Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 1 day ago
Portugal prohibits political betting under its 2015 online gambling law.
Polymarket remains accessible, but regulators may ask ISPs to block it.
Polymarket faces restrictions in 30+ countries, with access limits varying by market.
Portugal’s...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
Strategy acquired 22,305 BTC last week at about $95,284 per coin, lifting its holdings to 709,715 BTC.Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, blasted past 700,000 BTC in holdings with its latest large-scale purchase.Stra...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
Some lenders are willing to accept Bitcoin and recognize crypto holdings when considering a mortgage application, but issues around risk remain.On Jan. 16, Pennsylvania-based lender Newrez announced plans to accept certain cryptocurrency holdings whe...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
The policy paper argues that access to capital markets, rather than income or banking, now defines who can build wealth and says tokenization could widen participation.A new Coinbase Institute report argues that the most important divide in global fi...
Cryptocoins News / CryptoNinjas - 1 day ago
Key Takeaways:
Bermuda is building what it calls the world’s first fully onchain national economy with Coinbase and Circle.
The plan centers on USDC stablecoins, onchain payments, and blockchain infrastructure across government and businesses.
Natio...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 1 day ago
The one-exchange-one-bank model is not a legal requirement but is widely followed.
A government study found the setup limits access for small crypto exchanges.
Large platforms dominate Korean won-based trading due to better liquidity.
South Korea&r...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 1 day ago
Solana traded to lows of $128 as the price broke down from above $135.
The technical outlook suggests bears could eye a dip to $120 or lower.
Bitcoin’s trajectory will also dictate broader sentiment.
Solana (SOL) price declined by about 4% in...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
Passive crypto hoarding exposes DATs to compliance risks while missing opportunities to provide patient capital. DAT 2.0 invests in infrastructure supporting ecosystem longevity.Opinion by: Mike Maloney, Chairman of 21 Vault, a company operating in d...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
The top nine wallets controlled nearly 60% of voting power in WLFI’s USD1 governance vote, raising questions about insider influence as locked holders were unable to participate.World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is facing criticism following a governanc...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act.South Korea’s financial regulators are reviewing a long-standing practice that effectively t...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 1 day ago
Bitcoin’s bullish price outlook remains, but a retest of support near $90,000 poses a threat to this.
The latest price action comes amid a whale move to transfer $84 million in BTC that had been dormant for 12 years.
Global stocks and crypto f...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
The moves highlight growing uncertainty over whether crypto prediction markets are to be treated as finance or gambling.Update Jan. 20, 12:29 p.m. UTC: This article has been updated to include a paragraph on the details surrounding Portugal’s ban on...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 1 day ago
Bermuda will move its entire national economy onto blockchain by partnering with Circle and Coinbase, making the island a real-world testbed for a fully "on-chain" financial system.
The announcement, made at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 1 day ago
A hard-start approach may force compliant firms to stop operations.
The HKSFPA urges a 6&-12 month grace period for applicants.
The association also raised concerns over the CARF framework.
Hong Kong’s plan to tighten oversight of digital...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
Insider trading is hard to curb on non-KYC prediction markets, but even identity checks do not fully eliminate abuse, according to Messari’s Austin Weiler.Concerns over insider trading on prediction markets have intensified after a series of high-pro...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
Bitcoin bulls defend $90,000 as Hash Ribbons and Fear and Greed Index flash buy signals, hinting at a potential rally.Bitcoin’s (BTC) leading indicators flashed buy signals as bulls fought to keep the price above $90,000.Key takeaways:Bitcoin Hash Ri...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
The warning came as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms.The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) warned that the city’s propose...
Cryptocoins News / CryptoNinjas - 1 day ago
PrimeXBT is a global multi-asset broker offering CFD trading across cryptocurrencies, forex, indices, shares, and commodities. The broker provides multiple trading options through PXTrader, MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and a dedicated Crypto Futures platform,...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
Bitcoin failed to break out from its macro trading range, according to analysis, with new BTC price targets including a return to sub-$60,000 levels.Bitcoin (BTC) slid to eight-day lows on Tuesday as macro headwinds gave bulls new headaches.Key point...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 1 day ago
Funds were split between two wallets holding $3.3 million and $880,000.
The exploit involved MEV-linked addresses and preemptive transaction timing.
MakinaFi has not released a technical statement or mitigation plan.
A major crypto breach has struc...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
Gold hit fresh record highs on Tuesday as rising geopolitical tensions and trade-war fears continued to push investors toward safe-haven assets.Bitcoin holders have realized net losses over 30 days, marking the first such stretch since late 2023, aft...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 1 day ago
Crypto
exchange BingX reported its traditional finance trading product surpassed $1
billion in 24-hour volume, with gold contracts accounting for more than half
the total as the precious metal extended gains to test a record $4,722 per
ounce.BingX Tr...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 1 day ago
A long-dormant Satoshi‑era wallet suddenly moved 909.38 BTC, now worth about $84.6 million, highlighting how dramatically early Bitcoin prices differ from today’s valuationsA dormant Satoshi-era Bitcoin wallet came back to life after 13 years, transf...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 1 day ago
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the regulator and Chief Executive Eddie Yue. Police investigating. (Read More)
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 1 day ago
Aave trades at $161 with analyst targets of $190-195 by February 2026. Technical indicators show neutral RSI at 43.83 but bearish MACD momentum creates mixed outlook. (Read More)