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The world's largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, will undergo a comprehensive audit by KPMG and has hired PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist in preparing internal systems, with the audit scope going beyond the current proof of reserves to enhance transparency. This move aims to address the compliance requirements of the U.S. GENIUS Act and to alleviate market concerns about its financial stability, supporting future financing plans of $15 to $20 billion.

In brief India’s CBI arrests Mumbai-based facilitator linked to Southeast Asia scam compound trafficking network. Victims were forced into crypto and online fraud operations inside Myanmar-based

Ether’s (ETH) liquid supply on the Ethereum network continues to tighten, with exchange netflows, rising staking participation, and declining exchange reserves all pointing to a shrinking pool of readily available tokens.  Analysts suggest this supply contraction may mark the early stages of a

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule to allow crypto investment options for 401(k) retirement plans has cleared the White House’s regulatory review, bringing digital assets closer to the

U.S. lawmakers have introduced the "2026 Financial Prediction Market Public Integrity Act," which aims to prohibit government officials from using non-public information to place bets in prediction markets and requires the reporting of bets exceeding $250. The bill broadly defines insider information, with violations facing penalties of up to double the profits gained. This legislation reflects an increase in U.S. regulation of prediction markets.

Bitcoin has demonstrated greater resilience than traditional safe-haven assets during the Iran war, attracting net inflows and showing stronger liquidity conditions while gold and silver have faced sharp outflows and position unwinds, according to JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou.

David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, refutes a rumor claiming the company secretly allocated most of its XRP escrow to hidden institutional players. He emphasizes the importance of organic growth without artificial incentives for banks.

The CLARITY Act aims to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry but faces opposition from Coinbase, which fears losing revenue from stablecoin deposits. Critics argue that Coinbase prioritizes its interests over the industry's benefits, obstructing progress.

_UK sanctions aim to cut crypto access and financial flows supporting scam centers and trafficking-linked fraud networks._ The UK government has widened its crackdown on crypto-fraud networks and trafficking in Southeast Asia. Fresh sanctions target a major illicit marketplace, a scam compound

The Nasdaq 100 Index has been below its historical peak for 100 consecutive trading days, marking the longest correction record in 2023, with a year-to-date decline of approximately 6.6%. This rare market pattern has only occurred 6 times since 1985, and historical data shows that there are generally positive returns in the following year. The expected $13.8 billion quarter-end purchases from retirement funds provide support, but the future market performance still requires further observation.

_AI agents can now execute trades and manage assets directly, as Trust Wallet moves toward automated, multi-chain crypto activity._ Crypto firms have spent months pairing chatbots with market data and wallet tools. Most of those systems could explain trades, flag trends, or suggest strategies,

Solana meme coin WHITEWHALE saw a sharp sell-off after its core figure, “The White Whale,” announced that it was leaving the community, with the token price dropping more than 55% and its market cap rapidly shrinking. This incident reveals the structural risks of meme coins, showing that the market places excessive reliance on individual reputation. In addition, “The White Whale” has earmarked $13 million worth of tokens and plans for business continuity, but holders remain doubtful about the future.

Publicly listed Bitcoin miners have sold more than 15,000 BTC since October, according to the latest data, but Strategy just filed $42 billion to keep buying, holding 762,099 coins. The bitcoin price prediction is improving as institutional buying outpaces miner selling, and the recovery is

MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le said that 80% of the holders of its perpetual preferred stock STRC are retail investors, with an annual dividend yield of 11.5%. This product is designed to provide an entry point for investors who can’t tolerate Bitcoin volatility. The company plans to raise $42 billion through two channels in the near term to expand its Bitcoin reserves.

Tech-focused asset manager ARK Invest said it will start using Kalshi’s prediction market data to improve how it makes its investment decisions, one of the latest cases demonstrating the broader value of prediction market data beyond trading. According to a statement from Kalshi, ARK will use predi

Gold spot prices have pulled back more than 20% from their January highs. Pressure from factors such as a stronger U.S. dollar and higher yields has led institutional investors to take profits. However, on-chain data shows that two whale wallets withdrew more than $12.3 million worth of Tether Gold (XAUT) during the pullback period, which is seen as a signal of accumulation. XAUT’s current market cap is about $2.5 billion, accounting for roughly 60% of the tokenized gold market.

Mixin expands its gas fee subsidy program to make blockchain transfers effectively free. The subsidy covers major networks like bitcoin, ethereum and solana, with no limits on transaction size or frequency. Eliminating the Cost of Onchain Transactions Mixin, a privacy-first platform for digital a