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- [Japan Considers Stablecoins for Tourist Tax Refund System](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/japan-stablecoin-tourist-tax-refund-system/): Japan is considering stablecoins as  a probable payment option for consumption tax refunds to foreign visitors, reflecting growing administrative interest in blockchain-based financial services. On October 21, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Tatsunori Ibayashi told the House of Representatives Committee on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism that the administration would assess stablecoins and other options for its tourist tax refund system. 
- [BNB Foundation Completes 37th Quarterly BNB Token Burn](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/bnb-foundation-completes-quarterly-token-burn/): The BNB Foundation has announced the completion of BNB Chain’s 37th quarterly BNB token burn, removing more than 1.64 million BNB from circulation. The burned tokens were valued at approximately $1.197 billion at the time of the transaction, according to figures provided by the foundation. The latest burn leaves the network with a reported total supply of 131,512,085 BNB. The quarterly mechanism is designed to gradually reduce BNB’s supply toward a target of 100 million tokens. The foundation’s announcement also emphasizes BNB Chain’s ongoing token-burning mechanisms, which include both quarterly Auto-Burn events and a separate real-time process linked to network gas fees. 
- [Ethereum Price Surges 5% Amid Aggressive Whale Buying & BTC Rebound](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ethereum-price-recovers-5-whales-take-charge/): On October 16, Ethereum (ETH) price witnessed upward momentum following growing whale accumulation and a rebound in Bitcoin price, helping the cryptocurrency to soar around 5% on a daily chart.
- [Patrick Witt Confirms White House Exit, Eyes Private Sector](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/patrick-witt-confirms-white-house-exit/): Patrick Witt put out a statement reflecting on his experience, thanking colleagues and officials from many departments. He pointed to his efforts on cryptocurrency policy, especially the passage of the GENIUS Act and ongoing work toward the CLARITY Act. Witt says he’ll keep working in the private sector, but he hasn’t shared any details about his next move.
- [Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Trading in UAE for Clients](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/standard-chartered-crypto-trading-in-uae/): Standard Chartered is making it easier for its eligible clients to trade cryptocurrencies, bringing digital asset buying and selling into regular wealth management. This move shows how big financial institutions are taking cryptocurrencies more seriously, especially as wealthy investors look for new ways to diversify their portfolios.
- [CLARITY Act Faces Senate Setback Amid Crypto Regulation Debate](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/clarity-act-senate-setback-crypto-regulation/): The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is a proposed U.S. law that spells out how the government should regulate cryptocurrency markets. It’s meant to clarify what the SEC and CFTC must do by splitting oversight of digital assets between them. The House passed the bill in 2025. It went through the Senate Banking Committee in 2026 but stalled in the Senate this September after failing to clear a key vote.
- [Kraken’s Parent Payward Wins Full Dubai VARA License](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/kraken-payward-wins-dubai-vara-license/): Payward, the company behind Kraken, is about to enter the UAE market after completing VARA’s licensing process in Dubai. This approval lets Payward operate as a regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider and serve all types of investors: retail, professional, and institutional. In May 2026, Payward received preliminary approval to start preparing its operations before welcoming clients.
- [Binance Research: Crypto Market Nears Historical Bottom Window](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/binance-research-crypto-market-bottom-window/): According to Binance Research, total crypto market capitalization is now 11.9 months past its all-time high. This puts the crypto market in the 11- to 13-month window when the market bottomed in previous completed cycles. 
- [Vitalik Buterin Warns AI Could Threaten Crypto Security](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/vitalik-buterin-ai-crypto-security/): Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised a longer-term security concern for the cryptocurrency industry, warning that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could eventually challenge the mathematical foundations that modern cryptography is based on.
- [Coinbase Completes Deribit Integration, Plans Options Rollout](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/coinbase-deribit-integrate-plan-rollout-option/): Coinbase has completed its integration of crypto derivatives platform Deribit, creating what it calls Coinbase Global Exchange and setting the stage for a broader trading platform. The company said on October 7 that Coinbase Financial Markets will connect eligible U.S. customers with international crypto derivatives liquidity through a single regulated structure. Coinbase also said options trading, spot margin and unified portfolios will begin rolling out in the coming weeks, while Coinbase Pro is scheduled to return at the end of 2026. The announcement follows the completion of the Deribit integration on October 1 and builds on Coinbase’s earlier efforts to combine spot, futures and derivatives services across its platforms.
- [Solana Unveils Powerful DvP Standard for Faster Settlement](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/solana-unveil-dvp-standard-faster-settlement/): Solana Foundation has announced Solana DvP, an open-source escrow program that has been created to offer financial institutions a shared standard for delivery-versus-payment settlement on the Solana blockchain. Released under the MIT license, the program aims to replace bespoke smart contracts with reusable infrastructure for setting assets and payments atomically.
- [Zcash Begins NU7 Testnet Ahead of November Mainnet Upgrade](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/zcash-begins-testnet-ahead-mainnet-upgrade/): Zcash has moved its new big upgrade, NU7, into public testing as developers get prepared for a possible mainnet launch in November. Right now, they are running this upgrade on the testnet to see how it holds up before deciding whether to activate it on Zcash’s main network. By launching the public testnet, developers, infrastructure operators, and others can check out how the changes work before they actually touch real ZEC transactions. The mainnet rollout is set for November 5, but it depends on what they find during testing and a final call scheduled for October 20.
- [US Court Dismisses LIBRA, M3M3 Lawsuit in Legal Setback](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/us-court-dismiss-libra-lawsuit-legal-setback/): A U.S. federal court has dismissed a class-action lawsuit involving the LIBRA and M3M3 tokens, bringing the case against Kelsier Ventures, Hayden Davis, former Meteora CEO Ben Chow, and related parties to a close. Judge Jennifer L. Rochon of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed the plaintiffs’ amended complaint and declined to allow them to file another version of the lawsuit.
- [CSD BR and Ripple Launch XRP Asset Tokenization in Brazil](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/csd-br-ripple-launch-xrp-tokenization-brazil/): Brazil is taking another step forward in blockchain-based financial infrastructure as CSD BR and Ripple begin the first phase of a strategic alliance focused on asset tokenization. The initiative combines CSD BR’s governed infrastructure as a registrar, central securities depository and settlement system with the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The initial phase will use the public blockchain as a complementary layer for recording and auditing financial assets, beginning with BTG Pactual investment fund shares. CSD BR will continue to maintain the official records, while authorized participants will be able to use the blockchain to verify records transparently and in real time.
