Massive Hardware Wallet Scam: Victim Loses $280M as Funds Move to Monero

Popular on-chain investigator ZachXBT revealed on Friday that a victim lost over $282 million worth of BTC and LTC due to a hardware wallet social engineering scam. The stolen funds were converted to Monero (XMR), which was among the reasons behind the asset’s massive price increase that began last...
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Belarus Opens Door To Crypto Banks With New Presidential Decree

Belarus took a major step on January 16, 2026, when President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19 to set rules for so-called “cryptobanks.” The move creates a clear legal spot for companies that want to mix token services with classic banking and payment work. Decree Defines Cryptobanks And Rules...
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Bitcoin Logs Third Weekly Gain as ETF Money Quietly Flows In

Bitcoin just notched its third straight weekly gain for the first time since July. Bitcoin USD hovered near recent highs, holding firm amid political and geopolitical headlines. That resilience fits a bigger trend: large investors keep buying quietly through regulated Bitcoin ETFs. While daily price moves looked calm, the...
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CLARITY Act Sparks Fight Over Stablecoin Yield and Your Dollars

US lawmakers delayed the CLARITY Act again after a public fight broke out over who should control stablecoin rewards, according to industry sources. Crypto prices stayed calm, but behind the scenes, rewards on digital dollars have become the main pressure point for exchanges and banks. The bigger issue is...
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Bitcoin Mining Stocks Jump as Riot Taps AMD, Texas Builds Grow

Bitcoin mining stocks jumped after Riot Platforms signed a long-term deal with chip giant AMD, while Galaxy Digital pushed ahead with a massive Texas expansion. Shares moved as investors linked these deals to steadier revenue at a time when Bitcoin USD trades in a tight range. The backdrop matters:...
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