Ethereum Launches Kohaku SDK — Vitalik Reveals New Privacy Toolkit at Devcon

Vitalik Buterin unveils Kohaku, a modular privacy SDK for Ethereum. Supporting Railgun and Privacy Pools, it marks a major milestone in Ethereum’s push for secure, private blockchain interactions.

Mt. Gox Moves $954M in Bitcoin Ahead of Repayments — Market Remains Stable

The Mt. Gox trustee transferred 10,608 BTC worth $954M ahead of 2025 creditor repayments. Unlike past events, markets stayed calm, signaling growing maturity and reduced fear around Mt. Gox movements.

Japan Plans to Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products and Cut Taxes From 55% to 20%

Japan’s FSA is preparing to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, as financial products — slashing taxes from up to 55% to a flat 20% and introducing clear insider trading rules for digital assets.

Kraken CEO Blasts UK FCA Rules — “Crypto Feels Like Cigarette Warnings”

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi criticizes the FCA’s restrictive crypto promotions rules, saying UK users lose access to 75% of services and innovation is being slowed. Regulators defend their stance as consumer protection.

Zcash Surges Over $700 as Whale Short Loses $22M — Privacy Trade Explodes in Q4

Zcash soars above $700, forcing a whale short into $22M losses as privacy narratives, regulatory pressure, and meme-driven hype fuel a 1,335% rally.

DOJ Opposes Acquittal for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm After Conviction

Federal prosecutors urge the court to deny acquittal for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, arguing he actively controlled the platform and enabled illicit activity. Court decision pending.

Bitcoin Drops to $95K — Analysts Say Bull Market Still Intact Despite Extreme Fear

Bitcoin falls to $95K and Fear & Greed Index hits 10, but analysts argue the bull run is far from over. Market structure, adoption, and liquidity remain strong.

Zcash Explodes 1,335% — Privacy Coin Rally Strengthens as ZEC Reclaims Momentum

Zcash rebounds from a sharp pullback and extends its 1,335% Q4 rally. Rising privacy demand, tech upgrades, and strong fundamentals fuel ZEC’s continued surge.

Monero (XMR) Breaks Into Bullish Momentum — Eyes $440 Resistance

Monero surges toward $420 on strong inflows, bullish EMAs, and trendline support. Key resistance at $440 could confirm a full trend reversal.

Ron Baron Warns: Inflation Is Halving Your Money — Why Stocks (and Even Bitcoin) Still Win

Billionaire investor Ron Baron explains why inflation threatens long-term wealth and why stocks remain the best hedge — with a rare positive remark about Bitcoin

Arthur Hayes Dumps Altcoins Again as Zcash Surges 220% Monthly

Arthur Hayes sells ETH, ENA, LDO, AAVE, UNI amid market volatility, while ZEC rallies 220% monthly. Lookonchain data reveals shifting sentiment among major holders.

Ethereum NUPL Drops to 0.23 but Liquidations Prevent Rebound

Ethereum signals potential bottom as NUPL hits 0.23, but heavy long-liquidation pressure and falling-channel structure keep ETH fragile. Key resistance at $3,653 and $3,795.

Bitcoin Drops to $94.7K as ETF Outflows Trigger Market Reset, Says 10x Research

Bitcoin falls to $94.7K before rebounding as ETF outflows, macro pressure, and thin liquidity drive a market reset. 10x Research outlines key indicators for stabilization.

Bitcoin Nears Death Cross as Analysts Predict Possible Relief Rally

Bitcoin approaches a death cross as the 50-day MA nears a crossover below the 200-day MA. Analyst Colin Talks Crypto forecasts a possible bounce but warns the trend is still uncertain.

21Shares Launches TTOP and TXBC Index ETFs for Diversified Crypto Exposure

21Shares debuts two new index ETFs, TTOP and TXBC, tracking the FTSE Crypto 10 Index to provide regulated, diversified crypto exposure with and without Bitcoin. The products simplify digital asset investing through familiar ETF structures

Bitcoin Falls Below $100K as Whales Build 2,800 BTC Bid Walls

Bitcoin dips to $97,000 for the first time since May, but large bid walls of 2,800 BTC on Binance Futures signal whale accumulation and potential stabilization.

Balancer Hackers Launder $6.36M Through Tornado Cash After Exploit

Hackers behind the Balancer exploit launder 2,000 ETH via Tornado Cash, confirming no intention to return stolen funds. The event highlights recurring DeFi security gaps and rising regulatory pressure on privacy mixers

France Lifts Travel Restrictions on Pavel Durov as Telegram Case Continues

France ends travel restrictions on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, but the criminal investigation into Telegram’s alleged role in organized crime and CSAM distribution continues. Potential penalties reach 10 years in prison

DeXe Launches $200K Trading Campaign on Aster — Boosting Liquidity & Governance

DeXe Protocol launches trading on Aster with over $200,000 in rewards, aiming to increase liquidity, community engagement, and governance influence. Part of a broader multi-chain DeFi expansion.

