Senate Committees Advance Crypto Market Structure Bills Toward Key Markup Hearings
U.S. Senate lawmakers are advancing efforts to establish a clear regulatory framework for crypto markets, marking a pivotal moment for digital asset oversight in the United States. Two Senate committees are preparing to debate competing versions of a long-anticipated market structure bill, setting the stage for negotiations that could determine how the industry is governed for years to come.
U.S. Senate lawmakers are advancing efforts to establish a clear regulatory framework for crypto markets, marking a pivotal moment for digital asset oversight in the United States. Two Senate committees are preparing to debate competing versions of a long-anticipated market structure bill, setting the stage for negotiations that could determine how the industry is governed for years to come.
BitMine takes its Ethereum staking to 1.5 million ETH
BitMine Immersion Technologies, chaired by Tom Lee, has just deposited an additional 186,560 ETH in staking. Its total climbs to 1,530,784 ETH, about 4% of all ETH currently staked on the Beacon Chain. This figure is significant. It comes at a time when the "validator entry queue" stretches to nearly 2.3 million ETH.
BitMine Immersion Technologies, chaired by Tom Lee, has just deposited an additional 186,560 ETH in staking. Its total climbs to 1,530,784 ETH, about 4% of all ETH currently staked on the Beacon Chain. This figure is significant. It comes at a time when the "validator entry queue" stretches to nearly 2.3 million ETH.
Crypto Security in 2025: Trust Wallet Hacked, Ledger Exposed Again - What Solutions to Protect Your Assets?
Two major cybersecurity incidents shook user confidence in late 2024: $7 million stolen via a compromised Chrome extension at Trust Wallet, and another personal data leak at Ledger. As attacks multiply, the industry is exploring radically different approaches to secure the ecosystem. Trust Wallet: $7 Million Stolen via Malicious Extension On December 24, 2025, an […\]
Two major cybersecurity incidents shook user confidence in late 2024: $7 million stolen via a compromised Chrome extension at Trust Wallet, and another personal data leak at Ledger. As attacks multiply, the industry is exploring radically different approaches to secure the ecosystem. Trust Wallet: $7 Million Stolen via Malicious Extension On December 24, 2025, an […\]
Bitcoin : Bitdeer becomes No.1… by changing the rules of the game
Bitcoin mining loves podiums. One number climbs, another falls, and the ecosystem tells itself a simple story. Except that in this industry, the way you count matters almost as much as the machines. And that's exactly what makes the "Bitdeer moment" interesting. Bitdeer claims to have reached 71 EH/s of total hashrate "under management" at […\]
Bitcoin mining loves podiums. One number climbs, another falls, and the ecosystem tells itself a simple story. Except that in this industry, the way you count matters almost as much as the machines. And that's exactly what makes the "Bitdeer moment" interesting. Bitdeer claims to have reached 71 EH/s of total hashrate "under management" at […\]
$46B Flows Into ETF, But Bitcoin Struggles
At the start of 2026, markets show a striking contrast: traditional funds attract record inflows, while Bitcoin ETFs lose momentum. This divergence, far from anecdotal, could signify a strategic shift among institutional investors, between seeking stability and persistent distrust of cryptos. In an uncertain economic context, arbitrages harden, redefining allocation priorities. Bitcoin, long touted as an alternative safe-haven asset, now seems relegated to the background by portfolio managers.
At the start of 2026, markets show a striking contrast: traditional funds attract record inflows, while Bitcoin ETFs lose momentum. This divergence, far from anecdotal, could signify a strategic shift among institutional investors, between seeking stability and persistent distrust of cryptos. In an uncertain economic context, arbitrages harden, redefining allocation priorities. Bitcoin, long touted as an alternative safe-haven asset, now seems relegated to the background by portfolio managers.
Massive Liquidations Shake Up The Crypto Market
Bitcoin and Ether crossed major technical thresholds on January 14, triggering nearly 700 million dollars in liquidations on short positions. In the absence of a fundamental catalyst, this brutal movement highlights the weight of market mechanics and leverage effects in the dynamics of cryptos. Thus, in a few hours, the excess exposures were swept away, recalling the vulnerability of poorly calibrated speculative strategies.
Bitcoin and Ether crossed major technical thresholds on January 14, triggering nearly 700 million dollars in liquidations on short positions. In the absence of a fundamental catalyst, this brutal movement highlights the weight of market mechanics and leverage effects in the dynamics of cryptos. Thus, in a few hours, the excess exposures were swept away, recalling the vulnerability of poorly calibrated speculative strategies.
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Zcash Escapes Scrutiny As SEC Closes Investigation
The SEC has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without filing charges. Indeed, the investigation, opened in 2023, focused on certain crypto offerings. This decision temporarily eases the regulatory pressure on Zcash, a project often criticized for its use of privacy-preserving transaction technologies. In a context where privacy coins are regularly targeted by authorities, the dropping of the investigation marks a notable turning point.
The SEC has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without filing charges. Indeed, the investigation, opened in 2023, focused on certain crypto offerings. This decision temporarily eases the regulatory pressure on Zcash, a project often criticized for its use of privacy-preserving transaction technologies. In a context where privacy coins are regularly targeted by authorities, the dropping of the investigation marks a notable turning point.
