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Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year

Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year

Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis has reported a significant rise in scams and fraud targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency space. The firm highlighted that impersonation…

1/14/2026 2 min read

OTHER #FINANCE #CHAINALYSIS #CRYPTO SCAMS

Algorand Foundation returns to U.S. amid friendlier crypto regulation under Trump

Algorand Foundation returns to U.S. amid friendlier crypto regulation under Trump

The Algorand Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on blockchain technology, has made the decision to relocate its base of operations back to the United States. This move…

1/14/2026 2 min read

ALGO #ALGO #BLOCKCHAIN #REGULATION

Binance Wallet unlocks in-app leveraged crypto futures trading with Aster team-up

Binance Wallet unlocks in-app leveraged crypto futures trading with Aster team-up

Binance Wallet has launched a new feature that enables users to engage in leveraged futures trading directly from their crypto wallets. This functionality is made possible…

1/14/2026 2 min read

MARKET #EXCHANGE #MARKET #TRADING

Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts

Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts

Visa has announced a collaboration with BVNK to introduce a new feature that enables companies to make stablecoin payouts to digital wallets. This innovative service allows for…

1/14/2026 2 min read

OTHER #OTHER #FINANCE #VISA

Spanish bank Bankinter joins BBVA and Tether with stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me

Spanish bank Bankinter joins BBVA and Tether with stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me

Spanish bank Bankinter has joined the ranks of BBVA and Tether by acquiring a stake in the cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me. This investment is significant as it bolsters Bit2Me's…

1/14/2026 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #FIAT #USDT

Strive tumbles 12% as reverse stock split stumps investors despite Semler acquisition

Strive tumbles 12% as reverse stock split stumps investors despite Semler acquisition

Strive has experienced a notable decline of 12% following the announcement of a reverse stock split, which has left many investors perplexed. This downturn comes despite the…

1/14/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #TECHNOLOGY

Ether collapse to zero could test Ethereum’s role as finance hub, Bank of Italy economist warns

Ether collapse to zero could test Ethereum’s role as finance hub, Bank of Italy economist warns

A recent study has raised concerns regarding Ethereum's role in financial systems, particularly emphasizing the implications of a significant decline in its value. The study…

1/13/2026 2 min read

ETH #ETH #FIAT #FINANCE

Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal

Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal

A significant development in the cryptocurrency sector has emerged as a crypto infrastructure firm has announced a substantial deal valued at $250 million. This strategic move…

1/13/2026 2 min read

BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #MATIC #FINANCE

Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal

Crypto infrastructure firm Bakkt jumps 17% on deeper stablecoin payments push with new deal

Bakkt, a prominent player in the crypto infrastructure sector, has announced a significant move to enhance its payment capabilities. The firm has agreed to acquire Distributed…

1/12/2026 2 min read

RESEARCH #RESEARCH #FINANCE #BAKKT

BitGo aims to raise $201 million in IPO targeting $1.85 billion valuation

BitGo aims to raise $201 million in IPO targeting $1.85 billion valuation

BitGo, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency custody and financial services sector, has announced its intention to raise $201 million through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).…

1/12/2026 3 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FINANCE #BITGO

VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure

VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure

VelaFi, a company based in Latin America, has successfully secured $20 million in a Series B funding round. This financing aims to bolster the company's infrastructure for…

1/12/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #FUNDRAISING

Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says

Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says

In a recent interview with CoinDesk, Hsiao-Wei Wang, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, emphasized the significance of zero-knowledge proofs in Ethereum's midterm…

1/11/2026 2 min read

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