DEX Activity Defies Market Trends Despite what seems like a broader crypto market slowdown in early 2026, something interesting is happening with decentralized exchanges. The data from Dune Analytics shows trading activity on DEXs has actually reached new highs this January. I think this is noteworthy because it surpasses even the January 2022 levels, which…
Ethics Amendments Target Official Crypto Profits US Democratic Senators filed several amendments to crypto market structure legislation on Friday, with a particular focus on preventing government officials from profiting from the cryptocurrency industry. The amendments come ahead of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup session scheduled for this Tuesday. One of the most significant proposals comes…
Major Bitcoin Sale by Mining Company Riot Platforms, the Bitcoin mining and data center operation, made a significant move in December 2025. They sold off 1,818 Bitcoin for about $161 million. That sale brought their total Bitcoin holdings down to 18,005 BTC. At current market prices, that’s still worth around $1.7 billion, which is nothing…
Coinbase’s Transformative Year in 2025 Coinbase had what I think was a pretty remarkable year in 2025. The company expanded far beyond its crypto exchange roots, moving into traditional finance in ways that surprised many observers. Perhaps the most significant development was their inclusion in the S&P 500 index. This wasn’t just symbolic—it meant mainstream…
Political Influence in Crypto Exchange Competition South Korean authorities are looking into allegations that a senior lawmaker used his position to target cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The investigation centers on Kim Byung-kee, a member of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, who allegedly began attacking Upbit after his son secured employment at rival platform Bithumb. Kim,…
Nvidia CEO describes intense AI computing race Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke at a company event in Las Vegas this week, and his message was pretty straightforward. He said demand for computing resources is skyrocketing. That’s his word, not mine. The reason? Artificial intelligence models are advancing so quickly that everyone’s scrambling for more processing…
New crypto projects set to launch in early 2026 Phoenix Group has revealed five upcoming crypto listings scheduled for early January 2026. The lineup shows some interesting diversity across different blockchain sectors. I think this gives us a glimpse into where development efforts are heading as we move into the new year. The listings span…
Federal Bitcoin Sale Sparks Legal Questions Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, along with the Department of Justice, are facing some serious questions right now. They’re accused of selling millions of dollars in seized Bitcoin, and this move might have directly violated an Executive Order from former President Donald Trump. It’s about…
SEC Commissioner’s departure shifts regulatory landscape Caroline Crenshaw, the SEC commissioner known for her cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation, is leaving the agency this week. She served more than five years on the commission, and her departure comes after her bid for a second term failed in late 2024. The Senate Banking Committee scrapped a…
