Ethereum and Solana set the stage for 2026’s DeFi reboot
The year 2025 has emerged as a year of consolidation, with major layer-1 networks laying the groundwork for the tooling and technology that will lead to better interoperability, as well…
The Grisliest Bitcoin and Crypto Wrench Attacks That Grabbed Headlines in 2025
In brief The amount of documented wrench attacks has increased in 2025 amid Bitcoin's price rise. At least 65 have been tracked in a public database, with many more expected…
Pi Coin Attracts New Capital, But a Hidden Pattern Creates Risk
Pi Coin price has attempted a short-term recovery after recent weakness, showing modest upward movement. While buying interest has improved, the broader macro outlook remains cautious. Structural indicators suggest the recent…
Fedi To Go Open Source On Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary
Fedi will release its full software stack as open source on Jan. 3, completing a pledge made at launch in 2024. The company said all Fedi software has now transitioned…
Hong Kong Grants Money Lenders License to Doo Money Lender
Doo Money Lender Limited, a subsidiary of Doo Payment, has secured a Money Lenders License from the Licensing Court of Hong Kong Companies Registry. This authorization allows the company to…
South Korea Proposes Crypto Exchange Ownership Caps, Threatening Major Deals
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has reportedly proposed limiting major shareholders of cryptocurrency exchanges to 15-20% ownership stakes, a regulatory bombshell dropped on December 30-31 that is now casting…
AI Could Undermine Private Messaging Apps Encryption
Artificial intelligence, a lack of awareness of data privacy, and regulatory pressures are among the biggest threats to the future of private messaging, says Alex Linton and Chris McCabe, executives…
Is ETH Going to $8,500? The Chart Pattern You Need to See
Ethereum nears $4,800 resistance with $8,500 target in sight as traders monitor key patterns, whale accumulation, and declining short interest. Ethereum (ETH) is nearing key resistance levels as the market…
Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs Targeting AAVE, UNI, SUI, More
Bitwise’s filings span DeFi, layer-1s, privacy coins, and AI-linked tokens, signaling a broad bet on altcoin demand. Asset manager Bitwise has submitted filings for 11 new single-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds…
Base’s creator coin push faces community backlash as sentiment turns on X
Base’s promotion of creator coins, largely through its close alignment with NFT marketplace Zora, is drawing mounting criticism from community members who say the strategy is alienating projects that helped…
