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On-chain data shared by Lookonchain reveals that an early Ethereum investor is continuing to sell ETH. The wallet originally accumulated 154,076 ETH at an average price of $517. The purchases likely date back to the 2017–2018 period. Over the past two days, the entity deposited another 40,251 ETH worth roughly $124 million into Bitstamp. The activity suggests ongoing profit-taking after years of holding. On-Chain Data Signals Partial Exit Strategy Arkham data shows repeated ETH transfers to Bitstamp in recent months. Total outflows now exceed $175 million. Despite the heavy selling, the wallet still holds around 26,000 ETH valued near $80…
According to reporters from the Guangxi International Communication Center (Cambodia) and the Cambodia–China Times, Chen Zhi, the founder and chairman of Prince Group, was detained in Cambodia and subsequently extradited to China for investigation. The Cambodian Interior Ministry, speaking to Reuters, stated that all of yesterday’s repatriations involved three Chinese nationals, including Chen Zhi, Xu Ji Liang, and Shao Ji Hui. The US and the UK added numerous entities linked to Prince Group and Chen Zhi to their sanctions lists in October, accusing the group of operating large-scale “fraud centers” that exploited migrant workers. British sanctions targeted six entities and…
Ethereum reported strong growth across decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin activity in 2025. This was mainly because lower transaction costs and expanding infrastructure contributed to increased usage across the network. DeFi and Stablecoin Activity Increase In a New Year’s post shared via X, the chain revealed that it recorded over $99 billion in total value locked during 2025, according to data from DefiLlama. This figure places Ethereum’s DeFi TVL at more than 9 times that of the next largest Layer 1 ecosystem. Stablecoin usage also remained high throughout the year, with $18.8 trillion settled on the network. These figures coincided…
Famed investor Cathie Wood continues to see long-term potential in CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) even though the AI infrastructure firm has been cut in half over the past six months. The founder and chief executive of Ark Investment Management bought another 136,000 CRWV shares this week, split across two of her flagship exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, there are ample reasons for retail investors to avoid imitating her stance on CoreWeave stock, which may find it increasingly difficult to recover swiftly in 2026. The real problem with owning CoreWeave stock Copy link to section CRWV stock has tanked sharply in recent…
Iran has begun accepting crypto as payment in its sales of advanced weapons, as part of ongoing efforts to evade international sanctions. Mindex, Iran’s Ministry of Defence Export Center, has updated the FAQ on its website to state that accepted payment methods include “the cryptocurrency agreed upon in the contract.” Products for sale via Mindex include rockets, aircraft, tanks and boats, as well as guns, ammunition, data services, and communication equipment. Iran has been accused of supplying weapons to Russia in recent years, as well as to groups that have been designated as terrorist organizations by the United States (e.g.…
Ethereum’s staking landscape has shifted sharply over the past month as institutional investors, led by BitMine and new ETFs, have saturated the network. This influx has created a logistical bottleneck, forcing new participants to wait roughly a month before their staked assets begin earning returns. Institutions Flock to Ethereum Staking Despite Record-Low Yields On January 9, blockchain analyst Ember CN reported that BitMine has moved more than 1 million ETH (over $3.2 billion) into Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system over the past 30 days. Bitmine 已经存入以太坊 PoS 质押超过 100 万枚 ETH，来到 103.2 万枚 ETH，价值 $32.15 亿。正好占到他们 ETH 总持仓 (414.3 万枚) 的四分之一。https://t.co/giCuS8MKv3因为他们的质押，现在排队等待进入质押的 ETH…
Kontigo is gaining traction by promoting a stablecoin-first banking model as a global alternative to traditional financial services. At the same time, its rapid rise has prompted skepticism within the crypto community. The model has raised questions over whether it can scale sustainably without repeating the missteps that have defined past industry failures. Kontigo’s Rapid Rise Draws Attention A new bank building its entire identity around stablecoins is rapidly climbing the ranks of the financial services industry. Kontigo positions itself as a stable-currency platform offering self-custodial wallet services that allow users to store value in Bitcoin and spend in local…
A special court in Mumbai has moved forward with proceedings in the high-value “Gain Bitcoin” money laundering case, issuing summons to businessman Ripu Sudan Kundra, widely known as Raj Kundra, following the filing of a supplementary prosecution complaint by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The summons was issued on Monday after the court took notice of the ED’s complaint linked to an alleged Rs 6,600 crore Ponzi scheme involving Bitcoin investments. Special Judge R.B. Rote directed Kundra and co-accused Rajesh Ram Satija to appear before the court on Jan. 19, 2026. The order followed arguments presented by Special Public Prosecutor Kavita…
In 2026, alongside the hotly anticipated Gloas-Amsterdam (Glamsterdam) and Heze-Bogota (Hegota) hard forks, Ethereum (ETH), the largest smart contracts platform, might onboard a crucial innovation. With ERC-8004, Ethereum (ETH) will finally become AI-ready in terms of tech context and economical behavior. This EIP brings agentic economy to Ethereum Ethereum (ETH), the biggest programmable blockchain, is on its way to become AI-ready as EIP-8004 “Trustless Agents” discussion gains traction. With this EIP and its corresponding token standard, Ethereum (ETH) will become technically capable of hosting autonomous AI agents. https://t.co/2uI4EiqNxg — Vitto Rivabella (@VittoStack) January 9, 2026 To ensure the execution of…
Key Highlights The U.S. Federal Reserve has withdrawn its 2023 guidance that effectively blocked uninsured banks from becoming Fed members and engaging in crypto. This announcement comes after recent developments, like the FDIC and OCC withdrawing earlier joint statements that had warned banks about the danger of cryptocurrency. This development will boost the integration of cryptocurrency in traditional finance On December 17, the United States Federal Reserve made another major decision that could open the door for the nation’s banks to embrace cryptocurrencies. 🚨NEW: Big news from the @federalreserve today: It’s withdrawing its 2023 guidance that effectively blocked uninsured banks…