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- Russia Targets Crypto’s Shadow War Pipeline as WhiteBit Faces Sweeping Ban Russia’s Prosecutor General has designated Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBit as an “undesirable organization.” They accuse it of facilitating illegal fund transfers out of Russia and financing Ukraine’s armed forces. The designation also extends to WhiteBit’s parent company, W Group, and all affiliated entities, effectively banning their operations in Russia. Russia Moves Against WhiteBit in Escalating Crypto–War Crackdown Local media reports that, according to Russian authorities, WhiteBit’s management has moved approximately $11 million to Ukraine since 2022. This includes nearly $900,000 earmarked for drone purchases. The Prosecutor General’s...

- Key Points Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), often associated with high volatility, saw an 11.1% decline over the past week. Despite being a leading meme cryptocurrency, Dogecoin's value is frequently influenced more by social media and celebrity endorsements than by traditional market fundamentals. Throughout the pandemic, Dogecoin experienced notable rallies, pushing its market cap to remarkable levels—around $21 billion at the time of writing. Its performance often serves as an indicator of sentiment within the highly speculative crypto sector. The good and bad behind Dogecoin's weekly move Dogecoin faced both positive and negative influences this week. On the positive side, new legislation aimed at defining investment-worthy tokens...

- The Big U.S. Crypto Bill is on the Move. Here Is What it Means for Everyday Users If U.S. laws finally define how federal regulators can touch digital assets, cryptocurrencies will be easier to manage, keep track of, transact in, and more investors will probably get involved, potentially increasing the worth of each token. But a lot has to happen before that's true, and the work to get laws through Congress is at a messy crossroads. Crypto enthusiasts have long seen themselves as cutting-edge investors, eager to challenge the system and pursue a stake in something outside the mainstream. But what lawmakers are working on now is meant to put crypto very much into the establishment. The distinctions between digital assets and...

- Tether Posts Largest Crypto Revenue in 2025: $5.2B From Stablecoin Dominance Tether emerged as the most profitable crypto entity in 2025, generating an estimated $5.2 billion in revenue as stablecoins overtook all other protocol categories in earnings. According to the latest Coingecko annual crypto industry report, Tether alone accounted for 41.9% of all stablecoin-related revenue in 2025, outpacing competitors such as Circle, Hyperliquid, Pump.fun, Ethena, Axiom, Phantom, and PancakeSwap. The results show that dollar-backed digital currencies have become the most durable revenue engine in crypto, even as market conditions fluctuated throughout the year. Tether Leads Stablecoin Issuers To Capture Crypto Revenue Crown Among more...

- MicroStrategy executive Michael Saylor warns that the greatest risk to Bitcoin is ambitious opportunists advocating protocol changes. The remark comes just as Coinbase and the Ethereum network make moves to address one of Bitcoin’s most existential long-term threats: quantum computing. Bitcoin’s Quantum Dilemma Puts Protocol Change Debate Back in Focus The MicroStrategy co-founder framed protocol ossification as Bitcoin’s primary defense. According to Michael Saylor, internal attempts to “improve” the network pose a greater danger than external technological threats. This remark highlights Bitcoin’s role as neutral digital money amid debates like the BIP-110 soft fork proposal. BIP-110, gaining 2.38% node support as of January...

- Gold is a precious metal, and it has been considered a store of value for ages because of its scarcity. Even to this day, investors buy it hand over fist during times of heightened political and economic uncertainty. Then there is Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), a fully decentralized cryptocurrency that was launched in 2009. Even though it's entirely digital, it's also a scarce asset because it has a fixed total supply that can never be changed. As a result, a growing number of investors characterize it as a digital version of gold. But that thesis fell apart last year when gold and Bitcoin went in entirely different directions, and it's crystal clear that one of these assets is a much better buy in the face of elevated inflation, soaring...

