Tether Assists Global Law Enforcement in $12M Crypto Crime Bust

The Thai Royal Police and U.S. Secret Service seized $12 million in USDT linked to a Southeast Asia scam network, arresting 73 suspects and confiscating assets worth $15.67 million. Tether’s Role in Tracing and Freezing Funds The Thai Royal Police and the U.S. Secret Service recently executed a successful collaborative operation that resulted in the … Read more

10 Factors Shaping Bitcoin’s Fate: 5 Reasons It Could Rebound — and 5 That Could Drag It Lower

With bitcoin drifting under the $100,000 line, plenty of folks are side-eyeing the charts and debating whether this is the opening act of a bear cycle or just a quick dip before one last bull leap. The following is a rundown of five drivers that could lift the bull further and five triggers that could … Read more

Inside Stretch: New Analysis Details How Strategy Manages Its Novel Debt Instrument

A new Bitmex Research report examines Stretch (STRC), a novel Strategy debt instrument designed to maintain price stability by adjusting its monthly dividend rate according to market pricing, offering insights into how the product works and the risks it may pose to investors. Bitmex Research Report Questions Stability Claims of Strategy’s STRC Debt Product Strategy’s … Read more

Stablecoins Take a Second Week Dip as $1.2B Slips out the Door

The stablecoin sector notched its second straight weekly pullback, with $1.244 billion — about 0.41% — slipping out the door. That dip tags along right after the previous week, when $1.925 billion quietly vanished from the pile. When the stablecoin pool shrinks like this, it usually signals capital tiptoeing out of the crypto arena and … Read more

Strategy’s Michael Saylor Denies Bitcoin Sale Rumors: ‘We’re Buying’

Michael Saylor, executive chairman and co-founder of Strategy, the largest bitcoin treasury company, denied the rumors of a possible bitcoin sale. At CNBC’s Squawk Box, Saylor stated that Strategy is still buying bitcoin, putting these reports to rest. Michael Saylor Denies Bitcoin Selling Reports: ‘We Are Buying Quite a Lot’ The Facts Michael Saylor dispelled … Read more

Is a New User Activated Soft Fork Brewing? Bitcoin May Face Another UASF Push

Over the past two weeks, the Bitcoin community has encountered a fresh Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) aimed at orchestrating a soft fork designed to curb what some describe as network spam. In a coincidence reminiscent of the User Activated Soft Fork (UASF) effort from 2017, the proposal stems from an unidentified pseudonymous developer. Unknown Developer … Read more

Eric Trump Disregards Bitcoin Doomers: Cryptocurrency Is ‘Absolutely’ on Fire

In an interview live with Bloomberg, Trump reinforced that, even with the recent downturn, Bitcoin has been one of the most profitable assets of the last decade. Trump warned that with bitcoin, as with other risk assets, there is the implied risk of volatility. Eric Trump Defends Bitcoin Profitability Amidst Downfall: ‘It Is Probably the … Read more

Fed’s Miran: Stablecoins Are ‘Transformational’ for Emerging Markets

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran described stablecoins as innovative tools that could provide users in jurisdictions with limited access to dollar assets. Miran estimates stablecoins could help satisfy about $3 trillion of foreign demand for dollar assets in the coming years. Fed’s Miran: Stablecoins Might Prop up Demand for Dollar Assets Globally The Facts Stephen … Read more

Avalanche Pre-Consensus Brings Near-Instant Finality to XEC

Ecash, a cryptocurrency focused on payments, is on the verge of implementing Avalanche pre-consensus, a new development that brings almost instant finality to transactions using Ecash’s Nakamoto/Avalanche hybrid consensus. The development marks a milestone for Ecash, as it is the first time this has been implemented by a proof-of-work network. XEC Ready to Launch Avalanche … Read more

Circle Reports Record Q3 as USDC Circulation Tops $73 Billion

Circle delivered a strong third quarter with USDC circulation soaring past $73 billion and net income up over 200% year-over-year. The company also launched its Arc testnet and hinted at a potential native token as it expands its onchain and institutional ecosystem. Surge in Q3 Earnings for Circle Amid Launch of Arc Testnet Circle Internet … Read more