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Coinbase Insider Trading Lawsuit Clears Key Legal Hurdle

A US court has allowed an insider trading lawsuit against Coinbase executives, including CEO Brian Armstrong, to proceed. The plaintiffs claim that the company’s executives sold their shares while in possession of non-public information about the potential risks to the company’s stock price due to regulatory issues. The case does

January 31, 2026 2 mins read

Crypto Market Volatility Intensifies Following Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry

As the broader crypto market tumbles today, down around 5.31% with the total market capitalization falling to $2.83 trillion, major cryptocurrencies are seeing sharper losses. The selling pressure has been further intensified by the expiry of billions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts, which have added to

January 30, 2026 2 mins read

U.S. Finalizes Forfeiture of $400 Million Linked to Helix Darknet Mixer

U.S. authorities have finalized the forfeiture of more than $400 million in assets connected to Helix, a cryptocurrency mixing service used to launder Bitcoins associated with illegal activity on darknet markets. A federal court has assigned ownership of the seized Bitcoins to the U.S. government. Helix, which started its operations

January 30, 2026 2 mins read

BlackRock Warns Investors on Bonds, Highlights Crypto as Alternative

BlackRock, the asset manager, noted that long-term government bonds are losing their effectiveness as a portfolio safety net, particularly amid Japan’s bond market volatility, which pushes some institutional allocators to treat liquid digital assets as the new component of diversified portfolios, where Bitcoin is seen as an alternative risk exposure.

January 29, 2026 2 mins read

Fairshake Raises $193 Million as Crypto Firms Prepare for 2026 Midterm Elections

Fairshake, the largest political action committee (PAC) backed by the crypto companies, has build $183 million fund ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. The crypto industries are once again stepping into U.S. politics. This move shows that crypto has become a permanent force in the U.S. election strategy. Fairshake’s

January 29, 2026 2 mins read

U.S. Senators Press DOJ Deputy AG Over Alleged Crypto Conflicts of Interest

Six senators from the U.S. questioned Deputy Attorney General Todd W. Blanche about possible conflicts of interest concerning his role in the enforcement of cryptocurrencies at the Department of Justice (DOJ). In January 2026, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono, Elizabeth Warren, Richard Durbin, Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Coons, and Richard Blumenthal

January 29, 2026 2 mins read

UK Regulator Restricts Coinbase Ad for Downplaying Crypto Risks

The advertising overseer of the United Kingdom has restricted a Coinbase campaign that reportedly dismissed the risks of crypto investing and advertised the exchange as a solution to the cost-of-living crisis of the country.  As per the U.K. Advertising Standards Authority, the advertisements were called irresponsible and dismissed the risks

January 28, 2026 2 mins read