Category: crypto

DeFi protocols are moving away from Discord due to security concerns related to scams, phishing, and breaches. Morpho is transitioning to a ticketed support system, while DefiLlama and others are favoring live chat and email tickets. Discord’s vulnerability to scams was highlighted by a Zendesk breach that exposed sensitive user data.

ARK’s Q4 report showed that Coinbase was the biggest detractor due to a drop in spot volumes and liquidation events. Winners included AMD, Shopify, and Rocket Lab. Coinbase is pivoting to become an “everything exchange” with new offerings. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a Buy rating, citing growth potential.

Gold and silver have reached all-time highs as investors shift away from sovereign debt. Bitwise research suggests a potential delayed Bitcoin rally in the next 4-7 months. Gold is seen as a leading indicator for Bitcoin, with institutional capital moving from gold to Bitcoin after risk appetite stabilizes. Traders are anticipating high-strike BTC calls and…

Trump says he has no current plan to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but leaves the door open based on a Justice Department investigation and rising inflation. Trump signals that the investigation could impact Powell’s position. Powell has accused the administration of using the investigation to influence interest rate policy.

The Senate Banking Committee postponed a cryptocurrency market structure bill markup after Coinbase withdrew support. Wall Street banks opposed stablecoin yield provisions, Democrats clashed with the White House over ethics rules, and partisan splits complicated the process. The Agriculture Committee will now consider a parallel bill. Talks continue with stakeholders.

Wyoming introduces the Frontier Stable Token on Solana, with Franklin Templeton managing reserves and Fiduciary Trust as custodian. Interest on reserves will fund state school programs. The token offers fast settlement, low fees, and transparency under state regulation. It can bridge to major EVM chains through LayerZero. Available on Kraken.

South Korea plans to cap corporate and professional crypto holdings at 5% of equity, steering most institutional flows into top‑20 coins. Final rules expected by February will include price limits and split trading to curb volatility as institutions enter, potentially concentrating liquidity in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act will set won‑stablecoin…

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams denied profiting from the NYC token after its value plummeted over 80% shortly after launch. Despite accusations of moving funds, a spokesperson attributed the crash to market volatility. Adams launched the token to combat hate and promote innovation in the city, with proceeds going towards educational campaigns and scholarships.

Decentralized perpetual futures exchanges are now competing with centralized exchanges in terms of trading volume, focusing on infrastructure, privacy tools, and execution quality for institutional traders. Platforms like Hyperliquid and Aster have developed custom blockchain networks to improve transaction speed and reduce fees. Professional trading tools like TWAP orders and hidden orders are now available…

XRP fell 3% in 24 hours, losing its fourth-place spot to BNB despite increasing demand for spot ETFs. Open interest rose but remains below previous highs, with XRP ETFs seeing consistent inflows. Technical indicators show a fragile uptrend with XRP trading above the 50-day EMA but facing resistance.