- [BlockTower Founder Alleges $25M Coinbase Loss Amid Citi Deal](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blocktower-alleges-coinbase-loss-citi-deal/): A new controversy has drawn attention involving Coinbase, after Ari Paul, founder of BlockTower, stated in an X post today, September 29, 2026, that his company lost $25 million on the crypto exchange a few years back. Paul claims this loss is linked to a pattern of big, repeated hacks that, in his view, Coinbase kept hidden from users. He went further, saying he found at least 12 other companies suffered similar losses, with the total losses above $1 billion. Paul did not share more details, saying ongoing lawsuits stop him from doing so. 
- [THORChain Defends Halt Policy Amid Bitget Security Fallout](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/thorchain-defend-halt-amid-bitget-exploit/): THORChain, a decentralized exchange, is being criticized for how it handles funds linked to major crypto exploits. The situation came into the picture when Bitget CEO Gracy Chen asked the decentralized exchange to stop processing swaps from publicly identified attacker addresses. Chen's comments raise a simple question about whether a permissionless cross-chain protocol should block wallets that are linked to a known hack from moving funds through its network.
- [Bitget Taps Mandiant, SlowMist to Probe $351M Security Incident](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/bitget-tap-mandiant-slowmist-security-incident/): Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget confirmed a major security incident after someone made unauthorized transfers, affecting about $351.6 million from parts of its hot and warm wallet system on September 24, 2026. Bitget said its security systems spotted the transfers at 18:31 UTC, and its emergency team took action within minutes. The exchange in an X post explained that its cold wallets are safe and the problem only reached part of its three-tier wallet setup.
- [Patrick Witt Blames Banks as Clarity Act Stalls Amid Stablecoin Push](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/patrick-witt-blames-banks-clarity-act-stall/): The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has been halted in the U.S. Senate after advancing through committee. The White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt points to retaliation from large banks over concerns that stablecoins could mimic the traditional deposit interests. Witt said bank concerns became a crucial factor behind the bill’s failure, even though the legislation included provisions constraining interest on stablecoins.
- [Coinbase for Agents Adds Stock Trading and AI-Powered Micropayments](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/coinbase-agents-add-stock-trading-ai/): Coinbase is extending its agentic trading platform beyond crypto and derivatives. This allows AI agents to trade U.S. stocks and ETFs while using micropayments to acquire data, model inference, and other services. The organization said Coinbase for Agents MCP now blends equities trading with its x402 payment protocol, allowing the agent to research an asset, pay for context, evaluate the results, and execute a trade within user-defined limits.
- [Tokenized U.S. Stock Venues Could Launch Under New SEC Exemption](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sec-innovation-exemption-tokenized-stock-venues-q4/): The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a regulated pathway for trading tokenized versions of American stocks on public blockchains, with the first venues expected to file their operating notices as early as the fourth quarter of 2026, according to a senior agency official.
- [X Sues Bitcoin Influencers Over Reported £207,384 Revenue Fraud Scheme](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/x-sues-bitcoin-influencers-revenue-fraud/): X Internet Unlimited Company and X Corp. have sued Bitcoin influencers Vivek Kumar Sen, Zamyang Sherpa, and operators of related accounts in the UK High Court. This lawsuit was announced by James Burnham, General Counsel of X and xAI, on X today, September 21, 2026. X allegedly stated that they coordinated a network of X accounts to manipulate engagement and falsely acquire at least 207,384 pounds through the platform’s Creator Revenue Program.
- [Lagarde Reportedly Blocked Binance’s Bid for Greek MiCA License](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/lagarde-block-binance-greek-mica-bid/): European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reportedly stepped in to block Binance from securing an EU wide crypto license via Greece. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Binance had been working closely with Greece’s financial regulator on a license under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) rules. Greek officials had told Binance its application was complete, and the company was preparing to announce the approval.
- [Seven Democrats Renew CLARITY ACT Push as Atkins Signals SEC Action](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/democrats-vote-no-back-clarity-act-again/): Seven Senate Democrats who voted against advancing the CLARITY Act have reaffirmed their commitment to passing the legislation through bipartisan negotiations. According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Angela Alsobrooks, Cory Booker, Catherine Cortez Masto, Ruben Gallego, Mark Warner and Raphael Warnock said the 49-50 Senate vote was a setback but not the end of efforts to advance the bill. Their statement comes as lawmakers and crypto industry figures debate the reasons behind the vote and the path forward for US digital asset regulation. 
- [CLARITY Act Fails Senate Vote, Leaving US Crypto Rules in Limbo](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/clarity-act-stall-senate-vote-crypto-uncertain/): The U.S. Senate was unable to advance the CLARITY Act and has drawn attention to financial regulators and their capabilities to develop crypto rules. The CLARITY Act bill failed to secure the 60 votes that were needed to invoke cloture, and it received 49 votes in favor and 50 against. The drawback has raised questions over how securities and commodity regulations will apply across the watch-brokered market if Congress does not eventually move forward with the designated framework.
- [CoinEx Announces Exchange Shutdown After Nine Years of Operations](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/coinex-announces-shutdown-of-the-exchange/): CoinEx posted on social media platform X and stated that it is shutting down after nine years, and the platform is starting an orderly wind-down of its cryptocurrency exchange business. The platform launched back in December 2017, and now it plans to close on December 22, 2026. Until then, users will still be able to withdraw their funds, and the exchange also assured that its reserve ratio is over 100%.
- [Blockstream Rejects Ransom Demand After $320M Liquid Network BTC Hack](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blockstream-rejects-ransom-liquid-btc-hack/): Blockstream, a Bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure, posted on social media platform X today, September 11, 2026, and stated that it is taking a firm stance against paying any ransom to get back the Bitcoin stolen from the Liquid Network and the company is calling the incident a crime rather than any kind of responsible disclosure. The company also stated that it tried to work in good faith with those controlling the stolen Bitcoin but made it clear it would not pay for the return. This comes after a major hack of the Liquid Network, which saw about $320 million in Bitcoin withdrawn.
- [Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP Crash: 99% Fall Sparks Explosive Rug Pull Claim](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/hunter-biden-laptop-crash-sparks-rug-pull/): Hunter Biden responded to the sharp crash of his LAPTOP meme coin after the token faced instability upon launching on the Base blockchain. LAPTOP reportedly rose to as high as $199, and then the price of the token fell to around $3.70, with losses reaching as much as 99%. 
- [Iran Turns to USDT and Bitcoin as Sanctions Disrupt Cross-Border Trade](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/iran-turns-to-crypto-amid-us-sanctions/): As the US sanctions continue to strain its economy, Iran is now relying on crypto to keep its cross-border trade moving. Analysts state that the central bank has eased some stringent foreign-exchange controls. This helped the traders to use cryptocurrencies such as Tether and Bitcoin to settle transactions through Iranian crypto exchanges. The change gives exporters and importers more adaptability when Iran is not a part of the global financial system. Data from TRM Labs shows that nearly $10 billion worth of crypto moved through Iran in 2025. This emphasizes the role of virtual assets in the nation’s financial system.
