Introduction In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Ripple Labs, the blockchain payments company best known for its association with the digital asset XRP, has achieved a valuation of roughly 50 billion dollars, placing it among the top 10 most valuable private companies worldwide in early 2026. This milestone marks a dramatic rise for […]

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Introduction In 2025 the world of cryptocurrency witnessed a dramatic and troubling shift. After several years in which illegal activity had appeared to be declining in relative terms the total value of crypto sent to illicit wallets surged to an estimated 158 billion dollars. This represented a massive jump of more than one hundred percent […]

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Introduction Ethereum has entered a new chapter in its evolution as the world’s leading smart contract blockchain. In early 2026, the network processed its highest number of transactions ever recorded in a single day, crossing nearly three million transactions within a 24-hour period. At the same time, Ethereum’s staking exit queue dropped to zero, meaning […]

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Introduction In a significant intervention in the ongoing debate over political funding and digital finance, seven senior Labour Members of Parliament have called on the UK government to introduce a full ban on political donations made in cryptocurrency. The MPs argue that allowing political parties to accept donations in digital currencies creates unacceptable risks to […]

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Introduction The year 2025 marked a turning point in the global cryptocurrency landscape as North Korea linked hacking groups carried out their most profitable year of digital asset theft to date. Cybersecurity analysts and blockchain intelligence researchers revealed that state sponsored hackers connected to the North Korean regime were responsible for stealing more than two […]

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Introduction In a significant development for global financial markets, Kraken, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has entered into a strategic partnership with Deutsche Börse Group, a prominent operator of regulated exchanges and market infrastructure. This alliance, announced in December 2025, is designed to build a bridge between traditional financial systems and the digital asset […]

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Introduction On November 26, 2025, S&P Global announced the downgrade of the stability rating of Tether’s flagship stablecoin, USDT, lowering it from “constrained” to “weak.” This is the lowest rating available under the scale S&P uses to assess stablecoins and signals serious concerns over both the composition of Tether’s reserves and the transparency of its […]

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Introduction As the Asian markets opened, a wave of caution washed over both cryptocurrency and equity markets. The sharp movements reflected growing anxiety about the global macroeconomic landscape. Bitcoin dropped below the critical 100000 mark, signalling a shift in sentiment and raising new questions about the sustainability of the recent rally. This move did not […]

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Introduction The cryptocurrency market has entered a turbulent phase, with Bitcoin leading a sharp correction after reaching record highs earlier this month. The sudden downturn — from around 126,000 dollars to levels near 106,000 dollars — has rattled investors and triggered widespread debate about what caused the sell-off. Multiple factors have converged: record derivative liquidations, […]

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Introduction The cryptocurrency market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with Bitcoin (BTC) reaching new all-time highs and the total market capitalization soaring past an astonishing $4.36 trillion. This monumental rally, which gained significant momentum in early October 2025, has sent ripples of euphoria throughout the digital asset ecosystem, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution. […]

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