Bitcoin has been moving sideways, and traders are starting to lose patience. The world’s largest cryptocurrency couldn’t hold recent highs, sparking talk about whether the market is bracing for a sharper swing. Some analysts say the pause is normal, others warn it could be the calm before the storm. Traders Watch Price Levels Closely Popular…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on nine crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications on Aug. 18. The delays extended review periods for products related to digital assets, spanning Bitcoin, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. The reason is likely the agency’s work to establish a comprehensive digital asset framework. The postponements affect Truth’s spot Bitcoin…
A self-styled crypto influencer was sentenced to prison after prosecutors said he ran a large cryptojacking scheme that siphoned cloud computing power and secretly mined digital coins. According to the Department of Justice, Charles O. Parks III, who called himself “CP3O” online, used fake business names to win elevated access to cloud accounts and mined…
Thailand will launch a new scheme on Monday, August 18, to allow foreign visitors to convert cryptocurrency into Thai Baht for payments within the country. The initiative called “TouristDigiPay” is a direct response to a significant slowdown in tourism, primarily due to a decline in tourists from China, on which the country relies heavily, according…
As the broader digital assets market pulls back, Bitcoin (BTC) is slumping toward the $115,000 psychological level. With altcoins taking their cues from BTC, crypto airdrops may just be the best way to diversify investment. Crypto airdrops offer investors a low-bar entry into promising projects and ecosystems, requiring little to no initial capital investment. Traders…
The US Treasury asks for community feedback on the GENIUS Act to help implement stablecoin regulation. The law won’t take effect until responsible agencies finalize their own policies, or 18 months pass. This current round of comments focuses on enforcement tools. Treasury wants to prevent financial misconduct without giving issuers an infeasible burden. US Treasury…
A new research brief published by DNSFilter indicates a rising threat to cryptocurrency users from fake CAPTCHA pages, which use deceptive “I’m not a robot” prompts to deliver malware targeting crypto wallets. According to DNSFilter, the malicious activity was first identified by one of its managed service provider (MSP) customers. What initially appeared to be…
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $116,000 in Monday’s trading, marking a sharp reversal from last week’s record high above $124,000. The decline follows renewed inflation concerns in the U.S. and uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy, which has dampened risk appetite across global markets. At the time of writing, BTC hovers near $115,300, maintaining a fragile grip…
Gemini has filed for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker GEMI, revealing a $282.5 million net loss for the first half of 2025. The exchange also disclosed a $75 million credit agreement with Ripple in the Aug. 15 filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), The exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler…
Circle’s upcoming Arc blockchain will debut with direct institutional access through Fireblocks, positioning the stablecoin issuer for a stronger foothold as competition in the sector accelerates. New York–based Fireblocks, which provides custody and tokenization infrastructure to more than 2,400 banks, asset managers, and fintech firms, confirmed it will support Arc from launch. The early integration…