Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech
BitcoinBitcoin Magazine2026-01-08 13:21
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Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech
Crypto crime hit record highs i...
Bitcoin Magazine
Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech
Crypto crime hit record highs in 2025, with illicit addresses receiving at least $154 billion — up 162% year over year.
This post Crypto Crime Soared to $154 Billion in 2025 as Russia, North Korea, and Iran Exploit Blockchain Tech first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Babylon Secures $15M Funding From A16z Crypto to Expand Bitcoin Lending
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 12:41
Babylon raises $15 million from A16z Crypto to develop trustless bitcoin lending protocols. Babylon, a bitcoin staking and lending startup founded by ...
Babylon raises $15 million from A16z Crypto to develop trustless bitcoin lending protocols. Babylon, a bitcoin staking and lending startup founded by David Tse and Fisher Yu, announced a $15 million A16z Crypto investment. The funding will support the rollout of its trustless vaults architecture, enabling native bitcoin collateral in decentralized finance without wrapping or custodians. The […]
Bitget TradFi Surpasses $2 Billion in Daily Volume as Gold Trading Activity Surges
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 12:21
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, January 8, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), ha...
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, January 8, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has recorded more than $2 billion in daily trading volume on Bitget TradFi, marking a major milestone since its public rollout on January 5. The performance highlights accelerating demand for access to traditional […]
Falcon Finance Introduces Dollar‑Yield Bitcoin Vault, Expanding Stablecoin‑Based Income Options
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 11:41
Falcon Finance launches an offchain bitcoin vault that pays 3–5% APR in USDf, the protocol’s stablecoin, without selling or wrapping BTC. Falcon Finan...
Falcon Finance launches an offchain bitcoin vault that pays 3–5% APR in USDf, the protocol’s stablecoin, without selling or wrapping BTC. Falcon Finance announced a new bitcoin yield vault that lets BTC holders earn a predictable 3%–5% annual percentage rate paid in USDf, the platform’s dollar‑denominated stablecoin. Bitcoin now represents over 80% of Falcon’s reserves, […]
Cambodia Extradites Billionaire Chen Zhi to China in Billion-Dollar Crypto Scam
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 10:41
Cambodian authorities extradited billionaire Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group, to China on Jan. 7 after his arrest with two associates. He is accused of...
Cambodian authorities extradited billionaire Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group, to China on Jan. 7 after his arrest with two associates. He is accused of orchestrating one of the world’s largest crypto scams, involving forced labor “scam factories” in Cambodia. Major Breakthrough in Transnational Crypto Fraud Investigation Cambodian authorities announced Jan. 7 that they have […]
Fireblocks Acquires Tres Finance to Deliver Institutional Digital‑Asset Operating System With Stablecoin Support
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 09:41
Fireblocks’ purchase of Tres adds audit‑ready, tax‑compliant infrastructure for institutions handling stablecoins and other digital assets. Fireblocks...
Fireblocks’ purchase of Tres adds audit‑ready, tax‑compliant infrastructure for institutions handling stablecoins and other digital assets. Fireblocks announced the acquisition of Tres Finance, a leader in crypto accounting, reconciliation and financial controls, to create a full‑stack operating system for digital‑asset businesses. The deal combines Fireblocks’ secure infrastructure, which moves trillions of dollars, with Tres’s financial‑intelligence […]
Ether ETFs Extend Three-Day Inflow Streak as Bitcoin Loses $243 Million
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 08:41
Crypto ETF flows diverged sharply on Tuesday as bitcoin reversed course with heavy outflows, while ether extended its winning streak. XRP and Solana c...
Crypto ETF flows diverged sharply on Tuesday as bitcoin reversed course with heavy outflows, while ether extended its winning streak. XRP and Solana continued to quietly build momentum, adding to a broadly mixed but active trading session. Bitcoin Turns Red While Ether, XRP, Solana Stay in the Green The tone across U.S. spot crypto exchange-traded […]
Buck Foundation Introduces Borderless Savings Coin Backed by Institutional Strength
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 07:41
The Buck Foundation has introduced savings‑focused digital asset backed by Strategy’s bitcoin‑collateralized perpetual preferred stock. Foundation Bac...
The Buck Foundation has introduced savings‑focused digital asset backed by Strategy’s bitcoin‑collateralized perpetual preferred stock. Foundation Backing Through Strategy’s Preferred Stock The Buck Foundation has launched a digital asset engineered to deliver predictable returns and minute‑by‑minute earnings. The new product is said to offer holders 7% annual rewards that accrue continuously, positioning itself as a […]
The Death of the 4-Year Cycle: Experts on Bitcoin’s New Macro Reality
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 06:41
Bitcoin’s surge to $126K in October 2025 quickly unraveled after a liquidation cascade, ending the year below $100K and challenging the predictive pow...
Bitcoin’s surge to $126K in October 2025 quickly unraveled after a liquidation cascade, ending the year below $100K and challenging the predictive power of the traditional 4‑year halving cycle. Analysts argue the market has entered a new regime shaped by institutional capital and exchange-traded funds flows, resulting in slower but more stable price action. A […]
2026 Is the Year Coinbase Stops Being Crypto Exchange and Starts Acting Like Global Market Operator
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-01-08 05:41
Coinbase is positioning 2026 as a defining inflection point as it pushes beyond being a crypto exchange, citing major market milestones, institutional...
Coinbase is positioning 2026 as a defining inflection point as it pushes beyond being a crypto exchange, citing major market milestones, institutional dominance and product expansion as proof it is becoming a global, full-stack financial platform. Coinbase Signals Shift From Crypto Exchange to Global Market Operator Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) shared on social media […]