Forecast: This Well-Known Cryptocurrency Could Fall 50% (or More) by the End of 2026
XRP has garnered a lot of attention in the cryptocurrency world since 2025. After experiencing its strongest surge in seven years, XRP (XRP 5.78%), 2026 seems to present a rather uncertain outlook. Initially seen as a potential breakout digital asset, XRP now faces significant downward pressure in the coming months. Let’s take a moment to […]
Senate committee approves cryptocurrency regulation bill for the CFTC
Senate Advances Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill U.S. Senator John Boozman from Arkansas spoke as Brian Quintenz, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), testified during a Senate hearing on June 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Recently, the Senate Agriculture Committee voted to move forward with the Cryptocurrency Market […]
Researchers report that cryptocurrency money-laundering reached $82 billion in 2025.
Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Surges In 2022, illicit money laundering linked to cryptocurrencies reached at least $82 billion, a significant increase from $10 billion in 2020, according to blockchain researchers. This rise is largely attributed to the rapid expansion of Chinese-speaking criminal organizations. Chinese money laundering networks stand out as the fastest-growing, having emerged during the […]
SEC dismisses case against Winklevoss twins’ cryptocurrency company
SEC Dismisses Case Against Gemini After Asset Recovery The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to drop an enforcement case against the cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. This decision comes after all investors in its loan program managed to recover their assets. In recent years, the SEC has shifted […]
Gold surpasses $5,000 while bitcoin lingers around $87,000, highlighting the growing divide in macro and cryptocurrency trends.
Good morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the market: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, your daily snapshot of key news from the US and an update on market activity and analysis. Bitcoin is currently around $87,000 in early trading in Hong Kong, reflecting a hesitant market grappling with internal supply issues. Meanwhile, gold’s rise […]
Iran’s dual cryptocurrency systems: government strategy and family resilience
Iran’s State Media Faces Erosion of Relevance Iran’s state-run media outlet, IRIB, seems to be losing touch with its audience. A recent survey by ISPA indicates that only about 12.5% of Iranians actually turn to state television for news, while only 11.5% watch its movies and series. It’s clear that people have largely shifted their […]
Coinbase’s CEO states that major banks now see cryptocurrency as a significant threat to their operations.
Coinbase CEO Talks Crypto’s Rising Importance at Davos While attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, revealed that a high-ranking official from one of the world’s largest banks told him that cryptocurrencies have become a “top priority” for them, suggesting that they view it as essential for survival. In […]
My brother is asking for his cryptocurrency back after our disagreement.
Dear Abby: A few years back, my brother gave me a substantial amount of cryptocurrency. But then, he did something that really hurt both me and my husband, breaking my trust in him. Because of this, I’ve really cut back on my interactions—not just with him, but with the whole family. When I talked to […]
Bitcoin Might Hit $1 Million as Cryptocurrency Enters ‘Super Cycle’ by 2026, According to Changpeng Zhao
Binance Founder on Future of Cryptocurrency Market Qiao Changpeng, the founder of Binance, has suggested that the cryptocurrency market may be on the brink of a long-term growth trajectory, potentially moving away from Bitcoin’s typical four-year boom-and-bust cycles. In a chat with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zhao highlighted a global shift […]
Former cryptocurrency miners constructing a 430 MW data center in a hidden location.
Applied Digital Begins Work on New Data Center Applied Digital, originally focused on cryptocurrency mining, is now stepping into the AI infrastructure space. They’ve kicked off construction for a 430 MW data center in the southern United States, although they haven’t disclosed its exact location yet. However, the company has previously faced opposition in other […]