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TuesdayNov 03, 2026 10:00 am

CZ Explains How Crypto Users Can Stay Safe Amid Rising Data Leaks

Changpeng Zhao, Binance co-founder, has urged crypto users to tighten their account security after a series of data breaches affected exchanges and financial companies in South Korea within a single day. Zhao warned that stolen customer information can become a powerful tool for criminals, even when attackers do not gain direct access to funds. Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses can be used to launch phishing campaigns, attempt SIM-swap fraud, or manipulate victims through targeted social engineering. So far, the incidents reported in the latest wave have not resulted in customer funds being stolen. The exposure of personal information, however,…

FridayOct 30, 2026 10:00 am

Israel Considers Using Crypto to Sidestep Economic Sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister B. Netanyahu has proposed crypto as a possible way for the country to maintain financial channels if international sanctions increasingly restrict its access to the global banking system. Speaking to Channel 10 in Israel shortly before the general election, Netanyahu argued that Israel should develop alternative financial mechanisms capable of operating beyond conventional banking networks. He named blockchain-based digital currencies as one possible means of avoiding restrictions imposed by foreign governments. Israel has faced growing international criticism over its policies toward Palestinians, including settlement expansion within the occupied East Jerusalem and West Bank, increased settler violence, and…

ThursdayOct 29, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $773 Million in Two Days

Bitcoin faced renewed selling pressure late last week as spot exchange-traded funds recorded heavy withdrawals. Data showed that Bitcoin spot ETFs registered combined outflows of about $773 million between October 22 and 23. Over the same two-day period, Bitcoin fell 3.45%, extending its decline as the market moved toward the weekend. Despite the weakness in ETF flows, activity among major Bitcoin holders appeared to be moving in a different direction. A CW8900 analyst observed that the 12-month change in whale holdings was approaching positive territory, indicating that large holders were easing their net selling activity. According to the analyst, whale…

TuesdayOct 27, 2026 10:00 am

BTC Struggles After Big Tech Stocks Underperform

Bitcoin traded with little overall change as the Asian trading session drew to a close last week, hovering below $82,800 after surrendering gains from a rally that briefly pushed the cryptocurrency close to $85,000 late Wednesday. Weakness in technology stocks following mixed corporate earnings added pressure to market sentiment, while concerns surrounding AI investments resurfaced. Among major cryptocurrencies, Zcash (ZEC) posted the strongest performance, climbing almost 3% to approximately $1,290. XRP advanced by 1%, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE declined 3% to around $79. Dogecoin dropped 2%, Solana slipped roughly 1%, and BNB, Ether, and TRON recorded smaller losses of less than…

FridayOct 23, 2026 10:00 am

Mesh Leans on Visa to Enable Seamless Crypto Use

Mesh, a crypto payments infrastructure company, has teamed up with Visa in a move aimed at making stablecoins and crypto easier to use for everyday purchases. The partnership will allow people to spend funds held in compatible crypto wallets at merchants that accept Visa, both online and at physical stores. Under the arrangement, Visa’s extensive merchant network will be connected to Mesh’s payment infrastructure. Visa operates across over 200 countries and reaches about 175 million merchants. Its network processed close to $15 trillion in payments during 2025, giving the collaboration a potentially broad reach for crypto users. The system aims…

ThursdayOct 22, 2026 10:00 am

EU Signs Warsaw Convention Protocol to Combat Crypto Crime

European countries and their international partners are moving to strengthen measures against the use of digital currencies in money laundering, organized crime, and terrorist financing. The EU, alongside eight countries, signed a new agreement last Wednesday aimed at improving cross-border efforts to search, freeze, and recover cryptocurrency connected to illicit activity. The UK, Georgia, Hungary, Greece, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Monaco, and San Marino were among the first countries to subscribe to the additional rules governing the search, confiscation, and seizure of proceeds from illicit activity and terrorist financing (Warsaw Convention). Alain Berset, the Council of Europe Secretary General, said stronger international…

TuesdayOct 20, 2026 10:00 am

China to Create Nationwide Blockchain Network to Digitize Economy

China is moving to strengthen the digital foundations of its economy, with a new policy calling for a nationwide blockchain system and a coordinated computing network as part of a broader industrial development strategy. The measures appear in a 19-point document published on October 9. The policy links digital technology more closely with manufacturing and other parts of the physical economy while also outlining plans for data infrastructure. Among its provisions, the document calls for clearer arrangements covering data ownership, trading, rights, and the protection of economic interests. Officials are also encouraged to conduct trials and to improve the development…

FridayOct 16, 2026 10:00 am

Fear and Greed Index Slides as BTC Drops Further

Bitcoin’s strong summer rebound appears to be losing momentum, with investor sentiment turning more cautious despite a period that has historically provided support for the crypto market. The world’s largest crypto was trading at roughly $82,000, putting it nearly 5% lower this week. Meanwhile, the crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 56, moving into neutral territory. The indicator had reached extreme greed sometime in August. The index ranges from zero to 100, with lower readings reflecting fear and higher levels signaling stronger risk appetite. It reached 82 on August 26, the highest level recorded this year. Bitcoin climbed to…

ThursdayOct 15, 2026 10:00 am

US Government Moves Crypto Worth at Least $100M

Crypto wallets believed to be linked to the U.S. federal government recently transferred digital assets worth over $100 million, according to blockchain analytics company Arkham. The largest movement involved 833.599 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $72 million. The coins were sent from a government-associated wallet to two unidentified addresses. Both destinations later transferred the Bitcoin to addresses that Arkham identifies as deposit wallets belonging to Coinbase Prime. Another transaction involved approximately 40,285 BNB, with a market value of roughly $31.60 million. The coins were first moved to an unidentified address and then transferred to another unidentified address. Arkham’s records indicate that…

TuesdayOct 13, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Donors Jittery Over Midterm Spending After Clarity Act Failure

The U.S. crypto sector is facing a difficult political calculation as November’s midterm elections approach. After Senate Democrats blocked a major crypto bill last month, industry leaders must decide whether to retaliate at the ballot box or protect the bipartisan relationships they have spent years cultivating. Crypto interests have poured over $300 million into recent U.S. election campaigns, distributing their support between Republicans and Democrats. The spending was designed to build political backing for legislation that would establish clearer rules for digital-asset companies. The approach delivered a major success last year with legislation governing stablecoins, but momentum weakened after the…