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Missouri investor Andrew Barr filed a class-action lawsuit in the Washington Federal Court, accusing Trump ally Steve Bannon and his team of defrauding thousands of investors through unregistered cryptocurrency schemes, with the plaintiff losing over $58,000 and seeking compensation.

Crypto venture capital firms have deployed over \$2 billion into digital asset projects since January 2026, but the money is flowing to fundamentally different sectors than previous cycles. Stablecoin infrastructure, custody services, and real-world asset tokenization now dominate funding rounds, while Layer 1 blockchains and community-driven tokens have fallen out of favor. This shift signals a maturation of the crypto industry, with VCs prioritizing revenue, regulatory compliance, and

U.S. Democratic Senators in the Senate have written to the Treasury Secretary, requesting a review of the transaction in which the UAE acquired a 49% stake in the Trump family’s crypto company, due to concerns involving national security and sensitive information protection.

The Bank of Russia is preparing to study the feasibility of launching a domestic Russian stablecoin in 2026, signaling a major pivot from its longstanding opposition to fiat-pegged digital assets. First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin announced the regulator will reassess risks and prospects this year, citing evolving international practices. The shift comes as Western sanctions intensify, with the EU's 20th package targeting Russian crypto transactions and the \$500 million ruble-b

Fintech innovator Figure Technology Solutions has begun marketing 4.23 million shares of its blockchain-native common stock, a first-of-its-kind offering that lets equity trade on its Provenance Blockchain-based alternative trading system rather than traditional exchanges like Nasdaq. The Feb. 14 announcement, timed with preliminary Q4 earnings showing 131% loan volume growth, arrives alongside confirmation of a customer data breach where hacking group ShinyHunters leaked 2.5 gigabytes o

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility. Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

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Cryptocurrency transactions linked to suspected human trafficking services surged 85% year-over-year in 2025, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars across identified networks, according to Chainalysis' 2026 Crypto Crime Report. The growth is concentrated in Southeast Asia-based operations, where Telegram-facilitated escort services, labor placement agents tied to scam compounds, and child sexual abuse material vendors increasingly rely on stablecoins and sophisticated money laundering

Ripple pushes the Federal Reserve to modernize payment account rules to support stablecoin issuers, arguing targeted reforms could strengthen dollar dominance, reduce systemic risk and accelerate compliant digital asset integration into U.S. financial infrastructure. Ripple Urges Fed to Modify

BNB Chain's native stablecoin $U launches staking functionality, offering a reward pool of 2 million $U with an APY of 20%. This event marks the transition of $U from a trading tool to an income-generating asset, attracting attention from platforms like Binance and others. The usage logic of $U is changing; users can not only trade but also earn yields through staking, enhancing retention. During the event, various investment strategies are available, allowing users to choose participation methods based on their individual circumstances and risk tolerance.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the incarcerated FTX founder serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, has filed a motion requesting a new trial, claiming newly discovered evidence and witness intimidation could overturn his 2023 conviction. The legal maneuver arrives alongside a striking revelation: early investments SBF made before FTX's collapse—including stakes in Anthropic, Solana, and Robinhood—would today be worth approximately \$80 billion had they not been seized by authorities. For the crypto i

Ether traded back above the $2,000 level on Friday, extending gains after the US consumer price index print came in cooler than expected. The relief rally adds to a nascent recovery narrative that could open the door to a test of higher targets if momentum sustains. Market participants are parsing a

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has updated its cryptocurrency regulatory framework, allowing businesses to choose their cryptocurrency partners independently without prior approval. The new regulations will take effect in 2026 and apply to cryptocurrencies used for payment or investment purposes. Companies must comply with token policies and conduct suitability assessments.

Bitcoin faced renewed selling pressure on Thursday as the price retraced from an intraday high near 68,300 dollars. On-chain observations point to ongoing capitulation, with long‑term holders trimming exposure and a broad mix of leverage liquidations fueling the weakness. Several analysts argue