The U.S. government has secured ownership of more than $400 million tied to the Helix darknet crypto mixer, closing a long-running enforcement case targeting large-scale laundering of illicit bitcoin through hidden online markets. US Finalizes $400M Forfeiture in Helix Darknet Crypto Case A major federal enforcement action reached its final stage. The U.S. Attorney’s Office […]
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Caleb & Brown Activates Ripple Payments, Strengthening XRP Utility
Ripple-powered payments are moving real U.S. dollars today, as a crypto brokerage activates live infrastructure that cuts bank transfer friction and puts XRP utility into daily financial operations, signaling tangible momentum beyond speculation. Ripple Payments Go Live, Bringing Faster Fiat Movement The cryptocurrency brokerage Caleb & Brown has rolled out Ripple payments on its platform […]
Read MoreBinance Doubles Down on Bitcoin: Buying $1B BTC Within 30 Days
Binance is reinforcing crypto’s safety net by shifting its $1 billion SAFU fund into bitcoin, framing BTC as the long-term anchor for user protection, transparency, and balance-sheet resilience amid market stress. Binance Converts $1B SAFU Fund to Bitcoin as BTC Anchors Industry Stability Periods of market stress often test major platforms. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance released […]
Read MoreTalos Extends Series B to $150M With Strategic Institutional Investors
Talos raises an additional $45 million in a Series B extension, bringing total Series B to $150 million at a roughly $1.5 billion post‑money valuation. Talos announced a $45 million extension to its Series B, adding strategic investors Robinhood Markets, Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage alongside returning backers A16z Crypto, BNY and Fidelity […]
Read MoreFriday Meltdown: Gold Loses 8%, Silver Slips Under $85 as Precious Metals Shed $7 Trillion
Gold, silver, and the whole metals market have experienced an unprecedented session, as prices have crumbled down in what analysts qualified as one of the worst days for silver and gold since 1921, wiping close to $7 trillion in market capitalization. Gold Falls Under $5,000, Silver Losses Over 25% in Brutal Session The precious metals […]
Read MoreRed Day for ETFs as Bitcoin Leads Over $1 Billion Marketwide Exodus
A wave of heavy redemptions swept through crypto ETFs, led by an $818 million bitcoin exit that dragged every major asset class into outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana all followed bitcoin lower as risk appetite vanished in unison. Bitcoin Triggers Massive ETF Selloff With Brutal Outflows Across Board The crypto ETF market suffered a decisive […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Drops to $81,000: Is the $100K February Dream Dead?
Bitcoin briefly stabilized near $83,000 after a flash crash to $81,314 wiped out $1.7 billion in leveraged positions. The crash dragged its market cap down to $1.62 trillion before a modest rebound. A Bleak End to January Bitcoin ( BTC) appeared to find its footing just under $83,000 today, hours after tumbling to its lowest […]
Read MoreBGB Set to List on Kraken
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, January 30, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced that BGB will be listed on Kraken, marking a significant milestone in BGB’s global expansion following its transfer to the Morph Foundation in September 2025. The listing on Kraken represents an […]
Read MoreEl Salvador Buys the Gold Dip, Adds 9,298 Ounces to Its Reserves
The Central Bank of El Salvador announced that it has acquired 9,298 ounces of gold as part of an international reserves diversification and strengthening strategy. The country is still adding 1 BTC daily to its reserves, following its bitcoin purchase program. Bukele Announces That El Salvador Bought the Gold Dip El Salvador has announced yet […]
Read MoreTrump’s Fed Chairman Pick Revealed: Kevin Warsh to Succeed Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump has revealed that Kevin Warsh, who served on the Fed’s Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011, is his pick to become Chairman of the Federal Reserve. His nomination is considered bearish for crypto as he might promote monetary discipline and reduce liquidity. Kevin Warsh Emerges As Trump’s Nominee To Become Fed’s […]
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