- [BNB Price Surges After CZ Says IPOs Will Move On-Chain](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/bnb-price-up-cz-predicts-ipo-on-chain/): — CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) September 8, 2026
- [Vitalik Buterin Says Bitcoin Can Adapt to Future AI Security Threats](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/vitalik-buterin-bitcoin-survive-ai-threats/): Bitcoin (BTC) has made headlines, garnering a debate between Silicon Valley investor Liron Shapira and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Initially, Shapira said there is a chance that Bitcoin’s price could plunge by 50% in the next 2 years. This statement came amidst the advances in artificial intelligence that hinders the security and robustness assumptions around cryptocurrency. Later, he reduced the probability percentage to 40, subsequent to comments from Buterin and AI researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky. Buterin chose the optimistic side and said BTC can survive the latter through upgrades to mining pools and clients.
- [Solana Leads x402 Transactions in Volume And Spending](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/solana-x402-transactions-volume-spending/): Solana recorded more x402 transactions than any other network in August, according to an August roundup from the x402 ecosystem, as developers and companies test ways for artificial intelligence agents to make payments for digital services. The network overtook Base in daily x402 transaction activity during the month, while BlockRun said it settled 5.4 million agentic payments on Solana over a seven-day period through PayAI.
- [Binance Stablecoin Inflows Recover as Bitcoin Holds Above $75K](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/binance-stablecoin-inflow-rise-btc-holds/): According to the data provided by CryptoQuant, stablecoin flows in the direction of cryptocurrency exchanges showed signals of minimal recovery in August. Binance recorded more than $1 billion in net stablecoin inflows during the month. The development has come at a time when Bitcoin's price has been steady after gaining approximately 25% in August and moving back above the $75,000 level.
- [Scalable Blockchains to Form the Backbone of Digital Economies](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/scalable-blockchain-for-the-digital-economy/): Since its inception, blockchain has been the foundation on which decentralized assets such as cryptocurrencies are built. Although they bring transparency, they’re not very scalable, especially globally. So, a blockchain that scales to global proportions can, in theory, serve as the infrastructure on which businesses can build.  
- [Bitcoin Ownership Reaches 5% Globally, India Leads With 68M Holders](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/bitcoin-ownership-globally-india-leads/): Bitcoin's estimated global ownership has reached roughly 5% of the world's population, according to figures shared by on-chain analyst Willy Woo on social media platform X today, September 1, 2026. India accounts for an estimated 68 million of these holders, giving it the largest number of Bitcoin owners in Woo's country-level table despite an ownership rate of 4.6%.
- [Metaplanet and Wintermute BTC Transfers Raise Sell-Off Fears](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/metaplanet-wintermute-btc-move-market-fear/): From the data presented by Lookonchain, it appears that Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury company, has moved 2,400 BTC to Coinbase Prime, and Wintermute has shifted 5,100 BTC to Binance. Both of these transactions have aroused fears of selling in the cryptocurrency world.
- [Bitcoin Tests Quantum-Safe Spending With First QSB Mainnet Transaction](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/bitcoin-test-quantum-safe-spending-transaction/): A Bitcoin  (BTC) transaction using StarkWare researcher Avihu Levy's quantum-safe Bitcoin QSB method has been confirmed on the Bitcoin mainnet. This marks the first reported mainnet demonstration of the experimental construction. The transaction was created to safeguard BTC from future attacks involving powerful quantum computers without needing a soft fork or changes to BTC's consensus rules.
- [Circle, LuLuFin Cut Cross-Border Settlement Costs by Up to 30%](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/circle-lulufin-cut-cross-border-cost/): Taking to X, Circle announced on August 26, 2026, that LuLu Financial Holdings (LFH) has reduced cross-border settlement costs by 25% to 30% as it has adopted USDC and Circle Mint for remittance flows across the GCC, MENA and APAC regions. Circle and LuLuFin also reported a 40% rise in settlement volume and beneficiary crediting in less than a minute once settlement is completed. 
- [Blockchain Association Seeks Clearer Stablecoin KYC Rules](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blockchain-association-limit-stablecoin-kyc/): The Blockchain Association is asking U.S. regulators to keep customer-identification requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers focused on their direct customers, rather than extending those duties across the wider stablecoin ecosystem.
- [Cleveland Fed Study Finds Crypto Investors Expect Higher Returns](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/cleveland-fed-study-crypto-ownership/): The study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland uses recurring, large-scale surveys of U.S. households to understand why people invest in cryptocurrencies rather than other financial assets. According to the study, crypto holders tend to be younger, male, and more libertarian than non-crypto holders. They also expect much higher yields from crypto and look at it as relatively safer than people who do not hold cryptocurrencies. 
- [World Liberty Financial Loses Bid to Move Sun Claims to Arbitration](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/world-liberty-financial-fail-move-sun-claims/): A California federal judge has ruled that key claims brought by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun against World Liberty Financial will remain in federal court, declining the company's attempt to move Sun's individual claims into arbitration. The ruling concerns a dispute over Sun's investment in WLFI, a crypto venture associated with the Trump family, and does not determine whether either side is ultimately liable.
- [Crypto Leaders Meet Howard Lutnick Ahead of Trump’s Clarity Act Push](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/crypto-leader-met-lutnick-trump-push-clarity/): As per a post on X on August 19 by crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, a marginal group of crypto executives met with the U.S. Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, before President Donald Trump's White House remarks. The discussion emphasized the Crypto Clarity Act, the impact of clearer crypto regulations on U.S. jobs, and subsequent economic growth. It also talked about efforts to bring crypto organizations and entrepreneurs back to the United States. The meeting also discussed remaining roadblocks to the legislation and how the White House would help build bipartisan support.
- [CoinShares Expands WGMI ETF as Bitcoin Miners Shift to AI](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/coinshare-expand-wgmi-etf-bitcoin-miner-to-ai/): Bitcoin mining is entering into a new phase as companies that were only used for producing Bitcoin (BTC) have now moved towards AI and high-performance computing as per Coinshares. There’s a clear reason for this shift: AI needs huge amounts of electricity and data center space, which are things Bitcoin miners already have. Their operations are built on power-intensive computing sites.
- [Ripple’s Jeonbuk Bank Deal Raises XRP Questions as Price Slips](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ripple-jeonbuk-deal-raises-questions-xrp-slips/): However, this announcement has quickly become a talking point not just for what it signals about Ripple’s institutional expansion, but also for what it leaves unclear about the role of XRP in the new payment flows.
