Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued its 50th virtual asset service provider (VASP) license, adding to the number of cryptocurrency companies operating within the emirate’s regulatory framework. The milestone comes as more digital asset firms seek...
South Korean financial services firm Kiwoom Securities is in talks to acquire a stake in cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, showing institutional interest in the country's digital asset market. According to local media outlet ChosunBiz, the discussions involve a third-party...
Crypto exchange Bitget has warned that fraud targeting digital asset investors is becoming more sophisticated as criminals combine artificial intelligence, social engineering and phishing tactics to steal funds. The warning comes in Bitget’s Anti-Scam Report 2026, prepared with...
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has revealed an experimental smart contract designed to help users recover lost self-custody wallets without exposing their secret recovery phrases. The proposed system would allow users to reclaim ADA and Cardano Native Tokens (CNTs)...
SharpLink has returned to the Ethereum market for the first time in eight months, buying more ETH as the cryptocurrency traded near its lowest price of 2026. Blockchain tracker Lookonchain reported that a wallet linked to the company...
Solmate Infrastructure has lost about 98% of its market value since launching a $300 million financing tied to its Solana treasury strategy, adding to the growing pressure on listed crypto treasury firms. The Nasdaq-listed company, formerly known as...
BitMine has added another 160,480 Ethereum (ETH) worth about $248.7 million to its staking portfolio, further increasing its position as the largest public company holding Ethereum as a treasury asset. According to on-chain tracker Lookonchain, the latest move...
Crypto infrastructure company BitGo is cutting nearly 15% of its workforce as it restructures the business around key growth areas, including digital asset security, trading, stablecoins, settlement services and AI-powered infrastructure. Chief Executive Officer and co-founder Mike Belshe...
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has raised concerns about the financial health of crypto exchange AscendEX after multiple users reported withdrawal delays lasting from several days to weeks. The warning comes after ZachXBT reviewed wallet activity linked to the exchange...
Thai authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng, accusing him of playing a central role in an alleged illegal cryptocurrency mining network that reportedly consumed around $28 million worth of electricity without authorization. Thailand...
