Posts tagged as "Crypto"
Las Vegas, NV, USA, 6th January 2026, Chainwire
Cryptocurrency has transitioned from a niche curiosity to a mainstream asset class, with adoption surging across demographics in the United States. A comprehensive 2025 study by the National Cryptocurrency Association, conducted with The Harris Poll, reveals that approximately 21% of U.S. adults — equating to roughly 55 million people — now own or use digital […]
The cryptocurrency market is poised to enter 2026 with significantly strengthened fundamentals, yet investor sentiment is expected to stay deeply bearish in the near term, driven by lingering effects of 2025’s volatility and underperformance. Recent Market Dynamics and Time-Zone Price Patterns According to insights from the Laser Digital Derivatives Trading Desk, crypto prices have displayed […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against seven entities in a sophisticated year-long scheme that allegedly defrauded U.S. retail investors of more than $14 million. Announced on December 22, 2025, the case exposes a multi-layered “investment confidence scam” leveraging social media ads, private WhatsApp groups, artificial intelligence hype, fabricated trading dashboards, […]
As global digital commerce continues to expand, businesses are reassessing how online payments should function in an increasingly interconnected environment. Traditional payment systems, long dominated by card networks and bank transfers, are facing growing pressure as cross-border transactions become more common and customer bases become more geographically diverse. In this context, a noticeable shift is […]
Stablecoins have emerged as one of the most explosive sectors in digital finance, with the total market capitalization reaching approximately $306–310 billion by late December 2025 — a remarkable 49% surge from the start of the year. Driven by regulatory advancements like the GENIUS Act, institutional adoption, and global demand for dollar-pegged digital assets, stablecoins […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1st January 2026, FinanceWire
The landscape of financial fraud has transformed dramatically in 2025, with artificial intelligence supercharging criminals’ ability to deceive victims on an unprecedented scale. According to recent reports, U.S. consumers lost over $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024—a 25% increase from prior years—with investment-related schemes leading the losses at around $5.7 billion. Trends indicate 2025 is […]
The Nomani cryptocurrency and investment scam — a ruthless “pig butchering” scheme whose name cynically hints at leaving victims with “no money” — recorded a dramatic 62% year-over-year increase in detections throughout 2025, according to ESET’s latest H2 2025 Threat Report. First exposed by ESET researchers in December 2024, Nomani has rapidly evolved into one […]
Russia’s Bank of Russia has introduced a groundbreaking proposal to significantly expand cryptocurrency access for everyday citizens, marking a notable shift from previous restrictive policies. Announced on December 23, 2025, the framework would permit both qualified and non-qualified (retail) investors to buy and sell digital assets through regulated channels, while maintaining strong safeguards. Here are […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive action against a sophisticated crypto investment scam that allegedly defrauded American retail investors of over $14 million. Announced on December 22, 2025, the charges highlight the growing dangers of social media-driven fraud in the cryptocurrency space, particularly schemes exploiting WhatsApp group chats and AI-generated signals. […]
George Town, Cayman Islands, 23rd December 2025, Chainwire