Category: crypto

Ethereum’s price dropped by about 5% to around $1.9k due to whale selling and ETF outflows, despite bullish signals of a potential reversal. Large holders sold significant amounts, impacting the price, while technical indicators suggested a possible price turnaround. Key support is at $1.8k-$1.85k, with downside risks if support levels don’t hold.

E-Estate’s tokenized portfolio grew over 45% year-over-year to exceed $150 million by January 1, 2026, driven by asset appreciation and development progress in real-world assets (RWA). The company’s Estate Token (EST) on the Binance Smart Chain allows fractional ownership of high-end properties, aiming to attract international investors and improve liquidity. E-Estate plans to expand globally,…

Phemex launched an AI Bot in Feb 2026 to automate grid strategies for its 10 million users as part of its AI-native initiative. The AI Bot supports Futures Grid, Spot Grid, and Martingale systems with real-time market analysis and includes risk controls to manage leverage and parameters. The company also introduced an “AI Bot Carnival”…

The SOL AI bot mistakenly sent a $250k LOBSTAR, resulting in the holder receiving approximately $6k.

MoonPay introduced MoonPay Agents, allowing AI systems direct access to digital wallets and on-chain transactions. The product supports automated trading, funding, and machine-to-machine payments, targeting developers creating autonomous financial systems. Users can set up wallets and agent connections in minutes, with tools like cross-chain swaps and machine-to-machine payments available. MoonPay aims to make crypto the…

Binance’s Alpha trading platform now supports tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, offering users new ways to access traditional assets through blockchain-based products. The platform allows for trading of 10 major U.S. stocks and ETFs with low or zero trading fees, under a regulated structure approved by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority. Trading is available through…

The White House confirms that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will not be granted a presidential pardon, despite his efforts to appeal to President Donald Trump on social media. Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, has been criticized for trying to influence Trump’s decision through public campaigns and aligning with conservative causes.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal launched a Senate inquiry into Binance over allegations that the cryptocurrency exchange processed $1.7 billion in transactions related to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russian oil tankers. Blumenthal demanded documents regarding compliance practices and the treatment of internal investigators who raised concerns about suspicious accounts. Binance denied wrongdoing and stated that it…

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned a Russian cyber exploit broker and affiliates for trafficking stolen U.S. government cyber tools. The sanctions are aimed at preventing digital trade-secret theft and unauthorized distribution of exploits. This action is part of a broader effort to hold foreign cyber actors accountable using economic and financial tools.

The Blockchain Association proposed crypto tax reforms during a meeting with House Ways and Means Committee offices on Capitol Hill. The reforms include taxing staking rewards only upon sale, privacy-focused reporting rules, and clarity for non-custodial platforms. The group aims to modernize digital asset tax policy and support compliance while strengthening U.S. competitiveness.