Category: crypto

Europol and German-Swiss police collaborated to shut down the bitcoin mixing service Cryptomixer, seizing €25 million in bitcoin, 12TB of user data, and infrastructure used for money laundering. The operation in Zurich took place from Nov. 24-28, with servers seized and the domain replaced with a seizure banner.

Transak has integrated Monad, allowing over 10 million users to easily access MON on- and off-ramps. Monad is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain with fast transaction speeds. The integration enables seamless onboarding for apps building on Monad and has seen significant trading activity since its mainnet launch. Transak simplifies the process of buying and selling MON…

Zora crypto price returns to key accumulation zone in higher timeframe range, suggesting a possible 2x rally if support holds and momentum shifts back towards range high. Recent breakout and listing on Robinhood have not altered accumulation structure. Historical behavior indicates potential for significant upward move if support level is maintained.

Grayscale launched the first U.S. ETF dedicated to Chainlink, causing the token to jump 12.7% to $13.40. The new fund, GLNK, provides an easy way for investors to access Chainlink without dealing with private keys. Despite being down 40% this year, Chainlink remains essential in DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and onchain markets.

The Federal Reserve has stopped the process of quantitative tightening, which has caught the attention of Bitcoin traders. This move could have implications for the cryptocurrency market, as traders closely monitor the Fed’s decisions and their impact on the financial system.

Skyline launches bAP3X on the Base network, bringing Apex Fusion’s AP3X token cross-chain utility to Coinbase’s ecosystem. The bridged version of the token, known as “Based Apex,” allows for seamless interoperability between Apex Fusion and Base. This deployment marks a significant milestone in cross-chain DeFi and enables connectivity between different ecosystems.

Poland’s President vetoed the Crypto-Asset Market Act, sparking a battle over digital-asset rules. The decision has left over a million investors caught in political crossfire and regulatory uncertainty. The veto has been criticized by government leaders, while the crypto industry sees it as a win against overreach.

Grayscale Research remains unfazed by Bitcoin’s 30% drop, attributing it to normal market behavior rather than the start of a prolonged downturn. The company predicts new highs for Bitcoin next year, rejects the idea of a 2026 downturn, and sees potential for a rally fueled by Fed rate cuts and bipartisan crypto legislation.

AI agents, including GPT-5 and Claude, can exploit smart contracts on Ethereum and other blockchains, revealing security flaws and potential financial risks. A study using SCONE-bench shows AI models can generate significant profits through exploiting vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for proactive AI-powered defense strategies in cybersecurity.

Kraken, the third-largest centralized exchange in the U.S., acquired Backed Finance to expand its tokenized stock offering. Backed Finance has a 23% market share and offers exposure to over 60 tokenized equities and ETFs. The acquisition is expected to enhance Kraken’s capabilities in the tokenized equities market.