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BitMine Enhances ETH Staking as It Prepares Validator Network for Early 2026

BitMine Enhances ETH Staking as It Prepares Validator Network for Early 2026 Ethereum • Staking • Infrastructure BitMine Enhances ETH Staking as It Prepares Validator Network for Early 2026 Expanding its staking strategy signals BitMine’s deeper commitment to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake ecosystem ahead of its own validator rollout. BitMine, a rapidly growing infrastructure provider in the blockchain space, has announced a significant expansion of its Ethereum staking strategy as the platform moves closer to launching its own validator network in early 2026. This development underscores the company’s long-term commitment to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) ecosystem and highlights the growing institutional interest in staking products and decentralized validation infrastructure. Why ETH Staking Matters Since Ethere...
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SEC and CFTC move closer to unified crypto rules

SEC and CFTC Are Working Together for Clearer Crypto Rules US Regulation • Market Structure • Compliance SEC and CFTC Are Working Together for Clearer Crypto Rules A coordinated approach could reduce regulatory ambiguity for exchanges, stablecoins, token issuers, and derivatives — while raising the bar for compliance and investor protections. For years, the U.S. crypto industry has operated inside a patchwork of enforcement actions, overlapping agency claims, and unclear lines between what is a “security,” what is a “commodity,” and what falls into an undefined middle. Now, signals of tighter coordination between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) point to a different direction: clearer rules, more standardized oversight, and fewer gray zones. This coordination doesn...

Crypto Adoption in Europe Is Rising — Who’s Investing the Most?

Crypto Adoption in Europe Is Rising — Who’s Investing the Most? Europe • Adoption • Investing Crypto Adoption in Europe Is Rising — Who’s Investing the Most? Europe’s crypto market is maturing fast: clearer rules, easier access, and more real-world use cases are pushing adoption beyond early adopters. Crypto adoption in Europe is no longer just a niche trend. Over the past few years, the market has shifted from “wild west speculation” to a more structured environment driven by regulation, mainstream investment products, and everyday payment and savings use cases. The big question now isn’t if Europe is adopting crypto — it’s where adoption is strongest , who is investing the most , and what factors are pushing certain countries ahead . What this article covers: the top adoption drivers, which European regi...

Hyperliquid crosses 500K users and targets $3T in trading volume by 2025

Hyperliquid Surpasses 500,000 Users and Targets Nearly $3 Trillion in Trading Volume by 2025 Crypto Growth • Market Adoption • Hyperliquid Hyperliquid Surpasses 500,000 Users and Targets Nearly $3 Trillion in Trading Volume by 2025 Rapid user adoption and ambitious volume goals signal Hyperliquid’s rising profile in the crypto trading landscape. Hyperliquid , an emerging crypto trading platform, has crossed a major milestone by attracting more than 500,000 active users . The platform is now setting its sights on achieving an ambitious target of nearly $3 trillion in total trading volume by the end of 2025 — a goal that would place it among the most liquid venues in the digital asset space. Strong User Growth Drives Momentum Over the past year, Hyperliquid has seen rapid adoption across a broad range of traders, from retail ...

Lithuania sets a firm MiCA licensing deadline in 2026, tightening crypto regulations and boosting compliance clarity.

Lithuania Tightens Crypto Regulations with New MiCA License Deadline Regulation • Crypto Compliance • EU Lithuania Tightens Crypto Regulations with New MiCA License Deadline A regulatory push ahead of 2026 aims to bring local crypto operations into full compliance with EU standards. Lithuania is intensifying its regulatory framework for digital assets with a clear deadline for complying with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets ( MiCA ) regulations. As the broader EU ecosystem moves toward full enforcement in 2026, Vilnius is ensuring local firms align with these standards sooner rather than later. Setting the MiCA License Deadline The Lithuanian financial authorities have announced a specific timeframe within which crypto firms operating in the jurisdiction must secure their MiCA license. The deadline...

Spain announces 2026 enforcement of MiCA and DAC8, bringing clear rules to crypto markets and ending legal uncertainty.

Spain to Enforce MiCA and DAC8 in 2026, Ending Crypto’s Regulatory Grey Area Regulation • Crypto Markets • EU Law Spain to Enforce MiCA and DAC8 in 2026, Ending Crypto’s Regulatory Grey Area Spain’s move to implement key EU crypto regulations arrives as digital asset markets seek clearer compliance pathways. In a significant compliance shift, Spain will begin enforcing the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and the Directive on Administrative Cooperation 8 (DAC8) in 2026. The move signals the end of a prolonged period during which digital assets operated in relative regulatory ambiguity, especially within Spanish jurisdiction. What MiCA and DAC8 Mean for Crypto MiCA — a landmark EU regulation designed to harmonize digital asset rules across member states — lays out clear standards for licen...

Trust Wallet breach sparks millions in losses as insider involvement is hinted, raising fresh security concerns.

Trust Wallet Breach Triggers Millions in Losses as Binance Founder Hints at Possible Insider Role Security • Wallets • Breaking News Trust Wallet Breach Triggers Millions in Losses as Binance Founder Hints at Possible Insider Role A reported incident has reignited a hard truth in crypto: custody risk doesn’t need a market crash to hurt. Reports of a Trust Wallet breach have sparked fresh concern across the crypto community after victims described funds being drained and blockchain sleuths flagged suspicious activity tied to multiple wallets. The story gained even more attention after a public comment attributed to Binance’s founder hinted that internal involvement might be possible — a suggestion that has intensified speculation while investigators work to verify what actually happened. Important: “Internal involv...

Altcoin Season Index reads 17 as of Dec. 26 — a sign Bitcoin remains the dominant force in the crypto market (KuCoin data).

Altcoin Season Index Drops to 17 on Dec. 26, Signaling a Bitcoin-Led Market — KuCoin Market Indicators • Altcoins • Bitcoin Dominance Altcoin Season Index Drops to 17 on Dec. 26, Signaling a Bitcoin-Led Market — KuCoin A low reading suggests capital is concentrating in Bitcoin rather than rotating into broad altcoin strength. The crypto market’s “altseason” narrative cooled further after KuCoin data showed the Altcoin Season Index at 17 on Dec. 26 . In simple terms, that’s a very low score — and it typically aligns with a market where Bitcoin leads while most altcoins struggle to outperform on a broad basis. Quick takeaway: An index reading of 17 points to a market environment where capital prefers Bitcoin (and often high-liquidity majors) over a wide altcoin rally. What Is the Altcoin Season Index? ...

TRM Labs report: The 2022 LastPass breach is still being exploited in late 2025, with more than $35M in crypto traced to related thefts.

LastPass 2022 Breach Still Fueling Crypto Thefts in 2025, TRM Labs Report Finds Cybersecurity • Wallet Safety • Crypto Crime LastPass 2022 Breach Still Fueling Crypto Thefts in 2025, TRM Labs Report Finds A new analysis warns the LastPass breach wasn’t a one-time headline — it became a long-running pipeline for wallet drains, with traced losses now exceeding $35 million. The crypto industry often treats breaches as isolated events: a hack happens, a headline hits, and the news cycle moves on. But a recent report by TRM Labs highlights a more uncomfortable reality: some compromises create a multi-year threat window — especially when stolen data can be used later to access self-custody wallets. According to the report, the 2022 LastPass data breach has been linked to prolonged cryptocurrency thefts, wit...