Keywords: Blockchain


Ethereum returns to spotlight as crypto market activity accelerates

Ethereum has returned to the center of attention in global cryptocurrency markets as trading activity increases and development across its ecosystem expands. Recent price volatility has drawn renewed focus to the world’s second largest digital asset after Bitcoin. Market swings in recent sessions......

BBVA joins European bank consortium for euro stablecoin

BBVA has abandoned its individual stablecoin project to join Qivalis, a consortium of 12 major European banks developing an euro-pegged stablecoin. Announced Wednesday, the Spanish bank's entry unites some of Europe's largest financial institutions under a single regulatory framework to challenge......

Binance faces $6 billion weekly outflows as traders shift assets

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, recorded its biggest weekly asset withdrawal since November 10, with over $6 billion exiting the platform in the week starting January 19, 2026. On-chain data tracked by CryptoQuant shows outflows across multiple blockchains and asset types: Bitcoin......

Blockchain design debate reignites after $50 million USDT theft

A recent address poisoning scam that drained nearly $50 million in USDT from a cryptocurrency trader has reignited the debate over blockchain design and security. The theft, which occurred on December 20, has spurred fresh criticism from Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who blamed the architecture......

Global scrutiny grows as North Korea tops record year for crypto thefts

North Korea-linked hackers stole more than $2 billion in digital assets in 2025, marking a record-breaking year for cybercrime in the cryptocurrency market. New data from several blockchain intelligence firms reveal that global cryptocurrency thefts reached an unprecedented $2.7 billion, underscoring......

BC DEFI offers stable rewards amid Bitcoin’s market turbulence

Amid ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market, digital asset investors are increasingly seeking alternatives that offer dependable returns despite Bitcoin’s price swings. BC DEFI has emerged as one such model, blending decentralized finance with standardized computing operations to deliver......

Visa launches stablecoins advisory practice to guide businesses in digital payments integration

Visa has unveiled its Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice, a strategic initiative aimed at helping businesses, banks, fintechs, and merchants navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of stablecoin-based payments. This new service, housed within Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), highlights the company’s......

Morocco strengthens crypto oversight as AMMC trains regulators for new legal era

The Moroccan Capital Market Authority has launched an intensive training program to prepare national regulators for the forthcoming legal framework on crypto assets and digital finance. Over four days in Rabat, the authority convened a specialized seminar on crypto asset supervision and blockchain analysis,......

How cryptocurrency emerged to challenge the financial system

Cryptocurrency was not born out of greed or as a mere digital novelty. Instead, it was created in response to growing frustration with the shortcomings of the traditional financial system. Following the 2008 global financial crisis, trust in banks and financial institutions reached a historic low, prompting......