Bitcoin, Ethereum & Cryptocurrency News
The latest news and analysis on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the crypto ecosystem.
Pakistan Lifts Bitcoin and Crypto Banking Ban, Opens Financial System to Licensed Firms
Pakistan's central bank has overturned its 2018 ban, allowing banks to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers under a new regulatory framework, marking a historic shift toward crypto integration in the formal financial system.
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Fund Overtakes WisdomTree After Just 6 Trading Days
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Trust surpasses WisdomTree in assets under management after six trading days, nearing three older US spot Bitcoin ETFs amid a bullish crypto rally.
BitMEX Proposes 'Canary Fund' Alternative to Bitcoin Quantum Coin Freeze
BitMEX advocates for a 'canary fund' to safeguard Bitcoin from quantum threats, offering a nuanced alternative to a full coin freeze. As BTC trades at $74,947, the crypto community weighs security against complexity.
Telegram's Black Market: How Scammers Bypass Bank Facial Recognition with Virtual Cameras
A black market on Telegram sells tools that trick bank and crypto exchange facial recognition systems, enabling fake account creation and money laundering. Virtual-camera attacks surged 25x in 2024, with crypto scams stealing $17B in 2025.
Bitcoin Hits 'Near-Term Selling Pressure' After Rally to $76K: CryptoQuant Warns of Temporary Ceiling
Bitcoin hit a multi-month high of $76,000 on Wednesday, but CryptoQuant warns of near-term selling pressure as investors move BTC to exchanges in bulk, signaling a potential temporary ceiling for the rally.
Synthetic Mirror Life: The Next Existential Risk or a Medical Breakthrough?
Researchers are divided on whether engineering mirror-image bacteria could cause a global catastrophe or transform medicine, as the scientific community grapples with unprecedented ethical dilemmas.
Adam Back Warns: Bitcoin Must Prepare for Quantum Computing Now, Even If It's a 'Lab Experiment'
Blockstream CEO Adam Back urges the Bitcoin community to build optional upgrades for quantum-resistant cryptography, as BTC trades at $74,926 with a 0.9% 24-hour gain amid broader crypto market strength.
BitMEX Proposes 'Quantum Canary' to Protect Satoshi's Bitcoin Without Freezing It
BitMEX recommends an early-warning system to detect quantum attacks, preventing a permanent freeze of Satoshi's bitcoin and preserving Bitcoin's integrity.
Tether Moves $70M in Bitcoin to Reserves, Cementing Its Status as a Top Corporate Holder
Tether transferred 951 Bitcoin worth $70.5 million to a reserve wallet, reinforcing its policy of allocating 15% of net profits to quarterly BTC purchases, with holdings exceeding 97,000 coins.
Bitcoin Rally Faces Bearish Pressure as Profit-Taking Looms, CryptoQuant Warns
Bitcoin breached $76,000 but pulled back from a key resistance at $76,800, with exchange inflows hitting December highs as large holders signal profit-taking, CryptoQuant data shows.
Ethereum Holds at $2.365 on Low Volume: Institutional Accumulation Before the Next Breakout?
ETH gains 0.04% to $2,365.63 in a volatile session, with daily volume of $16.53B below the 30-day average. The price trades above all short-term moving averages but remains 52% below its all-time high, signaling bullish consolidation amid 49.58% annual returns.
Caterpillar Acquires Monarch Tractor Assets After Years of Crisis: The End of a $200M Agtech Startup
Agtech startup Monarch Tractor, which aimed to transform farming with electric autonomous tractors, has transferred its assets to Caterpillar after years of layoffs, lawsuits, and internal strife, signaling a shift in the agricultural technology landscape.
Bitcoin Breaks $75,000 as Iran War Transforms It from 'Digital Gold' to Geopolitical Settlement Bet
Bitcoin price surges past $75,000 as the Iran conflict reshapes its role from a volatile tech bet to a geopolitical settlement layer, with negative funding rates hinting at a potential short squeeze ahead.
Amazon Sellers Boycott Ads Over Payment Delays and 3.5% Fuel Surcharge: Ecosystem Crisis
Hundreds of major Amazon sellers halted advertising for 24 hours, protesting payment delays and a 3.5% fuel surcharge, as financial pressures mount in an already tight-margin ecosystem.
Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs Citing AI: Tech Layoff Wave Intensifies as Market Reacts
Snap slashes 16% of its workforce, about 1,000 jobs, attributing the layoffs to AI-driven efficiency gains and cost-cutting, joining a broader trend among tech giants like Meta and Amazon.
TikTok Tops Teen Entertainment in the US, Pew Research Study Reveals
A Pew Research report finds TikTok is the top platform for entertainment and news among US teens, while Snapchat dominates messaging and social connection.
Charles Hoskinson Slams Bitcoin Over Quantum Risk: 34% of Supply Vulnerable, BIP 361 Sparks Governance Debate
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson launches a scathing critique of Bitcoin, warning that over 34% of BTC supply is vulnerable to quantum attacks and that BIP 361 could render 1.7 million bitcoins permanently inaccessible, sparking a governance crisis.
Solana Drops 1.96% Amid Bearish Pressure: Technical and Fundamental Analysis of $SOL at $84.02
Solana ($SOL) falls 1.96% in 24 hours, trading at $84.02, with daily volume of $4.8 billion and mixed signals indicating bearish consolidation driven by Bitcoin's influence.
Tom Lee Declares Crypto Mini-Winter Over, Predicts ETH at $60K as Bitmine Posts $3.82B Loss
Bitmine's Tom Lee says the recent crypto downturn was a 'mini-winter' that's now over, forecasting Ethereum could hit $60K. His bullish call comes as Bitmine posts a $3.82B quarterly loss driven by unrealized losses on its ETH holdings.
Elizabeth Warren Warns Elon Musk's X Money Poses Systemic Risk to US Financial Stability
Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Elon Musk warning that X Money, his financial project on platform X, could threaten consumers, national security, and financial stability, offering up to 6% APY yields and a potential partnership with Cross River Bank.