Major financial hubs in Asia are stepping up regulated digital asset efforts in 2026, with Hong Kong preparing to issue its first stablecoin licences as early as March, while Malaysia’s central bank begins testing ringgit-based stablecoins and tokenised deposits under…

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has returned to social media, alleging that U.S. prosecutors improperly pressured witnesses during his criminal trial and arguing that his conviction should be overturned. Sam Bankman-Fried demands judge’s recusal In a post published on X, Bankman-Fried…

Franklin Templeton and Binance have launched a new institutional off-exchange collateral program that aims to weave traditional finance into the fabric of digital markets. Franklin Templeton, Binance bridge TradFi and crypto This initiative enables eligible institutions to use regulated, yield-bearing…

Bitcoin pioneer Erik Voorhees is raising eyebrows across crypto markets after on-chain data showed the longtime “digital gold” advocate moving millions of dollars into gold-backed tokens. From Bitcoin to bullion? Erik Voorhees’ gold bet sparks debate According to blockchain analytics…

Shiba Inu price outlook is increasingly tied to Shibarium adoption in 2026. The Layer-2 network is expected to roll out upgrades aimed at improving scalability, privacy, and real-world utility. These include infrastructure improvements, deeper ecosystem tooling, and continued efforts to…

Goldman Sachs has renewed institutional focus on XRP after disclosing a $153 million investment in XRP ETFs, alongside major allocations to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Goldman Sachs’ XRP exposure draws attention The disclosure, highlighted by journalist Eleanor Terrett, places the…

In its latest Market Byte research note, Grayscale Investments highlights a meaningful shift in Bitcoin’s price behavior. Recent BTC trading patterns resemble growth assets more closely than safe-haven commodities like gold, challenging the long-standing “digital gold” narrative. According to the…

New activity has been reported in a Bitcoin wallet tied to an alleged ransom demand in the high-profile disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. TMZ confirmed Tuesday that for the first time since…

A White House meeting on stablecoin yield and rewards ended without a deal, but participants described the discussions as more productive than previous talks, according to details shared by journalist Eleanor Terrett. The gathering brought together senior banking executives, crypto…

Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a pro se motion seeking a new trial in his federal fraud case, according to court filings in the Southern District of New York. The jailed former FTX chief argues that key witness testimony was missing…

Bitcoin price is trading in a tight consolidation range near $68,000 as markets await signals from an upcoming White House meeting on digital asset regulation, with the proposed Clarity Act emerging as a potential sentiment driver for the next directional…

Ripple has expanded the reach of its RLUSD stablecoin in the Middle East through a new strategic partnership with UAE-based digital bank Zand, a move that could have longer-term implications for the XRP ecosystem. Ripple and Zand target on-chain finance…

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov says the current market cycle is offering a clearer view of where crypto is headed next – not through price action, but through structural changes taking place beneath the surface. In a post on X, Nazarov…

Ethereum’s prolonged weakness has pushed key on-chain valuation metrics into territory historically associated with major market bottoms. This has prompted analysts to debate whether ETH is approaching a long-term inflection point or if further downside still lies ahead. Ethereum price…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has once again nudged the crypto community toward long-term thinking, using a post on X to revisit the relationship between Ethereum, artificial intelligence, and the pursuit of more ambitious technological goals. In the tweet, Buterin responds…

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has escalated scrutiny of major cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb following an unprecedented operational mistake in which the firm accidentally credited customers with tens of billions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin. The investigation follows a striking…

Ripple’s XRP has continued to weaken in recent sessions, sliding from zones above $2.00 down toward the current $1.40 area. A steep sell-off seen earlier this week left technical indicators in bearish territory: the 50-day moving average remains overhead resistance,…

A U.S. federal court has sentenced a key figure behind a global cryptocurrency investment scam to 20 years in prison, capping one of the largest crypto-fraud prosecutions tied to so-called “pig butchering” schemes. The operation defrauded victims of more than…

Backpack Exchange, the crypto trading platform founded by former FTX and Alameda leaders, is reportedly in talks to raise around $50 million in new financing at a pre-money valuation above $1 billion. If completed, the round would cement Backpack’s position…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has pushed its Ethereum treasury to new highs, with total ETH holdings now standing at 4.326 million tokens, as the firm continued aggressive accumulation despite ongoing volatility in the crypto market. The Tom Lee–chaired company disclosed in…