Pokémon Card Sales Are Surging on Crypto Platforms—Just Don’t Call It Gambling No raw content was provided beyond the headline, so there isn’t enough source material to accurately describe what happened, which platforms are involved, how sales are measured, or why participants and companies are framing the activity as something other than gambling. Share the…
Bitcoin Demand Rebuilds as Bulls Eye $72K Defense Bitcoin is showing fresh signs of buyer strength across both spot and derivatives markets, raising hopes that the $72,000 level can flip from resistance into support. Reduced selling pressure from short-term holders is easing the supply overhang that capped recent rallies, giving bulls a clearer runway. The…
Zcash Rallies 30% on Ceasefire Hopes, But Trap Looms Zcash (ZEC) surged nearly 30% in hours as traders priced in a potential US–Iran ceasefire, riding a classic risk-on wave that lifted several privacy coins. The move echoed sharp bounces seen during the 2021 bear market, when liquidity was thin and sentiment flipped fast. Price action…
Bitcoin Stalls Near $72K as Bulls Eye Fresh Breakout Bitcoin’s attempt to push higher has run into heavy resistance just below $72,000, leaving traders watching whether the relief rally can convert into a sustained move or simply stall out. The market is holding its breath while technical signals still lean bullish, yet the price action…
XRP rockets 8% above $1.20 in first major breakout since June selloff XRP climbed more than 8% to trade above $1.20, marking its first notable breakout since the sharp selloff seen in June. The move stands out because it represents a clear shift from the post-June downturn, when XRP had struggled to regain momentum. Clearing…
SEC Picks New Crypto Cop as Old Cases Quietly Die The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has named David Woodcock as its new enforcement chief, stepping into the job just as senators are demanding answers about why the agency suddenly dropped high-profile cases against Justin Sun and other crypto firms. The timing has raised eyebrows…
Zcash Jumps 30% on Ceasefire Hopes, But Rally Looks Fragile Zcash (ZEC) surged as much as 30% after reports of a potential US–Iran ceasefire sparked a broader risk-on move across crypto markets. The sharp move higher mirrors similar bounce patterns seen during the 2021 bear market, when brief rallies quickly reversed into deeper corrections. The…
Bitcoin Has Years to Harden Against Quantum Risk, Bernstein Says Quantum computers capable of cracking Bitcoin’s cryptography remain years away, yet the clock is already ticking for older wallets holding exposed public keys. Bernstein analysts argue the threat is real but manageable, concentrated in early-era addresses rather than the broader network. The report pushes the…
Deprecated Aztec Connect Contract Exploited For $2.19M, SlowMist Says Blockchain security firm SlowMist said a deprecated Aztec Connect smart contract was exploited for $2.19 million, highlighting how older onchain components can remain a security risk even after they are no longer actively used. Based on SlowMist’s assessment, the incident involved a contract tied to Aztec…
US Treasury Targets Stablecoin Issuers With New AML Rules The US Treasury has floated fresh compliance requirements for payment stablecoin issuers under the proposed GENIUS Act, forcing them to build full anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism, and sanctions screening programs. The rules would also give issuers explicit powers to block, freeze, or reject transactions they…
Bitcoin Stalls at $72K as Bulls Eye Next Leg Higher Bitcoin’s latest relief rally has run into stubborn resistance right around the $72,000 mark, with profit-taking capping further upside for now. Despite the near-term stall, price action on higher timeframes still tilts bullish, keeping traders focused on whether the next decisive move will break higher…
Bitcoin Hits $72K on Ceasefire Hype, Then Fades Fast Bitcoin spiked above $72,000 after news broke of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but the rally evaporated within hours as traders locked in profits and macro uncertainty crept back in. The move showed how quickly sentiment can shift when headlines drive price instead of fundamentals….
VARA Pushes Dubai Crypto Firms to Track FATF Blacklists, Sharpening Risk Controls Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has instructed crypto firms operating in the emirate to strengthen how they screen and monitor financial crime risks, including by tracking the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) blacklist-related designations. The guidance centers on tightening internal controls around…
US Treasury Targets Stablecoin Issuers With New GENIUS Rules The Treasury Department has floated new compliance requirements for payment stablecoin issuers under the proposed GENIUS Act, forcing them to build full AML, sanctions, and transaction-blocking systems. The move signals that stablecoins are no longer treated as experimental tokens but as regulated payment rails that must…
Bitcoin Demand Surges as Bulls Eye $72K Support Bitcoin is showing renewed buying interest across both spot and derivatives markets, with signs that short-term holders are pulling back from selling. The combination is giving bulls fresh ammunition to defend the $72,000 level and potentially push higher. After weeks of shaky price action, the shift in…
Court Slams Brakes on Blockchain Firm’s Mandamus Play Texas appeals court just denied emergency relief to Envy Blockchain and its backers, refusing to yank a lower-court discovery order off the books. The ruling keeps heat on the company in what looks like a commercial dispute, forcing it to turn over internal records instead of hiding…
US Treasury Targets Stablecoin Issuers With New AML Rules The US Treasury is moving to bring stablecoin issuers under stricter anti-money laundering and sanctions oversight. A proposed rule tied to the GENIUS Act would require issuers to build full compliance programs and give them the power to block, freeze, or reject transactions they flag as…
SEC Snags Gastauer Assets in Crypto Laundering Crackdown A federal appeals court just handed the SEC a decisive victory, allowing the agency to keep roughly $70 million in frozen assets tied to an alleged international crypto-money laundering scheme. The ruling slams the door on Raimund Gastauer’s attempt to claw back funds he claims were his,…
Wall Street and crypto are crashing into each other as tokenized treasury markets hit $14.6 billion The market for tokenized U.S. Treasurys has reached $14.6 billion, underscoring a growing overlap between traditional finance and crypto infrastructure. Tokenized Treasurys are blockchain-based tokens designed to represent exposure to U.S. government debt. In practice, they aim to deliver…
SEC Replaces Crypto Cop as Sun Case Questions Linger The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has named David Woodcock as its new head of enforcement, stepping in after the sudden departure of his predecessor and while senators still demand clarity on why the agency quietly dropped cases against Justin Sun and several crypto platforms. Woodcock…
