Signals Over Noise
Large cryptocurrency holders are once again making their presence felt on exchanges — but this time, the signals are mixed. Over the past week, billions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin and Ether have flowed into Binance, raising concerns that selling pressure could be building just as broader market demand appears to be losing momentum. According…
Visa-issued crypto cards quietly became one of the fastest-growing use cases in digital assets in 2025. New data shows spending on these cards surged by more than 500% over the year, signaling a shift from crypto speculation toward everyday payments. The rise comes as Visa deepens its stablecoin strategy and Ethereum edges closer to solving…
The fast rise of crypto and Bitcoin treasury companies may give way to a painful shakeout in 2026. Industry executives warn that many of these firms—created to give public market investors exposure to digital assets—are struggling to justify their valuations as market conditions tighten. Digital asset treasury (DAT) companies surged in popularity throughout 2025, riding…
XRP is once again at the center of a heated market debate. After struggling through much of 2025 and slipping below the $2 level heading into 2026, skepticism has grown around bold long-term price targets. But one prominent market commentator argues that an XRP price of $100 is not only realistic — it is grounded…
HashKey’s plan to go public in Hong Kong is shaping up to be a defining moment for the city’s digital asset ambitions. The company is seeking to list more than 240 million shares, aiming to become the first fully crypto-native platform to trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the city’s virtual asset rules….
Upbit has revealed that an internal wallet flaw was discovered during its emergency investigation into the $30 million breach that struck the South Korean exchange this week. While the company says the vulnerability has been patched, it has not confirmed whether the flaw played any role in the hack itself. Wallet Bug Could Have Exposed…
Trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange gradually came back online Friday after a cooling system failure at a third-party data center forced one of the world’s most important derivatives platforms to pause activity across multiple markets. The outage, which hit overnight during one of the slowest U.S. trading periods of the year, briefly halted stock…
Major cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has officially obtained a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) license for its European operations, enabling it to provide crypto services across most of the European Economic Area (EEA). The license, granted by Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), marks a key milestone in KuCoin’s regulatory and compliance strategy. Austria Chosen as Strategic…
Turkmenistan has taken a major step into the world of digital assets, legalizing cryptocurrency while maintaining strict government oversight. The law, signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and set to take effect in 2026, introduces licensing, registration, and surveillance measures that reflect the country’s cautious approach to emerging financial technology. Strict Licensing and Oversight for Crypto…