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Ethereum price has been stuck in a tight range for weeks, and that quiet stretch is starting to feel uncomfortable. Since mid November, ETH price has largely moved between $2,700 and $3,400, giving traders little excitement and even less clarity. That sideways action followed a sharp decline t

American Bitcoin significantly increased its Bitcoin reserves to approximately 5,843 BTC, becoming the 18th largest corporate Bitcoin holder. Despite this growth and a strong yield, shares are down over 13% year-to-date amid market fluctuations.

Nasdaq-listed Sui Group has revealed that its priority for 2026 is to accumulate SUI and build yield-generating platforms for shareholders. The company is set to launch a new stablecoin, SuiUSDE, with 90% of the fees channelled to token buybacks or DeFi projects. Sui Group, a publicly-listed

Nomura-backed Laser Digital has applied for a national trust bank charter in the United States, signaling a major shift in its regulatory strategy. The firm submitted its application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as it seeks direct federal supervision. This move places Laser Digit

ZEC faces downside risk, testing critical support near $301 amid bearish momentum. Whale accumulation continues, injecting over $414 million into Zcash despite market weakness. Short-term indicators show selling pressure outweighs buying, limiting immediate upside potential. Zcash — ZEC,

_Key Takeaways_ _Axie Infinity (AXS) has surged over 200% in the past 30 days, signaling strong renewed momentum._ _A major reward

Sui and Uniswap are testing investor patience. With SUI trading near $1.44 and UNI hovering around $4.71, both tokens are struggling to regain momentum despite their strong brand recognition and established ecosystems. For many holders, the question is no longer when a breakout will come, but w

Orbs has partnered with Gryps to integrate Perpetual Hub Ultra on the Sei Network, delivering a professional‑grade perpetual futures stack powered by Layer 3 technology and Symmio smart contracts. Advanced Infrastructure for Institutional Trading Orbs, the decentralized Layer 3 infrastructure pro

Tether Holdings, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has stealthily amassed approximately 140 tons of gold, a hoard valued at over \$24 billion. This staggering accumulation positions the crypto behemoth among the top global holders of bullion, surpassing the reserves of nations like Greece and Australia. In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg, CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed ambitions to transform Tether into a "gold central bank," actively trading its reserves to compete wi

_Key Takeaways_ _AXS surged 16%+ in the last hour and 177% in 30 days thanks to Jeff Zirlin’s bAXS explanation._ _bAXS introduces

The Hedera-based IoT e-learning authentication stack hit 4,310 TPS, although performance lagged slightly to 3,425 TPS when combined with knowledge graphs. Real-device tests showed 41–47 ms authentication on Raspberry Pi and 55–68 ms on ESP32; BAN+ProVerif runs found no authentication

_Jacob & Co. and GoMining release Epic X GoMining, combining a luxury watch with mining hardware. Limited to 100 units at $40,000._ Jacob & Co. has entered the Bitcoin mining space with an unusual product. The luxury watchmaker partnered with GoMining to release a timepiece bundled with mining h

Australian regulators secured a sweeping victory against BPS Financial Pty Ltd, ordering the company to pay 14 million AUD in penalties after a years-long probe into its Qoin Wallet promotion. The Federal Court ruling stems from ASIC accusations that BPS ran an unlicensed financial services

Key Notes Tether launches USAT, targeting the US regulated stablecoin market. Circle’s USDC remains widely used, with Ethereum transfers hitting record highs. Bitwise deepens USDC exposure via DeFi lending on the Morpho. Tether launched its U.S.-regulated stablecoin, USAT, on Jan. 27,

Article by: Xiao Sa Legal Team As a key link connecting fiat currency and virtual assets, cryptocurrency OTC trading is frequently exploited by illegal activities such as telecom network fraud and online gambling due to its anonymity and cross-border features, making it an important channel for fund circulation and money laundering. Whether it is individual traders or related institutional practitioners, all face extremely high criminal legal risks. Sister Sa's team will systematically analyze the legal boundaries of cryptocurrency OTC trading from multiple dimensions, including the application of criminal charges, the subjective "knowing" standard, the threshold for amounts, and judicial practice considerations, providing risk avoidance guidance for practitioners. Participating in cryptocurrency OTC trading and knowingly or should have known that the funds originate from telecom network fraud, online gambling, or other criminal activities, and still providing assistance such as payment settlement or fund transfer, may trigger multiple criminal charges, including aiding information

Pi Network launched a free Product Design Workshop teaching UX/UI, prototyping, testing, and launch steps for Pi Apps. The workshop ties into Pi tools like App Studio and supports non-coders in building apps with built-in Pi utility.  Pi Network has introduced a Product Design Workshop

Ripple has partnered with Jeel Movement, the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, to explore the use of blockchain technology within Saudi Arabia’s financial system. Key Takeaways Ripple and Jeel Movement have partnered to co-develop blockchain-based cross-border payment tools. The partnership focuses o

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Nick Szabo argues that Bitcoin's current underperformance compared to gold is a bullish signal, indicating long-term potential due to widespread misunderstanding of its technology. He believes Bitcoin's value as a hedge against debasement will become clearer as more people learn about it.