A new Bank of International Settlement (BIS) paper argues that self-custodied crypto could become the next weak point in anti-money laundering enforcement if regulators tighten rules around other payment rails without closing the gap around user-controlled wallets. The core concern is straightforward: when one channel becomes harder to use, illicit
Bitcoin permabull Arthur Hayes: I wouldn’t bet $1 on BTC now
Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory remains tightly linked to U.S. monetary policy and the evolving geopolitical backdrop, according to Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder known for his bold price calls. In a recent appearance on the Coin Stories podcast with Natalie Brunell, Hayes said he would not deploy fresh capital into Bitcoin today, preferring to
Bitcoin permabull Arthur Hayes says he wouldn’t bet $1 on BTC right now
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he will start buying Bitcoin when the US Federal Reserve eases monetary policy and starts printing money amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Ethereum Supply Crunch Builds as Exchange Reserves Hit Historic Low
The Ethereum price in consolidation is poised to challenge the overhead resistance of $2,142 amid significant drop in exchange reserve. On-chain data shows that Ethereum’s supply on centralized exchanges has dropped to 12.02%, the lowest level in recent years. A notable spike in daily RSI indicators to 50% without a sustained recovery in ETH price
XRP Trading Interest Fades: Exchange Transactions Fall To Historic Lows
XRP is trading around $1.40 after the market recorded modest upside following a volatile week that saw sharp intraday swings across several major cryptocurrencies. While price action has stabilized in the short term, on-chain data suggests that underlying market participation may be entering a quieter phase. According to a CryptoQuant analyst, acti
Solana ETFs Attract $540 Million From Wall Street In Q4: Data
Half of all assets sitting in US spot Solana exchange-traded funds are owned by large institutional investors — a sign that serious money, not just retail traders, has been driving demand since the products launched last fall. Wall Street Names Top The List Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart released data this week drawn from 13F […]
Buying XRP At These Prices Is Like Buying Bitcoin At $200
In a recent X post, market analyst X Finance Bull claimed that buying XRP at its current price above $1 could be similar to purchasing Bitcoin (BTC) at just $200 in its early days, before the pioneering cryptocurrency skyrocketed. The analyst attributes his bullish outlook to a strong belief that XRP could be gearing up […]
Bitcoin Worth Nearly $12 Million Moved By Bhutan In Fresh On-Chain Activity
Proceeds from Bitcoin sales have paid for healthcare, environmental programs, and government worker salaries in Bhutan — a detail that puts the kingdom’s latest crypto move in sharper focus. A Small Nation With A Big Bitcoin Strategy On Monday, blockchain analytics firm Arkham flagged a transfer of 175 Bitcoin, worth roughly $11.85 million, out of
Ripple targets April for Australian financial license via acquisition
Ripple APAC managing director Fiona Murray said there was sufficient institutional interest in Australia to warrant the costs of acquiring an Australian Financial Services License.
ETH funding rate turns negative: Are ETH bears back in control?
Ether’s price trajectory has remained tepid as institutional interest wavered and on-chain activity cooled, even as Ethereum developers push forward with upgrades designed to improve scalability and wallet security. Over the last month, the asset has struggled to sustain above $2,100, with a brief 7% uptick overshadowed by renewed selling pressure.