could Wipe Out Hundreds of Unlicensed Crypto Firms Next Week

A small EU nation is set to enforce one of Europe’s strictest crypto crackdowns, warning that hundreds of unlicensed digital asset firms could face fines, website blocks, and even prison time starting next week.The central bank has made it clear that any platform continuing to onboard users or handl…

Russia Says U.S. Interested in Using Nuclear Power for Bitcoin Mining

Russia Says U.S. Interested in Using Nuclear Power for Bitcoin Mining

The two world’s biggest economies, Russia and the United States, are discussing the future of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been under Russian control since early in the Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, reports suggest that the U.S has shown interest in using electricity from Europe’s …

Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison to be released from federal custody next month

Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison to be released from federal custody next month

Caroline Ellison, the former co-CEO of Alameda Research, is scheduled for release from federal custody on Jan. 21, 2026, according to U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons records.The 31-year-old Ellison has been in community confinement since October 2025, after being transferred from a federal prison in …

Why Bitcoin Price Hasn’t Surged Much in 2025?

Why Bitcoin Price Hasn’t Surged Much in 2025?

Bitcoin usually sees strong gains in the year after a halving. This cycle, however, has looked different. Instead of explosive volatility, the price has remained relatively calm, even behaving like a stable asset at times. According to Jan3 CEO and Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow, this quiet phase is te…

Is Bitcoin About to Freeze Its Own Coins? “The Cat” Proposal Divides the Community

Is Bitcoin About to Freeze Its Own Coins? “The Cat” Proposal Divides the Community

Quantum computing remains a concern for Bitcoin and crypto markets, posing a security threat to its underlying cryptography. However, a new threat emerges as a controversial “Cat” Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, sparking heated debate among developers about labeling millions of inscription-related out…

Trust Wallet Hack Update: Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Confirms Funds Are ‘SAFU’

Trust Wallet Hack Update: Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Confirms Funds Are ‘SAFU’

A recent hack on Trust Wallet exposed nearly $7 million in crypto from users. The attack happened just after Christmas, surprising many investors and worrying the crypto community. Although the loss was smaller than some major exchange hacks, the speed and secrecy of the attack caused panic.User Fun…

Schiff Comments on Bitcoin's Quiet Christmas Rally

Schiff Comments on Bitcoin's Quiet Christmas Rally

Peter Schiff, a well-known economist, has told Bitcoin holders ("HODLers") that they are being given a rare chance to exit their positions at a slightly better price before the asset crashes further. He believes the "gift" is the liquidity allowing them to get out.Earlier today, the leading cryptocu…