Zcash Secures $25 Million in Funding as Privacy Coins Face Growing Regulatory Pressure

Zcash's primary development team secured over $25 million in new funding, providing fresh momentum for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency amid regulatory pressure.

Crypto Startup Kast Closes $80 Million Round for International Stablecoin Expansion

Stablecoin payments startup Kast just raised $80 million, valuing the company at $600 million. The funding will expand banking services globally.

Vienna Startup Unveils AI Tool for Game Dev Efficiency

Vienna-based startup Atlas just launched Atlas AI Studio. It's a platform that automates technical tasks in game development.

Nasdaq Teams Up with Payward to Introduce Tokenized Equities

Nasdaq is partnering with Payward to launch tokenized U.S. equities by 2027. They'll maintain full legal and regulatory status of traditional shares.

Iran Transfers $3 Billion via Crypto to Skirt International Sanctions

Iran moved over $3 billion through cryptocurrency networks in 2025 to evade sanctions and fund military operations, according to Chainalysis.

IRS Proposes Electronic-Only Tax Forms for Crypto

The IRS just proposed a new rule. Crypto exchanges must deliver Form 1099-DA electronically. Paper forms? Gone.

Tokenized Commodities Sector Reaches $7.69B Valuation

Tokenized commodities just hit $7.69 billion. Investors are piling into blockchain-based precious metals.

Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm to Secure Fed Master Account Access

Kraken Financial is now the first crypto-native firm in the U.S. to access the Federal Reserve's core payment system, Fedwire.

Fintech Giant Revolut Submits Application for U.S. National Bank Charter

Revolut is taking another shot at U.S. banking by filing for a national bank charter, aiming to establish a significant presence in America.

ICE Invests in Leading Crypto Platform OKX

Intercontinental Exchange invested in crypto exchange OKX with a $25 billion valuation. OKX users will trade tokenized NYSE-listed stocks.

UK Lords Scrutinize Stablecoin Regulations Impact

The UK House of Lords examined Coinbase and Innovate Finance over stablecoin regulations. The hearing focused on their impact on financial stability.

Why Stablecoins Need Built-In Blockchain Compliance

Stablecoins could finally bridge crypto and traditional finance. Compliance needs to be embedded directly into blockchain protocols.

CFTC Plans to Roll Out Perpetual Futures for Crypto in the United States

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to launch crypto perpetual futures contracts domestically within the next month.

Visa and Stripe Accelerate Stablecoin Card Program to Over 100 Markets

Visa and Stripe's Bridge are expanding their stablecoin payment card program globally, aiming to reach over 100 markets by year-end.

Iranian Crypto Exchanges Face $10.3M Outflows After Strikes

Iranian crypto exchanges saw $10.3 million in outflows after US-Israeli airstrikes. Users reacted to escalating military conflict.

Tether Unveils USAT in Partnership with Anchorage and Deloitte

Tether has partnered with Anchorage Digital to launch USAT, a U.S.-regulated dollar stablecoin backed by Deloitte's attestation. This marks a strategic shift.

Kalshi Voids Trades on Khamenei's Death, Citing Policy

Kalshi voided trades on its market tied to Khamenei's death, citing policy against 'death markets.' Users can't directly profit from someone's death.

Backpack's Token-to-Equity Model Seeks to Sidestep Securities Regulations

Backpack is proposing a token-to-equity conversion program built around VIP status, aiming to bypass securities law by separating equity rights from token holding.

Congress Moves to Provide Legal Protections for Blockchain Developers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation to protect blockchain developers from prosecution as unlicensed money transmitters.

SBF's Prison Endorsement Backfires: Lummis & Warren Unite to Slam 'Toxic Support' for CLARITY Act

Sam Bankman-Fried's endorsement of a major crypto bill has drawn bipartisan condemnation. Lawmakers warn his backing could damage the legislation's prospects.

Samsung Drops the First True Agentic AI Phone: Galaxy S26 Goes Proactive

Samsung just dropped the Galaxy S26 series. It's calling them the first "agentic AI phones." The tech? Google's Gemini. It can autonomously control apps.