- GameStop Transfers $420M in Bitcoin to Coinbase, Sparking Exit Speculation GameStop has transferred its entire Bitcoin stash to Coinbase Prime, triggering fresh speculation that the video game retailer may be preparing to unwind its short-lived Bitcoin treasury strategy. Key Takeaways: Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant flagged the move on Friday after identifying a wallet labeled as belonging to GameStop that sent all 4,710 BTC, worth roughly $420 million at current prices, to Coinbase’s institutional trading platform. “GameStop throws in the towel?” CryptoQuant asked in a post on X, suggesting the transfer was “likely to sell.” GameStop Faces Potential $75M–$85M Loss on Bitcoin Bet if Sold If liquidated near recent market...

- Key Takeaways As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil India’s Union Budget on Feb. 1, 2026, one sector is watching more closely than most: crypto. Four years after India formally brought digital assets into the tax net, the country’s crypto industry says the framework meant to regulate the space has instead pushed it offshore. With trading volumes migrating abroad and domestic exchanges struggling for liquidity, industry leaders are urging the government to use Budget 2026 as a reset moment—one that balances oversight with growth. Whether New Delhi is willing to listen remains an open question. Why Crypto Taxes Are Back in Focus India’s current crypto tax regime dates back to the 2022 Union Budget, which...

- Should You Forget Bitcoin and Buy Solana Instead? Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accounts for almost 60% of the total value of the crypto market and is, in some ways, the acceptable face of crypto. It has attracted significantly more institutional investment and, after regulatory changes, may also increasingly find its way into people's 401(k)s. But it faces some serious challenges. For example, some argue it can act as a form of digital gold, a safe asset that hedges against economic turmoil and inflation. However, this doesn't really hold water when you consider Bitcoin's volatility and high correlation with tech stocks. Plus, it still consumes huge amounts of energy, and Bitcoin miners are starting to harness their machines for...

- Support is growing for a Bitcoin proposal that would temporarily limit the amount of data embedded in transactions, as a debate over network spam and node decentralization intensifies. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110) is currently signaling support from 583 nodes, or about 2.38% of the network, according to data from The Bitcoin Portal. Out of roughly 24,481 reachable nodes, those backing the proposal are primarily running Bitcoin Knots, an alternative node implementation often favored by operators critical of recent changes to Bitcoin Core. BIP-110 Proposes One-Year Cap on Bitcoin Transaction Data BIP-110 proposes a temporary soft fork that would reintroduce strict limits on transaction data at the...

- US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their weakest performance in nearly a year, shedding $1.33 billion in net outflows during a shortened four-day trading week, according to data from SoSoValue. Key Takeaways The pullback marks the worst weekly showing since February 2025 and reflects a sharp reversal in investor sentiment after strong inflows the previous week. The outflows follow a period of optimism, when spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $1.42 billion in net inflows. Midweek Bitcoin ETF Outflows Surge as $709M Exits in Single Day Selling pressure peaked midweek. Wednesday alone saw $709 million exit Bitcoin ETFs, making it the heaviest outflow day of the week. Tuesday followed closely behind with $483 million in...

- These 3 Cryptocurrencies Could Skyrocket in 2026 Key Points For crypto investors, 2025 was a year to forget. Nearly every major cryptocurrency ended the year in the red, and all the pro-crypto euphoria from the beginning of the year has long since evaporated. But all that could change in 2026. Two longtime market bellwethers could be on the verge of a breakout, and one high-risk, high-upside altcoin could be poised to double, triple, or even quadruple in value. Let's take a closer look at 3 potential breakout candidates. 1. Bitcoin The most likely cryptocurrency to skyrocket in value this year is Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). While the world's most popular cryptocurrency continues to struggle to break through the $100,000 price level...

- Kraken’s Breakout Acquisition Signals Institutional Bet on Crypto Prop Trading’s Explosive Growth When Kraken announced its acquisition of Breakout in September 2025, it sent a clear signal to the cryptocurrency industry: prop trading has arrived. The deal marked the first time a major cryptocurrency exchange entered the proprietary trading space directly, combining Kraken's institutional-grade infrastructure with Breakout's evaluation-based funding model. "Breakout gives us a way to allocate capital based on proof of skill rather than access to capital itself," said Arjun Sethi, Kraken's co-CEO. "In a world that is rapidly shifting from who you know to what you know, we want to build systems that reward demonstrated performance...

