Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
Senator Cynthia Lummis criticizes the DOJ's sale of nearly 58 bitcoins, arguing it contradicts executive orders to preserve seized crypto as a strategic national asset and could harm long-term policy goals.
Read MoreThe EU is overhauling its securities settlement framework, moving away from centralized depositories toward a distributed model involving multiple banks, enhancing resilience and efficiency in financial infrastructure.
Read MoreOn December 27, 2025, Flow's network faced a critical Cadence-based exploit leading to ~$3.9M in fake token losses. Validators halted operations within 6 hours, contained the threat, and resumed fully by December 29. The vulnerability has been patched and counterfeit assets will be permanently removed.
Read MoreCoinbase will delist three trading pairs in January 2026 to boost market efficiency. Advanced users can still trade affected assets against USD, reflecting a strategic shift toward optimized liquidity and enhanced trading performance.
Read MoreIn December 2025, silver futures on Coinbase's derivatives platform hit a record volume with nearly $3.3 billion in notional value and close to one million contracts traded, signaling surging demand for digital precious metal products.
Read MoreSouth Korea plans severe penalties for crypto exchanges hit by hacks, with fines up to 10% of stolen funds. The move aims to enforce stronger cybersecurity and align digital asset platforms with traditional financial standards.
Read MoreMarket data shows an 81.7% chance the Fed will keep rates unchanged in January, with rate cuts potentially delayed until March. Investors are closely watching economic indicators for policy clues.
Read MoreThe US Senate is advancing a digital asset market structure bill, with a committee markup expected by mid-January. Bipartisan negotiations continue over key regulations on DeFi and official disclosures amid tight deadlines and political pressure.
Read MoreThe dollar index rose 0.32% to close at 98.579, reflecting strong market demand. Economic data and Fed policy expectations fueled the rally, drawing investor attention worldwide.
Read MoreMSCI's decision to keep bitcoin-friendly firms in its indices signals strong market validation for crypto adoption, reinforcing investor confidence in the integration of digital assets with traditional finance.
Read MoreCoinbase has launched a new trading pair for BREV, boosting market visibility and liquidity. This move signals growing confidence in next-gen blockchain projects and strengthens institutional adoption trends.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, the Fed's overnight reverse repo usage dropped sharply to $2.58 billion, signaling shifting cash dynamics among financial institutions and raising questions about short-term funding trends and liquidity conditions in the banking system.
Read MorexAI, Elon Musk's AI venture, raises $20 billion with backing from Nvidia, Cisco, and Qatar Investment Authority, signaling strong confidence in next-gen artificial intelligence.
Read MoreAMD's CEO emphasizes that AI isn't replacing jobs but transforming hiring needs. Companies now seek candidates with AI foresight, using technology to boost productivity and accelerate innovation across teams.
Read MoreUS community banks warn lax regulations on yield-bearing stablecoins could lure deposits from traditional banking, threatening local lending and financial stability.
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