- [BitMart Founder Confirms Chinese X Account Hack After Fund Claims](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/bitmart-confirms-x-account-hack-fund-claim/): BitMart's official Chinese X account was suspected to be taken over by an employee who used the platform to release a lengthy public accountability statement directed at founder Sheldon Xia and his partner, Lin. The statement demanded answers by August 19 on users' restricted withdrawals, the location and status of customer funds, related fund movements, unpaid employee compensation, and a repayment plan. However, BitMart's founder Sheldon Xia later confirmed that the X account was hacked and the post was not made by a current employee.
- [Gemini Exchange’s Total revenue grew 37% YoY to $45.5M in Q2 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/gemini-exchange-revenue-5m-q2-2026/): Gemini Space Station reported total revenue of $45.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, up 37% from $33.3 million a year earlier. The increase came even as the company’s core exchange revenue declined, with services revenue providing a larger share of the quarter’s results. Gemini reported a net loss of $107.7 million, although that was 19% lower than the $133.2 million loss recorded in the same quarter last year.
- [Harmony Moves Toward Blockchain Rollback After 4B ONE Exploit](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/harmony-blockchain-rollback-after-exploit/): Harmony, a Layer-1 blockchain network, is moving forward with a blockchain rollback approach (emergency process that rewinds a blockchain's history to a previous state, erasing or altering confirmed blocks and transactions to fix major bugs, hacks, or consensus errors) after an exploit that led to the illegal minting of roughly 4 billion ONE tokens, representing about 26% of the token supply. The rollback has emerged as the most feasible and practical solution as Harmony coordinates with validators and exchanges to understand the path ahead. The project has also begun a mint bug fix and said a full list of exploiter wallets will be out soon.
- [Metaplanet Moves 3,881 as Bitcoin Price Slips Despite ETF Inflows](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/metaplanet-transfers-btc-price-slip-etf-inflow/): According to Lookonchain data, today, August 12, 2026, Metaplanet (Japanese Bitcoin Treasury company) has transferred 3,881 BTC, worth about $247.3 million. The company owns 43,000 BTC at an average purchase price of $96,191. With this transfer, Metaplanet currently holds unrealized losses of around $1.4 billion, or 34%. Moreover, Lookonchain also highlighted that Hut 8 has also transferred 493 BTC, worth roughly $31.36 million.
- [SEC Pushes Regulation Crypto Amid Rising Market Demand](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sec-pushes-regulation-crypto-with-key-vote/): The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public notice scheduling an open meeting for Friday, August 14, 2026, to consider a proposed rulemaking titled Regulation Crypto. The administrative initiative aims to establish a tailored offering regime for digital asset investment contracts, providing an institutional framework for token issuance and capital fundraising. The sudden agency notice follows a procedural delay in the U.S. Senate regarding comprehensive digital asset legislation, which has been deferred until mid-September.
- [H100 Nearly Triples BTC Holdings Amid Empery’s Bitcoin Sell-Off](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/h100-adds-btc-amid-empery-digital-btc-sell-off/): H100, Sweden's First Bitcoin treasury company listed on NGM Stockholm, announced in a press release today, August 10, 2026, that it has added 2,455.37 bitcoin to its treasury, bringing total holdings to 3,506.4 BTC. With this addition, the company fulfilled its procurement of NSD AS (private target company formerly known as WR Start Up 594 AS).
- [MARA Reports $611M Q2 Loss Amid Bitcoin Treasury Shift](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/mara-q2-loss-amid-bitcoin-treasury-shift/): MARA Holdings released its Q2 financial reports recently. The reports suggest that the company saw a net loss of $611.3 million on revenues of $174.9 million for the quarter. These numbers indicate a drop of 27% when compared with the same quarter last year. The total number of Bitcoins held has also gone down by 29% to 35,577 BTC. Although there has been an increase in its production of BTCs for the quarter by 3% to 2,422 BTC, the company is struggling with growing expenses amid a 22% increase in its energized hashrate of 70.3 EH/S.

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- [Learn Forex Trading: Guides & Strategies](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/forex-trading/): Starting with Forex Trading: A Beginner's Guide: New to forex entirely? Start here. This guide covers the fundamentals — currency pairs, pips, leverage and margin — and walks through what placing your first trade actually looks like.
- [Mastering Cryptocurrency Technical Analysis: Tools & Strategies](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/crypto-trading/cryptocurrency-technical-analysis/): Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk asset class. This article is for general information only and does not offer investment advice. We may use affiliate links in our content and may earn a commission. Readers should do their own research before investing. Explore our Editorial Policy for more information.
- [Liquidity & Volume in Crypto: What You Must Know](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/crypto-trading/understanding-liquidity-volume/): Anyone who's spent time in the crypto market knows that "liquidity" gets thrown around a lot, often without much explanation. For newcomers, this guide breaks down two of the most important concepts in crypto trading: liquidity and volume. Neither is complicated once explained clearly, and understanding both will help you navigate the market with far more confidence.
- [How to Start Forex Trading: A Beginner’s Guide](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/forex-trading/beginners-guide/): Forex is a fast-paced, around-the-clock market where currencies like EUR/USD are traded. It’s an accessible way for anyone interested in global markets to get involved. This guide covers the basics: how forex works, the steps to get started, beginner-friendly strategies, and the risks to watch for, so you can trade with a clear foundation from day one.
- [Mastering Forex Signals: A Guide to Smarter Trading Moves](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/forex-trading/mastering-forex-signals-guide/): Forex signals are alerts that tell traders when it might be a good time to buy or sell a currency pair, based on analysis of market conditions. Used well, they can save time and highlight opportunities you might otherwise miss. If used carelessly, they can just as easily lead to losses. Signal quality and accuracy vary enormously across providers and methods.
- [How to Trade Crypto Safely: A Guide to Avoiding Scams](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/crypto-trading/building-trust-in-crypto-trading/): Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk asset class. This article is for general information only and does not offer investment advice. We may use affiliate links in our content and may earn a commission. Readers should do their own research before investing. Explore our Editorial Policy for more information.
- [Understanding Crypto Exchanges: A Beginner’s Guide](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/crypto-trading/understanding-crypto-exchanges/): This guide helps new users understand how crypto exchanges work, how to choose the right one, and how to trade safely on them. It's built for beginners and for anyone who wants a clearer picture of how the crypto marketplace actually functions.
- [Crypto Trading Basics: A Beginner’s Guide](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/crypto-trading/beginners-guide/): Hardware wallets are now affordable and widely accessible, making them a sensible choice for anyone serious about trading. To learn how to spot untrustworthy platforms and avoid scams altogether, see Building Trust in Crypto Trading.
