Chinese Money Laundering Networks Funneled $16.1 Billion in Crypto in 2025

In 2025, Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illegal crypto, nearly 20% of the global underground economy. Telegram Channels as Laundering Hubs Chinese-language money laundering networks funneled an estimated $16.1 billion in illicit funds through cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The study found these … Read more

Wintermute Founder Casts a Cold Eye on Crypto’s Direction

Wintermute founder Evgeny Gaevoy offered a blunt assessment of crypto’s current condition on Wednesday, arguing that the industry has stalled on substance even as speculation continues to dominate attention. Gaevoy Criticizes Stablecoins, Perp Exchanges, and Token Design In a thread published on X on Feb. 4, 2026, Gaevoy, CEO of market-making firm Wintermute, dismissed ongoing … Read more

Binance Dominates Crypto Reserves With $155 Billion Lead

Coinmarketcap’s latest Proof of Reserves report shows Binance holding an overwhelming lead in exchange reserves, showcasing sharp differences in scale, liquidity, and asset strategies across major crypto platforms. Proof of Reserves Highlights Binance’s Liquidity Advantage Coinmarketcap (CMC) has published its January 2026 Major Crypto Exchange Reserves Ranking, offering a detailed snapshot of how liquidity is … Read more

FIDD Goes Live — Fidelity Brings Its Digital Dollar Stablecoin to Crypto Markets

On Wednesday, Fidelity Investments’ digital currency arm Fidelity Digital Assets announced it launched its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), marking the firm’s formal entry into the U.S. dollar–pegged digital currency market. Fidelity Launches USD-Pegged Stablecoin on Ethereum Network Fidelity Investments, which oversees more than $12 trillion in assets under administration, introduced the Fidelity … Read more

Metamask Wallet Adds Tokenized US Stocks, ETFs and Commodities

Metamask has expanded beyond digital currencies, adding support for tokenized U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and commodities directly inside its self-custodial wallet. Metamask Users Gain Access to Tokenized U.S. Equities and Commodities The new feature is powered by an integration with Ondo Finance, giving eligible Metamask users access to more than 200 tokenized representations of … Read more

Binance Introduces All-in-One Web3 Security Center Amid Rising Adoption

Binance Wallet has launched Security Center, a unified Web3 security hub addresses a long-standing gap in decentralized finance, where Web3 wallets lacked the comprehensive protections common in Web2 financial apps. Bridging the Security Gap in a Growing Market Binance Wallet has announced the launch of Security Center, an all-in-one Web3 wallet security hub that integrates … Read more

Pharos Launches Incubator to Accelerate Real-World Asset Finance Onchain

Pharos Network has launched an incubator program designed to accelerate innovation in decentralized finance and real-world asset applications on its Layer 1 blockchain. Strategic Support for Early-Stage Web3 Teams Pharos Network, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to host billions of dollars in real-world assets, has announced the launch of Native to Pharos, a builder incubator … Read more

Missing Jobs Data Deepens Crypto’s Risk-off Mood

The delay of the January U.S. jobs report has intensified macro uncertainty, keeping crypto markets locked in a deleveraging phase. NFP Delay Fuels Uncertainty as Bitcoin Tests Key Levels Crypto markets are navigating a fragile macro backdrop after the U.S. government shutdown forced a delay to the January 2026 Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. The Bureau … Read more