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Coinbase Restructures Argentina Operations After Initial Launch Year
Coinbase pauses operations in Argentina after one year, reevaluating strategies amidst complex market conditions while maintaining crypto services.
Walmart's Bold Move: Accepting Bitcoin Payments for Over 150 Million Customers
Walmart enables Bitcoin payments for 150 million users, marking a significant shift in crypto adoption and everyday commerce.
WLFI Community Greenlights Initiative to Enhance Adoption of USD1 Stablecoin
The WLFI community endorses a treasury plan to promote USD1 stablecoin adoption, reflecting active governance and strong member support.
Record $24 Billion in Trading Volume at Deribit and SignalPlus's 2025 Crypto Competition Ends
Deribit and SignalPlus's 2025 trading competition achieved over $23 billion in cumulative volume, highlighting increased participation in crypto derivatives.
The Landscape of Ethereum Ownership: Who Holds the Most ETH?
Discover who owns the most Ethereum in 2025, including the role of the Beacon Deposit Contract, exchanges, and institutional investors.
Japan Takes Steps to Integrate Cryptocurrency into Regulated Financial System
Japan aims to integrate crypto assets into its regulated financial system, emphasizing oversight and investor protection while fostering innovation.
European Union Implements New Tax Reporting for Cryptocurrencies Starting January 2026
The EU's DAC8, effective Jan. 1, 2026, mandates crypto tax reporting, unifying data collection for greater transparency among member states.
Senator Lummis Advocates for Crypto Market Structure Legislation, Raising Hopes for XRP's Future
Senator Lummis urges Congress to pass the Crypto Market Structure Bill, promising regulatory clarity that could significantly boost XRP's growth and adoption.
Tech Entrepreneur Linked to Bitfinex Hack Released Early Thanks to Trump’s Reforms
Ilya Lichtenstein, involved in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, is released early from prison due to Trump's First Step Act, highlighting sentencing reform impacts.
Phishing Scam Targets MetaMask Users with Fake 2FA Alerts to Steal Seed Phrases
MetaMask users face a fake 2FA phishing scam that steals seed phrases. Stay alert to avoid losing your crypto assets!
PwC Ventures into Cryptocurrency Market as Regulatory Landscape Improves Under Trump
PwC is entering the crypto space as US regulations ease under the Trump administration, seeking new opportunities in digital assets and consulting.
FBI Reports $333 Million Stolen from Americans Through Bitcoin ATM Scams, Urges Caution
Scammers have stolen $333 million via Bitcoin ATMs in 2025, warns FBI, as these crypto scams continue to escalate with increasing ATM availability.
Crypto Market Sentiment for 2026-01-04
Positive crypto market sentiment fueled by Ethereum's advancements, renewed U.S. regulations, and Bitcoin's anniversary celebration bolster growth potential in 2026.
Former SWIFT Leader Predicts XRP's Potential Role Amid Evolving Regulations
SWIFT may integrate XRP as regulations improve, transforming cross-border payments with faster and cheaper transactions, says former CEO Gottfried Leibbrandt.
Cryptocurrency Phishing Scams Drop to $84 Million in 2025, Says Latest Report
Crypto phishing losses plummeted 83% to $84 million in 2025, with victims dropping significantly and large thefts markedly declining, a Scam Sniffer report reveals.
Ethereum Overcomes Trilemma with Innovations, Says Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin announces that Ethereum's latest upgrades, featuring ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS, are redefining blockchain capabilities by solving the trilemma.
Celebrating 17 Years of Bitcoin: The Genesis Block’s Impact and Coinbase’s Tribute
Celebrate 17 years since Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first Bitcoin block on January 3, 2009. Coinbase honors this historic milestone with a special tweet.
Congress Revives Cryptocurrency Regulation Agenda: January Hearings to Shape U.S. Framework
U.S. lawmakers prioritize crypto regulation in January 2026, focusing on market structure and stablecoins to shape future digital asset policies.
Nebraska Elderly Couple Duped Out of $250,000 in Elaborate Amazon and FBI Impersonation Scheme
Elderly couple loses $250,000 to scammers posing as Amazon and FBI agents in a sophisticated fraud scheme involving fake emails and remote access.
Crypto Whale Actions for 2026-01-04
Recent analysis reveals mixed behavior in cryptocurrency markets, highlighted by Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and Dogecoin price rises, reflecting diverse trading strategies.
