The warning comes as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Hong Kong group warns crypto licensing…
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Major US Bank Increases Fees on Dozens of Services, Including Mobile Deposits – Here’s Who’s Affected
One of the top ten largest commercial banks in the US says it’s raising fees on a long list of services. People with business bank accounts at Truist are being notified of…
Texas Couple Extracts $25,000,000 From Investors of Pyramid Scheme That Promised Guaranteed 800% Returns in Just a Few Weeks
A married couple from Texas has been convicted of masterminding a multimillion-dollar pyramid scheme that promised massive returns in little time. According to a new press release from the U.S. Department of…
Global Payments Giant Swift Completes ‘Landmark’ Tokenized Asset Trial
The legacy international payments network Swift says it has successfully completed a “landmark” trial enabling the exchange and settlement of tokenized bonds. Swift, which is used by more than 11,000 banks and…
BTC vs. new $80K 'liquidity grab': 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin faced the prospect of turning its $98,000 highs into a liquidity hunt as tariffs put new BTC price local lows back on the table next. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: BTC…
EU and Mercosur Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement
The EU and South America’s Mercosur formally sign a long‑awaited trade pact in Asuncion to cut more than 90% of tariffs. Top officials from the European Union and the Mercosur bloc signed…
US Dollar At Risk? Stablecoin Yield Ban Gives Digital Yuan The Upper Hand: Scaramucci
Anthony Scaramucci has warned that a new US rule could hand the upper hand to Beijing. Reports say he believes a ban on paying yield to holders of dollar stablecoins will make…
Former Bank of England Analyst Calls to Prepare for a Financial Crisis if Alien Life Is Confirmed
Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the UK’s central bank, called Governor Andrew Bailey to prepare for a possible contingency created by the confirmation of alien life in the universe. She…
Woman Allegedly Scams Major US Bank, Steals $23,000 Through False Identity
A 42-year-old woman from Charlotte, North Carolina is accused of carrying out a lucrative scheme targeting a major US bank. Jillayna Demone Jacoway-Minor is facing charges after allegedly posing as a relative…
Report: EU Prepares $108B Retaliatory Measures Over Greenland Dispute With US
European capitals are crafting $108 billion in tariffs and market restrictions in response to U.S. threats over Greenland. According to a report by the Financial Times, EU governments are preparing a package…
Why wrench attacks are becoming one of the most violent forms of crypto crimes
Rising crypto wealth is increasing the stakes of physical coercion. “Wrench attacks” show how digital assets can become real-world targets. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Why wrench attacks are becoming one of…
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. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum…
Crypto Exchange BTCC Sees 809% Surge in Tokenized Gold as Prices Hit Record Highs
BTCC reported more than $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025, marking a landmark year for precious metals on the blockchain. Gold-Backed Tokens Outperform Volatile Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency exchange, BTCC, announced…
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. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Binance Australia…
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. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: US…
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. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Bitcoin futures OI rebounds 13%…
Ethereum Daily Transaction Count Hits Record High While Fees Stay Flat
Ethereum is currently processing record-setting transaction volumes while gas fees remain stubbornly close to zero. Ethereum Processes Record Daily Transactions and Welcomes New Wallets at Scale Network activity on Ethereum is accelerating…
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. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Traveling? ‘Evil Twin’ WiFi networks can…
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. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Bitcoin hashrate at…
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. Source: Cointelegraph.com Original Post: Bitcoin down, gold…