The exit of Electric Coin Co.’s development team to launch the for‑profit startup CashZ has shaken the Zcash ecosystem. Analysts remain divided: some warn the departure exposes single‑point‑of‑failure risks and undermines cypherpunk ideals, while others argue fragmentation strengthens resilience by distributing development across multiple teams. Market Volatility and Governance Friction The wholesale exit of the …
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DeFi Giant Dydx Trading Volume Hits $34.3 Billion Peak in Q4 Recovery
The Dydx ecosystem rebounded strongly in the second half of 2025, with trading volumes peaking at $34.3 billion in the fourth quarter after a midyear slump. Rebounding from a Midyear Slump The ecosystem of the decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocol, Dydx, saw a strong recovery in trading activity during the second half of 2025, culminating …
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US Lawmakers Say Crypto Market Structure Bill Is ‘Closer Than Ever’ as Bipartisan Negotiations Continue
U.S. lawmakers and the White House crypto czar signaled growing unity behind crypto market structure legislation, with negotiations nearing consensus and bipartisan confidence rising that clearer rules for the digital asset industry are within reach. Lawmakers, White House Crypto Czar Signal Unity on Crypto Market Structure Push U.S. lawmakers struck an optimistic tone on crypto …
Analyst Calls Silver Generational Bottom, Sees Long-Term Bull Market Ahead
Silver prices surged sharply, reigniting bullish forecasts, generational-bottom calls, and debate over how far the rally can run as investors weigh upside potential against timing profits in an emerging long-term commodities cycle. Silver Surge Sparks Generational Bottom Debate And Profit-Timing Questions Silver drew heightened attention as prices pushed sharply higher, raising expectations for further upside …
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Arthur Hayes Says Fed Liquidity Shift Could Send Bitcoin Back Above $110K
Bitcoin’s next major move may hinge less on sentiment and more on U.S. dollar flows, as shifting Federal Reserve liquidity conditions set the stage for a potential crypto rebound driven by macro forces. Fed Balance Sheet Reversal May Push Bitcoin Price Higher, Arthur Hayes Says Arthur Hayes outlined a macro-driven outlook for crypto markets tied …
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Crypto sentiment drops amid unease over US market structure bill
Crypto market sentiment has dropped after hitting a multi-month high, as the crypto industry in the US is divided over a Senate version of a highly-awaited crypto market structure bill. The market sentiment-tracking Crypto Fear & Greed Index, slid by 12 points on Friday to a “neutral” score of 49 out of 100, dropping from …
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DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts
A recently-discovered ransomware dubbed “DeadLock” is stealthily exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate and distribute proxy addresses, say researchers at cybersecurity firm Group-IB. The company reported on Thursday that the DeadLock ransomware, first discovered in July, has seen “low exposure” as it isn’t tied to any known data leak site or affiliate programs and has …
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Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’
Crypto lending company Nexo Capital will pay a $500,000 to California’s financial regulator over allegations it issued thousands of loans to state residents without properly assessing their ability to repay. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) said on Wednesday that Nexo made at least 5,456 consumer and commercial loans to Californians without …
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Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis
Crypto usage in Iran has spiked amid the country’s mass protests, with a surge of Iranians withdrawing Bitcoin to preserve value amid instability, according to Chainalysis. Protests in Iran began around Dec. 28 over worsening economic conditions, after the Iranian rial hit record lows against the US dollar. Demonstrations escalated nationwide, with Iran’s regime responding …
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Bitcoin Price Blinks After the Run, Market Watches the Reaction
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above $96,000. BTC is correcting some gains and might decline to $94,000 before a fresh increase. Bitcoin started a decent increase above $95,000 and $96,000. The price is trading above $95,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a declining channel or a possible bullish flag forming …
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Bitcoin Reclaims $97K As Long-Term Holders Supply Stays Locked
Bitcoin has pushed above the $97,000 level, extending a recovery that has brought short-term relief to a market weighed down by weeks of uncertainty. While the move has reignited optimism among some investors, a large share of analysts remains cautious, arguing that the rally could still be a counter-trend bounce within a broader bearish setup …
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Bitcoin Rally Accompanied By ‘Very Bullish’ Whale-Retail Behavior, Santiment Says
Keshav is currently a senior writer at NewsBTC and has been attached to the website since June 14, 2021. Keshav has been writing for many years, first as a hobbyist and later as a freelancer. He has experience working in a variety of niches, even fiction at one point, but the cryptocurrency industry has been …
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Dogecoin Price Is Following This Bullish Signal With A Major Target
Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has revealed that the Dogecoin price is following a bullish signal, which could lead to a rally above the $0.15 level. This comes as the crypto market rebounds, with Bitcoin rallying to a new yearly above $97,000. Dogecoin Price Eyes Rally Above $0.15 With This Bullish Signal In an X post, …
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Sui Restores Service After Major 6-Hour Outage Shook Network
Sui’s blockchain resumed normal activity after a network stall that halted transactions for roughly six hours on January 14, 2026. According to reports, validators identified the problem in the mid-afternoon and worked to roll out a fix that restored block creation and transaction processing later that evening. Related Reading Outage Timeline And Recovery Based on …
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Nexo To Pay $500K Fine Over ‘Risky’ Crypto-Backed Loans
Crypto lending company Nexo Capital will pay a $500,000 to California’s financial regulator over allegations it issued thousands of loans to state residents without properly assessing their ability to repay. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) said on Wednesday that Nexo made at least 5,456 consumer and commercial loans to Californians without …
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