- [Learn Crypto Trading: Guides & Insights](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/crypto-trading/): Building Trust in Crypto Trading: Learn how to identify trustworthy platforms, recognize scam red flags, and develop safe trading habits to protect your funds.
- [Bitcoin ATMs in 2026: How They Work, Fees & Safety](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/bitcoin/guide-to-bitcoin-atms/): A Bitcoin ATM (or "BTM") is a physical kiosk that lets you buy and sometimes sell Bitcoin with cash, without going through a bank or a traditional exchange. For years, they were among the fastest ways to convert cash into crypto, and their numbers grew rapidly worldwide.
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- [What is Bitcoin Halving? A Complete Guide](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/bitcoin/what-is-bitcoin-halving/): Bitcoin halving is one of the most important events built into the Bitcoin network. Roughly every four years, or more precisely, every 210,000 blocks, the reward that miners receive for adding a new block is halved. This steadily slows the rate at which new Bitcoins are created, reinforcing the token’s scarcity over time.
- [What is Bitcoin? A Complete Beginner’s Guide](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/learn/bitcoin/what-is-bitcoin/): This shrinking issuance is a major reason Bitcoin is compared to gold: supply is predictable and ultimately finite. Read our full guide: What is Bitcoin Halving?
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## Blogs
- [How To Buy Crypto With A Credit Card In 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/how-to-buy-crypto-with-credit-card/): A card saved in the browser is the shortest path into crypto, which is why so many first purchases start there. The bill tells a longer story: weeks later the issuer's charges turn up on the statement, on top of whatever the platform already took. Is the convenience worth that, and how do you keep the cost down if you go ahead?
- [How Hyperliquid Gives Challenge to Traditional Exchanges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/hyperliquid-threat-traditional-exchange/): Hyperliquid is a leading decentralized exchange developed by using blockchain technology, which has lately become a popular place for perpetual futures. The reason behind the popularity of this platform is that it provides services for leveraged trading. While the platform was designed to focus on crypto perpetuals, it is now slowly making its way to integrate assets from the traditional financial world.
- [What Are New AML Rules for US Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/genius-act-aml-proposal-means-stablecoin/): Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto administration, the crypto sector has gained an impressive regulatory clarity as the administration is working on various regulatory frameworks at once to bring clarity for the digital asset sector. Last month, the United States Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that they are proposing a joint rule. The main purpose of this joint statement is to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, which is widely known as the GENIUS Act. 
- [Agentic Payments: How AI and Crypto Automate Finance](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/agentic-payments-ai-that-spends-crypto/): In simple words, Agentic payments are those types of financial transactions that are started and executed by AI agents without any human intervention. These transactions do not require users to press “approve” every time they make transactions. 
- [North Korea’s Lazarus Group: Biggest Nightmare for Crypto](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/north-korea-lazarus-group-hack-crypto/): According to an official report from Chainalysis, more than $3.4 billion worth of funds locked in cryptocurrency were compromised in 2025. North Korean hackers, mainly linked to the infamous Lazarus Group, are alone responsible for around $2.02 billion of the total amount of stolen funds. This is the direct jump of around 51% from 2024. While the white hat hackers and cybersecurity experts are continuously working to protect the crypto sector against these hacks and exploitation, the scale of these attacks is still large and scaring away users.
- [Why RWAs Are Becoming the Backbone of Crypto’s Next Growth Phase](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/why-rwa-becoming-backbone-crypto-phase/): The tokenized RWA market has crossed $31 billion, showing tokenization is moving from the pilot phase to real adoption.
- [How $292 Million Kelp DAO Hack Shook DeFi in 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/how-292-m-kelp-dao-hack-shook-defi-2026/): Last month, April 2026, the entire decentralized finance sector experienced the biggest cyber attack on one of its cross-chain bridges, which shook the entire community. On April 18, Kelp DAO, a popular liquid staking protocol, faced a bizarre hack and lost approximately $292 million in rsETH tokens after its cross-chain bridge linked to LayerZero got exploited in the cyber attack. 
- [Solana Grows as Institutions and Alpenglow Show Support](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/solana-institutional-interest-alpenglow/): Solana is gaining traction in the global financial markets as we enter the second quarter of 2026, and the conversation surrounding $SOL has shifted from "if" to "how fast." While Bitcoin remains the undisputed store of value and Ethereum the foundational yield curve, Solana has officially emerged as the high-frequency settlement layer for the world’s largest financial institutions. In the second week of May, the broader crypto market experienced a complex macro environment of Fed leadership transitions and regulatory shifts. However, Solana has quietly executed the most significant technical overhaul in its history.
- [Why Zcash (ZEC) Could Be the Next Big Thing in Crypto?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/why-zcash-zec-next-big-thing-in-crypto/): Despite the base of blockchain technology, the crypto sector is still struggling to resolve privacy-related issues amid growing surveillance under new crypto regulations. Privacy coins like Zcash are the answer to this problem.
- [How Institutions Invest in Secure Crypto Custody](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/how-institutions-invest-crypto-custody/): The cryptocurrency market has experienced major changes this year as its institutional adoption is quickly growing with every passing day. One of the major factors behind this adoption is institutional custody. In simple words, institutional custody is the secure and compliant way for storing digital assets on the blockchain. 
- [Strategy Paused Bitcoin Buys; Will Q1 Earnings Break Saylor’s Model?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/strategy-paused-bitcoin-buys-saylor-model/): Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy), announced yesterday, May 3, 2026, through the social media platform X, that the company has paused Bitcoin buying this week. This break marks the second such pause in 2026. The first such pause was observed from March 23-29, 2026. Tomorrow's (May 5) Q1 earnings will reveal if their funding strategy can keep powering massive BTC purchases amid expected big losses.
- [Essential Tips for Networking Effectively at Crypto Conferences](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/essential-tips-for-networking-at-crypto-conferences/): Conversing effectively at crypto conferences can greatly improve your networking results.
- [The Significance of KYC and AML in Cryptocurrency Exchanges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/kyc-aml-in-cryptocurrency-exchanges/): Since the introduction of cryptocurrencies, the number of people making crypto transactions worldwide has increased dramatically. With such a massive growth in the popularity of crypto, the potential risk and mishaps associated with the finance world also increase, which means various crypto enthusiasts have to face money laundering and finance terrorism. To counter such incidents and maintain the safety of the cryptocurrency industry, verification procedures such as KYC and AML are becoming highly critical. This article will explore the importance of KYC and AML in cryptocurrency exchanges.
