Author: John Smith

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As AI-generated content overtakes human-written material online, tools like ZeroGPT are becoming essential for education, journalism, and enterprise to safeguard authenticity. Summary Studies show AI-generated content now accounts for over 50% of online material, raising concerns about misinformation, disinformation, and academic misconduct. Educational institutions face rising cases of AI-assisted cheating, with discipline rates climbing globally, driving demand for reliable AI-detection tools. Platforms like ZeroGPT offer high-accuracy AI detection, multilingual support, and accessible integrations via WhatsApp, Telegram, and APIs to…

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Ethereum price continued its strong downward trend on Friday as geopolitical risks rose and demand for cryptocurrencies waned. Summary Ethereum price may continue the downward trend this year. Technical analysis shows that it has invalidated the inverted head-and-shoulders pattern. The upcoming Donald Trump attack on Iran may push prices lower. Ethereum (ETH) token dropped to $1,937, down sharply from the all-time high of $4,943, and key factors suggest that it has more downside, potentially to the key support level at $1,500. Ethereum price technical points to more downside  The weekly timeframe chart shows that the ETH price has remained under…

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IoTeX reported containing a hack with losses around $2 million, disputing on-chain analyst estimates placing the theft at $4.3 million. Summary IoTeX confirms $2M exploit and pauses chain for security upgrades. Analysts estimate $4.3M after token minting and cross-chain laundering. Exchanges and law enforcement work to freeze stolen funds. The blockchain platform stated it coordinated with exchanges and law enforcement to freeze stolen funds following what it called a “long-planned attack by professional actors targeting multiple chains.” On-chain analyst Specter posted that IoTeX’s private key may have been compromised, resulting in multiple contract assets being drained including USDC, USDT, IOTX,…

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