Vignesh Karunanidhi

Italy sets December 30 deadline for crypto firms to comply with MiCA. VASPs must obtain CASP authorization or cease operations in Italy. Italy allows transitional period until June 30, 2026 for pending applications. Italy has imposed a hard deadline for crypto firms to comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The country’s securities […]

BRETT drops to $0.0566 from a daily high of $0.06449 despite bullish forecasts Meme coin sector falls 5.2% as Bitcoin retreats from $124,000 all-time high Analysts maintain optimistic outlook despite current price weakness BRETT has failed to deliver on analyst predictions calling for a rally to $0.09, instead declining to $0.0566 after reaching a 24-hour […]

Odin hackers drained $7 million in BTC through AMM vulnerability within two hours Platform treasury insufficient to cover losses, raising user compensation concerns Multiple law enforcement agencies cooperating with exchanges to track perpetrators Odin.fun has identified Chinese-based groups as the primary perpetrators behind a major exploit that drained 58.2 BTC worth approximately $7 million from […]

Bitcoin rebounds to $121k after testing $114k support but volume drops 22% ETF MVRV hits 2.43 above the high band, indicating potential profit-taking risk Active addresses surge to 793k while 94.1% of supply remains profitable Bitcoin has recovered from its sharp retest below $114k, climbing back toward $121k as market conditions show mixed signals for […]

Vitalik supports corporate ETH holdings but cautions against leverage risks ETH treasury firms now collectively hold almost $12 billion Ethereum founder warns overleveraging could trigger cascading liquidations Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed support for corporate treasury strategies involving ETH holdings while issuing cautionary warnings about excessive leverage that could threaten the cryptocurrency’s stability. Speaking […]

India sent 44,057 emails to taxpayers who failed to report VDA transactions Tax authorities detected ₹630 crores in undisclosed crypto income during raids New NUDGE campaign aims to increase compliance without intrusive measures India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes has launched a comprehensive crackdown on cryptocurrency tax evasion. They also sent over 44,000 warning messages […]

Foreign company used crypto tokens as cover to collect iris biometrics worldwide China’s MSS warns iris scanning operation threatens national security interests Biometric data collection under crypto pretense bypasses traditional safeguards China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a public warning about a foreign company that allegedly used cryptocurrency token distribution as a pretext to […]

Bitwise CIO calls Uniswap’s $6B valuation too small for leading DEX protocol Token provides no cash flows to holders despite $1B+ annual fee generation SEC’s Project Crypto could enable tokenomics reset for revenue distribution Given the protocol’s financial success and market position, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has maintained that Uniswap’s $6 billion market […]

Pudgy Penguins partners with Play Solana for limited edition Game Boy release Pre-orders now live for retro gaming device featuring penguin branding NFT collection expands into physical products following PENGU token launch Pudgy Penguins has opened pre-orders for a limited edition Game Boy collaboration with Play Solana. The retro gaming device combines nostalgic hardware design […]

CoinDCX employee arrested after hackers installed malware via fake job offer Rahul Agarwal unknowingly compromised company systems through work laptop Police struggle with cryptocurrency money trail across international wallets Rahul Agarwal, an employee of CoinDCX, has been taken into custody by Indian authorities in relation to the $44 million cryptocurrency theft that attacked the exchange […]

JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase have signed an agreement creating direct connections between Chase bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets, eliminating intermediary data services. The partnership arrives as America’s largest bank implements new fees for fintech companies accessing customer information. The bank-to-wallet integration will launch next year and provides Chase customers seamless access to their Coinbase accounts […]

Indonesia will implement increased cryptocurrency taxes beginning August 1, targeting both domestic and international trading platforms with different rate structures. According to Reuters, the new finance ministry regulation addresses the growing popularity of digital assets in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Cryptocurrency adoption has surged across Indonesia, where digital assets remain legal for trading but cannot […]

Shiba Inu has recorded a 16,719% increase in its burn rate following integration with the Base blockchain network. The meme coin team destroyed over 602 million SHIB tokens worth approximately $8,300 during the past 24 hours through automated burning mechanisms. The surge in token destruction stems from SHIBTOKEN’s launch on Base, which the development team […]

European Central Bank advisor Jürgen Schaaf has declared that stablecoins have transitioned from niche cryptocurrency tools to essential components of digital finance infrastructure. The statement comes as the ECB grapples with the growing influence of US dollar-backed tokens across European markets. Stablecoins have started to come out of their niche and become more entangled with […]

CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta has publicly denied reports suggesting Coinbase is in advanced discussions to acquire the Indian cryptocurrency exchange. The denial came via social media after Livemint published claims about potential acquisition talks valuing CoinDCX below $1 billion. The company is still “super focused” on developing India’s cryptocurrency infrastructure, according to Gupta, and it […]

Bakkt Holdings has completed its transition into a pure-play crypto infrastructure company by selling its loyalty business division to Project Labrador Holdco for $11 million. The transaction eliminates the final non-crypto segment from Bakkt’s operations and allows complete focus on digital asset services. The sale agreement includes monetary accommodations covering estimated negative working capital and […]

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed comprehensive legislation that prohibits the state and its municipalities from accepting, holding, or investing in virtual currencies. House Bill 7082 makes Connecticut one of the most restrictive states regarding digital asset policies. The new law expands Connecticut’s money transmission statutes to include digital wallets and cryptocurrency kiosks under strict […]

Four North Korean citizens face federal charges for orchestrating a crypto hack operation that netted over $915,000 from American and Serbian technology companies. The Department of Justice announced the indictments against Kim Kwang Jin, Kang Tae Bok, Jong Pong Ju, and Chang Nam Il on wire fraud and money laundering allegations. The defendants allegedly used […]

Since President Trump suddenly rekindled trade hostilities, attitude toward crypto and risk in general has entered a tumultuous period. He suggested more than increasing the current 20% tax to a high 50% on items from the European Union. The statement caught markets at high levels as the S&P 500 neared the key 6,000 mark in […]

A cryptocurrency user has fallen victim to the same transaction history poisoning scam twice and lost a combined $2.5 million in two separate incidents. According to blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer, the victim first lost $843,166 by copying what they believed was a legitimate address from their contaminated transfer history. Despite this costly mistake, the […]