- [Synthetic Assets: Boosting Liquidity on Crypto Exchanges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/role-of-synthetic-assets-in-liquidty-volume/): Synthetic assets are the virtual representation of real physical assets. Examples include stock, commodity, or currency traded on a blockchain. Synthetic assets differ from conventional assets in that they are created via decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and smart contracts, which do not entail any claims to the ownership of the assets; instead, they are employed to track their price. It offers entry to a diverse range of markets with security and traceability ensured by the indelible record of blockchain technology. Understanding Liquidity and volume is necessary for traders who sell synthetic assets. It also has an impact on the price stability of synthetic assets and trading options.
- [Risk Management in Crypto Trading: Essential Strategies](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/risk-management-in-crypto-trading/): Whether you are an experienced trader or just throwing your hat in the ring, strategies for risk management in crypto trading can safeguard you. This article will help you understand why risk management is essential in crypto trading and the various strategies you can employ to navigate your way through crypto trading.
- [How to Choose the Best Crypto Exchange: 10 Must-Have Features](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/features-choosing-best-crypto-exchange/): Increased ease of use and additional features, along with a greater threat from hackers and more demands from users and regulators, have increased the standards. It’s not how many tokens are listed that define the best crypto exchanges, but rather the equilibrium of security, compliance, user experience, liquidity, and innovation.
- [What Are Exchange Fees On Crypto Exchanges & Their Impact On Trading](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/exchange-fees-how-they-impact-trading/): Crypto trading usually feels like a roller coaster as the prices pump, charts flash green and red, traders chasing the next big move. But while everyone is watching the candles, something quieter is nibbling away at profits in the background and it is nothing but the exchange fees.
- [5 Crypto Exchanges That Save Most on Trading Fees in 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-exchanges-save-trading-fees-2026/): But what really matters for crypto traders is the fees on trade. These small percentage of fees on every trade can affect their returns. In 2026, Bitcoin is trading in the new crypto cycle after creating a new all-time high last year, and altseason is building up again. Even a 0.05% difference between exchanges matters so much. If you trade often, even small fees add up and can take a big portion of your profits. 
- [How Crypto Can Have Massive Impact on Social Media Economy](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-have-impact-social-media-economy/): But another economy is rapidly growing its social media economy. For years, we have watched cryptocurrency and social media exist in a state of detente, where crypto communities build on centralized platforms like X (formerly Twitter), while Web3 social protocols struggle to gain mainstream traction.  
- [Is Decentralization Fully Compromised in Crypto and DeFi?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/decentralization-compromised-crypto-defi/): The idea behind decentralization in finance through cryptocurrency was to give power back to people by creating an open, transparent, and permissionless financial system. Decentralization is not a new concept. 
- [How to Trade Traditional Assets on Crypto Exchanges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/trade-traditional-asset-crypto-exchanges/): In March 2026, gold is trading around $5,093 as investors need safety amid geopolitical tensions and the rise in inflation. But the traditional market is still closing at night with high barriers, and institutions can not afford this. Crypto exchanges allow anyone to trade traditional commodities all the time by using tokenized physical gold and leveraged perpetual futures that can be settled instantly in USDT.
- [TradFi-Crypto Convergence: Rise of Institutional Bridges](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tradfi-crypto-convergence-institutional/): A few years ago, the Wall Street and crypto sectors were two different sectors. One moved slowly through banks under regulated environments. On the other hand, the cryptocurrency sector is using blockchain technology, where anyone can join in.
- [Institutional Interest in On-Chain Derivatives & Perp DEXs](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/institutional-chain-derivatives-perp-dex/): When Bitcoin dropped more than 12% of its value in a few hours just last month, the traditional financial market was sleeping. Wall Street’s trading desks had closed hours earlier, which left many institutional investors unable to respond until the next morning. 
- [Can Policy Wins and Settlements Build Confidence in Crypto?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-battle-easing-clarity-build/): For years, one word has defined the crypto industry's relationship with regulators and that word is uncertainty. Since crypto came into existence, many projects have been launched and investors piled in, all of this only to see lawsuits, enforcement actions and regulator warnings suddenly shaking the entire market.
- [Tokenized Securities: How Blockchain is Transforming Capital Markets](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tokenized-securities-reshaping-markets/): Finance is changing fast, and one of the biggest shifts is the rise of tokenized securities. Tokenized securities are nothing but digital versions of financial assets such as stocks, bonds or funds.
- [How Crypto Is Powering the Next Wave of AI Agents](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/how-crypto-the-next-wave-of-ai-agents/): One day after the launch, its impact became a point of discussion on social media. The machine economy, where AI agents transact with each other without human intervention, had finally found its ownership layer. 
- [Is Bitcoin Finally Proving Its Safe Haven in US–Iran War?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/bitcoin-proving-safe-haven-us-iran-war/): Many times in the past, Bitcoin was criticized for its label as digital gold, and some people say that it only surges during a bull run. Also, they raise questions on its nature of inflation hedge.
- [Top Crypto Narratives Every Crypto Investor Should Master in 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-narrative-investor-should-master/): Crypto market is something that changes within a blink of an eye. One minute you must be riding a memecoin rocket, the next you must be watching Bitcoin ETFs pull in billions. In 2026, just HODLing Bitcoin is not enough. If you want a portfolio that can survive everything, be it bear market, regulatory curveballs and tech disruptions, then one needs to think narratives and not just tickers.
- [How Perps and Crypto Derivatives Shape Crypto Prices and Sentiment](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-derivatives-perps-market-moves/): Perpetual futures and crypto derivatives shook up trading by letting users play with leverage around the clock. Here no bankers are needed, there are no restricted office hours. This perpetual trading and crypto derivatives came into existence so that crypto's wild swings can be tamed and by 2026, they are moving more volume than traditional spot markets.
- [Tokenized Gold and RWAs Reshape Safe-Haven Investing](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tokenized-gold-rise-reshaping-investing/): Imagine owning gold without ever touching a physical bar or worrying about where to keep it. That's what tokenized gold is, it is nothing but real gold that is converted into tokenized form and stored in vaults but represented as digital tokens which can be bought, sold or traded. Projects like PAX Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT) are the biggest examples of tokenized gold in the world of blockchain. With tokenization, one token is equal to one ounce of gold.
- [Why Hedera Isn’t Just a Normal Blockchain and Its Future](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/hedera-normal-blockchain-future-scope/): While major blockchains, like Ethereum and Solana, are continuously getting the limelight, there is a trojan horse silently developing something totally different from other blockchain networks. This is none other than the Hedera network.
- [How Tokenized Treasuries Work as Onchain Collateral](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tokenized-treasuries-on-chain-collateral/): Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is growing rapidly. One of the biggest changes comes from tokenized treasuries. These are digital versions of U.S. government bonds that are now available on blockchains. 