MetaMask Rolls Out Crypto Debit Card Across the Entire US

MetaMask has launched its Mastercard-powered crypto debit card nationwide in the United States. Users can spend digital assets directly from self-custody wallets.

Stablecoin Boom: USDC Growth Drives Crypto-Wide Rally

Circle's fourth-quarter earnings sparked a broad crypto market rally. The stablecoin issuer reported USDC circulation of $75.3 billion.

Anthropic Accuses China of Straight-Up AI Model Theft

Anthropic accuses three Chinese AI companies of stealing technology through large-scale distillation attacks against Claude. DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax allegedly created 24,000 fake accounts.

Bitwise Acquires Chorus One to Boost Staking Capabilities

Bitwise Asset Management has acquired Chorus One, a crypto staking infrastructure provider managing over $2.2 billion in staked assets.

Vitalik Buterin Dumps 17,000 ETH Amid Broader Market Decline

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold approximately 17,000 ETH in February. His holdings dropped from 241,000 to 224,000 ETH, according to Arkham Intelligence.

Tether-Backed Oobit Launches Instant Crypto-to-Bank Payments

Oobit, a Tether-backed crypto app, launched a new service allowing users to send crypto from self-custody wallets to bank accounts via local payment networks.

Base Network Gears Up for Major Upgrade as Growth Pains Mount

Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network Base leads the L2 ecosystem, riding waves of SocialFi, memecoins, and AI agents. But can it maintain momentum?

BitMine Doubles Down on Eth Holdings Despite $8.1B In Losses

Ethereum's slide hasn't deterred BitMine Immersion Technologies, which doubled down on its holdings, despite $8.1 billion in unrealized losses.

DeFi's Future Depends on Real Revenue, Not Endless Token Emissions – Curve Founder

Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov calls for DeFi protocols to abandon inflationary token emissions for real economic activity.

Apollo Partners with Morpho for DeFi Governance Stake

Apollo Global Management partners with Morpho, potentially acquiring a significant governance stake in the DeFi protocol to enhance its infrastructure.

Texas Mom Uses Cryptocurrency to Overcome Financial Abuse

Karin, a Texas mother, turned to cryptocurrency to survive financial abuse during her divorce. Traditional banking shut her out completely.

How World Liberty Financial’s Token Predicted the Crypto Crash Ahead of Time

World Liberty Financial Token dropped sharply on October 10, 2025, five hours before the broader market collapsed. It may have signaled the crash early.

Coinbase Launches Agentic Wallets on Base Network

Coinbase has launched Agentic Wallets on its Base layer-2 network. AI agents can handle financial transactions autonomously without human approval.

Ripple CEO: A $1 Trillion Crypto Company Is Coming — And Ripple Could Be It

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the crypto industry will produce at least one $1 trillion company, and Ripple has a shot at that milestone.

Crypto Markets Grapple with Deep-Seated Liquidity Problems

Crypto markets remain structurally fragile despite improved regulations. The October 2025 crash exposed critical liquidity weaknesses.

LayerZero Announces Zero Blockchain – Major Institutional Backing from Citadel Securities, ARK Invest & More

LayerZero Labs unveiled Zero, a new blockchain targeting 2 million transactions per second. Backed by major institutions, Zero launches in fall 2026.

Sam Bankman-Fried Pushes for New Trial, Claims Prosecutorial Misconduct in FTX Case

Sam Bankman-Fried wants a new trial. The former FTX CEO is serving 25 years for fraud. He's pushing for another shot in Manhattan federal court.

OpenAI Weighs Creating a Crypto Token to Finance AI Compute Needs

OpenAI might launch a cryptocurrency token to finance its massive AI infrastructure needs. The company faces a $1.4 trillion capital mismatch.

Trend Research Offloads 400,000+ ETH as Liquidation Threat Looms

Trend Research dumped over 400,000 ETH in seven days to avoid liquidation as prices crashed. The fund's leveraged bets have gone sideways.

