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A federal judge sentenced PGI founder Ramil Palafox to 20 years in prison for running a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that raised over $200 million from customers between 2019 and 2021.

Some community members questioned the size of the $50 million package and warned that the proposed AAVE token grant could concentrate voting power.

Onchain data shows nearly 49,000 BTC moved from miner wallets in two days, but public disclosures suggest the transfers do not reflect broad capitulation.

An OKX-commissioned Pollfish survey finds 13% of Gen Z have paid for dates with crypto, while many non-users cite a lack of a direct way to do so.

Data observed across 66 corridors in Africa shows conversion costs from 1.5% to 19% in January, with competition driving pricing gaps.

Hong Kong’s SFC will allow licensed brokers to offer digital asset margin financing and set a framework for crypto perpetuals for professionals.

The court granted Uniswap’s motion to dismiss without prejudice, allowing plaintiffs 21 days to amend before the dismissal becomes final.

Public companies that amassed large Solana positions in 2025 have paused accumulation as equity markets reprice SOL-heavy balance sheets.

The Ethereum co-founder outlined alternative stablecoin models that he says better align with DeFi’s original promise of risk decentralization.

TRM Labs says the $17.9 billion figure reflects gross onchain volume, including internal transfers, not confirmed illicit proceeds.

South Korea’s financial watchdog detailed planned investigations into high-risk trading tactics as it prepares the next phase of crypto regulation, Yonhap News Agency reported.

NFT valuations have slid back to pre-2021 levels as minting expands, sales fall and major platforms exit amid a prolonged market downturn.

The deal adds analytics and execution tools to Pump.fun’s ecosystem as Vyper winds down its standalone product and migrates users to Terminal.

Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of crypto markets.

Senior decision-makers flagged liquidity constraints and market depth as key barriers to institutional crypto adoption in 2026.

The Canadian self-regulatory organization outlined custody limits, capital thresholds and reporting rules while long-term regulation remains in progress.

Base’s Jesse Pollak says L2s can’t be “Ethereum but cheaper” as builders respond to Vitalik Buterin’s call for specialization.

Xapo Bank’s Digital Wealth Report says borrowers are keeping Bitcoin-backed loans open longer during the product’s first year of activity.

The Financial Supervisory Service said automated models now scan crypto trading activity across timeframes, reducing reliance on manual investigations.

Hong Kong's monetary authority said only a small number of stablecoin issuers will be approved initially, as application reviews near completion.

Europe narrows crypto tax gaps, US lawmakers revisit market structure, and institutions push DeFi into compliance territory.

The move comes as the Ethereum Foundation enters a period of “mild austerity” while sticking to its core technical roadmap, Buterin said.

A final court order transfers the legal title of seized cryptocurrency and assets to the US government, closing a case tied to Helix’s operations from 2014 to 2017.

Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy.

Sony has added a $13 million investment to its partnership with Startale, signaling a longer-term infrastructure strategy, a year after Soneium’s mainnet debut.

The Financial Services Commission chief says ownership limits are still under negotiation as lawmakers debate the Digital Asset Basic Act ahead of a mid-February deadline.

Australia’s securities regulator has bundled digital assets with AI and payments in its 2026 outlook, warning that companies exploiting licensing gray areas will be a top priority this year.

Wemade added Chainlink to its Korean won stablecoin alliance to strengthen oracle and data infrastructure as South Korea debates stablecoin regulation.

South Korea’s stablecoin debate remains stalled as the central bank raises concerns over capital flows, issuer oversight and US dollar-linked risks.

Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.