Quick Breakdown By acquiring Zero Hash for $2 billion, Mastercard now has immediate access to licensed crypto infrastructure. This lets the company expand its blockchain services much faster. This deal puts Mastercard ahead of its competitors by making...
Quick Breakdown Coinbase’s decision to reject the CLARITY Act shows that the crypto industry is becoming more divided over whether clearer rules are worth the extra oversight, privacy concerns, and limits on innovation. The CLARITY Act tries to...
Quick Breakdown Tightening KYC rules, policy debates, and looming restrictions increased the appeal of Monero’s built-in privacy, pushing XMR above $797 and lifting its market cap past $13 billion. Investors moved away from competitors like Zcash. When Monero...
By the end of 2024, crypto billionaires were doing well. Many had portfolios worth billions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other popular coins, and most expected 2025 to bring even more gains. The crypto market looked unstoppable, and fortunes...
Quick Breakdown Crypto cards are becoming more popular. Spending on Visa-linked crypto cards rose by 525% in 2025, which shows that more people are using crypto for daily purchases instead of only keeping it as an investment. Several...
The memecoin market recorded a sharp rebound in early 2026, gaining roughly 30% in a single trading session. Tokens such as Pepe, Bonk, and Pudgy Penguins led the rally, pushing total sector market capitalization from about $38 billion...
Quick Breakdown Crypto phishing losses dropped by 83% in 2025, falling from almost $494 million in 2024 to $83.85 million. There were also fewer victims and fewer large-scale thefts. Losses declined because exchanges improved security, users became more...
Crypto started 2026 with a strong showing. On January 2, 2026, new spot Bitcoin and spot Ether ETFs pulled in a combined $646 million on the first trading day. Bitcoin ETFs led with $471 million, while Ether ETFs...
Quick Breakdown A federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee from enforcing actions against Kalshi, allowing it to keep operating while its legal challenge moves forward. Kalshi argues it’s federally regulated under the CFTC, challenging state authority over prediction markets...
Quick Breakdown In 2025, crypto derivatives hit $86 trillion, fueled by institutional adoption, concentrated liquidity hubs, advanced trading strategies, and high volatility, dwarfing spot market activity. Growth was driven by easier institutional access through ETFs and regulated futures,...
