Monero Stalls Post-ATH: How a $282M Social Engineering Scam Fueled XMR’s Rally

Monero tumbled on Jan. 17 after an onchain investigator ZachXBT linked its recent rally to a $280 million crypto heist. $280M Crypto Heist Reportedly Tied to Monero Surge The privacy-centric digital asset monero ( XMR) faced a sharp correction on Jan. 17, tumbling by over 5% in 24 hours and effectively stalling its bull rally. […]

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Trump vs. Dimon: JPMorgan Faces Lawsuit Threat Over Account Closures

President Donald Trump says he plans to sue JPMorgan Chase within weeks, accusing the banking giant of improperly cutting off his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol events. Trump Signals Legal Showdown With JPMorgan Over ‘Debanking’ Trump made the announcement on Jan. 17, 2026, stating that the bank “incorrectly and inappropriately debanked” him following […]

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Stablecoin Market Opens 2026 at a New $310B Record

Based on the latest figures, the stablecoin economy has edged beyond its mid-December all-time high (ATH), clearing the previous record by $364 million and gliding well above the $310 billion threshold. Stablecoins Enter the New Year With a New All-Time High After a few weeks of mild pullbacks following the fiat-pegged crypto token economy’s peak […]

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2016-Era Bitcoin Whale Suddenly Shifts 1,087 BTC in Onchain Awakening

With bitcoin hovering tantalizingly near the $100,000 mark, long-silent, old-school bitcoin wallets are suddenly stirring, reappearing with a noticeable uptick in activity. On Jan. 16, two wallets dating back to 2016 sprang to life, moving 1,087 BTC—valued at more than $103 million—for the first time in 9 years and 9 months. From Cold Storage to […]

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Bitcoin ETF Rally Snaps With $395 Million Exit as Market Momentum Fades

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows turned mixed on Friday as Bitcoin’s multi-day inflow streak snapped sharply. Ether managed to stay marginally positive, while XRP and Solana closed the week with subdued, low-conviction moves. Crypto ETFs Mixed as Bitcoin Slides and Ether Clings to Inflows The week ended on a more cautious note for crypto ETFs, […]

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Bitcoin’s Hashrate Slips Below 1 Zettahash After Months at Record Power

After a steady stretch of flexing above the 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s) — a clean 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) — line, Bitcoin’s network hashpower has dipped back under the 1 ZH/s bar and is now clocking in at 988 EH/s. Hashpower Pulls Back From Highs as Difficulty Relief Looms Bitcoin’s overall hashrate slipped […]

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White House Considers Pulling Crypto Bill Support if Negotiations Fail: Report

White House tensions with major crypto players are putting landmark U.S. crypto legislation at risk, as internal frustration, banking pressure, and stalled negotiations threaten to derail a market structure bill shaping the industry’s regulatory future. Trump Administration Said to Reconsider Crypto Support Rising friction inside Washington is threatening progress on crypto legislation, as the White […]

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Traders Eye $98K as Bitcoin Coils for a High-Stakes Move

If bitcoin had a theme song today, it’d be “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop”—except, maybe it might stop to catch its breath. Trading in a narrow intraday range, the asset has taken a breather above the $95K threshold, forming what might be a bullish flag waving at momentum. The market’s pulse? Steady with a chance of […]

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Bitmine Backs MrBeast’s Beast Industries With $200 Million Investment

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has announced a $200 million equity investment in MrBeast-backed Beast Industries. The deal signals growing crossover between crypto-focused firms and mainstream digital entertainment platforms. Ethereum Treasury Firm Bitmine Invests in Beast Industries Bitmine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum-focused treasury and digital asset strategy firm, has announced a $200 million equity investment in Beast […]

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Crypto Fraud Hits $15.8B in 2025, Far Outpacing Losses from Hacks and Exploits

In 2025, Web3 fraud surged to $15.87 billion, far surpassing the $2.5 billion plus lost to traditional hacks. Unlike isolated breaches, losses were spread across millions of transactions, reflecting the rise of “industrialized” crime networks that use address clusters and cross‑platform flows. Sophisticated Networks and ‘Authorized’ Fraud In 2025, the Web3 security landscape shifted dramatically. […]

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