Category: Reviews

2025 Crypto Theft Hits Record $4B, Hacks Still Dominate

Key Notes Crypto hacks caused $2.67 billion in losses, up 24% from 2024. Scam-related theft reached $1.37 billion, posting over 64% yearly growth. Total losses in 2025 crossed $4 billion for the first time on record. Crypto-related theft reached a new record in 2025. According to a recent report by PeckShield, total losses last year exceeded $4.04 billion, up roughly 34% from $3.01 billion in 2024. This surge was driven by weaknesses in centralized systems and more aggressive social engineering campaigns. As per the report, theft patterns shifted toward fewer,…

Kalshi Fights Back Against Tennessee Court Ban

Key Notes Tennessee ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts. A court order called the operations illegal gambling without a state license. Kalshi sued the authorities and the platform is allowed to operate till a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 26. Tennessee regulators tried to block Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state. The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council sent a cease-and-desist letter ordering the platform to stop operations, void all open contracts, and refund users by Jan. 31. However, Kalshi responded by suing the state. A federal…

Monero (XMR) Reaches ATH of $649, Privacy Coins at $20B

Key Notes XMR reached a new ATH of $657, overtaking ZEC’s ATH market value. The cumulative market cap of privacy coins reached $21 billion. Santiment data shows a spike in Monero’s development activity. Monero XMR $655.2 24h volatility: 14.9% Market cap: $12.09 B Vol. 24h: $498.01 M  has been leading the privacy coin sector over the past week with notable price momentum and development activity. XMR touched an all-time high of $657 on Jan. 13, with a market cap of $12 billion. The new ATH comes as the leading privacy…

Story Protocol (IP) Rallies 26% Over 24 Hours As Asian Demand Surges

Key Notes South Korean exchange Upbit accounted for 45% of IP’s $272 million trading volume during the rally. The token broke through a prolonged downtrend that started in October 2025, crossing above key moving averages. Story Protocol launched a community engagement campaign to reward long-term holders coinciding with the price surge. The price of Story Protocol’s IP token rose by more than 26% over the previous 24 hours to peak at $2.90, beating the cryptocurrency market and signaling the token’s largest intraday increase since October 2025. According to data from…

World Liberty Finance Launches WLFI Markets Crypto Lending Platform

Key Notes The platform marks World Liberty’s transition from token development to consumer-facing DeFi services and applications. USD1 stablecoin’s market cap exploded from $128 million to over $3.37 billion within a single year of operations. World Liberty applied for national banking charter while planning mobile app and third-party integrations over 18 months. World Liberty Finance has launched WLFI Markets, a crypto borrowing and lending service powered by the decentralized Dolomite protocol. The new service allows users to lend and borrow in USD1, World Liberty’s dollar-backed stablecoin with support for additional…

BitGo Targets $1.96B Valuation, Seeks $201M in First Crypto IPO of 2026

Key Notes The custodian projects 2025 revenue of $16.05 billion, marking a fivefold increase driven by gross trading volume reporting. Federal regulators granted conditional approval for BitGo to operate as a nationally chartered trust bank in December 2025. CEO Michael Belshe retains 55.5% voting control through dual-class shares despite holding only 7.7% economic ownership stake. BitGo Holdings announced on Jan. 12 that it is targeting a valuation of up to $1.96 billion in what could be the first cryptocurrency initial public offering of 2026. The Palo Alto-based firm, which stores…

Bitmine Now Holds 4.17 Million ETH, 3.45% Ethereum’s Total Supply

Key Notes The company stakes 1.26 million ETH while pursuing shareholder approval to expand authorized shares for continued growth. Bitmine’s $14 billion treasury ranks second globally behind Strategy, with daily trading volume reaching $1.3 billion. MAVAN staking infrastructure launches Q1 2026, targeting over $1 million daily revenue from Ethereum staking operations. Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR), the world’s largest Ethereum ETH $3 117 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $377.48 B Vol. 24h: $18.99 B treasury holder, has increased its holdings that now amount to 3.45% of Ether’s total supply. In particular, holding…

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: $1 Billion Could Be Added Next Week – But Only If This Rare Pattern Holds

The 23-day simple moving average is about to cross above the 50-day SMA, a setup that marks early trend reversals when price holds structure. SHIB trades near $0.00000870 after stabilizing above the $0.00000810 zone. The last time a similar setup appeared was in October, when SHIB rallied strongly shortly after. Source: TradingView Meanwhile, as per TKResearch Trading, whales are controlling SHIB’s exchange liquidity. As per data, since December 5, exchanges have recorded a net outflow of 80 trillion SHIB, with exchange balances declining from 370.3 trillion to 290.3 trillion. This…

EU Economists Warn on Digital Euro Delays

Key Notes 70 economists argue a publicly backed digital euro is needed to protect Europe’s monetary sovereignty. They warn delays could deepen Europe’s reliance on non-European card networks and big tech payment platforms. The ECB is still in its preparation phase, balancing innovation, privacy, and regulatory requirements. Economists in the European Union are urging lawmakers and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to back a digital euro that serves the public interest. This push comes as private stablecoins continue to gain ground in the EU market. The economists emphasized that…

Sharps Technology Taps Coinbase to Launch Solana Validator

Key Notes Sharps Technology launches Solana validator with Coinbase handling operations and security. Coinbase will operate the validator using institutional-grade infrastructure and ensure high uptime. This development shifts Sharps Technology from a treasury-only strategy to active participation in the Solana. Sharps Technology has taken a vital step into blockchain infrastructure with the launch of a Solana validator. As detailed, it will be leaning on Coinbase to handle operations as the medical device company shifts from holding digital assets to supporting the network itself. Coinbase Takes Lead in Validator Operations The…