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On October 20 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage that rippled across the internet, temporarily disabling apps, exchanges, and blockchain networks that depend on its cloud infrastructure. The disruption began in the US-EAST-1 region, where a database failure cascaded into widespread downtime across multiple AWS systems. Major online platforms such as Reddit, […]...

Summary Bitcoin uses cryptography, but the market “crypto” bucket doesn’t define it. Money has to clear fast, stay cheap, and avoid tax landmines or it won’t be used daily. Square’s fee holiday is a product bet. Adoption will prove the point. Layers decide the experience. Base layer decides neutrality and security. If merchants and users […]...

Key Takeaways BNB Chain’s official X account was compromised, and 10 phishing links were posted. Arouud $8,000 was stolen, with one victim losing $6,500. The attacker cashed out meme tokens for a $4,000 gain but ultimately left with $13,000. Victims will be compensated in full. The community mocked the hacker by buying the meme token […]...

Summary The global count of crypto millionaires reached 241,700 in 2025, a 40% jump from last year. Bitcoin drives the majority of wealth, creating 145,100 millionaires and nearly half of all crypto billionaires. The total crypto market cap hit $3.3 trillion, with ETFs and institutional inflows fueling adoption. Wealth is shifting geographically, with Singapore, Hong […]...

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, posted a short tweet from prison saying “gm” after months without any public messages. This is his first visible communication since his interview with Tucker Carlson which he took part in from jail. gm — SBF (@SBF_FTX) September 23, 2025 Bankman-Fried is serving 25 years in […]...

Just days ago, a new perps platform called Aster made its debut and was publicly backed by CZ, the co-founder of Binance. This Hyperliquid competitor has taken over CT, with users flexing their gains from getting in the token early. The token, ASTER, launched on September 17 with a price of $0.08 and is currently […]...

Summary Polkadot has approved Referendum 1710, introducing a fixed cap of 2.1 billion DOT. The new model ends unlimited issuance, with inflation tapering every two years starting March 14, 2026. Projected supply by 2040 is ~1.91 billion DOT, compared to more than 3.4 billion under the old system. The change introduces scarcity that could attract […]...

Summary France has warned it could block passporting, raising the prospect of national barriers inside the EU’s new crypto regime. MiCA’s harmonization goals are under strain, as firms exploit lighter licensing regimes in certain member states. Italy and Austria back France’s push for ESMA oversight, while smaller hubs like Malta resist ceding authority. Major exchanges […]...

A critical supply chain attack has shaken the JavaScript world after the NPM account of a highly respected developer, known under the handle qix, was compromised. According to reports confirmed by Charles Guillemet, Chief Technology Officer of Ledger, the attack has already placed the entire JavaScript ecosystem at risk, with billions of downloads potentially exposed […]...

Summary Global crypto ownership hit 659M users by end-2024, up from 583M a year earlier. Crypto.com’s Thomas Prévot says the industry is one growth cycle away from 5B users. Adoption drivers split between speculation booms and everyday usability through apps and wallets. Coinbase’s smart wallet and Telegram’s Hamster Kombat show how frictionless design can scale […]...

Hong Kong’s ambitions to become a global crypto hub continue to test the resilience of international exchanges. On Thursday, BitMart confirmed that it had withdrawn its application for a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license in the city. The move places it alongside a growing list of platforms that have decided the cost of compliance […]...

The cryptocurrency industry has always been driven by experiments. From proof-of-work to staking, from decentralized exchanges to tokenized assets, each new development attempts to make wealth creation more accessible. The latest move in this cycle of experimentation was done by CryptoMiningFirm, which has announced the launch of XRP mining contracts that combine cloud technology, sustainability, ...

Gemini has rolled out a new XRP credit card in the United States, marking a major shift in its strategy and deepening its ties with Ripple. The launch, backed by a $75 million joint investment, comes as the exchange prepares for its public listing later this year. A Card Built for the XRP Community The […]...

The European Union (EU) is stepping up plans for a digital euro, responding to the United States’ aggressive push to regulate and legitimize dollar-backed stablecoins. U.S. Law Reshapes the Playing Field Washington’s recent GENIUS Act, signed by President Trump, has created the first comprehensive federal framework for stablecoins. The law requires issuers to hold 100% […]...

Summary An investor known as Pumpius claims XRP could one day reach $1 million, based on a $1 quadrillion tokenized economy. At $1M per token, XRP’s market cap would be $57 quadrillion, far beyond global GDP or total world wealth. Ripple is advancing tokenization pilots in real estate and carbon credits, and preparing a dollar-pegged […]...

Tether has hired Bo Hines, the former executive director of the White House Crypto Council, as a strategic adviser focused on US digital asset policy and market expansion. The move signals the company’s intent to strengthen its presence in the world’s largest economy. Tether hires Bo Hines @BoHines as Strategy Advisor for Digital Assets and […]...

South Korea has ordered crypto exchanges to suspend new lending products after thousands of users suffered liquidations, putting a spotlight on the risks tied to leveraged trading. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) confirmed that exchanges were instructed to pause the launch of additional lending services until clear rules are […]...

The Polish Ministry of Finance has issued Communication No. 87, addressing Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) regarding the impending enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2023/1113, commonly known as the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR). Effective December 30, 2024, this regulation mandates that VASPs implement comprehensive measures to enhance transparency and security in cryptocurrency transact...