Author: cryptoz7

Illicit crypto volume hit USD 158 billion in 2025, an increase of nearly 145% from USD 64.5 billion in 2024, according to TRM Labs’ 2026 Crypto Crime Report. Behind that figure sit techniques built specifically to beat detection: cross-chain bridges, mixers, peeling chains, and structured layering across hundreds of wallets. Most legacy and first-generation crypto…

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) does not contain a “dead by August 10” provision. Were it to fail passage before that date, no Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoin, or exchange would suddenly become illegal.

XDC Network has deepened its roots in Japan, partnering with NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL, part of NTT DOCOMO Group, as an institutional masternode validator on the blockchain’s consensus layer. The move marks XDC’s first validator relationship with a company from a telecommunications group in Japan, and comes as regulated institutions across the region move deeper into…

Chamath Palihapitiya does not hedge often. When the Social Capital founder posted on X about Bitcoin, he did not frame it as a short-term worry. He called it structural.

Ethereum treasury company Bitmine barely moved the needle on its ETH stack last week, adding just 7,430 ETH—about $14 million—as it steered capital toward buying back its own shares instead.

The crypto market continues to hold up well compared to other asset classes. Oil jumped to its highest level in over a month, while bonds sold off on Monday as the US-Iran strikes escalated, reviving inflation concerns. Meanwhile, stocks steadied after last week’s tech-led decline. Risk-off sentiment remains in play for now, but crude oil…

The crypto market has had a rough 2026, down about 30% on the year with most major coins deep underwater. There’s been some sort of relief this month, as a soft inflation report cooled fears of more rate hikes and sent money back into crypto. Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) pushed back above $64,000, Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) climbed toward…

Andy Burnham took office as the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years on Monday, and crypto executives are watching whether the former Manchester mayor eases Labour’s cautious digital asset stance.

Cryptocurrency has grown far beyond its origins as an investment asset. Today, digital currencies are widely used for online purchases, subscriptions, cross-border transactions, and digital entertainment, providing businesses and consumers with an alternative to traditional banking. Faster settlements, lower transaction costs, and greater payment flexibility have made crypto an increasingly attractive option in the global…

The CLARITY Act is the most important U.S. crypto market-structure proposal now moving through Congress, but it is not law yet. It has passed the House and advanced through the Senate Banking Committee. The full Senate vote, House-Senate reconciliation, and presidential signature still stand between the bill and real implementation.