- These Two Crypto ETFS Offer Strong Exposure to Bitcoin Key Points Both the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (NYSEMKT:FBTC) and CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (NASDAQ:WGMI) offer exposure to Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), but their approaches differ: FBTC tracks spot Bitcoin itself, while WGMI holds shares of companies tied to Bitcoin mining and infrastructure. This comparison unpacks their costs, performance, risks, and what’s inside to help clarify which ETF may appeal to a crypto-focused portfolio. Snapshot (cost & size) Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. WGMI has a higher expense ratio, but it has...

- Key Points Both the CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF (NASDAQ:WGMI) and iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:ETHA) offer exposure to the crypto ecosystem, but they do so in fundamentally different ways: ETHA mirrors the price movement of Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) itself, while WGMI targets companies involved in Bitcoin mining and related infrastructure. This comparison breaks down the key differences to help investors understand which approach may appeal, depending on risk tolerance, cost sensitivity, and desired crypto exposure. Snapshot (cost & size) The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. WGMI has a notably higher expense ratio than ETHA but has maintained positive yields, while ETHA’s price has declined...

- On This Date 16 Years Ago, Seller Offered 500 Bitcoin for $1 — Worth $45 Million Today An offer made 16 years ago to sell 500 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for just $1 is trending online. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, celebrated Bitcoin’s valuation surge by sharing a 2010 Bitcointalk post on X. In the post, a user offered a digital image for 500 BTC, which was equivalent to $1 at the time, signifying the early, experimental stages of the cryptocurrency. Fast forward 16 years, the same 500 BTC is now valued at approximately $44.8 million, marking a growth of over four billion percent. This highlights the potential of cryptocurrencies to significantly appreciate in value and emphasizes the importance of patience in...

- Here’s why bitcoin’s is failing its role as a 'safe haven' versus gold In theory, bitcoin should thrive during times of uncertainty as it’s sound money that’s censorship-resistant. In practice, it’s becoming the first thing investors sell when push comes to shove. As geopolitical tensions flared over the past week, following Trump’s threats of tariffs against NATO allies over Greenland and speculation of potential military action in the Arctic, markets pulled back, and volatility spiked. Since Jan. 18, after Trump first threatened tariffs in his push for Greenland acquisition, bitcoin has lost 6.6% of its value, while gold has moved up 8.6% to new highs near $5,000. The reason lies in how each asset fits into portfolios during...

- Could we be heading into a Bitcoin bear market? A new report says the signs are there. Data released Friday from blockchain research firm CryptoQuant shows that holders of the largest cryptocurrency by market cap are now in the red for the first time since October 2023, with losses now at 69,000 Bitcoins — today worth $6.1 billion — since December. “The current pattern closely mirrors the 2021–2022 bull-to-bear transition, when realized profits peaked in January 2021, formed lower highs through 2021, and then flipped into net losses ahead of the 2022 bear market,” CryptoQuant researchers wrote. Bitcoin was recently priced at $89,195 per coin, down nearly 30% from its October record of $126,080. Over the past year, the coin has...

- Key Points Both the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:ETHA) and Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (NYSEMKT:BITQ) target the cryptocurrency ecosystem but take notably different approaches. This comparison highlights how these approaches differ in cost, performance, risk, and portfolio makeup for investors considering crypto-linked ETFs. Snapshot (cost & size) The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. BITQ’s expense ratio is higher than ETHA’s, so it may cost more to hold over time, though ETHA’s lower fee comes with single-asset concentration. Performance & risk comparison What's inside BITQ provides exposure to the crypto economy without holding digital assets directly, instead investing in 33...

- Coinbase CEO says Big banks now view crypto as an ‘existential’ threat to their business During his trip to Davos for the World Economic Forum, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared that a top executive at one of the world’s 10 largest banks told him that crypto is now their “number one priority” — and that they view it as “existential.” Armstrong’s post, shared on X, highlighted a shift in how legacy financial institutions are engaging with crypto. The remark underscores the growing urgency among traditional banks to adapt to crypto infrastructure, particularly as global regulators move closer to establishing clearer rules for digital assets. Armstrong didn’t name the bank or executive, but said that many financial leaders he met...