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Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding was arrested for allegedly running a crypto-backed cocaine trafficking operation using Tether (USDT) to handle drug proceeds. He faces charges including orchestrating murders and is being extradited to the U.S. for trial.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Over the years, Ethereum staking has become one of the most vital and successful aspects of the broader ETH ecosystem, with big

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao predicts a Bitcoin supercycle by 2026, citing increasing pro-crypto policies in the U.S. He did not specify a price target but indicated prices will likely rise. Zhao also denied any ties to President Trump that could have influenced a recent pardon.

UBS will allow select private banking clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum in Switzerland, reflecting demand from ultra-high net-worth clients. This move aligns with Switzerland's reputation as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction, potentially expanding to Asia-Pacific.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure An inactive Ethereum whale has just re-entered the trading scene, withdrawing over $15 million worth of ETH in just a single day. Considering Ethereum’s slow price growth over the past few months an

In brief “Professional money launderer” Sen Hok Ling, who helped Zhimin Qian move her funds, has been told he needs to pay back $7.6 million (£5 million) to UK authorities. Ling was sentenced to almost five years in November 2025 after pleading guilty on one count of money laundering

法国加密货币安全企业Ledger正准备在美国上市，预计企业价值将超过40亿美元。Ledger与多家投资银行合作，预计交易最快将于今年内完成。美国的亲加密货币环境和特朗普政府政策是其上市背景。此次IPO被视为欧洲初创企业寻求突破的重要契机。

In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $1.62 billion across four working days, including a massive $708.7 million exit on Wednesday. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cites Amberdata figures showing basis trade yields have collapsed to 5%, down from 17% last year. Bitcoin's slide to

Blockchain projects are not known for speed. Development cycles stretch across years. Governance processes require consensus from distributed stakeholders. Roadmaps slip as technical challenges prove more complex than anticipated. The industry has produced remarkable technology, but it has rarely pr

Crypto is sliding, headlines are bullish, and the disconnect is grinding on a lot of retail investors. Against that backdrop, a prominent crypto analyst argues that 2026 is shaping up as a structural turning point — not because of hype, but because institutions are finally wiring digital assets

The host of a recent Discover Crypto video argues that the geopolitical and monetary order on display at Davos has shifted sharply, with President Donald Trump publicly embracing bitcoin and digital assets while global central bankers show visible discomfort. The analyst from Discover Crypto

In brief Meme coin brand Ponke is launching a series of collectible blind box toys with streetwear label RIPNDIP. An embedded NFC chip in the collectibles unlocks a blockchain component via Ethereum layer-2 network Base. An online presale begins Friday, with the collectibles reaching RIPN

Key Notes Pi has fallen 10% this month and 78% since its February exchange debut. 142 million Pi tokens are set to unlock over the next 30 days. Price remains range-bound at $0.18-$0.20, with resistance at $0.20-$0.22. Even after updates to the Pi Network’s App Studio, sentiment around Pi P

Key Notes Swiss banking giant UBS Group has hinted at its plans to launch crypto trading services. It plans to start with Bitcoin and Ethereum for select customers. JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley already plan to roll out a similar service this year. UBS Group AG is set to launch crypto trading se

In brief Merkle Manufactory, the company behind decentralized social protocol Farcaster, will refund venture investors the $180 million it raised. The move comes after the protocol was sold to infrastructure firm Neynar. “Farcaster is not shutting down,” Merkle co-founder Dan Romero

ChainUp becomes a Secondary Exhibition Sponsor for the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, showcasing its digital asset solutions. The Festival, co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, highlights trends in Web3 and crypto, attracting global leaders and extensive participation.

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said he will fly to Japan this week for a multi-city community tour focused on Midnight, the privacy-focused network being developed in Cardano’s orbit, while

Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong pulled support for the CLARITY Act, arguing the draft harms DeFi and stablecoin rewards. The White House reacted sharply, warning the crypto industry not to overplay its influence in Washington. The Senate crypto market structure bill now faces delays as lawmakers