Chinese Tea Money, Arthur Hayes’ Forecasts, and More – Week In Review

Crypto and financial markets are converging in new ways as institutions, regulators, and macro forces reshape the landscape. NYSE parent ICE has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25 billion valuation, signaling deeper Wall Street integration with digital assets. Arthur Hayes argues the next bitcoin buying opportunity could follow Fed rate cuts tied to […]

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OKX Introduces Social Trading Platform After $25 Billion Valuation

Crypto exchange OKX is rolling out a built-in social network called Orbit inside its trading app, aiming to merge market discussion, community engagement, and real-time trading data. OKX Blends Social Media and Crypto Trading With Orbit Crypto exchange OKX is expanding its platform with a new built-in social network designed to bring market conversations directly […]

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Argentine Neobank Uala Raises $195 Million to Bankroll Latin American Expansion

The round, led by Allianz X, Allianz’s Group strategic investment arm, seeks to help Uala expand its operations across Latin America. The company reached a $3.2 billion valuation, becoming one of the largest digital conglomerates in the region. Uala Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation In Latest Funding Round Uala, an Argentina-based neobank, has closed a successful […]

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Kazakhstan Announces Investment of up to $350 Million in Crypto Reserve

The Central Bank of Kazakhstan recently announced that it would set up an investment portfolio of up to $350 million to invest in cryptocurrency companies and other instruments providing exposure to digital assets, using gold, and part of its foreign reserves to this end. Kazakhstan To Invest Up to $350 Million In Cryptocurrency Companies Central […]

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Crypto Crime Hits $154B in 2025 but It’s Below 1% of Onchain Activity

Illicit crypto transactions surged to record levels in 2025, yet the digital asset economy continues expanding as legitimate adoption accelerates worldwide, highlighting a rapidly growing blockchain ecosystem that still overwhelmingly operates within legal activity. Illicit Crypto Flows Surge While Global Adoption Accelerates Despite the rise in illicit activity, the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to expand […]

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Kucoin Faces Cease-and-Desist Order From Dubai Crypto Regulator

Dubai’s regulator warns consumers and investors to avoid crypto exchange Kucoin, intensifying scrutiny of unregulated digital asset platforms as the UAE’s multi-agency system divides oversight of virtual assets across Dubai and other emirates. Kucoin Ordered to Halt Operations by Dubai Regulator Heightened regulatory scrutiny continues to shape the global virtual asset sector. Dubai’s Virtual Assets […]

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Ripple Says Crypto Has Entered Institutional-Grade Era as TradFi–DeFi Bridge ‘Officially’ Opens

Crypto is entering a regulated institutional era as Ripple expands licensed financial infrastructure and global compliance, signaling blockchain’s transition from experimentation to large-scale financial deployment, connecting traditional finance with digital asset markets. Ripple Signals End of Crypto’s Experimental Era as Regulated Institutional Infrastructure Takes Center Stage The digital asset industry is entering a new phase […]

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Bitcoin May Be Quiet Now but Institutional Flows Suggest a Bigger Move Ahead

Institutional investors are holding firm through bitcoin’s latest market dip, signaling deeper conviction as ETF inflows, new buyers, and geopolitical tensions reinforce the cryptocurrency’s growing role as a potential safe-haven asset. Why Institutional Investors Aren’t Dumping Bitcoin During the Latest Dip Growing institutional participation is shaping bitcoin’s market behavior during periods of volatility. Crypto Research […]

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SEC Chair Aligns With Trump on Need for Digital Asset Regulation Clarity

Momentum builds in Washington for clearer U.S. crypto rules as SEC Chair Paul Atkins backs the Clarity Act, aligning with President Donald Trump’s push to secure regulatory certainty and keep digital asset innovation anchored in America. SEC Signals Strong Push for Clear Crypto Market Rules U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins shared […]

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Coinbase, Microsoft, Europol Disrupt Major Phishing Platform, 330 Domains Taken Down

A global crackdown dismantles Tycoon 2FA, a phishing platform that bypassed multi-factor authentication and fueled massive cyberattacks, as Coinbase, Microsoft, and Europol coordinate a sweeping effort to disrupt infrastructure behind widespread credential theft. Coinbase, Microsoft, Europol Coordinate Crackdown as Tycoon 2FA Sends Millions of Phishing Emails Monthly International coordination between technology firms and law enforcement […]

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