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US Imposes Sanctions on Bitcoin Exchanges Linked to Iran
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Bitcoin exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for ties to Iranian officials involved in repression, marking a first for the sector.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Drop to $81,000 Triggers $1.7 Billion in Liquidations
Bitcoin's price drop to $81,000 has triggered a wave of liquidations totaling $1.7 billion, reflecting a broader decline in risk appetite across global markets.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
KiloEx Launches Trading Competition with 400,000 KILO Prize Pool
KiloEx has launched the Super Trading Challenge with a prize pool of 400,000 KILO tokens, running from January 29 to February 27, 2026.
James Park1 min - News
US Justice Department Seizes $400 Million from Bitcoin Mixer Helix
The US Justice Department has seized over $400 million in assets linked to the Helix Bitcoin mixer, which facilitated illegal transactions.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Sees Signs of Bitcoin Investor Capitulation
CryptoQuant analysts warn of potential capitulation among Bitcoin investors as profit-taking trends shift and market conditions worsen.
Elena Volkov4 min - Crypto
Bit Digital Exits Bitcoin Mining to Focus on AI and Ethereum
Bit Digital is shifting its focus from Bitcoin mining to investments in Ethereum and AI strategies, marking a significant change in its business model.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Amboss Launches Bitcoin Protocol-Based DEX RailsX
Amboss Technologies has launched RailsX, a P2P trading platform based on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, enabling KYC-free transactions.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh, a Crypto-Friendly Candidate, as Fed Chair
Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, a move that could impact cryptocurrency markets due to Warsh's views on monetary policy.
Marcus Reid5 min - Crypto
Benchmark: Quantum Threat to Bitcoin is Overstated
Benchmark analysts argue that the quantum threat to Bitcoin is overstated, emphasizing that real attacks are decades away and developers have time to adapt.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Glassnode Identifies $83,400 as Last Support Level Before Bitcoin Price Drop
Glassnode analysts highlight $83,400 as the critical support level for Bitcoin, warning that a drop below this could lead to further declines.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Ethereum Exchange Balances Plummet Amid Staking Frenzy
Ethereum's exchange balances have dropped significantly due to a surge in staking interest, with experts predicting continued asset outflows amid weak price dynamics.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Hackers Steal $2.9 Billion in Cryptocurrency in 2025
In 2025, hackers stole $2.9 billion in cryptocurrency, with illegal transactions reaching $158 billion, according to TRM Labs.
Marcus Reid2 min