ZachXBT linked LAB wallets to suspicious exchange deposits ahead of a sharp token rally and public backlash. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has intensified scrutiny around another crypto project tied to suspicious trading activity. Allegations involving coordinated token deposits and aggressive price movement have now placed LAB under pressure. Attention also shifted...
Coinbase Adds 25x Gold and Silver Perps Settled in USDC for Global Users
Coinbase launches USDC-settled gold and silver perpetual futures with up to 25x leverage for eligible non-U.S. traders. Coinbase has expanded its derivatives offering with gold and silver perpetual futures for eligible non-U.S. traders. The products, GOLD-PERP and SILVER-PERP, are settled in USDC and offer leverage of up to 25x. The...
South Korea Confirms 22% Crypto Tax Starting January 2027
South Korea confirmed that crypto taxes will take effect in January 2027. Taxation applies to profits over 2.5 million KRW annually. The tax rate is 22% (20% national + 2% local). South Korea has finalised its official schedule for taxing digital assets. The government will start collecting taxes from cryptocurrency...
Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Reap Technologies for $600 Million
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, will acquire Reap Technologies for $600 million to expand stablecoin payments and cross-border financial services globally. Kraken’s parent company, Payward Inc., has announced a major deal to acquire Reap Technologies for $600 million. According to Bloomberg, the deal is significant for Payward, as it...
BlackRock Adds $134 Million in Bitcoin as ETF Demand Surges
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF adds $134M in BTC as spot Bitcoin ETFs see $46.2M in May 6 inflows after a nearly $2B April. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF added about $134 million in Bitcoin as demand returned across U.S. spot Bitcoin funds. The purchase came during a fresh inflow day for the...
Institutional Demand Pushes Bitcoin ETF Inflows Toward Six-Week Streak
Institutional capital keeps flowing into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as crypto markets extend their rebound. Institutional appetite for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds remained firm this week as U.S. spot products extended their inflow streak. Fresh capital continued entering major funds despite mixed performance among issuers. Ethereum-focused products posted gains as well,...
XRP Death Cross Is In, but a Coiled Breakout Could Change Everything
XRP’s death cross is confirmed on the weekly chart, but a tightening compression range has one analyst watching $1.80 closely as the next critical test. The range has been tightening for months. XRP is still underneath it. That combination is starting to draw attention for the wrong reasons. Technical analyst...
BNY Expands Crypto Services in Abu Dhabi Amid Institutional Surge
BNY is expanding digital asset custody services to Abu Dhabi and the UAE. It is partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation in ADGM. The launch starts with Bitcoin and Ether custody, with more assets planned later. BNY is changing the face of finance in the Middle East. The world’s largest...
Everyone Talked About Bitcoin Cash (BCH), but Smart Early Buyers Are Watching BlockchainFX ($BFX) as the Top Crypto To Buy Now
How many people ignored crypto at the right time, laughed it off, then watched others cash out big later? That old regret still stings. For anyone hunting the top crypto to buy now, this feels like one of those moments that can hit hard. BlockchainFX ($BFX) is entering the chat...
How is Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) Differentiating Itself in the 2026 Meme Coin Race?
The meme coin scene in 2026 is not about going viral; it is about longevity. Out of all the meme coins, only a select few have managed to blend culture and utility into something meaningful. One such coin that attempts to fill this niche is the Little Pepe ($LILPEPE), and...