Ethereum is more than just Bitcoin’s little brother; it’s quietly building the foundation for the future of digital finance. This technological edge makes it not just a competitor to Bitcoin, but potentially the leader of the next crypto revolution. Developers Flock to Ethereum Bitcoin’s strength lies in its role as a store of value. However,…
Trish Turner’s quick exit from the IRS’s cryptocurrency team has everyone wondering about the future of crypto tax enforcement in the US. After only three months on the job, she left a 20+ year career at the IRS. What Does Her Resignation Mean? Turner says she’s excited to continue her work “from a new vantage…
A judge in Illinois has hit the pause button on a lawsuit against Coinbase, a major US cryptocurrency exchange. The lawsuit claimed Coinbase broke Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Waiting for Another Case to Decide The judge agreed to Coinbase’s request to put the case on hold. Coinbase wants to wait for a ruling…
Interpol’s recent three-month operation, codenamed Serengeti 2.0, resulted in a major win against cybercrime across Africa. From June to August 2025, the operation netted over 1,200 arrests and recovered nearly $100 million in stolen funds and assets. A Continent-Wide Sweep The operation involved 18 African countries, along with the UK and several private sector partners….
Several big-name investment firms just resubmitted their applications for a spot XRP ETF in the US. This suggests they’re trying hard to get the SEC’s approval. What’s New in the Applications? On August 22nd, companies like Grayscale, Bitwise, Canary, CoinShares, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, and WisdomTree all updated their applications (called S-1 filings). Experts think this…
Hackers Target Music Stars Big news! Hackers hijacked the Instagram accounts of some major music artists – Michael Jackson (RIP), Adele, Tyla, and Future – to push a dodgy Solana-based memecoin called FREEBANDZ. They used a picture of Future holding a giant FREEBANDZ coin to make it look legit. The posts were quickly taken down,…
Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, is poised to make a big splash in the rapidly growing stablecoin market, predicted to reach trillions of dollars in value. With SBI Holdings bringing RLUSD to Japan, it could become a major player in global payments, working alongside Ripple’s existing XRP cryptocurrency. RLUSD: Boosting Ripple’s Global Presence Recent social media…
Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, recently dropped a hint about a possible interest rate cut in September. This sent shockwaves through the stock and crypto markets, causing prices to jump. What’s Behind the Potential Rate Cut? Powell acknowledged that while inflation is still a concern (slightly above the Fed’s target), the slowing…
Taiwanese authorities recently cracked a massive crypto scam, charging 14 people connected to the BitShine exchange. This group allegedly swindled over $41 million from more than 1,500 victims. How the Scam Worked BitShine pretended to be a legitimate exchange, even passing some compliance checks. But secretly, it was working with another company, Biying Technology (which…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is moving forward with its “Crypto Sprint” initiative, aiming to put the White House’s crypto vision into action. Phase Two: Public Input Needed Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham announced the next phase of the Crypto Sprint. This involves gathering public feedback on recommendations from a White House report on…
