Category: crypto

ETF inflows into BTC, ETH, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin have rebounded after year-end tax selling, showing renewed institutional demand for crypto funds. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs had significant inflows, and other crypto ETFs also saw increased participation. Cryptocurrency markets remain stable despite geopolitical events in Venezuela. Labor market data releases and central bank policy decisions…

Russian-American tech entrepreneur Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted for laundering Bitcoin from the 2016 Bitfinex hack, has been released early from prison under Trump’s First Step Act. His wife, Heather Morgan, also served a reduced sentence. Lichtenstein plans to work in cybersecurity, thanking supporters for their help in a social media post.

ETF inflows into BTC, ETH, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin rebounded after year-end tax selling, showing renewed institutional demand for crypto funds. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs received $355M in net inflows after withdrawals, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. Ether, XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin ETFs also saw net inflows, indicating broader participation despite mixed price action in 2025.…

MetaMask users are being targeted by a phishing scam that involves a fake 2FA verification process. The scam prompts users to input their seed phrase, allowing attackers to access and steal funds from their wallets. Users can spot the fraud by looking for typos or design inconsistencies in the spoof emails. The scam is not…

PwC, a Big Four accounting firm, has entered the crypto space due to a more pro-crypto environment fostered by the Trump administration. They are advising on stablecoins and tokenization to improve efficiency. Trump’s clearer regulations have reassured businesses, leading to increased opportunities for firms like PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte.

Jupiter’s token buyback debate questions the effectiveness of buybacks in high-emission crypto models. Despite spending over $70 million on buybacks in 2025, JUP’s price dropped significantly due to rapid supply growth. Industry experts suggest longer-term capital strategies may be more effective than short-term repurchases. Jupiter is considering shifting focus to growth incentives instead of buybacks.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy benefits from Japan’s weak yen, reducing the real cost of Bitcoin exposure and increasing BTC-denominated returns compared to U.S.-based peers. By financing in yen, the company takes advantage of currency dynamics and gains an edge in Bitcoin accumulation. This approach has led to substantial Bitcoin holdings and revenue growth, despite some…

Crypto phishing losses dropped significantly in 2025, falling to $83.9 million from $494 million in the previous year. The number of victims also decreased by 68%, with the largest single theft amounting to $6.5 million. Losses peaked during the third quarter market rally, then declined as trading activity cooled.

Vitalik Buterin announced that Ethereum has resolved the trilemma by combining ZK-EVMs with PeerDAS on mainnet. This achievement allows Ethereum to achieve high bandwidth, consensus, and decentralization simultaneously. The technology developments position Ethereum as a more powerful decentralized network, with further improvements expected in the coming years.

Ethereum ETFs saw $174M in inflows on January 2, breaking a trend of year-end redemptions. Grayscale and BlackRock led the buying, with weekly flows turning positive. Bitcoin ETFs also had strong inflows. The total net assets for Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs increased, with positive trading volumes on January 2.