Category: Crypto
Victim Loses $282M in Bitcoin and Litecoin to Hardware Wallet Scam
A hardware wallet social engineering scam resulted in $282 million stolen in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10, exceeding the previous $243 million record as attackers converted funds into Monero and bridged assets across multiple blockchains.
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Trump Jails ‘Venezuela Leaker’: Suspicious Polymarket Whales Go Silent After Accurate Bets
Trump has jailed a classified information leaker tied to Venezuela, coinciding with unusual silence from Polymarket accounts that had made highly accurate bets on Venezuelan political outcomes.
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Belgium’s KBC Bank Makes History With First-Ever Bitcoin and Ether Trading Under MiCA
Belgium’s KBC Group is set to become the first bank in the country to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail investors under the EU’s new MiCA framework through its Bolero investment platform, starting February 16, 2026.
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Coinspaid’s Connection to Money Laundering and Gambling Fraud
Max Trafimovich, often referred to as the mastermind behind Coinspaid, has been accused of orchestrating a global network of illegal transactions
Belarus Moves to Establish Legal Framework for Crypto Banks: Report
Belarus has taken a formal step toward integrating digital assets into its financial system with President Alexander Lukashenko signing a decree that introduces a framework for crypto banks, according to the Belarusian state news agency BELTA.
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Bitwise CIO Blasts “Ridiculous” Bitcoin 401(k) Fears: “Less Volatile Than Nvidia”
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan calls Bitcoin 401(k) fears “ridiculous,” noting BTC’s lower volatility than Nvidia and “derisking” of Bitcoin due to the diversification of its investor base.
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SoftSwiss and 1xBet alliance, a corporate nightmare lurking under the surface
SoftSwiss has integrated itself into a vast gambling and payment network designed to bypass regulations and evade scrutiny at every turn
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Climbs to $91K as $645M ETF Inflows Signal Bullish Breakout
Bitcoin hits $91K as $645M ETF inflows boost sentiment. Triangle breakout targets $94K–$98K, signaling the start of a strong 2026 uptrend.
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Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: Oversight Pressure, Tax Shockwaves and Legal Resets
U.S. crypto regulation has come under fresh political scrutiny as Maxine Waters urges a House hearing with SEC Chair Paul Atkins, California debates a billionaire wealth tax; ALT5 Sigma faces auditor questions; an SEC veteran retires and a judge has dismissed a Mark Cuban Voyager suit at year start.
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China’s Alibaba AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Bitcoin and Solana By the End of 2026
Alibaba AI has unveiled its latest crypto forecasts for Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP, projecting potential volatility in early 2026. The model outlines bullish upside targets and bearish downside risks, citing institutional inflows, ETF momentum, and macro trends as key market drivers to watch.
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