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If you’ve been scrolling through crypto discussions on X (formerly Twitter), you may have come across startling posts pointing out that Filecoin (FIL) has plummeted nearly 99% from its peak. For a project once hailed as the decentralized backbone of Web3 data storage, such a steep decline can feel alarming. During the peak of the […]

South Africa has made major progress in bringing the crypto industry under regulatory oversight. But as more activity moves into decentralized finance (DeFi), the country’s regulator is facing a much harder question: how do you regulate financial activity when there may be no central company to regulate? The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) says it […]

For years, the crypto industry has promoted one message above all else: “Not your keys, not your coins.” However, fresh data shared by market analyst Willy Woo has reignited an old debate after suggesting that Bitcoin holders may have lost more coins through self-custody mistakes than through exchange hacks. The figures are prompting investors to […]

The cryptocurrency industry is facing a new cybersecurity threat after researchers uncovered a malware strain capable of silently searching users’ photo galleries for one of the most valuable pieces of information in crypto—their wallet recovery phrase. Dubbed “SparkKitty,” the malware is designed to scan images stored on infected devices, looking for screenshots of wallet...

Russia is taking one of its biggest steps yet toward regulating the cryptocurrency industry. Lawmakers have approved a comprehensive digital asset bill that establishes a legal framework for crypto trading under central bank oversight, signaling a shift from regulatory uncertainty to structured supervision. While the legislation tightens oversight, it also offers greater clarity for businesses...

Stablecoins are no longer just a tool for crypto traders—they are becoming a serious competitor to the traditional banking system. After years of watching digital dollar payments gain momentum, some of the world’s biggest banks are now responding with blockchain technology of their own. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, HSBC, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are […]

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most influential technologies shaping modern financial markets. From analyzing massive datasets in seconds to identifying patterns that would take humans hours to uncover, AI is helping traders make faster and more informed decisions. While it is not a guarantee of profits, the technology is steadily changing how both […]

Bitcoin traders are always searching for the next catalyst that could ignite a sustained rally. This week, attention shifted to China after the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) injected approximately 300 billion yuan ($44 billion) into the financial system through an overnight reverse repo operation. While the move wasn’t aimed at cryptocurrencies, it has sparked […]

Market Fear Is Growing—But Institutional Confidence Tells a Different Story The crypto market has once again entered a period of uncertainty. Bitcoin and many altcoins have struggled to maintain upward momentum as investors react to persistent macroeconomic pressures, including high interest rates, inflation concerns, and geopolitical tensions. For retail traders, falling prices often signal a...

For more than a decade, Bitcoin has dominated the crypto conversation. Market cycles, price predictions, ETF approvals, and institutional accumulation have kept the world’s largest cryptocurrency at the center of attention. However, according to Abra CEO Bill Barhydt, a new trend is emerging that could eventually overshadow Bitcoin’s price narrative: tokenization. Speaking ahead of...