Crypto Super PACs Raise Millions, Eyeing Major Influence in 2025

Crypto PACs have amassed significant funds heading into the 2025 election season, with Fairshake leading by raising roughly $133 million.

NFT Market Cap Nosdives During Broad Crypto Sell-Off

The NFT market cap has fallen below $1.5 billion, returning to pre-2021 levels amid a broader crypto market crash. Total crypto market cap plunged.

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Fed Nominee, and His Surprising Crypto Links

Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair has deep crypto ties. Kevin Warsh advised Anchorage Digital, central to Tether's stablecoin push.

Hyperliquid Enters Prediction Markets via HIP-4 Upgrade

Hyperliquid is expanding into prediction markets with a new trading mechanism to dodge regulatory heat. The decentralized derivatives exchange just dropped HIP-4.

Jeffrey Epstein's Early Coinbase Investment Revealed

Jeffrey Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase back in December 2014. The disgraced financier and convicted sex offender got in early.

Vitalik Outsmarts the Market: $70K Profit Betting Against Crypto Vibes

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has earned roughly $70,000 on Polymarket. He's betting against extreme market sentiment.

Debate Exposes Deep Divide on AGI’s Long-Term Consequences

A heated debate among prominent thinkers has laid bare the deep divisions over artificial general intelligence. Experts are split on its impact.

AI Leaders Warn of Losing Control Over Technology

AI industry leaders warn their technology could outpace human control within two years, with significant implications for society's future.

Google Brings Agentic AI to Chrome with Auto Browse for Smarter Web Tasks

Google is bringing agentic AI directly into Chrome, transforming it into an assistant that can navigate websites, fill forms, and complete various tasks.

Ethereum Turns DAO Hack Proceeds into Security Endowment

Ethereum is transforming 75,000 ETH into a long-term security endowment, valued at $220 million, to strengthen network defenses through community initiatives.

Decentralized GPU Networks Solidify Their Place in AI Infrastructure

Decentralized GPU networks are focusing on inference and small-scale processing, carving out their niche in AI infrastructure without competing with hyperscale data centers.

OpenAI Unveils Prism: LaTeX-Native AI Workspace Powered by GPT-5.2

OpenAI has launched Prism, a free scientific writing platform integrating GPT-5.2 into LaTeX workflows. Experts raise concerns about data privacy.

SOL ETFs Post Steady Inflows Amid Price Pullback

Solana exchange-traded funds pulled in $6.7 million in new inflows, raising total assets under management to approximately $689.8 million.

DePIN Networks Could Reach $10 Billion In 2026

Decentralized physical infrastructure networks could hit $10 billion in market value by 2025, driven by real customer revenues.

Meta and WhatsApp Face Lawsuit Over Message Access Claims

A class action lawsuit accuses Meta and WhatsApp of accessing encrypted messages. Experts and legal scholars question the technical feasibility.

Crypto Trading Shifts Toward Controlling Blockchain Infrastructure

The competitive edge in crypto trading is shifting. It's about controlling the infrastructure that powers blockchain networks themselves.

Hyperliquid's Strategic Pivot Supercharges HYPE Token and Volume Growth

Hyperliquid has evolved from a crypto perpetuals exchange into a "trade everything" platform, driving its HYPE token up 35-50% as traders flock in.

Crypto Is the Final Threat to 300 Years of Control

We’re suddenly witnessing a sharp rise in tension across the world. But what’s more important than the headlines is what sits beneath them. At times, it feels less like geopolitics and more like rival mafia families wrestling for control of territory, money flows, and influence. The post-war British system — built on financial dominance, shipping […]

Human-Level AI Might Arrive in Just Two Years

Artificial intelligence may reach human-level intelligence within just a few years. That's the warning from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

Tether Launches USAt Stablecoin for American Market

Tether has launched USAt, a new stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, designed for the American market under the recently enacted GENIUS Act.

The AI Arms Race: Becoming the One Indispensable Giant

Leading AI companies are consolidating fast, aiming to become monopolies. AI spending will hit $1.5 trillion by 2025, closing the window for alternatives.

