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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Falcon Finance Staking Vaults let users earn USDf yield on long-term holdings without giving up ownership or upside. Falcon Finance has announced the launch of its new Staking Vaults, which is designed for users who want their tokens to work harder without giving up ownership. The Staking Vaults mark the newest expansion of Falcon’s Earn product suite. Until now, users earned through Classic Yield, by staking USDf or FF with no lockup, or through Boosted Yield, which offers higher…
A prominent cryptocurrency trader has opened a $27 million short position on XRP with 20x leverage, according to data from blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain. Summary A prominent trader opened a $27 million short on XRP with 20x leverage and additional shorts on BTC and ZEC. Whale holders dumped 200 million XRP as price action weakened, with nearly 42% of supply now trading at a loss. Analysts see potential declines toward key Fibonacci support levels but note possible long-term recovery with ETF interest. The trader has also established short positions on Bitcoin and Zcoin (ZEC) with 40x and 10x leverage respectively,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. WhiteBIT has signed a major strategic agreement with Durrah AlFodah Holding to help drive Saudi Arabia’s digital finance and blockchain development in line with Vision 2030. WhiteBIT, the European cryptocurrency exchange, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Durrah AlFodah Holding, represented by His Royal Highness Prince Naif Bin Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to drive the Kingdom’s advancement in blockchain technology, digital finance, and data infrastructure. This agreement was facilitated by Seaside Arabia, which served…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As crypto markets decline sharply, WPAHash continues to deliver steady daily mining earnings, offering users stability when prices fall. Summary Cloud-mining returns remain less affected by short-term market swings, helping users maintain earnings during downturns. WPAHash uses optimized algorithms, global data centers, and multi-asset mining to support stable returns. Users can start earning quickly with simple registration, flexible contracts, and automatic daily payouts. New York, USA, November 2025 — As the global crypto market experiences a significant correction and…
United States authorities have indicted Chicago-based crypto ATM operator Virtual Assets LLC and its founder, Firas Isa, with money laundering charges involving fraud and narcotics proceeds. Summary Virtual Assets LLC and its CEO, Firas Isa, have been indicted for allegedly laundering $10 million in proceeds tied to fraud and narcotics. Prosecutors claim Isa used crypto ATMs to convert illicit funds into cryptocurrency and obscure their origin. Isa and his firm operated Crypto Dispensers, a company whose core business involved offering cash-to-cryptocurrency conversion services throughout the U.S., according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice. While operating a crypto…
Crypto prices today are still on the edge even as Bitcoin made a notable comeback, climbing back above the $90,000 mark after dipping below that level earlier in the session. Summary Bitcoin has rebounded above $90K after the recent dip below the key psychological support. Ethereum, Solana, and XRP trade near critical support levels. Market appears to be stabilizing iafter over $1 billion in leveraged liquidations. Trading at $91,798 at press time, Bitcoin had dropped as low as $89,455 before buyers stepped in to stabilize the market. This rebound comes amid volatile conditions that have seen over $1 billion in…
Kraken is entering a new phase of growth as it deepens its push into on-chain financial services. Summary Kraken raised $800M across two tranches, setting a $20B valuation. Citadel Securities participated with a $200M strategic investment. New funding supports expansion in derivatives, global markets, and tokenized assets. Kraken has raised $800 million in two funding tranches, increasing its valuation to $20 billion as the company expands into global markets, tokenized financial products, and regulated trading. On Nov. 18, the announcement detailing investor participation and strategic plans for 2026 was posted on the company’s blog. Institutional backing and a stronger balance…
U.S. regulators removed crypto from their 2026 examination priorities, marking a stark policy shift from the previous administration. Summary The SEC is shifting away from treating crypto as a standalone risk, a departure from its 2024 and 2025 focus on crypto assets. The SEC’s new priorities emphasize emerging technologies like AI, lumping crypto risks into broader topics like cybersecurity and anti-money laundering. The White House’s pro-crypto stance, coinciding with the Trump family’s business ventures, reflect a shift toward a lighter regulatory approach. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will not treat cryptocurrency as a standalone risk in its fiscal 2026…
U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana is calling on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to review Biden-era tax guidelines for cryptocurrency rewards. Summary Sen. Todd Young urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to reconsider the IRS’s 2023 tax treatment of staking rewards. The IRS recently proposed implementing the global CARF tax standard, aligning the U.S. with 72 other countries by 2028. The CARF framework, set for rollout in 2027, will require stricter reporting on capital gains from foreign cryptocurrency platforms. Senator Todd Young is urging the IRS to reconsider its 2023 guidelines on the tax treatment of cryptocurrency rewards earned through…
The White House is reviewing a proposal from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to adopt an international standard for reporting and taxation of digital assets, according to regulatory filings. Summary The IRS has submitted a proposal to the White House to adopt the “CARF,” a global tax standard and align with 72 other countries by 2028. The proposal would require U.S. taxpayers to report capital gains on foreign platforms more strictly. The CARF, launched by the OECD, is designed to combat offshore tax evasion. The proposal, titled “Broker Digital Transaction Reporting” and submitted to the White House on November 14,…