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Latest reporting and analysis tagged with cryptocurrency.
Chinese state media revealed Yao Qian, former digital yuan architect, accepted over $8 million in crypto bribes using blockchain technology he helped develop. Investigators traced funds through hardware wallets and shell accounts.
XRP gained over 16.2% in early 2026, trading near $2.14 on Jan. 14. Investors question if it can reach $100, but its use in cross-border payments and supply dynamics make that unlikely.
Monero hit a new all-time high above $797, driven by rising demand for financial privacy, regulatory actions, and capital rotation from Zcash.
Spanish bank Bankinter takes minority stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me during a 30 million euro funding round in August 2025, joining other traditional financial backers.
Revolut processed over $10.5 billion in stablecoin payments by December 2025, a 156% annual increase, driven by cross-border transfers and low fees.
Prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi show low odds of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of former President Donald Trump's tariffs, with a decision expected soon. Over $2.6 million is wagered.
Some investors view cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation and a portfolio diversifier, citing Bitcoin's fixed supply and independence from traditional systems, despite its volatility and uncertain long-term hedging ability.
U.S. Solana ETFs attracted $23.57 million on Wednesday, the highest in four weeks, as Bitcoin trades near $97,000. Analysts note potential momentum but caution on broader altcoin weakness and network pressures.
Pakistan has signed an agreement with a firm connected to World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto business, to explore using its stablecoin for cross-border payments, a source said Wednesday.