U.S. CFTC-Driven Spot Crypto Trading Going Live, Opening Up New (Regulated) Arena

U.S. CFTC-Driven Spot Crypto Trading Going Live, Opening Up New (Regulated) Arena

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a significant effort to promote leveraged spot crypto trading, beginning with the platform Bitnomial. This…

12/4/2025 1 min read

TRADING #REGULATION #TRADING #POLICY

Bitcoin rejects at key $93.5K as Fed rate-cut bets meet 'strong' bear case

Bitcoin rejects at key $93.5K as Fed rate-cut bets meet 'strong' bear case

Bitcoin's price has recently retreated towards $90,000 following the release of robust US jobs data. The cryptocurrency's performance has been notably unaffected by prevailing…

12/4/2025 1 min read

BTC #BTC #TRADING

MoneyGram Taps Fireblocks to Expand Stablecoin Use in Global Payments and Treasury Ops

MoneyGram Taps Fireblocks to Expand Stablecoin Use in Global Payments and Treasury Ops

MoneyGram has partnered with Fireblocks to enhance its global payment capabilities by integrating stablecoin settlements and programmable treasury tools. This collaboration is…

12/4/2025 1 min read

REGULATION #REGULATION #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY #MACROECONOMICS

Exclusive data from EigenPhi reveals that sandwich attacks on Ethereum have waned

Exclusive data from EigenPhi reveals that sandwich attacks on Ethereum have waned

Recent data from EigenPhi indicates a decline in sandwich attacks on the Ethereum network. Despite this decrease, it is reported that a significant number of traders continue to…

12/4/2025 1 min read

ETH #ETH

Pepe memecoin website exploited, redirecting users to malware: Blockaid

Pepe memecoin website exploited, redirecting users to malware: Blockaid

The Pepe memecoin website has experienced a front-end attack, leading to concerns about user safety. Users are being advised to avoid the site due to potential malware risks.

12/4/2025 1 min read

OTHER

Lloyds chief heralds AI-blockchain tie-up that could transform UK homebuying

Lloyds chief heralds AI-blockchain tie-up that could transform UK homebuying

Charlie Nunn, the chief executive of Lloyds, has highlighted a new initiative that combines artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. This system involves tokenized…

12/4/2025 1 min read

OTHER #OTHER

EU plan boosts ESMA powers over crypto and capital markets

EU plan boosts ESMA powers over crypto and capital markets

The European Commission has announced plans to enhance the oversight powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) concerning crypto firms and trading venues…

12/4/2025 1 min read

MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #TRADING

Bitcoin looks increasingly like it did in 2022: Can BTC price avoid $68K?

Bitcoin looks increasingly like it did in 2022: Can BTC price avoid $68K?

Recent on-chain data suggests a significant potential decline in Bitcoin's price. Additionally, a bearish technical structure indicates a possible drop to a specific price level.

12/5/2025 1 min read

BTC #BTC #TRADING

XRP ETFs Extend Record Inflow Streak to 13 Days, Closing in on $1B Milestone

XRP ETFs Extend Record Inflow Streak to 13 Days, Closing in on $1B Milestone

U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have achieved a remarkable milestone, extending their record inflow streak to 13 consecutive days. This sustained interest has brought…

12/4/2025 1 min read

MARKET #MARKET #XRP #MARKETS

Portal to Bitcoin raises $25M and launches atomic OTC desk

Portal to Bitcoin raises $25M and launches atomic OTC desk

Portal to Bitcoin has successfully raised $25 million and introduced an atomic over-the-counter (OTC) desk. This new desk utilizes Hashed TimeLocked Contracts (HTLC) to…

12/4/2025 1 min read

BTC #BTC

Thailand Busts $8.6M Bitcoin Mining Operations Funding 'Chinese Scam Networks'

Thailand Busts $8.6M Bitcoin Mining Operations Funding 'Chinese Scam Networks'

Thailand has recently intensified its crackdown on illegal Bitcoin mining operations linked to what authorities describe as "Chinese scam networks." This move is part of a…

12/4/2025 1 min read

BTC #BTC #MINING #LAW AND ORDER

Are seed-phrase-free crypto wallets the key to mass self-custody? Expert weighs in

Are seed-phrase-free crypto wallets the key to mass self-custody? Expert weighs in

A new trend in self-custodial smart accounts is emerging, focusing on eliminating the traditional seed phrases associated with cryptocurrency wallets. This innovation seeks to…

12/4/2025 1 min read

OTHER