Category Archives: crypto

Silk Road crypto activity resurfaces as dormant Bitcoin wallets move again

Silk Road-tagged wallets sent $3.14 million in Bitcoin across 176 transfers this week. The transactions are the most significant Silk Road-linked activity in five years. The wallets sent funds to a new address beginning with bc1qn. Silk Road-linked cryptocurrency activity has resurfaced, drawing attention to long-quiet Bitcoin wallets connected to the darknet marketplace. The movement […]

Crypto ETFs diverge: Bitcoin suffers $60M outflows; ETH, SOL, XRP funds in green

BTC ETFs recorded $60.48M withdrawals on December 8. Ethereum funds extended their latest momentum with $35.49M inflows. XRP and Solana ETFs ended yesterday with gains amid prevailing demand. The digital tokens space remains choppy ahead of the December 10 Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. Crypto exchange-traded funds, which have become vital in gauging institutional […]

Argentina moves to reshape crypto rules as banks prepare for Bitcoin services

A new framework would allow trading, custody, and approved coins. Banks must follow strict KYC, AML, and CNV regulations. High inflation has pushed people toward Bitcoin and stablecoins. Argentina is preparing for a major shift in how its financial system treats digital assets, with regulators working on a plan that could allow banks to offer […]

CoinDCX data reveals India’s rising appetite for diversified digital assets

CoinDCX users now hold an average of five tokens, up from two to three previously. Women investors doubled year on year with broader diversification trends. Millennials remain the dominant user base as the average age rises to 32. Indian crypto investors are showing a stronger preference for diversified digital asset portfolios, marking an early shift […]

Bitget and Chorus One expand Monad staking access in emerging markets

The collaboration follows the launch of the Monad mainnet in November 2025. Chorus One secures more than $3.5 billion across 30 blockchains. More than $6 million was staked during the first week of the programme. Chorus One has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Bitget to expand access to Monad staking at a global scale. The collaboration […]

BTC staking platform Babylon teams up with Aave for Bitcoin-backed DeFi insurance

Babylon and Aave partner to enable native BTC as collateral for DeFi lending. BTC can now back decentralised insurance pools, earning yield if unused. Users retain full control of their Bitcoin while accessing DeFi liquidity. In a groundbreaking move for the decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Bitcoin staking platform Babylon has announced a partnership with Aave, […]

Glassnode report reveals Bitcoin’s growing stability amid ETF activity and RWA expansion

Bitcoin’s 2025 cycle shows rising institutional flows, lower volatility, and deeper liquidity. Tokenized real-world assets surge to $24 billion, boosting institutional adoption and on-chain activity. ETFs reshape Bitcoin liquidity as stablecoins remain key rails in a more mature digital asset market. Bitcoin’s latest cycle is developing under a very different market structure, with data from […]

Vanguard reverses course, opens door to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs

Vanguard now allows clients to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs. XRP ETFs have seen $756M inflows in 11 days, with no outflows recorded. Goldman and other firms are boosting crypto exposure alongside Vanguard. In a dramatic shift that signals growing acceptance of digital assets by mainstream finance, Vanguard has opened its brokerage platform […]

Crypto market mixed as Bitcoin tests $93K, Ethereum and XRP hit major resistance

Bitcoin price rose to near $93,000 on Friday before sell-off pressure resumed. Ethereum and XRP also climbed but faced key hurdles around $3,000 and $2.25. Sentiment remains downbeat across the crypto market despite notable gains for a few top altcoins. The cryptocurrency market continued to witness a mixed outing on Friday, with Bitcoin retesting the […]

Amundi, Europe’s biggest asset manager, tokenises money market fund on Ethereum

Amundi launches first tokenised money market fund on Ethereum. The tokenised MMF operates via a hybrid model with blockchain and traditional access. Blockchain enables 24/7 trading, instant execution, and transparent records. European asset management giant Amundi has taken a major step into the digital finance era by launching the first tokenised share of its AMUNDI […]

Texas buys $5mn BTC ETF, pushes for Bitcoin reserve plan

The state legislation sets aside $10 million for Bitcoin accumulation. Texas is preparing a formal tender to choose a custodian for the reserve. New Hampshire authorised a Bitcoin reserve and approved a $100 million Bitcoin bond. Texas is moving ahead with one of the most ambitious state-level crypto strategies in the country as it begins […]

Strategy ramps up capital mix shift as Bitcoin-focused funding model expands

The company used common equity, preferred equity, and convertible debt this year. Preferred equity became a major part of the 2025 structure. Structured offerings included STRF, STRC, STRE, STRK, and STRD. Strategy has entered 2025 with a funding approach that looks markedly different from its previous cycle, using a wider mix of securities to accelerate […]

Crypto ETF flows: BTC sees $151M outflows as ETH and SOL funds thrive

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $151M outflows on November 24. Ethereum’s products saw inflows of $96.67 million. Solana ETFs continue their winning streak with yesterday’s $57 million. The cryptocurrency sector remains weak as bearish sentiments prevail. Indeed, recent price drops, muted trading activities, and worries about short-term recoveries have seen many investors adopt a defensive bias. […]

Ethereum price forecast: oversold bounce or breakdown ahead?

Ethereum price struggles below $3,000 with buyers defending $2,750–$2,800 support. Open interest rises as leveraged longs increase, raising volatility risk. Fusako upgrade sparks interest, but market remains cautious amid outflows. Ethereum price remains under pressure after a week of sharp declines, institutional outflows, and renewed macro uncertainty. The cryptocurrency has attempted several intraday rebounds, but […]

Shai Hulud malware hits NPM as crypto libraries face a growing security crisis

The infection includes at least 10 major crypto packages linked to the ENS ecosystem. A previous NPM attack in early September resulted in 50 million dollars in stolen crypto. Researchers found more than 25,000 affected repositories during the investigation. A new round of NPM infections has triggered concern across the JavaScript community as the Shai […]