Bitwise CIO Says Full-Blown Crypto Winter Nearer the End Than the Beginning — Institutional Flows May Be Masking Deeper Losses
As the cryptocurrency market continues to slog through persistent volatility and weakened prices, one influential voice in the sector is offering a contrarian but cautiously optimistic view: the infamous “crypto winter” that has dogged digital assets for more than a year may be closer to its end than its beginning. That assessment comes from Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, who...
Crypto Market News Today: Why Prices Are Up and Sentiment Shifts at Start of February
The cryptocurrency market opened February with mixed but intriguing price action and sentiment shifts, signaling a possible turning point after a turbulent end to January. Traders and analysts are weighing a variety of factors driving renewed activity — from macroeconomic developments to institutional flows and broader market psychology. While prices have shown signs of stabilization and short-term upticks across major assets, sentiment among investors...
Trump Administration Rescinds ‘Extreme Care’ Guidance on Crypto in 401(k) Plans
In a significant policy reversal, the Trump administration has rescinded a 2022 Department of Labor (DOL) guidance that had urged fiduciaries to exercise "extreme...
Crypto Exchange Market Set to Surge to $213 Billion by 2034, Driven by Institutional Adoption and Regulatory Clarity
The global cryptocurrency exchange market is poised for exponential growth, with projections estimating its value to reach $213.15 billion by 2034, up from approximately...
OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework Poised to Transform Global Tax Compliance
In a significant move to enhance global tax transparency, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has introduced the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)....
Argentina’s $LIBRA Cryptocurrency Scandal Sparks Political Turmoil and Investor Outrage
In February 2025, Argentina's President Javier Milei promoted a cryptocurrency called $LIBRA on his social media platforms, describing it as a private initiative aimed...
Australian Crypto Scam Targets Binance Users
In a recent surge of cryptocurrency-related fraud, over 130 individuals in Australia have fallen victim to a sophisticated scam impersonating the Binance cryptocurrency exchange....
IMF’s Stance on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Accumulation
El Salvador's pioneering venture into cryptocurrency adoption has reached a pivotal juncture. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a 40-month, $1.4 billion Extended...
Bybit Hack Forensics Reveal SafeWallet Compromise
In a significant security breach that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, Bybit, a prominent Dubai-based crypto exchange, suffered a theft of approximately...
China’s Ongoing Struggle to Control Underground Cryptocurrency Trading
Despite China's stringent regulations against cryptocurrency trading, underground brokers continue to facilitate large-scale transactions, enabling individuals to convert yuan into digital assets. This clandestine...
Meme Coins’ Rising Popularity and Risks
In recent years, meme-inspired cryptocurrencies, commonly known as "meme coins," have garnered significant attention within the digital asset market. These tokens, often created as...
Cryptocurrency Investment Scams on the Rise
Cryptocurrency investment scams are surging globally, with India experiencing a significant share of these fraudulent activities. A recent incident in Pune highlights the pervasive...
Craig Wright Found in Contempt of UK Court
Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist who has long and falsely claimed to be Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been found in contempt of...
Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Developments
Grayscale Investments, a leading digital asset management firm, has been at the forefront of integrating cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance. A pivotal aspect of this...