Crypto news outlets are parsing a sobering 2025 market performance, where Bitcoin’s muted rally failed to ignite the traditional altcoin frenzy that defined past cycles. Market maker Wintermute argues this signals a structural shift in blockchain markets, making 2026’s recovery dependent on specific catalysts rather than reflexive momentum trading. Traditional cycle patterns break down Wintermute’s digital asset OTC…
Two new financial products are making waves in crypto news, offering investors regulated exposure to the booming stablecoin and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sectors without directly holding digital tokens. MarketVector Indexes has unveiled benchmarks tracking companies building blockchain technology infrastructure for these fast-growing areas, while US issuer Amplify ETFs has launched corresponding exchange-traded funds to make the trend…
Smart contracts one of the most transformative advancements in blockchain technology are programmable agreements that automatically execute when specified conditions are met, removing the need for middlemen and boosting transparency, speed, and security. As much-discussed topics in crypto news and a cornerstone of modern crypto pur strategies, smart contracts are powering everything from decentralized finance…
Ethereum (ETH) exchange balances have plummeted to their lowest levels since 2016, driven by an unprecedented wave of institutional buying and digital asset treasury accumulation. With only 14.8 million ETH now held on centralized platforms a figure not seen in nine years the market is witnessing what analysts are calling a “Wall Street glow up”…
The US Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to hold a critical hearing on digital asset taxation next Wednesday, signaling renewed momentum for crypto policy reform. The session featuring Coinbase’s Vice President of Tax, Lawrence Zlatkin, and Coin Center’s Policy Director, Jason Somensatto underscores legislative efforts to clarify how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and stablecoins are taxed,…
Two senior Democratic senators are pressing for a federal investigation into potential conflicts of interest tied to major foreign crypto transactions, warning the issue is critical as Congress debates the landmark digital asset market structure bill. The probe, led by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Elissa Slotkin, centers on allegations that White House officials may have…
Global leaders convene in Barcelona showcasing resilience as EU advances digital euro and fintech investment reaches €3.6bn in H1, 2025. Barcelona, Spain, September 18th — The 11th European Blockchain Convention (EBC11) will gather global leaders in Barcelona on October 16-17 to challenge perceptions of European decline and showcase why the continent remains central to blockchain…
Hopes for another historic “Uptober” rally in Bitcoin and crypto may be fading fast, as both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) dropped to multi-week lows just nine days before October. While October is traditionally a strong month for crypto with BTC gaining in 10 of the last 12 years—analysts are divided on whether positive seasonality…
The Hyperliquid (HYPE) token is bracing for a significant supply shock, as Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Fund warns of the “first true test” for the cryptocurrency’s price stability and market sustainability. Starting November 29, a 24-month vesting schedule will unlock nearly $12 billion worth of HYPE tokens putting monthly supply overhang at an estimated $410 million…
South Korea has reported a record-breaking surge in suspicious cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, flagging 36,684 cases between January and August alone more than the combined totals from 2023 and 2024. This unprecedented growth underscores mounting concerns over crypto-fueled money laundering, cross-border remittance schemes, and the use of stablecoins in complex financial crimes. Suspicious Transaction Reports…
