Bitcoin dropped from $109K after Gensler left. Now Powell exits the Fed. Could history repeat itself for crypto markets? Bitcoin hit $109,000 when Gary Gensler left the SEC in January 2025. Today, it trades around $76,063, per CoinGecko data. That sharp decline has reignited a familiar debate. Crypto analyst Benjamin...
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Crypto “Pig-Butchering”: 276 Arrested as FBI, Dubai Police Bust Global Scam Network
FBI and Dubai Police arrested 276 in a massive crypto pig-butchering bust. Here is what the DOJ says happened and who got charged. Law enforcement across three countries has taken down a major crypto fraud network. The FBI, Dubai Police, and Thailand’s Royal Thai Police arrested at least 276 individuals...
Solana Ventures Leads $18M Strategic Round to Expand Multisig Tools
Solana Ventures leads an $18M round to expand multisig tools as Solana’s RWA ecosystem tops $2.5B in value. Solana Ventures has led an $18 million strategic round to support the expansion of multisig tools on Solana, as the network’s real-world asset market reaches a new peak. The funding will support...
Pump.fun Unveils Charity Coins to Route Creator Fees Toward Charities
Pump.fun launches Charity Coins with donate.gg, routing creator fees from memecoins to charities while reducing disputes and security risks. Pump.fun has introduced Charity Coins through an exclusive collaboration with donate.gg, a platform focused on crypto donations. The new feature is designed to route creator fees from selected tokens toward charities. ...
Ethereum Range Holds Firm While Momentum Stays Weak Near Key Support
Ethereum price trades near $2,243 as ETH holds above $2,175 support while MACD and RSI show weak momentum. Ethereum is trading near $2,243 on the daily chart, while price remains inside a clear range. The chart shows repeated rejection near resistance and weak bounces from support. Traders are watching the...
Securitize and Computershare Advance Equity Tokenization for U.S. Issuers
Tokenized equity enters U.S. markets as issuers gain flexible share structures without altering ownership frameworks. Securitize and Computershare have aligned efforts to bring tokenized shares into regulated U.S. markets. The agreement introduces a direct model for issuing blockchain-based equity without altering traditional ownership structures. Market participants are watching closely as...
Visa Adds Base, Polygon, and More as Stablecoin Settlement Volume Surges
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Nine Blockchains as Multi Chain Payments Gain Momentum Visa has added five new blockchains to its stablecoin settlement pilot, bringing the total supported networks to nine. Newly included chains feature Base, Polygon, Arc, Canton, and Tempo. Existing support already covers Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Stellar....
Senator Tillis Pushes CLARITY Act Toward Senate Markup
Senator Tillis signals readiness to push the CLARITY Act to markup, as stablecoin yield concerns ease and DeFi negotiations heat up. Senator Thom Tillis says the CLARITY Act is now ready for the next step. The North Carolina Republican confirmed he plans to ask for a committee markup once lawmakers...
Retail Traders Push Prediction Markets to $25.7B as Crypto and Real-World Bets Expand
Retail traders drive prediction markets to $25.7B monthly volume, with crypto leading entry and real-world events gaining traction. Prediction markets are gaining momentum as trading activity accelerates across 2026. Fresh data shows sharp growth in both participation and volume, with retail users driving most of the action. Platforms built on...
RLUSD Goes Live on OKX as Ripple Expands Stablecoin Reach
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin launches on OKX with 280+ trading pairs, margin collateral support, and full XRPL integration. Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, is now available on OKX. The global exchange confirmed the listing on its official channels. Users can trade RLUSD across more than 280 spot pairs from day one. The...