Crypto losses surge to 3.4 billion dollars as hackers turn to big targets
Global cryptocurrency losses reached an estimated 3.4 billion dollars in 2025 as hackers increasingly targeted major platforms and high value wallets, according to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The figure marks the highest annual total since 2022, driven largely by a small number of extremely large attacks
Solana TVL slides to six month low as SOL risks fall toward $80
Solana’s native token SOL has extended its decline, falling more than 50 percent from its September peak as weakening onchain activity and bearish technical signals raise fears of a deeper correction. The drop comes amid a broader downturn across the altcoin market, with investors increasingly cautious about risk assets. SOL
Binance warns of fake token listing agents and offers up to $5 million whistleblower reward
Binance has issued a strong warning to crypto projects and users about fraudulent actors posing as token listing agents. The exchange said that projects seeking a listing must apply directly through official Binance channels and should never engage third party intermediaries claiming to guarantee or accelerate listings. In a public
China Shutdowns Blamed for Sudden Bitcoin Hashrate Drop, Says Former Canaan Executive
A sharp fall in Bitcoin’s computing power has been linked to the shutdown of large scale mining operations in China’s Xinjiang region, according to a former senior executive at mining hardware firm Canaan. The drop has renewed debate about China’s unstable role in the global Bitcoin mining industry and highlighted
Crypto markets today JPMorgan tokenises finance UK plans tighter crypto laws and Bitcoin faces quantum debate
JPMorgan has expanded its push into digital assets by launching its first tokenised money market fund on a public blockchain. The fund is being introduced through the bank’s asset management division which oversees around four trillion dollars in assets. Named the My OnChain Net Yield Fund and trading under the
Crypto Groups Challenge Citadel Over DeFi Tokenisation Rules
Crypto Organisations Push Back A coalition of crypto organisations has criticised Citadel Securities for urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission to impose stricter regulations on decentralised finance platforms trading tokenised stocks. The DeFi Education Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, the Uniswap Foundation and The Digital Chamber joined forces in a letter
Brazil’s Largest Bank Recommends Bitcoin Allocation for Investors in 2026
Itaú Asset Management Advocates Bitcoin Exposure Brazil’s largest private bank, Itaú Unibanco, has advised investors to allocate between 1% and 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin in 2026. The recommendation comes despite a volatile year for the cryptocurrency, which has experienced sharp price swings. Renato Eid, of Itaú Asset Management,
Ripple Strengthens European Presence With Amina Stablecoin Payment Partnership
Ripple Payments has expanded its footprint in Europe through a new partnership with Swiss crypto bank Amina. The collaboration gives the bank access to Ripple’s fiat to stablecoin payment infrastructure, aiming to speed up transactions, cut costs and improve transparency. This move builds on an existing relationship between the two
Pakistan Grants Binance and HTX Initial Clearance to Pursue Local Crypto Licences
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward regulating its cryptocurrency market by granting preliminary approval to major global exchanges Binance and HTX. The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) confirmed that both platforms have received no objection certificates (NOCs), allowing them to register local subsidiaries and move closer to obtaining
Stablecoins Emerge as Key Growth Engine for Web3 Gaming, Says BGA 2025 Report
The Blockchain Gaming Alliance’s (BGA) latest State of the Industry Report highlights a clear shift in the priorities of Web3 game developers, with stablecoins breaking into the top three growth drivers for the first time. The findings point to a maturing sector that is moving away from speculation and turning
