Category: crypto

Crypto custody firm BitGo is planning an initial public offering in the U.S. to raise up to $201 million with a valuation of $1.96 billion. The offering is led by Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, with other crypto and fintech firms also considering going public. The move reflects a cautious return of the digital asset sector…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized White House cryptocurrency czar David Sacks and the Trump administration’s approach to cryptocurrency. He warned of the failure to pass a cryptocurrency market structure bill and criticized the launch of the Official Trump memecoin. Hoskinson has become increasingly skeptical of Trump’s impact on the crypto industry.

Bitcoin Core has added TheCharlatan as the sixth Trusted Key holder with direct commit access to the master branch, following strong support from Core contributors. TheCharlatan focuses on reproducible builds and validation logic in Bitcoin’s kernel library. This move reflects ongoing efforts to decentralize control in development.

T3 FCU, supported by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, has been praised by FATF for freezing $300m in illicit blockchain assets and monitoring $3b+ in volume. Launched in 2024, the unit is a leading example of public-private collaboration in combating criminal activity in real time, with rapid response capabilities.

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has classified all virtual asset providers as reporting entities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, mandating strict KYC, record-keeping, and banning privacy tools and mixers. Non-compliant platforms face fines and criminal liability, with the FIU already imposing penalties totaling 28 crore rupees.

Dubai’s DFSA bans privacy tokens like Monero and Zcash in the DIFC, redefines stablecoins as fiat-backed, and shifts token approvals to firms. The move aligns with global trends tightening regulations on privacy coins and algorithmic stablecoins. Firms will now be responsible for vetting and listing tokens, emphasizing traceability and compliance.

ETFs are experiencing a surge in inflows, with $46 billion entering in the first six days of 2026, reshaping the investment landscape. Gold, silver, and XRP ETFs are surging, indicating a shift in how investors are managing risk. This trend, along with record momentum in 2025, suggests a structural change in portfolio construction towards low-cost,…

X has introduced Smart Cashtags to clarify financial and cryptocurrency discussions on the platform. This comes as the EU probes algorithms, bots flood crypto posts, and Musk promises open-sourced ranking code. The feature links tickers to specific tokens and contracts, providing real-time charts and curated asset pages for users.

Cato’s report reveals that most U.S. debanking is government-driven, not politically or religiously biased. Cryptocurrency firms are disproportionately affected, facing account closures due to regulatory pressure. The report urges Congress to reform banking laws to prevent government pressure on banks. Public records show government interventions influencing bank decisions.

Ethereum remains above $3k after breaking a descending channel, with on-chain activity and rising active addresses supporting a bullish medium-term outlook. Technical analysis shows consolidation below major resistance levels, with potential for higher targets if resistance is breached. Increasing active addresses indicate improving network demand, aligning with past price rallies.