Author: James Wilson
A 21-year-old Ukrainian student in Vienna was beaten, forced to reveal crypto wallet passwords, then burned in his car, amid a global surge in violent “wrench attacks.” Summary Police say two suspects beat the victim in a hotel garage, kidnapped him in a Mercedes, and tortured him to obtain access to two cryptocurrency accounts. Investigators report the victim was doused in gasoline, set on fire in the back seat, and later found burned, with his crypto accounts completely emptied. Security data show over 60 violent “wrench attacks” on crypto holders in 2025, up more than 30% from 2024, with incidents…
Brad Garlinghouse says Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by end-2026, citing U.S. regulatory clarity, institutional capital from giants like BlackRock, and real-world crypto adoption. Summary Garlinghouse links a potential $180,000 Bitcoin to U.S. regulatory reform over the next 12–18 months, which he says will unlock sidelined institutional capital. He cites BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity entering Bitcoin as “structural” participation, alongside growth in tokenization, payments, and Web3 infrastructure. Other executives at Binance Blockchain Week voiced bullish views but warned that macro liquidity, adoption, and recent volatility could still cap near-term upside. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $180,000 by…
Connecticut orders Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to halt sports event contracts, classifying them as illegal online gambling despite firms’ claims of CFTC oversight. Summary Connecticut’s consumer protection regulator issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com over sports-linked event contracts. The state classifies the products as unlicensed online gambling, citing under-21 access, integrity gaps, and lack of consumer safeguards. Platforms argue their markets are CFTC-regulated derivatives, underscoring a growing clash between state gambling rules and prediction-style venues. Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection has issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, requiring the companies to immediately stop offering sports-related event…
In the last two years, the Bitcoin ATM market saw enormous growth. More than nine Bitcoin ATMs are getting installed every day. Bitcoin ATM is a kiosk that helps you to buy and sell Bitcoins. Many of these ATMs also support other cryptocurrencies so that we will call them Crypto ATM throughout the article. Crypto ATM In Numbers Today, around 6700, Crypto ATMs are operating all over the world. In the last two years, the Bitcoin ATM market saw massive growth in the number of new ATM installations. More than 70% of new machines are added in 2018–19. Among 6700,…
If you have been asked to write a self-evaluation but are unsure what to do, this article will help you sort out this problem and break down the steps for you to follow. What is a self-evaluation? Self-evaluation or self-assessment is the process of assessing aspects of oneself to identify them. These are performance assessments that are done quarterly, semi-annually, and annually. Self-evaluations help you highlight and review your performance, underline your career goals, and map out the path to reaching them. You must keep a record of your achievements, accomplishments, and struggles over a given period of time. Here…
When it comes to cryptocurrency lending, tons of factors equate to a good earning profile. Also, the borrowing part of the lending ecosystem is almost always missed out on. Therefore the article covers concepts of lending, borrowing, and process steps for the 10 best crypto lending platforms. What is Cryptocurrency Lending? The method of lending crypto assets or fiat currency to the person who wants to borrow it at an agreed-upon interest rate constitutes crypto lending. Therefore, it has the same execution as that of investments and loans in a traditional banking system. Lenders: They are usually someone who has…
The world of proprietary (prop) trading continues to evolve as traders seek flexible ways to access capital without risking their personal funds. Among the many firms in the space, Fundedfast stands out with straightforward rules, multiple challenge options tailored to different skill levels, high profit splits, and a unique scaling plan. Read on this Fundedfast Review to learn more about the firm as a proprietary trading firm. What is Fundedfast? FundedFast is a proprietary trading firm that offers traders the opportunity to access capital quickly through affordable evaluation challenges. The company offers challenge account sizes ranging from $3,000 to $400,000,…
Brian Armstrong and Larry Fink debate Bitcoin, tokenization, regulation and AI, sketching a crypto‑infused, tech‑driven future for global finance. Summary Fink recasts Bitcoin as “an asset of fear” and a long‑term hedge, while Armstrong dismisses the Buffett‑Munger “zero” thesis. Both see 2025 as a regulatory turning point, with U.S. law shifting crypto from gray zone to “well‑lit establishment” amid heavy industry lobbying. Tokenization and stablecoins, they argue, will strip out friction, reshape banks’ business models and determine whether the U.S. can keep pace with India and Brazil. Brian Armstrong and Larry Fink use the DealBook Summit stage to sketch a…
Zcash price has stabilized at a key 0.618 Fib support, with Altcoin Sherpa eyeing a relief rally if buyers hold the level and volume confirms demand. Summary Zcash price dumped hard from November highs, then stabilized into a rounded bottom around a major support area with rising intraday volume on bounces. Altcoin Sherpa flags the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement as the key swing-trade zone, with invalidation just below and no expectation of new all-time highs. Structure shows classic swing-low traits: steep drop into Fib support, V-shaped rebound, accumulation, higher lows, and room for a technical relief rally if sentiment holds. Zcash…
Chorus One and Bitget launch institutional-grade Monad staking for 120m users, locking $6m in a week and targeting secure crypto adoption in emerging markets. Summary Chorus One partners with Bitget to offer institutional-grade Monad staking and restaking to over 120 million exchange users. Monad mainnet, launched in November 2025, offers high-throughput, Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and ~5.5-hour unstaking. Over $6 million was staked in the first week as both firms target decentralization, security, and adoption in Asia-Pacific and African markets. Chorus One has announced a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Bitget to provide institutional-grade staking services for Monad (MON), according to a…