Paxos to Pay $48.5M for Violations in Binance Partnership
NYDFS fines Paxos $48.5M for AML failures tied to Binance transactions, highlighting rising regulatory pressure on crypto infrastructure providers.
Kazakhstan’s Breakthrough: First Bitcoin and Solana ETFs Listed on AIX
Kazakhstan launches its first Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on AIX, offering regulated crypto exposure and staking yield for institutional investors.
Privacy Computing Revolution: Pavel Durov Launches Cocoon and Reshapes the Toncoin Economy
Pavel Durov launches Cocoon, a decentralized AI compute network using Toncoin, enabling confidential GPU-based processing outside Big Tech control.
Vitalik Buterin Defends Prediction Markets, Dismissing Criticism as Overstated
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin defends prediction markets, arguing their risks are comparable to traditional finance.
Sberbank Eyes Crypto Collateral: Loans Backed by Digital Assets
Sberbank explores crypto-backed loans as Russia builds regulated digital asset infrastructure ahead of new crypto rules in 2026.
Bitmain Clears Inventory: ASIC Miner Prices Fall Amid an Industry Downturn
Bitmain cuts ASIC miner prices as Bitcoin halving and rising difficulty squeeze mining profitability, accelerating industry consolidation.
Coinbase Data Leak: Former Support Agent Arrested in India
A former Coinbase support agent was arrested in India over a data leak affecting nearly 70,000 users, highlighting internal access…
Traditional Finance Moves into Crypto: Mirae Asset Considers Acquiring Korbit Exchange for $100 Million
Mirae Asset is reportedly considering a $100M acquisition of South Korea’s Korbit exchange, signaling deeper institutional integration into crypto markets.
Billionaires Push Back: Crypto and Tech Elites Warn California of Capital Flight
Crypto and tech elites warn that California’s proposed 5% tax on unrealized gains could spark capital flight, weaken Web3 ecosystems
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Returns to Historic Highs on the Eve of 2026
Bitcoin mining difficulty approaches record levels as 2026 begins, signaling rising hashrate, miner confidence, and strengthened network security