- [Ethereum Hits Record Usage But Price Lags, Staking Paradox Explained](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/ethereum-booming-activity-muted-price/): Ethereum is seeing great growth in 2026 but the price is not reflecting this growth. As we all know, the Ethereum network is highly active and has more than 500,000 daily users, which is a noticeable rise from late 2025. At the same time, around $180 billion is locked into DeFi, showing steady participation and capital inflow.
- [Hong Kong Prepares to Become a Stablecoin Capital of Asia](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/hong-kong-a-stablecoin-capital-of-asia/): Amid the chaos in the world, Hong Kong is going to witness a historic moment in its digital asset journey. In March, the city is expected to issue its first-ever licenses for stablecoin issuers, which will open doors for the digital asset sector across Asia and beyond. 
- [3 Macroeconomics to Watch Out for in Crypto This March](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/3-macroeconomics-watch-out-crypto-march/): The crypto market is going through a consolidation phase and entering March with uncertainty. Bitcoin is trading around $69,000, down around 25% year-to-date from its 2025 peaks. While it is trading at around $2,000 with 36% drop. The market capitalization of the crypto market is revolving around $2.37 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap, which is a major decline from its peak in 2025 at $4 trillion. 
- [Top Three Token Unlocks to Watch Out in March 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/march-token-unlock-shake-price/): Token unlocks are huge events within the crypto world as they happen when tokens that were previously locked, usually for the team members, early investors, advisors, or project funds are finally released and can be sold or moved. Think of it like opening a vault that has been sealed since launch. Once these tokens enter the market, the total supply available for trading increases, and that can shake things up a bit.
- [Here’s How US Role in Iran & Israel War Can Affect Crypto Market](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/us-intervention-iran-israel-impact-crypto/): The US stepping into the Iran-Israel conflict in late February 2026 has shaken global markets, which also includes crypto. Under the military operations called "Roaring Lion" and "Epic Fury," tensions escalated quickly, creating fear among investors.
- [Has Bitcoin Really Failed as Money? Fact Check](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/has-bitcoin-failed-as-money-fact-check/): On February 27, Jimmy Wales, American internet entrepreneur and Wikipedia Co-Founder, shared a shocking remark on Bitcoin’s future, which sparked a discussion in the crypto community. In his latest remark, Jimmy Wales stated that Bitcoin is “a complete failure as a currency, as a store of value.” He also affirmed that BTC is not going to become the dominant money in the future. 
- [AI as On-Chain Security Oracle for Real-Time Alert](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/ai-on-chain-security-oracle-alerts/): As the economy on blockchain technology turned into a trillion-dollar infrastructure, security should be a major focus for its developers. According to the Chainalysis report, more than $3.4 billion was lost due to hacks and exploits in 2025. The biggest culprits were oracle manipulation, flash loan attacks, and logic flaws in smart contracts. 
- [The Sam Bankman-Fried Story: From FTX Crash to 2026 Legal Updates](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/sbf-story-ftx-crash-2026-legal-updates/): Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF)went from being the face of crypto success to one of its biggest cautionary tales. He built FTX into a billion-dollar empire almost overnight, gaining trust from investors, celebrities, and everyday users. But behind the scenes, things were not as solid as they looked. When the truth came out, it collapsed everything and it was all within a blink of an eye. The person who seemed to be a genius turned into one of crypto's biggest frauds.
- [Pi Network Founder Chengdiao Fan Unveils Utility-First Tokens](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/pi-network-founder-unveils-token-utility/): Pi Network, a mobile first crypto project, will celebrate its anniversary on March 14 (also known as the Pi Day). In its latest video, Founder Chengdiao Fan introduced a new approach to ecosystem tokens that shifts the focus away from speculation and moves towards real-world use.
- [3 Infamous Cases of Insider Trading in the Crypto Sector](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/3-infamous-cases-of-insider-trading-in-the-crypto-sector/): Amid the turmoil in the crypto market, there is something going on that sparked a discussion in the community about this sector. On February 26, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT released his latest report on insider trading. This time, he exposed employees at Solana-based trading platform Axiom for allegedly abusing internal customer-support dashboards to access sensitive user data. 
- [Will Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Spark a Rally in 2026](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/ethereum-glamsterdam-upgrade-rally-2026/): Negative MVRV ratios are showing that many holders are selling at a loss, while on-chain data shows the depleting interest of retail investors. Amid this downward trend in the crypto market, Ethereum’s core developers are preparing for the next big upgrade on the network, Glamsterdam.
- [Metaplanet: How a Hotel Company Became a Bitcoin Powerhouse](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/metaplanet-leap-hotel-global-bitcoin-fame/): Before Metaplanet started focusing on Bitcoin holdings, it was just a regular Japanese company that worked in hotels and music-related businesses. The company started out in 1999 as a music CD company and when the CD sales declined, it moved into hotel business in 2013 and made its way out in 2017.
- [Justin Bieber’s NFT Portfolio: Million Dollar Buys See Massive Drop](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/justin-bieber-nft-portfolio-hype-big-loss/): When Justin Bieber joined OpenSea in December 2021 under the name "JustinBieberNFTS," a few could have guessed how important this wallet would have become in the story of celebrity NFTs. In just a few weeks, the Canadian popstar went from observing to collecting these NFTs.
- [How Iran Uses Crypto to Counter US Economic Pressure](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/iran-crypto-counter-us-economic-pressure/): Amid this economic pressure, Tehran has diverted its attention to crypto and is using it as an alternate financial system. 
- [Is the Prediction Market New Indicator for Altcoin Rallies?](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/prediction-market-new-indicator-altcoin/): Unlike social-media hype or on-chain data that can be changed, prediction markets are used to attract participants who stake real capital on binary (like yes or no) or multi-outcome resolutions. This kind of prediction markets help traders to get “market-implied probabilities.” So many times, these data outperformed polls, such as the 2024 U.S. election cycle.
- [Tariff Chaos Tanks Bitcoin – Why Strategy Is Still Buying](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/tariff-chaos-tank-bitcoin-strategy-buys/): The biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, which was once trading above $125,000 in October 2025, has dropped below $64,000 as of now. This fall in February is making it the worst monthly performance since the 2022 crypto winter. 
- [Crypto Hacks that Could Have Been Prevented with Precautions](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/crypto-hacks-prevented-with-precautions/): The cryptocurrency sector has lost billions of dollars to hacks, exploits, and scams since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009. According to the Chainalysis report, more than $3.4 billion was stolen in 2025 alone, while the worst year was 2022, when losses reached $3.7 billion. 
