22 Bitcoin Valued at $1.5 Million Disappear from Police Custody in Seoul
The loss was uncovered during an audit launched after a separate 320 Bitcoin custody failure, raising fresh concerns over digital asset management by authorities.
Crypto CEO Sentenced to 20 Years for orchestrating $200 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
A federal judge sentenced PGI founder Ramil Palafox to 20 years in prison for running a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that raised over $200 million from customers between 2019 and 2021.
Bitcoin Remains Cautious Below $70,000 as Limited Demand Caps Its Growth, Experts Warn
Analysts expect bitcoin to continue to range between $60,000 and $72,000 as overhead supply and institutional outflows cap rallies.
Kalshi Partners with Game Point for Sports Hedging Following Record-Breaking $1 Billion Super Bowl Trading
Kalshi has partnered with Game Point Capital for sports hedging as its Super Bowl trading topped $1 billion, and January volume surged.
Bitcoin ETFs Experience $410 Million Outflow as Standard Chartered Reduces BTC Price Target
US spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track for a fourth consecutive week of losses as Standard Chartered cut its 2026 Bitcoin target to $100,000.
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias Join Forces to Create a Leading European Cryptocurrency Hub
Boerse Stuttgart will merge its crypto arm with Tradias, creating a regulated European crypto unit providing services in trading, custody, staking and tokenized assets.
DOJ Issues Warning About Rising Romance Scams as Valentine's Day Approaches: Don't Be Fooled by Fake Cupid Offers for Cryptocurrency
The U.S. DOJ has warned Americans to beware of romance scams involving cryptocurrency ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Ark Invest Increases Holdings in Bitmine and Bullish, Strengthening Position Amidst Crypto Market Dip
The firm also purchased $12.4 million worth of shares in Robinhood, which saw a notable 9% decline for the day.
Aave Labs Pursues $50 Million Grant to Channel Product Revenue Towards Decentralized Autonomous Organization Initiatives
Some community members questioned the size of the $50 million package and warned that the proposed AAVE token grant could concentrate voting power.
CEO of Bitcoin Trading Firm Sentenced to 20 Years for Orchestrating $200 Million Ponzi Scheme
Ramil Ventura Palafox falsely promised investors 0.5% to 3% daily returns when the company was not able to produce such amounts, per the DOJ.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience $410 Million Outflow as Bitcoin Dips Below $66,000
US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in outflows as bitcoin fell below $66,000 after stronger-than-expected jobs data.
South Korean Police Misplace Seized Bitcoin Stored in Cold Wallet Since 2021
Police authorities have launched an internal probe to determine the circumstances of the incident and potential internal involvement.
ETHZilla Launches Innovative Token Linked to Jet Engine Leases in Strategic Shift Toward Tokenization
Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla recently sold some of its crypto to begin a tokenization push by buying two jet plane engines leased to a US airline carrier.
Israel Detains Two Individuals Linked to Polymarket Trades on Military Operations
Israeli authorities said a military reservist and a civilian were arrested after allegedly using classified information to place bets related to military strikes on Iran.
Surge in Cryptocurrency Usage Within Human Trafficking Networks Documented by Chainalysis in 2025
Chainalysis says that despite the rising use of crypto in trafficking networks, the transparency of blockchain may give visibility into the operations, aiding law enforcement.
Bitcoin Plummets by $2.3 Billion in Largest Crash Since 2021 as Market Capitulation Deepens, Says Analyst
Bitcoin has seen record realized losses in one of the cryptocurrency’s largest-ever capitulation events as short-term holders sold at steep losses amid its decline.
Bitcoin Open Interest Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2024: Is Traditional Finance Moving Away from BTC?
Bitcoin open interest falls to $34 billion as investor demand dries up and traders’ concerns shift to worrying US macroeconomic data. Is TradFi exiting BTC?
Crypto Super PAC Invests $1.5 Million to Challenge Al Green's Congressional Seat in Texas
Al Green is running against Christian Menefee in the Democratic Party primary elections next month, with Texas one of the first states to vote.
Tom Lee Predicts Ether Will Experience Another Strong V-Shaped Recovery
Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues Ether is close to the bottom and says investors should be thinking about opportunities instead of selling.
ARK Invest Increases $34M Investment in Robinhood Amid Bitcoin Price Drop Below $66K
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought nearly $50 million of Robinhood, Bullish and Circle shares as Bitcoin dipped and US spot BTC ETFs saw $276 million in outflows.
CFTC Welcomes Executives from Coinbase and Ripple to New 35-Member Advisory Committee
CFTC chair Mike Selig launched the Innovation Advisory Committee in January, nominating 12 members as charter members before expanding the final list to 35 on Thursday.
Binance Finalizes $1 Billion Bitcoin Conversion to Strengthen SAFU Emergency Fund
Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin conversion for its emergency user fund as crypto sentiment hit record lows and smart money traders increased short exposure.
Bankers Urge OCC to Delay Crypto Trust Charters Until GENIUS Regulations Are Clearly Defined
The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place.
Gen Z Turns to Cryptocurrency for Romantic Dates This Valentine’s Day, According to New Survey
An OKX-commissioned Pollfish survey finds 13% of Gen Z have paid for dates with crypto, while many non-users cite a lack of a direct way to do so.
