The DAO Returns: From Historic Hack to Ethereum’s New Defense Fund
The DAO, the infamous experiment that nearly broke Ethereum in 2016 and led to the creation of the Ethereum Classic fork, is quietly staging a return — this time as a $220 million security fund aimed at hardening the network it once imperiled. Nearly a decade after the original hack that forced a historic hard … Read more
US CFTC to partner with SEC on agency’s ‘Project Crypto‘
CFTC Chair Michael Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins held a joint agency event on Thursday to discuss harmonization on crypto regulation. Go to Source
Senate Committee Advances Digital Asset Oversight Framework
Federal lawmakers moved closer to a unified crypto rulebook as a key Senate committee advanced legislation expanding CFTC oversight, tightening consumer protections, and pushing long-sought regulatory clarity for U.S. digital asset markets. Regulatory Clarity Inches Closer as Senate Committee Pushes Crypto Oversight Bill Ahead Federal lawmakers are continuing efforts to formalize oversight of digital asset … Read more
Bitcoin Volatility Slips Ahead of First 2026 Options Expiry
Crypto markets are heading into the first monthly options expiry of 2026 with muted volatility, as bitcoin remains locked in a narrow trading range and investors adopt a cautious stance. Crypto Markets Brace for Options Expiry Amid Low Volatility The crypto market is approaching a key derivatives milestone, with the first monthly options expiry of … Read more
Why did Bitcoin price just hit two-month lows near $83K?
Bitcoin suddenly dropped nearly 6% to see its lowest levels in two months as gold and silver endured a snap retracement from all-time highs. Go to Source
SEC, CFTC strike cooperative tone ahead of White House crypto meeting
SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig spoke on CNBC on Thursday as debate continues over stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act. Go to Source
XRP Plunges Below $1.80 After Trump Iran Warning Sparks Market Fear
XRP plunges through key support as heavy selling takes control, signaling a breakdown from consolidation and exposing the token to further downside amid intensifying macro stress and broad risk-off market conditions. XRP Suffers Technical Breakdown as Trump, Tech, Politics Rattle Markets At 11:22 a.m. on Jan. 29, XRP is trading at $1.8008, extending a sharp … Read more
Crypto Bloodbath: Bitcoin Slips Below $85K, $796M Liquidated as Traders Get Forced Out
After calmly camping above the $87,000 handle, bitcoin slipped on a banana peel and fell through $85,000, tagging an intraday low of $84,231 as the price slid 3.7% in the past hour. Path of Least Resistance Points Lower as Bitcoin Cracks Key Support The crypto economy is off 5.29% and now clocks in at $2.87 … Read more
Live: US Senate kicks off markup of long-awaited crypto market structure bill
Lawmakers begin debating amendments to a sweeping digital asset market structure proposal as Congress looks to clarify oversight of crypto markets. Go to Source