Posts tagged as "Crypto"
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
Coinbase has solidified its push into event-based financial products by announcing an agreement to acquire The Clearing Company, a startup specializing in regulated, onchain prediction markets infrastructure. This development, revealed on December 22, 2025, follows closely after the launch of prediction markets on the Coinbase platform in partnership with Kalshi. The transaction, described as “immaterial” […]
In a groundbreaking development for Asia’s digital asset landscape, Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) has unveiled draft guidelines that would permit the city’s insurance firms to direct funds toward cryptocurrencies and regulated stablecoins. This initiative positions Hong Kong as the leading Asian hub pioneering clear pathways for institutional involvement in blockchain-based assets. The proposed regulatory […]
Cryptocurrency markets continue to exhibit significant price swings, even as adoption grows. Bitcoin reached an all-time high above $126,000 in October 2025 before correcting sharply, now trading around $89,000 as of late December. This inherent unpredictability underscores the need for careful risk management when allocating to digital assets. Experts emphasize treating cryptocurrencies like any other […]
Zug, Switzerland, 19th December 2025, FinanceWire
In the world of AI and cryptocurrency, Nvidia has been the undisputed king, powering the explosive growth of data centers and machine learning models. But recent financial revelations point to a massive $33 billion imbalance in Nvidia’s books that could spell trouble—not just for the chip giant, but for the entire crypto market. Wall Street’s […]