Huge Data Breach Exposes 149M Credentials; 420,000 Binance Accounts at Risk

A massive database surfaced with 149 million stolen credentials from malware-infected devices. 420,000 Binance-related login records were exposed.

BitMine Secures 40,000 ETH Amid Rising Institutional Confidence

BitMine Immersion Technologies has acquired over 40,000 ETH valued at $116 million, marking its largest purchase in 2026, signaling institutional confidence.

Ethereum Takes Major Step Toward Quantum-Proof Security

Ethereum is taking concrete steps to protect its network against quantum computing. The Ethereum Foundation just announced a dedicated post-quantum security team.

Revolut Seeks US Banking License in $13B Global Expansion

UK fintech giant Revolut is applying for a US banking license through the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, marking a major strategic shift.

Ripple CEO Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $180,000 in 2026

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by 2026, surpassing its previous all-time high. He remains optimistic despite market volatility.

UBS Considers Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Wealthy Clients

UBS is exploring Bitcoin and Ether trading for its ultra-high-net-worth clients. Reports confirm the move, signaling digital asset integration.

Thailand Unveils Plan for Crypto Regulation and Tokenization

Thailand's SEC has unveiled a three-year plan focusing on crypto regulation and digital asset tokenization to reshape the country's capital markets.

First U.S. Spot Dogecoin ETF Launches on Nasdaq

The first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF has officially launched on the Nasdaq. This marks a watershed moment for the meme-inspired cryptocurrency's integration.

BlackRock Highlights Ethereum in Tokenization Strategy

BlackRock positions Ethereum as key to Wall Street's tokenization strategy. The network supports 65% of tokenized assets, shaping financial market evolution.

Caroline Ellison Released After Cooperation in FTX Case

Caroline Ellison is released after 440 days in custody due to cooperation in the FTX collapse case. Her early release marks a milestone in crypto's legal saga.

Bank of Italy Governor Advocates for Digital Bank Money

Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta advocates for digital bank money, doubting stablecoins' role in the future financial system.

Kalshi's Sport Betting Operation Shut Down By Massachusetts Judge

A Massachusetts judge just shut down Kalshi's sports betting operation. No gaming license? No sports betting.

BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings Amid Market Volatility

BitMine Immersion Technologies just dropped $108 million on Ethereum, pushing its holdings past 4.2 million ETH—nearly 3.5% of all circulating supply.

Newrez to Accept Cryptocurrency for Home Loans in 2026

Pennsylvania-based mortgage lender Newrez will begin accepting cryptocurrency holdings in home loan applications starting in February.

Bermuda Partners with Coinbase for Economy Built On Stablecoins

Bermuda announced an ambitious national blockchain project, partnering with Coinbase and Circle for a "fully onchain" digital economy.

HSBC Poised to Surge Past £300 Billion — Here's Why It's Surging

HSBC could hit a £300 billion market value, according to Michael Roberts. The London-based lender just crossed £200 billion and is trading at record highs.

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Overhaul of DAO Structures

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is calling for a fundamental overhaul of decentralized autonomous organizations, arguing current DAO designs fail to deliver on their promises.

Privacy Coins Surge as Cryptocurrency Market Declines

Privacy coins Monero and Dash are surging while the broader cryptocurrency market tumbles, with Monero climbing 8.3% and Dash rising 1.9% over 24 hours.

$130M USDT Refunds; Forces Huione-linked Tudou To Shut Down

Tudou Guarantee, an illicit crypto escrow service, has shut down after refunding over $130 million in Tether USDt to merchants.

Wikipedia Partners with Tech Giants for AI Training

The Wikimedia Foundation struck deals with major tech companies to let them train AI models on Wikipedia content, marking a major shift for the nonprofit.

President Trump Pursues Bank Charter For World Liberty Financial

World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Donald Trump, is pursuing a bank charter for a new crypto banking entity called World Liberty Trust Co.

Eric Adams Denies Profiting from NYC Token's 80% Crash

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams denies profiting from an 80% crash of the NYC Token, amid accusations of a 'rug pull' and investor concerns.

