Ethereum is attempting to stabilize around the $2,000 level as the broader crypto market shows tentative signs of relief. After weeks of persistent pressure, price action has paused its decline, but sentiment remains fragile. The recent rebound has helped ease immediate downside momentum, yet the technical structure still reflects a market recovering from significant damage …
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Crypto Mixing Is Back — And Criminals Adapted Faster Than The Rules Did
When US crypto regulators cracked down on Tornado Cash in 2022, the assumption was simple: shut down the tool, shut down the problem. It didn’t work out that way. New research from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) shows that coin mixer usage has climbed back toward pre-ban levels — and that the people …
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XRP Daily Liquidity Is Pointing To A Rally To $4, Analyst Explains What’s Going On
XRP’s liquidity structure on higher timeframes is in a situation where the path of least resistance could extend to the $4 level. The remark came from crypto analyst Bird in response to hourly and daily liquidity heatmaps shared by Cryptoinsightuk, which show a clear contrast between short-term and higher-timeframe liquidity positioning. At the time of …
Morgan Stanley Applies US Bank Charter for Crypto Custody
Morgan Stanley has applied for a de novo national trust bank charter, allowing the bank to hold digital assets on behalf of its clients — a move in rhythm with its recent crypto expansion. A public filing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) shows the application for a bank trust charter …
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Surgeon Drains $145,000,000 From US Government and Blue Cross in Massive Fraud Scheme: DOJ
An orthopedic surgeon in Texas orchestrated a massive fraud scheme that drained more than $100 million from the healthcare system, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ says 61-year-old Michael Taba accepted bribes and kickbacks from pharmacy owners to prescribe medication that was unnecessary. Between May 2014 and March 2017, prosecutors say Taba …
Crypto VC Paradigm expands into AI, robotics with $1.5B fund: WSJ
Crypto investment firm Paradigm is seeking to raise $1.5 billion for a new fund that will invest in companies in AI, robotics and other frontier technologies, according to the Wall Street Journal. Paradigm will continue to invest in crypto companies, according to sources familiar with the situation, but it will use its existing technical investment …
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Bitcoin price slump versus gold’s gains highlights evolving crypto market
Bitcoin (BTC) and gold are showing very different profiles in 2026. Gold has climbed 153% since the start of 2024, while Bitcoin is down roughly 30% over the same stretch. One analyst said that the gap lines up with steady growth in global money supply, cooling appetite for risky tech stocks, and falling crypto exchange …
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PayPal Says Highly Sensitive Customer Data Exposed To ‘Unauthorized Individuals’ for Six Months, Triggering Unauthorized Transactions
The payments giant PayPal says a cybersecurity incident left highly sensitive customer information exposed for around six months. In a data breach notice submitted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, PayPal says it’s resetting affected customers’ passwords and issuing refunds to accounts with unauthorized transactions. “On December 12, 2025, PayPal identified that due to an error …
3 Solana data points highlight resilience, but is SOL undervalued?
Solana’s SOL (SOL) is down 72% from its all-time high of $295 and well below the $188 level seen during its spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launch in October 2025. Since early December 2025, spot SOL ETF inflows have slowed while the price retraced sharply over four months. At the same time, Solana’s onchain volumes and …
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Traders may rotate into Bitcoin if UBS’ bearish US stocks view comes true
Key takeaways: Analysts downgraded US stocks due to high valuations, a weak dollar and policy risks despite AI-driven earnings growth. Limited S&P 500 upside may shift capital toward Bitcoin, especially if major sovereign funds announce BTC reserves. Bitcoin (BTC) price plunged below $65,500 on Friday, effectively erasing gains established on Wednesday. This correction closely tracked …
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Price predictions 2/27: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, LINK
Key points: Bitcoin continues to face selling on minor rallies, indicating a negative sentiment. Several altcoins have turned down from the overhead resistance levels, indicating the bears are active at higher levels. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to face selling on rallies, with bears attempting to sink the price below $66,000. However, some analysts believe the downside …
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Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions
Japan is preparing its financial system for a world of stablecoins and tokenized assets, with banks, regulators and financial conglomerates working to bring the yen economy onchain. The country is the world’s fourth-largest economy, and its yen is one of the most important currencies in global finance. According to the International Monetary Fund, the yen …
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Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings
Shares of Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-based consumer lending marketplace, plunged on Friday after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter results the prior day, signaling a more difficult operating environment even as revenue continued to climb. For the quarter ended Dec. 31, the company posted revenue of $159.9 million, up from $83.9 million a year earlier, …
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Minnesota to weigh ban on crypto kiosks after scam reports
A Minnesota lawmaker has introduced a bill that could ban virtual currency kiosks across the state after reports of incidents involving crypto-related scams. In a Thursday session of the Minnesota House of Representatives Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, Representative Erin Koegel said the bill, House File 3642, would address the “novel” and “minimally regulated” technology …
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Bitcoin to $30K? Analysts debate when and at what price BTC will bottom
Bitcoin (BTC) sellers returned on Friday, pulling BTC price 5.5% below Wednesday’s high of $70,000 to trade at $65,950 at the time of writing. Several analysts said Bitcoin is “going much lower,” potentially reaching a bottom during the last quarter of 2026. Key takeaways: Analysts forecast BTC price to hit a bottom in Q4 based …
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