Cryptocurrencies analysis

Cryptocurrency fraud ring busted in Spain after laundering $540 million, Europol says

PARIS -A cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that investigators said laundered 460 million euros using a worldwide network of accomplices has been dismantled in Spain, European police body Europol...

Global financial crime watchdog calls for action on crypto risks

PARIS -The Financial Action Task Force , a global financial crime watchdog, on Thursday called on countries to take stronger action to combat illicit finance in crypto assets, warning that gaps in...

Polymarket joins the very exclusive club of crypto unicorns - Crypto recap

The decentralized betting platform has just raised $200m, achieving unicorn status… even though it is banned in the United States. With more than $3bn traded on the Trump vs Harris bet in 2024,...

Bitcoin regains $107K — but this bull run looks like a whales-only game

Bitcoin has reclaimed $107K, but retail is missing in action. On-chain activity is shrinking while institutions, ETFs, and whales dominate both spot and derivatives markets.

Bitcoin falls 4% to $99,237

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by 4.13% at $99,237 at 10:52 a.m. ET on Sunday. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, was down by around 8.52%...

Norway plans temporary ban on power-intensive cryptocurrency mining

COPENHAGEN -Norway aims to impose a temporary ban on the establishment of new data centres that mine cryptocurrency with the most power-intensive technology, in order to conserve electricity for...

What the Israel-Iran war means for Bitcoin investors

Bitcoin dipped on war headlines—but quickly recovered. Will inflation be the real catalyst?

The anti-shitcoin guide - Crypto review

In the crypto jungle, the mantra DYOR — Do Your Own Research — is everywhere… but rarely applied. Having become more of a meme than a method, it often serves as a moral shield rather than a real...

Spanish bank BBVA tells wealthy clients to invest in bitcoin

LONDON -Spanish lender BBVA is advising wealthy clients to invest up to 7% of their portfolio into cryptocurrencies, an executive said on Tuesday, in the latest sign some banks are warming to a...

Crypto giants set for EU green light amid growing regulatory rift, sources say

PARIS/FRANKFURT -Two of the world's largest cryptocurrency companies are poised to secure licences granting them access to operate across the European Union, as a rift grows among regulators over the...

Ethereum finds its footing as institutional interest returns

Ethereum rebounds as institutional inflows rise and the Foundation undergoes key reforms, signaling renewed long-term confidence in the network.

Circle: Wall Street's new star - Crypto review

The issuer of the USDC made a sensational debut on the stockmarket, multiplying its valuation by 2.7 in a single day. However, behind this record IPO lies much more than just a stablecoin. Circle is...

UK financial watchdog names deputy CEO to reflect growing remit

LONDON -Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday it had appointed Sarah Pritchard as its deputy chief executive, a new role created to reflect the watchdog's expanding remit, including...

Stablecoin giant Circle's shares surge in blowout NYSE debut

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares more than doubled in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, firing up the IPO market that has struggled to regain momentum. ...

Hard money for hard times: Institutions are increasingly betting on Bitcoin

Institutions are accumulating Bitcoin as early holders exit. With supply tightening, a structural price shift may be underway.

Bitstamp falls into Robinhood's hands - Crypto Recap

Robinhood is changing scale. By acquiring Bitstamp for $200m, the American fintech company is not only expanding its offering, but also taking over a historic pillar of the global cryptocurrency...

Circle’s IPO and a new era for stablecoins

Stablecoins are entering a new phase, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and the rise of yield-bearing products.

Telegram, Musk-owned xAI partner to distribute Grok to messaging app's users

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI will pay Telegram $300 million to deploy its Grok chatbot on the messaging app, aiming to tap the platform's more than one billion users and sharpen its competitive edge in...

Towards an oligopoly of validators on Ethereum? - Crypto Recap

Ethereum is at a turning point: after winning over financial institutions with its ETFs, the focus is now on institutional staking. With 3.3 million ether already in the coffers of major funds, the...