Czech National Bank Tests Bitcoin & Stablecoins in $1M Digital Asset Pilot

The Czech National Bank launches a $1M digital asset trial including Bitcoin and USD stablecoins to explore reserve diversification and tokenization strategies. Pilot results expected within 2–3 years.

Bitcoin Drops Below $100K — Analysts Warn of $98K and $95K Targets

Bitcoin falls under $100,000 after failing to break $104K. Analysts warn of further downside toward $98K and $95K unless BTC reclaims $102.2K. Key support and resistance levels explained.

Cash App Unveils Its Biggest Update — Banking, Bitcoin Map, Borrow, and AI Moneybot

Cash App launches its largest update ever, adding AI-driven money management, bitcoin spending tools, Borrow credit access, Cash App Green perks, and 24/7 secure digital finance features.

Singapore MAS Announces Tokenized MAS Notes Pilot for 2026 & New Stablecoin Rules

MAS unveils plans for a 2026 pilot of tokenized MAS notes and upcoming stablecoin regulations, reinforcing Singapore’s leadership in secure, regulated tokenized finance.

Hong Kong Launches EnsembleTX Pilot for Tokenized Deposits and 24/7 Digital Settlements

The HKMA launches EnsembleTX, a multi-year pilot enabling tokenized deposits, real-time settlements, and digital asset transactions in Hong Kong’s regulated banking system.

Cypherpunk Technologies Buys 1.25% of Zcash Supply — Launches $50M Privacy Treasury

Cypherpunk Technologies (CYPH) launches a $50M digital asset treasury, buying 203,775 ZEC and targeting 5% supply as institutions move toward privacy assets in the AI era.

Komodo Turns Binance Delisting Into a DEX Comeback — Privacy, Cross-Chain, and Deflation Ahead

After Binance delisted KMD, Komodo pivots to full decentralization, powering atomic swaps, privacy-focused trading, and multi-chain DEX infrastructure with a deflationary model.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Crypto Is Capitalism’s Global Equalizer

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argues crypto promotes capitalism and economic freedom worldwide, empowering people in failed economies like Venezuela to access markets without state control

Bank of England Proposes £20K Stablecoin Limit — UK Sets Framework for Digital Pound

The Bank of England unveils a detailed framework for sterling-backed stablecoins, setting £20K caps and 60% debt reserves to balance innovation with stability ahead of 2026 rollout.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Says Tokenization Will Make 24/7 Markets “Irreversible”

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev predicts tokenization will make nonstop 24/7 trading inevitable as digital assets reshape global finance and merge with traditional markets.

Visa Launches Stablecoin Payout Pilot — Instant USDC Payments for Creators and Gig Workers

Visa unveils a stablecoin payout pilot enabling near-instant USDC payments for creators and freelancers. The blockchain-powered program speeds access to funds worldwide.

Cardano’s DeFi Revival: ADA TVL Hits 3-Year High as Whales Accumulate 348M Tokens

Cardano’s DeFi TVL surges 28.7% to a 3-year high, whales buy 348M ADA, and ISO 20022 alignment boosts institutional confidence. ADA prepares for its next expansion phase

China Accuses U.S. of State-Level Bitcoin Seizure — 127,000 BTC Cyber Scandal Sparks Global Tensions

China claims the U.S. orchestrated a covert Bitcoin seizure of 127,272 BTC from a 2020 Lubian hack, calling it “cyber power politics.” The case could ignite a new digital cold war over blockchain sovereignty

BNY Mellon Forecasts $3.6 Trillion Stablecoin and Tokenized Cash Market by 2030

BNY Mellon projects stablecoins and tokenized cash could hit $3.6 trillion by 2030, driven by regulation and institutional adoption. The report highlights a hybrid future for TradFi and blockchain.

Dogecoin Momentum Reignites — Analysts See $1 Potential as RSI Signals Strength

Dogecoin reclaims its uptrend as analyst VisionPulsed highlights RSI strength across timeframes. Traders eye a potential run toward $1 as DOGE momentum and developer updates align

Circle Launches AI Chatbot and MCP Server — Accelerating USDC Integration and Programmable Payments

Circle unveils an AI chatbot and MCP server for developers, streamlining USDC, wallet, and smart contract integration through AI-powered tools. Learn how it’s reshaping programmable payments

Uniswap Unveils “UNIfication” — Turns On Protocol Fees, Burns UNI, and Reshapes Governance

Uniswap launches “UNIfication,” a joint governance proposal activating protocol fees, burning UNI, and merging the Foundation with Uniswap Labs to strengthen DeFi’s leading DEX. Full details on the Uniswap Foundation blog and official X account