Crypto : The SUI Blockchain Halted for Nearly 6 Hours
The Sui blockchain experienced a major outage lasting nearly six hours, completely interrupting transactions and freezing over one billion dollars of on-chain value. The incident, confirmed by the Sui Foundation, reignites the debate about the resilience of so-called "high-throughput" blockchains in a crypto context where technical reliability is becoming a key criterion. A sudden outage […\]
The Sui blockchain experienced a major outage lasting nearly six hours, completely interrupting transactions and freezing over one billion dollars of on-chain value. The incident, confirmed by the Sui Foundation, reignites the debate about the resilience of so-called "high-throughput" blockchains in a crypto context where technical reliability is becoming a key criterion. A sudden outage […\]
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JPMorgan Urges Stablecoin Regulation Under the GENIUS Act
Yield stablecoins are shaking up the crypto universe and worrying JPMorgan. The GENIUS Act could become the key to strict regulation. Between innovation and the threat of a parallel bank, the future of stablecoins is being decided now. Dive into the analysis of the issues and discover why this debate is crucial.
Yield stablecoins are shaking up the crypto universe and worrying JPMorgan. The GENIUS Act could become the key to strict regulation. Between innovation and the threat of a parallel bank, the future of stablecoins is being decided now. Dive into the analysis of the issues and discover why this debate is crucial.
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NYSE-Listed Casino Operator High Roller Moves Into Blockchain Incentives
Las Vegas, NV, [15 January 2026\] - High Roller Technologies, Inc. ("High Roller") (NYSE: ROLR), a publicly listed global operator of premium online casino brands, today announced a strategic collaboration with Power Protocol to explore next-generation Web3-enabled engagement models. The initiative will assess how incentive-based user experiences can be responsibly deployed at scale to deepen […\]
Las Vegas, NV, [15 January 2026\] - High Roller Technologies, Inc. ("High Roller") (NYSE: ROLR), a publicly listed global operator of premium online casino brands, today announced a strategic collaboration with Power Protocol to explore next-generation Web3-enabled engagement models. The initiative will assess how incentive-based user experiences can be responsibly deployed at scale to deepen […\]
Gold and Silver Extend Record Rally as Fed Uncertainty and Global Tensions Intensify
Gold and silver closed 2025 at record highs, and that rally has accelerated into early 2026. A combination of strong demand, constrained supply, and rising political uncertainty is driving investors toward precious metals. New concerns about central bank independence have further intensified buying pressure.
Gold and silver closed 2025 at record highs, and that rally has accelerated into early 2026. A combination of strong demand, constrained supply, and rising political uncertainty is driving investors toward precious metals. New concerns about central bank independence have further intensified buying pressure.
Bitcoin Sheds 30% of Open Interest: Is a Rebound Imminent?
Since the beginning of this year, a key indicator of the Bitcoin derivatives markets has experienced a sharp decline. The open interest (OI) has dropped by approximately 30% from its October 2025 peak. This decrease is accompanied by a massive reduction in leverage across the derivatives ecosystem. For many analysts, this movement could signal not only the end of an intense speculative phase but also the building of a solid foundation for a possible bullish recovery.
Since the beginning of this year, a key indicator of the Bitcoin derivatives markets has experienced a sharp decline. The open interest (OI) has dropped by approximately 30% from its October 2025 peak. This decrease is accompanied by a massive reduction in leverage across the derivatives ecosystem. For many analysts, this movement could signal not only the end of an intense speculative phase but also the building of a solid foundation for a possible bullish recovery.
Kraken: 2025, The Year of Regulatory Consolidation and Product Expansion?
The American exchange Kraken transformed its European presence in 2025. MiCA license obtained from the Central Bank of Ireland, deployment in the 30 EEA countries, launch of the Krak Card with Mastercard, tokenized stocks xStocks, Circle partnership for stablecoins: a review of a year positioning Kraken as a major player in the European market.
The American exchange Kraken transformed its European presence in 2025. MiCA license obtained from the Central Bank of Ireland, deployment in the 30 EEA countries, launch of the Krak Card with Mastercard, tokenized stocks xStocks, Circle partnership for stablecoins: a review of a year positioning Kraken as a major player in the European market.
SG-Forge And SWIFT Bridge Crypto And Traditional Finance
Société Générale, through its subsidiary SG-Forge, and the SWIFT network have just taken a major step forward in integrating blockchain with traditional finance. Together, they executed the settlement of tokenized bonds using a stablecoin backed by the euro, the EUR CoinVertible. This unprecedented experiment, compliant with the European MiCA framework, marks a key milestone towards concrete interoperability between classic banking systems and cryptos.
Société Générale, through its subsidiary SG-Forge, and the SWIFT network have just taken a major step forward in integrating blockchain with traditional finance. Together, they executed the settlement of tokenized bonds using a stablecoin backed by the euro, the EUR CoinVertible. This unprecedented experiment, compliant with the European MiCA framework, marks a key milestone towards concrete interoperability between classic banking systems and cryptos.