Coinbase Withdraws Support From Crypto Market Structure Bill

A major U.S. Senate push to regulate crypto has stalled after Coinbase withdrew its support for the bill. The move threatens to derail landmark legislation.

MrBeast Secures $200M Investment from Bitmine Technologies

YouTube megastar Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson just landed a $200 million investment from Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc., the largest corporate holder of Ether.

Central Banks Back Powell Amid Legal Battle With Trump's DOJ

Central banks from Europe, Canada, and the UK support Fed Chair Powell, emphasizing the need to maintain Fed independence amid political pressure.

Crypto-Friendly Bank Goes Public with SPAC Merger

Old Glory Bank is going public through a merger with Digital Asset Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company.

1 in 3 Financial Advisors Add Crypto to Portfolios

Nearly one in three financial advisors now allocates cryptocurrency in client portfolios—a dramatic jump that signals crypto's arrival in mainstream wealth management.

Revealed: Why Altcoin Season Died

The October 10 market crash abruptly ended this year's altcoin rally. Retail investors retreated from high-risk cryptocurrencies.

The COMPLETE Guide to Every Type of Blockchain

A clear, complete guide to every major blockchain consensus mechanism. Learn how PoW, PoS, DPoS, PoA, PoB, PoH, PoC, and other models work, their pros and cons, and why different cryptocurrencies choose different ways to secure and scale their networks. Perfect for beginners and anyone comparing modern blockchain designs.

Crypto Prediction Markets EXPLAINED 

Prediction markets have become one of the biggest industries in crypto. Read this to learn why platforms like Polymarket, Augur, and Gnosis are raking in billions of dollars in transactions.

Crypto Adoption: What’s Taking So Long?

Crypto adoption isn’t a dream — it’s quietly happening behind the scenes. This in-depth analysis explores the five real triggers driving global cryptocurrency adoption in 2025

Ethereum Is Getting Faster: Fusaka Upgrade EXPLAINED

Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade explained: Faster transactions, lower fees, and massive scalability. See how Ethereum is evolving for 2025 and beyond.

How to Spot Fake DeFi Projects

Learn how to identify fake DeFi projects. Discover red flags like admin keys, censorship controls, and centralized governance that expose false decentralization.

What Is the Biggest Threat to Crypto and Web3?

At WebX Japan, I explored the hidden risks in Web3’s infrastructure—from wallets and RPCs to indexing, hosting, and oracles. While blockchain promises decentralization, most users depend on centralized layers that can censor, fail, or be manipulated. This article breaks down each layer of Web3, why centralization is a threat, and what it means for the future of truly trustless systems.

WATCH: Ex-Bitcoin Maxi REVEALS How KASPA Could WIN

KASPA is being called the fastest altcoin in crypto, with instant transactions and proof-of-work security that even challenges Bitcoin. In this exclusive interview, ex-Bitcoin maxi Vijay Kailash explains why KASPA could reach the top five altcoins, what risks still remain, and how its 100x potential stacks up against Bitcoin in 2025.

PulseChain Contract Addresses: Complete Guide and Quick-Start FAQ

Verified PulseChain contract addresses for WPLS, stablecoins, DEXs & more — plus how to add the network to MetaMask (Chain ID 369).

WATCH: Trump’s $420M Altcoin Secret Just Leaked...

Donald Trump’s crypto portfolio just leaked — and it’s bigger than anyone expected. Read this to learn how the President quietly built a $420M Ethereum position through his DeFi fund, World Liberty Financial. Inside: massive ETH buys, plus holdings in Chainlink, Aave, Solana, Avalanche, Polkadot, WLFI, and more.

WATCH: Ethereum Is Secretly Beating Gold

Ethereum ETF inflows just broke records — here's why institutions are betting on ETH over gold, and how you can get ahead of the shift.

WATCH: They're Lying... It's NOT Altcoin Season Yet

X, and Reddit are all saying it’s altcoin season. YouTubers are calling for 10x gains. But in the latest episode of TheCoinZone.com, Paul Matt drops a cold dose of reality: altcoin season hasn’t even truly started yet. And if you want to understand why, this is the one video you can’t afford to miss. Paul […]