- [General Chains Cannot Keep Up: Why RWAs Need a Separate Blockchain](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/blog/why-rwa-need-their-own-blockchain/): Big money is moving into tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). BlackRock's BUIDL fund, a tokenized US Treasury product, raked in nearly $2.2 billion across multiple chains by early 2026 and now even works as collateral on exchanges like Binance. JPMorgan jumped in too, rolling out a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum in late 2025. Tokenized US Treasuries alone are over $8 billion and total on-chain RWAs (minus stablecoins) tripled to $18.6 billion in 2025. By 2030, some say this market could hit $16 trillion.

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- [Finding Trust in Crypto as Exchange Risks and Access Limits Grow](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sponsored/crypto-users-seek-trust-amid-exchange-risks/): Due to the closure of several cryptocurrency exchanges in recent years following hacking incidents and concerns over financial loss, the focus of the crypto market has shifted away from highlighting cyberattacks on digital assets toward addressing user concerns and fears. The global acceptance of cryptocurrencies has been the reason for the digital asset trading to become a complicated process. 
- [BeMine Launches Elven Hash Factory With TON Mining & Rewards](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sponsored/bemine-ton-mining-elven-hash-factory-launch/): BeMine has launched a winter feature called Elven Hash Factory. It will be active from December 15, 2025, through February 15, 2026. During this period, users can access discounted miners, participate in a Christmas lottery, and unlock rewards within the platform. The feature is built on BeMine’s existing cloud mining model with fractional ASIC ownership.
- [Cloud Meets Hydro: Inside BeMine and BitRiver’s Mining Revolution](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/sponsored/inside-bemine-and-bitrivers-mining-revolution/): This is one signal that BeMine and BitRiver have just sent, two firms on opposite sides of the ecosystem, which are now harmonizing their strategies. On paper, it’s a partnership. The thing is that it seems like an indicator of the mining world in the future.

## Podcast
- [Behind the Scenes at Binance Labs: Blockchain Investment Strategy](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/binance-labs-alex-odagiu-interview/): We sat down with Binance Labs’ Investment Director, Alex Odagiu, for a deep dive into the lab’s approach to investing in Web3. He breaks down how Binance Labs filters out risky projects, what sectors they’re betting on next, and how their team supports founders beyond just capital. This behind-the-scenes look gives builders and investors real insight into how one of crypto’s biggest VCs is shaping the future of blockchain.
- [Shaping Digital Worlds: Yat Siu’s Vision for Web3 Gaming](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/yat-siu-web3-gaming-vision/): In this exclusive conversation, we sit down with Yat Siu, visionary founder of Animoca Brands, to explore how Web3 gaming is transforming the digital landscape.
- [Explore The Sandbox: Gaming and Metaverse Trends](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/exploring-the-sandbox-metaverse-gaming/): Explore how The Sandbox empowers gamers to create, own, and earn in the metaverse, featuring insights from Co-founder & COO Sebastien Borget on tools, growth, and creator opportunities.
- [Matt Ye Explores the Future of Finance on the Blockchain](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/matt-ye-future-of-finance-on-blockchain/): Blockchain technology is rapidly transforming the way financial systems operate, introducing new levels of transparency, efficiency, and trust. In this exclusive interview, Matt Ye, CEO of Lorenzo, shares his expert insights into the future of finance driven by on-chain innovation.
- [Disrupting the Future: Angel Versetti on Blockchain’s Evolution](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/angel-versetti-blockchain-private-ai/): In this episode, Angel Versetti, Founder & CEO of Private AI, shares expert insights into how blockchain and AI are converging to create the next wave of decentralized innovation. He covers the biggest trends driving Web3 forward, explores the opportunities and challenges in the crypto space, and gives advice for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the evolving landscape.
- [Bitcoin and Beyond: Charlie Yechuan Hu on Blockchain’s Future](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/charlie-hu-bitcoin-blockchain-future/): Charlie Yechuan Hu, Co-Founder of Bitlayer, explores Bitcoin’s enduring impact and the new frontiers of blockchain development. In this CNZ2025 session, he outlines how Layer 2 innovations are solving key challenges and shares what lies ahead for decentralized tech. From Bitlayer’s roadmap to broader market shifts, Charlie delivers a clear, visionary outlook.
- [Hubert Jacob Henry Schiff on the Future of Gold-Backed Crypto](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/gold-backed-crypto-hubert-schiff/): In this episode, we speak with Hubert Jacob Henry Schiff, Chairman of SCHIFF Investment Group, about the evolution and future of gold-backed crypto into a more stable, asset-backed era.
- [Unlocking DeFi’s Future: Exclusive with John Patrick Mullin](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/john-patrick-mullin-defi-mantra-regfi/): John Patrick Mullin, Co-Founder and CEO of MANTRA, shares insights on building borderless financial systems powered by DeFi. This exclusive #CNZ2025 session unpacks how MANTRA is reshaping finance through regulatory innovation and global accessibility.
- [Dyma Budorin: Blockchain Security & Web3 Trust](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/dyma-budorin-web3-security-trust/): In this episode of "Expert Insights," we sit down with Dyma Budorin, Co-Founder and CEO of Hacken, to explore the evolving challenges of blockchain security and what it truly takes to rebuild trust in decentralized systems. Dyma brings years of experience working at the forefront of Web3 security and offers practical advice for founders, developers, and crypto-native communities.
- [Future of DeFi: Rushi Manche on Move, Security & Scaling](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/future-of-defi-rushi-manche/): Join us as we sit down with Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs, for an in-depth discussion on the future of DeFi. From the power of the Move programming language to addressing the real-world barriers to adoption, Rushi unpacks how the next wave of decentralized finance is being shaped.
- [Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik Talks Blockchain Data & its’s Future](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/future-of-blockchain-data/): We chat with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, about how blockchain data is transforming, the role of AI in real-time on-chain analytics, and how tools like Nansen are becoming essential in navigating the next era of Web3.
- [Kevin Soltani: From Wall Street to Web3 Innovation](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/kevin-soltani-dubai-web3-blockchain-future/): Join Kevin Soltani, Founder & CEO of The Gima Group, as he shares his bold journey from the trading floors of Wall Street to building in the heart of Web3. In this exclusive conversation, Kevin unpacks the pivotal moments that led to his crypto awakening, how traditional finance prepared him for the decentralized frontier, and why he believes Web3 is the next great evolution in global innovation.
- [Roshan Raghupathy Discusses Scaling with Marlin About Web3](https://www.cryptonewsz.com/podcasts/roshan-raghupathy-marlin-web3-blockchain/): Discover how Marlin bridges Web2 and Web3 through hybrid execution, AI integration, and developer-friendly tools—featuring Roshan Raghupathy’s insights on scalability, usability, and the future of blockchain.