Ritchie Torres Moves to Rein in Insider Trading on Political Prediction Markets After Maduro Bet Controversy
US Representative Ritchie Torres is preparing legislation that would place new restrictions on insider trading in political prediction markets, following controversy around a lucrative wager tied to the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The proposed bill comes amid growing scrutiny of how prediction platforms operate when traders may
Wrench Attacks on Crypto Holders Are Increasing and Turning More Violent
Physical attacks aimed at forcing cryptocurrency holders to hand over their assets are becoming more frequent and more dangerous, according to a fresh analysis of so called wrench attacks. While digital security has improved in many areas of crypto, the threat in the real world is growing, especially in parts
PEPE and BONK lead strong memecoin rebound as market eyes a potential meme season
Memecoins have staged a notable comeback, adding nearly three billion dollars in market value within a single day. Tokens such as PEPE, BONK and Dogecoin emerged as top performers, delivering double digit gains and reigniting debate over whether a new meme driven cycle is beginning. The renewed enthusiasm comes as
Istanbul Blockchain Week Returns in June 2026 Amid Türkiye’s Surging Crypto Adoption
Istanbul, Türkiye – December 2025:Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW), organized by leading Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital, is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2–3, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Building on the momentum of previous years, IBW 2026 aims to be its most ambitious edition yet,
Russia Moves to Criminalise Unregistered Cryptocurrency Mining With Tough New Penalties
Russia has taken another decisive step towards tightening control over its rapidly expanding cryptocurrency mining sector, proposing new criminal penalties for miners who operate without registering with tax authorities. The move follows growing concern within the government that the majority of mining activity remains outside the formal system, depriving the
XRP Exchange Balances Fall to Multi Year Lows as Market Eyes 2026 Rally
The supply of XRP held on cryptocurrency exchanges has dropped to its lowest level in almost eight years, raising fresh speculation about whether the token could be preparing for a major price move in 2026. Market data suggests that a significant portion of XRP has been withdrawn from exchanges in
Bitcoin Faces Risk of First Red Post Halving Year as Price Stalls Near $88,000
Bitcoin is heading toward the final days of the year trapped in an unusually narrow range, raising concerns that 2025 could close as its first bearish year following a halving event. With BTC hovering around $88,000 and volatility fading, traders and analysts are closely watching the yearly candle for signals
Mirae Asset explores $100M acquisition of Korean crypto exchange Korbit
Mirae Asset Group is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire South Korea based cryptocurrency exchange Korbit in a deal that could value the platform at up to $100 million. The talks signal growing interest from traditional financial groups in gaining regulated access to the country’s digital asset market. According to
Memecoins Slide From Holiday Highs to Year-End Lows as Speculation Dries Up
The memecoin market has ended the year on a subdued note, a sharp contrast to the festive surge seen just twelve months ago. Once driven by retail enthusiasm and viral narratives, the sector is now grappling with weaker liquidity, falling participation and a clear shift in investor risk appetite. Data
Tokenized Commodities Close in on $4 Billion as Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs
The market for blockchain based commodities is gaining momentum as precious metals push to new records. Tokenized versions of gold and other commodities are nearing a major milestone, reflecting rising investor interest in onchain exposure to real world assets at a time of heightened demand for safe havens. As gold,