UK Government Selects HSBC to Lead Innovative Tokenized Bond Pilot Program
The UK appointed HSBC Orion for its DIGIT pilot to explore blockchain bonds, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs and boost security.
OKX Ventures Partners with Securitize and Hamilton Lane to Support Groundbreaking RWA Stablecoin Initiative
The dual-token structure seeks to sidestep US restrictions on yield-bearing stablecoins by separating returns from the stable unit itself.
US Credit Union Regulator Unveils New Licensing Framework for Stablecoin Integration
The US National Credit Union Administration proposed a federal licensing regime for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries.
Coinbase Shares Decline Amid CEO Armstrong's $500 Million Stock Sales Over Nine Months
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has sold over 1.5 million COIN shares since April 2025, according to Bloomberg data.
Surge in Bitcoin Miner Outflows This January Amidst Limited Public Sales
Onchain data shows nearly 49,000 BTC moved from miner wallets in two days, but public disclosures suggest the transfers do not reflect broad capitulation.
Bitcoin Approaches Key Capitulation Zone as Traders Speculate on Potential Price Bottom
Bitcoin appears trapped within a capitulation zone where long-term holders continue to sell, and bearish onchain metrics tease further downside. Will $40,000 mark the final price bottom?
Coinbase Reports $667 Million Loss in Q4 Amid Declining Crypto Market Conditions
Coinbase’s fourth-quarter earnings missed Wall Street expectations, with the crypto exchange reporting its first net loss since the third quarter of 2023.
Trump-Endorsed World Liberty Financial Set to Launch New Foreign Exchange Remittance Service, According to Reports
World Liberty Financial plans to launch a foreign exchange and remittance platform as scrutiny of its foreign investment ties continues.
Extended Period of Negative Bitcoin Funding Indicates Overcrowded Short Positions: Is a Market Reversal Imminent?
Bitcoin’s daily funding rate has been deeply negative for days, reflecting heavy short positioning, but historical data also suggests that a squeeze on bears could be brewing.
Aptos-Backed Decibel Set to Introduce Protocol-Native Stablecoin Before Launching Mainnet
The dollar-backed token, USDCBL, will serve as collateral for onchain perps, with cash and Treasury reserves generating yield retained within the protocol.
Federal Reserve Paper Suggests First-Ever Margin Weight Guidelines for Cryptocurrency-Linked Derivatives
Traditional risk-weightings and models cannot account for crypto's high volatility or market behavior, according to a Federal Reserve paper.
Aave Labs Suggests Full Protocol Revenue Allocation to DAO in Return for Financial Support
Marc Zeller, ACI founder and prominent DAO advocate, argues Aave Labs' proposal is an attempt to cash out framed as a benevolent act.
Coinbase Reports $667 Million Loss in Q4 as Crypto Market Downturn Impact Revenues
Coinbase’s institutional and subscription businesses helped cushion the impact of weaker retail trading in the fourth quarter.
DraftKings Projects Impressive $6.9 Billion Revenue Growth Driven by Anticipated Investment in DraftKings Predictions
DraftKings Predictions was offered last December in more states than its traditional sportsbook betting platform.
Uncovering Ether's Potential: How Growing Institutional Demand Could Drive Prices to $2,400
While ETH’s price action remains weak, rising institutional investor inflows and surging network activity suggest that Ether is building a base for a possible rally to $2,400.
21Shares Partners with BitGo to Enhance Regulated Staking and Custody Services in the US and Europe
The move strengthens institutional support for 21Shares’ multibillion dollar digital asset investment platform and broadens its regulated staking capabilities.
Fiserv Unveils Innovative Real-Time Payment Solutions for Cryptocurrency Firms
Fiserv launches a 24/7/365 settlement platform for digital asset companies, aiming to reduce banking friction and improve liquidity in the US dollar.
Lightning Labs Unveils Revolutionary AI Tools to Enhance Bitcoin Lightning Payment Experience
Lightning Labs has open-sourced a suite of tools that allow AI agents to run Lightning nodes and make payments.
Banking Lobby Calls on OCC to Tackle Risks Posed by Crypto Firm Charters Lacking Deposit Insurance
The ABA urged the OCC to confirm that resolution tools are sufficient for uninsured crypto banks before approving further charters.
Cango Secures $75 Million in Equity Funding to Support AI Expansion and Bitcoin Mining Growth
Bitcoin miner Cango has closed a $10.5 million equity investment and secured an additional $65 million in commitments as it pivots toward AI.
Experts Analyze Whether This Crypto Winter Marks a Turning Point for Bitcoin
The current market downswing could be driven by institutional investors exiting positions, as crypto still presents too much risk for them.
ETH ETF Investors Face Greater Challenges Compared to BTC ETF Counterparts as Cryptocurrency Market Seeks Bottom
Bitcoin and Ether spot ETF holders are nursing steep losses as the market continues to search for a local bottom, but data from Bloomberg suggests neither cohort is capitulating.
Cango Secures $75.5 Million Funding to Shift Focus from Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure Development
The funding follows a $305 million Bitcoin sale and increases a key investor’s voting power to nearly 50%, as the company restructures its balance sheet amid sector volatility.
Coincheck Reports Impressive $915 Million Revenue in Q3 as Pascal St-Jean of 3iQ Prepares to Step into CEO Role
Coincheck reports $915 million Q3 revenue and $2.6 million net income with CEO Simanson resigning and Pascal St-Jean set to succeed.