Arkansas lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would ban crypto mining operations within 30 miles of any US military facility in the state.Senate Bill (SB 60) was introduced by Senator Ricky Hill and House Speaker Brian Evans on Jan. 15, aiming t
The month of December was the biggest month for spot and derivatives trading volume on centralized crypto exchanges in history, according to insights from CCData. “In December, the combined spot and derivatives trading volume on centralized exchanges
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed its arguments appealing a federal court judge’s ruling in its partially failed case against Ripple Labs — which has been slammed by the company’s chief legal officer.The SEC argued in a Jan. 15 fili
The UK government launched a consultation to explore a nationwide ban preventing operators of critical national infrastructure from bowing to demands from ransomware cybercriminals. In the Jan. 14 proposal, the Home Office proposed a “targeted ban” o
XRP’s price surged 12% in a day with data showing whales have been accumulating the asset in significant volumes, speculation around an ETF listing in the US and optimism toward President-elect Donald Trump’s looming inauguration. “XRP investors are
South Korean regulators took a cautious approach toward allowing corporate accounts for cryptocurrency trading, postponing any decision for further discussion.On Jan. 15, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) held the second Virtual Asset
Telegram-linked blockchain project, The Open Network (TON), is set to focus on growth in the United States under the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump.The US is set to become a key market for TON under Trump’s administration,
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, became the first Italian bank to make a Bitcoin investment, purchasing 11 BTC for about 1 million euros ($1.02 million) on Jan. 13.The investment comes just over a month after Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed the $100,00
The former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, said there’s “no risk” in allowing the trade of stablecoins and other tokens backed by tangible assets. He also urged regulators to legalize online gambling for an added revenue stream.Accord
Social media giant Meta is blocking links to a competing platform less than a week after the company said it was committing to free expression, raising questions about whether Mark Zuckerberg’s firm was sincere in reducing censorship.According to a 4
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced significant selling pressure on Jan. 13, falling below $90,000 for the first time in eight weeks. This decline represented a 12.5% price drop over seven days, tempering traders’ optimism. Despite this, Bitcoin derivatives me
Ether price has started the new week on a bearish front after dropping by 8% on Jan. 13. The altcoin showed signs of weakness early in the Asian trading session, forming a deviation after sweeping liquidity from the previous day's high.Ethereum also
MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor posted the Bitcoin tracker for the 10th consecutive week on Jan. 12. The chart has come to signal an impending Bitcoin purchase and is typically posted by the MicroStrategy executive on Sundays.According to Sa
Opinion by: Aaron Basi, head of product at IoTeXAs we look into the rest of 2025, the political climate suggests a friendlier stance toward crypto, with promises of regulatory clarity from both major parties in the United States. While this shift is
Today in crypto, Michael Saylor posts BTC chart for 10th consecutive week, Singapore has blocked access to Polymarket, and the New York Attorney General is suing to recover over $2 million in crypto stolen from victims tricked into buying crypto with
Altcoin trading volume dominance on crypto exchange Binance has hit 78%, a level that a crypto analyst says points to strong potential for an altcoin bull market in 2025.“With retail interest gaining traction, the altcoin market could continue to bui
Kenya is preparing legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies, marking a shift from the cautious warnings previously issued by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).On Jan. 10, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi reportedly said the government is “committe
Almost all traders on Pump.fun, a decentralized platform for creating Solana-based memecoins, have yet to realize above $10,000 in total profits, according to recent Dune data.However, an onchain analyst argues that the data doesn’t give a clear pict
The co-founder and head trader of a cryptocurrency investment firm has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy charges for his role in raising over $9 million from investors with false promises of significantly high returns.Wolf Capital co-founder an
Opinion by: Jordan Yallen, CEO of MetaTopeBitcoin reached a new all-time high. Again. Holders remain excited, though perhaps not as enthusiastic as the Bitcoin maximalists, who evangelize the technology to the point of arguing that all Web3 technolo