Circle Disavows Fake Tokenized Metals Platform; Warns of Phishing Scheme
USDC issuer Circle warns investors of a fraudulent platform mimicking its brand to offer fake tokenized gold and silver swaps.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Shed $188M in Pre-Holiday Liquidation
Institutional investors engaged in heavy profit-taking on December 23, snapping a streak of inflows as volatility looms over the holiday...
Bybit Exits Japan: Exchange Buckles Under FSA Pressure
Bybit halts services for Japanese residents following repeated warnings from the Financial Services Agency, marking another offshore exit from the...
Caroline Ellison Leaves Prison For Community Custody
Caroline Ellison will spend Christmas under community custody in New York, not in FCI Danbury, as BOP records show the...
EU Locks January 2026 for DAC8 Tax Reporting; Asset Seizure Protocols Activated
The EU's DAC8 directive mandates crypto reporting starting January 2026, granting authorities power to seize assets for tax non-compliance.
Aave Founder Faces Backlash Over $10M OTC Buy Ahead of Fee Switch Vote
Stani Kulechov's $10 million token acquisition draws fire for potential conflicts of interest days before a pivotal revenue distribution vote.
Trump Media Moves 2,000 BTC After Fresh Buys; Treasury Shrinks About 17%
Trump Media shifted 2,000 BTC worth about $175 million out of its tagged wallets just days after fresh purchases pushed...
Ethena’s USDe Bleeds $8.3B: Supply Collapses 80% as Yield Trade Unwinds
Ethena's USDe sees $8.3 billion in exits as the basis trade unwinds, forcing a re-evaluation of synthetic stablecoin risks.
Polymarket Confirms User Account Breach Tied To Login Vendor
Polymarket says a small set of user accounts were drained after attackers hit a third-party login provider, reviving tough questions...
Philippines SEC Orders Block on Coinbase and Gemini
Regulators order the National Telecommunications Commission to cut access to the exchanges, citing a lack of VASP licenses.
New Whale ‘Trend Research’ Absorbs 46,000 ETH Supply
A mysterious entity identified as 'Trend Research' has rapidly accumulated over $100M in Ether, signaling potential institutional positioning.
Chinese Shadow Crypto Markets Hit $2B on Telegram
Despite a strict ban, Chinese traders are moving $2 billion annually through illicit Telegram-based OTC networks to bypass capital controls.