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Hacker Launches Scheme to Launder $4 Million in Ethereum Using Tornado Cash

A hacker appears to have gained unauthorized control over Unleash Protocol's multisig, enabling them to drain nearly $4 million in assets.

2025-12-30T18:28:37ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Metaplanet Boosts Holdings with $450 Million in Late-December Acquisitions, Exceeding 35,000 BTC by Year's End 2025

Metaplanet added 4,279 BTC to take its treasury to 35,102 BTC, as its Bitcoin Income Generation business beat forecasts.

2025-12-30T09:43:48ZMike Rose
Markets

XRP ETFs Continue Impressive 29-Day Inflow Streak Amid December Volatility

US-listed XRP ETFs continued to draw steady inflows through December, even as Bitcoin and Ether funds posted sharp monthly outflows.

2025-12-30T09:43:27ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Metaplanet Expands Its Portfolio by Acquiring $451 Million in Bitcoin in Fourth Quarter, According to CEO Gerovich

The company's total BTC holdings now stand at 35,102 BTC, which is valued at $3.06 billion at current market prices.

2025-12-30T09:43:09ZJose Moringa
Markets

Increasing Demand for Store of Value and Clear Regulations Set Stage for a Bull Market in 2026, According to Grayscale

Grayscale said macro pressure and clearer US regulations are setting the stage for crypto’s next bull market in 2026.

2025-12-30T08:22:18ZJose Moringa
Markets

South Korea's Stablecoin Legislation Faces Delays Due to Disputes Over Issuer Qualifications, According to Report

South Korean regulators remain deadlocked over who can issue stablecoins, delaying progress on a new comprehensive digital asset framework.

2025-12-30T07:21:54ZJose Moringa
Altcoins

Lighter Introduces Native Token LIT and Allocates 50% for Ecosystem Expansion and Development

Lighter is set to allocate half of the token supply to the ecosystem, while the remaining half is allocated to the team and investors.

2025-12-30T07:21:35ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Pause Selloff While Ethereum Whales Increase Accumulation

Bitcoin selling pressure from long time hodlers is finally abating and Ether whales are adding to their holdings. Markets remain bearish however.

2025-12-30T06:21:08ZJose Moringa
News

Rep Waters Calls for SEC Oversight Hearing to Address Cryptocurrency Regulation Strategies

Democrat Maxine Waters demands an SEC oversight hearing after the agency dropped major cases against Coinbase, Binance, and other crypto firms.

2025-12-30T06:20:42ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Analyzing the Future of Bitcoin: Has the 4-Year Cycle Been Disrupted and What Comes Next?

Analysts are split on whether Bitcoin’s typical four-year cycle has ended in 2025, with institutional ETFs and regulatory shifts cited as key factors.

2025-12-30T04:20:17ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Bitwise CEO Highlights the Need for Bitcoin Amidst Iranian Protests Triggered by Currency Collapse

Widespread protests took place in Iran’s capital after the rial slid to record lows, prompting Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley to argue Bitcoin could help Iranians protect their savings.

2025-12-30T04:19:49ZMike Rose
News

Australia Implements New Search ID Policy While Ireland Advocates for Anonymity Ban

America has recently taken steps to dissuade foreign governments from censoring US-based platforms, including the proposed GRANITE Act and sanctions against five EU officials.

2025-12-30T03:19:19ZMike Rose