Bitcoin Network Reaches 20 Million Mined Coins, Only One Million Left to Be Created
The global cryptocurrency community marked a major milestone as the network behind Bitcoin produced its 20 millionth coin. With this achievement, only one million Bitcoins remain to be mined over the next century, bringing the digital currency closer to its fixed supply cap of 21 million. The milestone highlights one
Bitcoin Dip May Not Be Over as Retail Buying Rises Below $70K: Santiment
Bitcoin’s recent slide below the $70,000 mark has triggered a wave of buying among retail investors, but market signals suggest the correction may not be finished yet. Data from blockchain analytics firm Santiment indicates that large holders, often called whales, have begun selling a significant portion of the Bitcoin they
ICE Invests in OKX at $25 Billion Valuation, Plans Tokenized NYSE Stocks by 2026
Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has taken a major step into the digital asset ecosystem by investing in crypto exchange OKX. The investment values OKX at around $25 billion and will also give Intercontinental Exchange a seat on the exchange’s board. The move reflects
Bitcoin Bears Crushed as Price Hits $74K; Analysts Eye Possible $65K Support Test
Bitcoin surged to a fresh monthly high near $74,000, triggering massive liquidations across the crypto market and leaving short sellers facing heavy losses. Market data shows that the latest rally wiped out hundreds of millions of dollars in bearish positions, shifting sentiment sharply in favor of bulls. Despite the strong
Bybit Says AI Risk System Halted $300 Million in Suspicious Withdrawals in Q4 2025
Real time alerts stopped funds before they left the platform Crypto exchange Bybit says it prevented or disrupted more than $300 million worth of suspicious withdrawals in the fourth quarter of 2025, following the rollout of an AI assisted risk monitoring system designed to flag fraudulent transactions before funds exit
ECB Flags Stablecoin Growth as Risk to Bank Lending and Monetary Policy in Europe
The European Central Bank has cautioned that the rapid rise of stablecoins could weaken bank lending and complicate the transmission of monetary policy across the euro area. In a new working paper titled “Stablecoins and Monetary Policy Transmission,” the ECB said growing use of these digital assets may lead households
Hong Kong and Shanghai to Pilot Blockchain Platform for Cross-Border Trade Data
Hong Kong and Shanghai authorities are stepping up efforts to digitize trade finance and cargo documentation through a new blockchain collaboration aimed at improving cross-border data sharing. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Shanghai Data Bureau SDB and the National Technology Innovation
Crypto Funds See $1 Billion Inflows, Ending Five-Week Outflow Streak
Crypto investment products recorded a sharp turnaround last week, pulling in $1 billion in fresh inflows after enduring five straight weeks of withdrawals totaling nearly $4 billion. The recovery was driven largely by strong demand for US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, signaling renewed investor interest despite recent market volatility. According
Tether Freezes $4.2 Billion in USDT Linked to Illicit Activity Over Three Years
Billions Blocked Amid Rising Scrutiny Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen roughly $4.2 billion worth of its USDT tokens over the past three years in connection with suspected criminal activity, according to a report citing the company. A significant portion of those funds was restricted from 2023 onward, as regulators and
Bitcoin Slides Toward $63,000 After US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran
Bitcoin fell sharply over the weekend, dropping close to $63,000 after the United States and Israel confirmed a military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. With traditional financial markets closed, the crypto market reacted in isolation, amplifying volatility and triggering widespread liquidations. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading near
