Why wrench attacks are becoming one of the most violent forms of crypto crimes
Rising crypto wealth is bringing new physical risks. Wrench attacks show how digital assets can become real-world targets.
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Hyperliquid surges ahead in decentralized futures race as rivals fade
Hyperliquid is consolidating its lead in on-chain derivatives, even as falling volumes elsewhere highlight the limits of incentive-driven growth.
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Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum readiness matter more than ever
Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks loom.
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Binance Australia brings fiat back after being debanked for 2 years
Since mid-2023, Binance Australia users have only been able to deposit or withdraw fiat funds from their crypto exchange accounts via debit or credit card.
US Senate panel wants developer safeguards out of crypto bill
The Republican and Democratic Senate Judiciary leaders have called for changes to the market structure bill, arguing it would “weaken” the ability to police money transmitters.
Polymarket trader nets $233,000 from XRP markets in a daring weekend move, outsmarting bots
A trader exploited thin weekend liquidity and automated market-making bots on Polymarket to lock in a $233,000 profit, sparking debate over whether the strategy crossed the line into market manipulation.
Bitcoin futures OI rebounds 13% as analysts see cautious return of risk appetite
Bitcoin futures open interest has begun to recover in January after a sharp Q4 deleveraging, though analysts say the rebound remains modest.
Ethereum transactions hit record as staking exit queue drops to zero
The record jump comes as Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero while entry queues remain long.
Trump Meme Coin’s First Year Leaves Crypto Policy in Limbo
From ethics violations to billion-dollar family profits, Trump’s crypto ventures have triggered legislative warfare and industry backlash.
Traveling? ‘Evil Twin’ WiFi networks can steal crypto passwords
That free cafe WiFi can look mighty tempting, but it could also be a trap. Here’s what to look out for.
Bitcoin hashrate at 4-month low as AI competes for the grid: Analyst
The Bitcoin hashrate has slipped below 1 zetahash per second for the first time in four months despite a recent improvement in miner profitability.
Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25B splurge
Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming.
DOGE slides 7% as whale-linked selling pushes price below $0.13
Traders are watching $0.127 as near-term support, with $0.137 now the key level DOGE must reclaim to stabilize.
Bitcoin down, gold futures up as Europe threatens ‘trade bazooka’
Bitcoin fell 3.6% as gold futures hit record highs after the EU threatened to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland.
XRP hit by liquidation cascade as price slips below $2
Traders are watching $1.93 as near-term support and $2.05 as the critical resistance that must be reclaimed.
Saylor teases ‘Bigger Orange’ after $1.25B Bitcoin purchase last week
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has bought 14,910 Bitcoin since the start of the year, with the firm now holding over 687,000 Bitcoin.
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Crypto majors slide as tariff fears spark risk-off move; gold zooms to record highs
Roughly $600 million in long crypto positions were liquidated as traders cut leverage and reassessed exposure.
Ethereum Sets Record Usage as Costs Drop and Network Conditions Ease
Ethereum is seeing record transaction activity and lower fees as staking remains steady, showing the network’s durability and stability.