MoonPay becomes core to X Games league strategy, reflecting crypto’s growing role in sports and youth-focused engagement. X Games is reshaping its business as it looks to stay relevant with younger audiences. A new deal with crypto payments firm MoonPay sits at the center of that plan. Leaders from both...
Another Memecoin Bites Dust as $WHITEWHALE Founder Steps Back
$WHITEWHALE memecoin crashes 72% after its CTO and founder announces departure from crypto, exposing the fragility of founder-dependent token projects. The $WHITEWHALE token dropped 72% in a single day. The trigger was not a market crash. It was one announcement from one person. The project’s founder and CTO posted a...
Circle Reverses KYT Freeze on 500 Casino and Whale USDC Wallets
Circle unfroze hot wallets belonging to 500 Casino and a crypto whale after a KYT compliance freeze blocked user withdrawals at a major centralized exchange. Circle has unfrozen two hot wallets belonging to 500 Casino and a crypto whale. The freeze had been in place over Know Your Transaction compliance...
CFTC Chair Mike Selig Calls for Crypto, AI, and Prediction Market Rules
CFTC Chair Selig signals new crypto, AI, and prediction market rules as Kalshi tightens insider trading controls. CFTC Chair Mike Selig has called for targeted regulations across crypto, AI, and prediction markets. He shared the stance in a recent post on X. He described the technologies as interconnected and transformative. ...
Proof-of-Reserve Hits $100M on Base, Signals RWA Shift
Proof-of-Reserve vaults on Base cross $100M, signaling real-time verification is unlocking RWA use in DeFi markets. Artificial Financial Intelligence reported that its Proof-of-Reserve vaults on Base have crossed $100 million. The update appeared in a detailed thread shared on X. The firm stated that the milestone reflects more than a...
United Stables ($U) Expands to Ethereum and TRON via Binance
United Stables expands to Ethereum and TRON via Binance, enabling deposits, withdrawals, and multi-chain stablecoin liquidity. United Stables ($U) has expanded beyond BNB Chain into new blockchain ecosystems. The stablecoin now operates on Ethereum and TRON networks. Binance confirmed the integration and opened deposits and withdrawals. This move follows earlier...
Report: Prediction Markets Hit $20B as Geopolitical Bets Surge
Prediction markets top $20B monthly as geopolitics drives trading, TRM Labs finds rising users and new manipulation concerns. Prediction markets have entered a new growth phase, according to a recent TRM Labs report. Monthly trading volume rose from $1.2 billion in early 2025 to over $20 billion by January 2026. ...
Bitcoin ETFs See $171M Outflows as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $171M as investors turn cautious amid geopolitical risks despite strong monthly inflows. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded sharp redemptions after a recent inflow streak, according to ETF flow trackers. Data cited by Farside Investors showed Thursday outflows totaling $171 million, the largest single day of redemptions...
Tether Taps KPMG For Full Audit Of 185 Billion USDT Reserves Expansion Plan
Tether appoints KPMG for the first full audit of $185B USDT reserves, replacing prior BDO Italia attestations. Tether hires PwC to prepare internal systems and controls ahead of a full financial audit process. Tether cuts its fundraising target to $5B from earlier $15–20B while planning US expansion. Tether has taken...
Is BlockDAG the Next Crypto to Explode? Experts Predict Rise to $0.50 After Launch! SOL and XLM Hit Critical Levels
The crypto market rewards those who move at the right moment, and three coins are capturing attention right now. Solana price prediction shows SOL hovering at a critical level, resting above strong support around $82–$86, while resistance near $91–$94 could either push it higher or pull it back. Meanwhile, Stellar...