U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering

U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has imposed a significant penalty on the cryptocurrency platform Paxful, amounting to $4 million. This action is tied to allegations…

2/11/2026 2 min read

OTHER #POLICY #PAXFUL #U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

UNI Rallies 10% As BlackRock Brings Treasury‑Backed BUIDL Token To Uniswap

UNI Rallies 10% As BlackRock Brings Treasury‑Backed BUIDL Token To Uniswap

Uniswap’s native token, UNI, experienced a notable increase after BlackRock announced its plans to introduce the Treasury-backed digital fund, BUIDL, to the DeFi platform. This…

2/11/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #TRADING #UNI

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system

The rising costs associated with housing have rendered home ownership unattainable for many individuals of Generation Z. This financial landscape has contributed to a sentiment…

2/11/2026 3 min read

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'This Is Not Good for Crypto': Lawmakers Slam SEC Chair for Easing Industry Policing

'This Is Not Good for Crypto': Lawmakers Slam SEC Chair for Easing Industry Policing

The crypto market is currently facing significant challenges, with a notable decline in value. Amidst this turmoil, attention is being directed at the influence of former…

2/11/2026 2 min read

MARKET #BUSINESS #MARKET #REGULATION

Here’s Why The XRP Price Has Been In A Consistent Downtrend Since 2025

Here’s Why The XRP Price Has Been In A Consistent Downtrend Since 2025

Recent on-chain data from Glassnode has shed light on the ongoing downtrend of XRP's price, which has persisted since 2025. After reaching a peak above $3, XRP has faced…

2/11/2026 3 min read

MARKET #BUSINESS #MARKET #TRADING

BlackRock enters DeFi, taps Uniswap for institutional token trading

BlackRock enters DeFi, taps Uniswap for institutional token trading

BlackRock, a leading investment management firm, is making strides into decentralized finance (DeFi) by leveraging Uniswap for institutional token trading. This move involves the…

2/11/2026 2 min read

TRADING #TRADING #UNI #DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY

JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery

JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery

JPMorgan has expressed a positive outlook on the cryptocurrency market for the remainder of the year. The bank's analysis highlights the potential for recovery driven by stronger…

2/11/2026 2 min read

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Susquehanna-Backed Crypto Lender BlockFills Suspends Withdrawals as Bitcoin Sinks

Susquehanna-Backed Crypto Lender BlockFills Suspends Withdrawals as Bitcoin Sinks

Crypto lender BlockFills has announced a temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals on its platform. This decision comes in response to the recent decline in cryptocurrency…

2/11/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS

Inside The 'Clipping Farms' Driving Fintech's Marketing Boom

Inside The 'Clipping Farms' Driving Fintech's Marketing Boom

The fintech and crypto sectors are witnessing a surge in marketing tactics that involve paying freelance editors to produce branded video clips. These editors are compensated at…

2/11/2026 3 min read

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Susquehanna-backed crypto lender BlockFills halts client withdrawals

Susquehanna-backed crypto lender BlockFills halts client withdrawals

BlockFills, a crypto lending platform backed by Susquehanna, has made the decision to halt client withdrawals. This action occurs amid a period characterized by sustained…

2/11/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET

Ethereum ETF ‘Diamond Hands’ Face Their Harshest Test At $2,000

Ethereum ETF ‘Diamond Hands’ Face Their Harshest Test At $2,000

Ethereum ETF investors are currently facing significant challenges as the price of ETH has dipped substantially from their average entry points. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst…

2/11/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #ETH

BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap as UNI jumps 25%

BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap as UNI jumps 25%

BlackRock has taken a significant step into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space by making shares of its tokenized U.S. Treasury fund available for trading on the decentralized…

2/11/2026 2 min read

MARKET #EXCHANGE #MARKET #UNI