2010 Bitcoin Mega Whale Wakes up, Moves $181M in Dormant BTC After Yearlong Silence

After a lengthy disappearing act—last spotted in November 2024—the elusive 2010-era mega whale has resurfaced yet again, finally rousing 2,000 long-slumbering bitcoins mined in bitcoin’s earliest chapter. The hoard, now valued at $181 million, traveled in a single, clean sweep and was processed in full at block height 931668. Early Bitcoin Miner Breaks Silence, Transfers […]

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Bitcoin Hits the Brakes at $90K—Is the Rally Running out of Gas?

With a 24-hour trading range between $89,596 and $91,924 and a current price of $90,617, bitcoin’s Saturday session delivered more of a yawn than a roar. Its $1.8 trillion market cap and $32.66 billion in trading volume suggest there’s still plenty of interest—but interest isn’t momentum, and momentum is exactly what’s missing. Bitcoin Chart Outlook […]

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UK Sets out Regulation Framework for Crypto Firms

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how crypto firms must apply for authorisation ahead of the new regulatory regime. The framework introduces a formal application window, transitional rules, and stricter marketing requirements. FCA Details Entry Process for New Crypto Regime The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published fresh guidance explaining how the […]

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Colombian Tax Watchdog Strengthens VASP Reporting Requirements

DIAN, the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs, issued a new Resolution that strengthens the data reporting requirements for virtual assets service providers (VASPs), becoming informants starting in 2026. The move seeks to avoid tax evasion using crypto assets and seeks to streamline these processes. Colombia Strengthens Data Reporting Requirements For VASPs The National Directorate […]

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Tether Partners With UN Agency to Combat Illicit Crypto Flows in Africa

Tether has partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to combat illicit cryptocurrency activity and strengthen Africa’s digital resilience. Africa’s Growing Vulnerability On Jan. 9, stablecoin giant Tether announced a strategic partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to combat illicit cryptocurrency activity and strengthen digital resilience across […]

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Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion Amid Policy Tailwinds

Stablecoin transaction volumes jumped to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by favorable U.S. policy and growing institutional adoption. Data shows USDC leading transaction flows, while USDT continues to dominate market value. Record Activity for Stablecoins in Pro- Crypto U.S. Climate Stablecoin usage surged to new highs in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing 72% […]

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Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Relief

Clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap reporting and recordkeeping rules, giving exchanges and clearinghouses greater operational certainty. CFTC Clarifies Oversight for Event-Based Derivatives Event-based derivatives are receiving clearer regulatory treatment as oversight adapts to evolving instruments. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission […]

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Ripple and BNY Signal Shift as Institutional Cash Moves On-Chain

Tokenized bank deposits went live inside a regulated banking giant, marking a decisive step toward on-chain cash as Ripple and BNY moved institutional money onto blockchain rails for real-world use. Ripple Prime Joins BNY’s Live Tokenized Deposit Launch Ripple and BNY marked a milestone moment for institutional finance as tokenized deposits entered live use. BNY, […]

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South Korea Supreme Court Ruling Treats Exchange-Held Bitcoin as Seizable Property

South Korea’s top court has drawn a hard legal line on digital assets, ruling that bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized during criminal probes, cementing virtual assets as enforceable property under criminal procedure. Supreme Court Confirms Exchange-Held Bitcoin Can Be Seized A landmark judicial decision has addressed how digital assets interact with criminal procedure. […]

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Ripple Wins FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Massive UK Payments Expansion

Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center of the country’s rapidly evolving cross-border finance landscape. Ripple Wins FCA Green Light to Expand Digital Asset Payments in the UK A regulatory breakthrough highlights growing confidence in […]

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