Author: John Smith
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has climbed to 144.40 trillion (T) at block 937,524, marking one of the sharpest accelerations in network competition since the 2021 bull cycle. Summary Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has climbed to 144.40 trillion at block 937,524, marking one of the fastest accelerations in network competition since the 2021 bull market. Total hashrate has jumped to 996.99 EH/s, just shy of the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold, reflecting a sharp expansion in mining power through 2024 and 2025. While rising hashrate and difficulty strengthen network security and signal miner confidence, rapid growth could squeeze margins for smaller operators…
Crypto exchanges maintaining operational or financial connections with Russia continue aiding circumvention of international sanctions, according to an Elliptic report. Summary Elliptic says some exchanges help Russia bypass sanctions via crypto. Wallet rotation and P2P ruble trades obscure sanctioned flows. Shared custody links Exmo global and Russia-facing platforms. The platforms provide transaction routes allowing Russian entities to make cross-border payments shielded from traditional banking oversight through ruble-to-crypto conversions. Bitpapa, sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control in March 2024, sends approximately 9.7% of outgoing crypto funds to OFAC-sanctioned targets, including 5% to the sanctioned exchange Garantex. ABCeX has…
In this week’s edition of weekly recap, XRP Ledger activated a members-only decentralized exchange for regulated institutions, Strategy reported its fourth-largest Bitcoin purchase of the year and Animoca Brands obtained regulatory approval in Dubai. XRP Ledger enables institutional-only trading Strategy… Source link
ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, HYPE sit near key levels after a choppy week of failed breakouts and fragile supports. Summary TON embeds its wallet in Telegram, enabling payments, gifts, and asset transfers without traditional crypto UX, targeting over 1B users. CEO Max Crown says TON is “built to serve everyday users,” focusing on distribution, onboarding, and UX rather than just technical specs. Telegram gifts and NFT stickers have driven nine‑figure NFT volume, over 500k wallets, and rapid Toncoin (TON) account growth, signaling rising institutional and retail interest. Ethereum (ETH) traded relatively flat over the period, with buyers maintaining key support…
A federal judge in Tennessee has granted a preliminary injunction preventing state officials from enforcing gambling laws against prediction market platform Kalshi, marking a significant win for the federally regulated exchange in its escalating legal battles with state regulators. Summary A Tennessee federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council from enforcing state gambling laws against Kalshi while litigation continues. U.S. District Judge Aleta A. Trauger signaled Kalshi is likely to succeed in arguing its sports event contracts fall under federal derivatives law regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, not state betting statutes. The ruling…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In 2026, global digital asset laws are shifting from implementation to operational, with a major focus on stablecoin oversight, tokenized real-world assets, and tax compliance. Here are the key changes during February from the United States, China, and the United Arab Emirates. Summary From experimentation to enforcement: In 2026, digital asset policy is shifting from pilots to operational law with stablecoins, tokenized RWAs, and tax compliance at the center. U.S. pushes market structure clarity: The Clarity Act…
Pi Network price remained under pressure this weekend, even as the developers announced major announcements, including a strategy to compete with Worldcoin and Humanity Protocol. Summary Pi Network price retreated to $0.167 as the recent momentum faded. The developers celebrated the first anniversary by announcing future priorities. The priorities include KYC-as-a-Service, which will see it compete with Worldcoin. Pi Coin (PI) token was trading at $0.1677 on Sunday, down slightly from the highest point this month. It remains 35% above its lowest level this year. In a statement marking the first anniversary of its mainnet launch, Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao…
XRP price has gone nowhere in the past few days despite its key metrics, including its real-world asset tokenization and exchange-traded fund inflows continuing their uptrend. Summary XRP price remains in a narrow range this month. The total value locked in its RWA network has jumped by over 20% in the last 30 days. It jumped to $2 billion and crossed Solana’s $1.7 billion. Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $1.4215 on Sunday, down by 15% from its highest level this month. The ongoing XRP price consolidation is mostly because of the broader crypto market action, with Bitcoin and most…
PUNCH spikes ~22,290% in a week as analysts flag concentrated supply and rug‑pull risk. Summary PUNCH has ripped more than 80,000% since launch, jumping 22,290.8% over the last week, with market cap briefly topping $30m and a 260% daily move as CoinGecko’s top gainer and top‑3 trending asset. On‑chain data shows one wallet buying about $226k of PUNCH, while Nansen reports public‑figure holdings up 89.69% in seven days as smart‑money and whale balances fall. Analysts allege the creator distributed ~100b PUNCH (10% of supply) shortly after launch, with three linked wallets controlling 7.75% and critics warning the structure looks like…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In U.S. politics, campaign finance reporting is one of the most crucially vital parts of any election. While still important, the reporting standards and practices are dated. Currently, candidates must fill out and send reports to the Federal Election Commission every three months. Which then means voters, donors, or any other campaign stakeholders have to wait months before they see vital information on campaign financing and funding. Although today, using blockchain technology, a lot of this information…