UK banks currently block or delay approximately 40% of all payments headed for cryptocurrency exchanges. Around 70% of crypto firms say that banking restrictions are reducing their willingness to invest and scale within the United Kingdom. The UK Cryptoasset Business Council is demanding that the FCA enforce a risk-based approach...
$620M in Bitcoin Locked: Wallet Down to Two Password Tries
Stefan Thomas has 7,002 bitcoins worth up to $800M locked on an IronKey USB, with only two password attempts left in 2026. San Francisco-based programmer Stefan Thomas still cannot access 7,002 bitcoin stored on an IronKey USB drive. As of early 2026, only two password attempts remain before the device...
ZachXBT Receives Stolen US Government ETH in Public Wallet
ZachXBT reports receiving 0.6767 ETH worth about $2,000 from stolen U.S. government funds, linked to prior wallet breaches. 0.6767 ETH from stolen U.S. government funds has landed in the public wallet of blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The transfer, disclosed on January 26, 2026, was traced to a threat actor linked to...
Fed Chair Powell Faces Criminal Probe This Week
Fed Chair Powell faces DOJ investigation as FOMC meeting looms. Trump’s replacement pick is expected soon. Interest rates are likely unchanged at 3.5%-3.75%. Markets brace for Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The Fed will likely keep rates unchanged. Chair Jay Powell faces mounting pressure from multiple fronts. The central...
CZ Steps Back from Binance, Predicts Major Bitcoin Market Shift
CZ rules out returning to Binance and predicts Bitcoin could enter a supercycle in 2026 amid growing global crypto support now! Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has said he will not return to lead the crypto exchange. His comments came after a public appearance where he also discussed Bitcoin market cycles....
Bitcoin Crash Alert: Critical Support Levels At Risk
Bitcoin price rates are experiencing a downward trend, with some important areas of support visible. Any CME gap is an indicator of a possible reversal, and key price levels will determine the subsequent direction. Bitcoin dropped to a low of $86,000 following the reopening of the CME futures on Sunday....
Axie Infinity Token Update Sparks 189% Rally
Axie Infinity has introduced the bAXS app token, with a new staking mechanism. AXS soared 189 percent in a month as the project declared its Q1 2026 launch plans and cleared security audits. Axie Infinity has made a significant update in its token ecosystem, which has triggered a big price...
BlockDAG’s $0.001 Presale with 50x Potential Ends Today! SUI Targets a Q1 Rally & SHIB Shows Signs of Growth
As the current quarter develops, the crypto market is clearly split between known names and newer entrants. SUI has moved past a long period of weakness, and the latest SUI price prediction points toward a possible recovery phase in Q1, with levels above $1.20 coming into focus. This shift hints...
Ripple Partners With Riyad Bank’s Jeel Movement to Drive Saudi Blockchain Innovation
Ripple partners with Riyad Bank’s Jeel Movement to advance blockchain innovation, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital finance goals. Ripple has entered a strategic partnership with Jeel Movement, Riyad Bank’s innovation arm, to advance blockchain adoption. The goal of the collaboration is to support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation agenda and...
ZKP Crypto’s $17M Proof Pods Dominate Market Focus As Ethereum Sees Inflows & Chainlink Struggles For Direction
The opening weeks of 2026 have brought a noticeable shift in market behavior. Instead of chasing breakouts, traders are increasingly assessing durability, structure, and participation. Ethereum continues to attract institutional capital through ETFs, reinforcing its role as an anchor asset. Chainlink, by contrast, remains under pressure, struggling to convert oversold...