Iran is reportedly using cryptocurrency, barter, and local currencies to bypass Western sanctions for arms sales, highlighting crypto’s role in global trade and its regulatory challenges.
Crypto-related losses from hacks and cybersecurity exploits fell sharply in December 2022, dropping 60% to about $76 million, according to a report by PeckShield.
Crypto service providers in 48 countries will start collecting crypto tax data ahead of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) 2027, promoting transparency and compliance in the crypto industry.
Bithumb launches third annual dormant asset recovery campaign to reclaim $201 million in lost crypto, while Upbit dominates Korean youth in cryptocurrency adoption and usage.
Turkmenistan has legalized the operation of crypto exchanges and mining activities, positioning itself as a new hub for cryptocurrency in Central Asia. The move aims to promote economic diversification and attract foreign investment.
🔥 Key Takeaways Abra CEO Bill Barhydt predicts that Fed liquidity injections and lower interest rates will boost Bitcoin in 2026. CME traders have priced a 14.9% chance of a rate cut in January 2026. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan anticipates steady gains for Bitcoin, while analyst Linh Tran expects cautious trading with rates at 3.5%–3.75%. … Read more
Shade Network, a new Ethereum privacy Layer-2 project, faces multiple scam allegations due to phishing warnings, promoter retractions, and transparency issues. The crypto community remains skeptical and cautious.
Despite a 60% reduction in losses from crypto hacks in December, users still face significant financial risks from common cybersecurity exploits like address poisoning scams.
Flow advances recovery plan after $3.9M exploit, raises exchange concerns, and scraps blockchain rollback plan.
Prenetics Global Limited, a health sciences firm linked to David Beckham, will stop buying Bitcoin in 2026, marking a retreat from the corporate Bitcoin treasury playbook.