Author: James Wilson
CHIP token surged over 85% on Wednesday becoming one of the best performing crypto assets of the day. Summary CHIP crypto surged over 85% after securing a Binance listing with a Seed Tag and a 40 million token reward campaign. Additional listings on KuCoin, BitMart, and SunCrypto drove liquidity, pushing 24-hour trading volume above $1.4 billion. The rally was supported by rising interest in AI infrastructure tokens, though high volume-to-market-cap ratios indicate strong speculative activity. The token shot up following its listing on Binance which introduces the token with a Seed Tag, flagging it as an early-stage, high-risk asset. The…
DeFi TVL and DEX volumes are rising on Solana, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and BNB as NFT gaming races toward a $60.82B market and builders keep shipping through hacks. Summary DeFi risk appetite is returning, with TVL, DEX volumes, and lending utilization rising across Solana, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and other L2s. NFT gaming is projected to reach a $60.82 billion market in 2026, with gaming NFTs accounting for 38% of total NFT transaction volume and blockchain gaming around $17.82 billion. BNB Smart Chain controls roughly 22% of NFT gaming market share, signalling that mass-market on-chain gaming largely happens away from Ethereum…
BlackRock has added more than $900 million worth of Bitcoin over five days, according to data cited by Arkham Intelligence. Summary BlackRock purchased over $900 million in Bitcoin across five days as ETF demand accelerated sharply. The asset manager accounted for more than 90% of weekly Bitcoin ETF market inflows. Falling exchange Bitcoin reserves continued to fuel supply shock concerns as institutional accumulation gained pace. The purchases came as demand for Bitcoin investment products increased across the market. The buying activity made BlackRock the largest contributor to weekly inflows in the Bitcoin ETF segment. The firm accounted for more than…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. AI day trading bots gain popularity as traders seek faster execution and better discipline. Summary MoneyFlare ranks as a top AI day trading bot for fast decisions, momentum signals, and intraday trade support. With real-time monitoring and AI-assisted analysis, MoneyFlare helps traders improve timing and reduce emotional mistakes. The platform offers beginner-friendly tools, plus free rewards and trial credit for new users in 2026. The rise of the AI day trading bot is changing how traders approach fast-moving markets.…
Bitcoin rose above $78,000 on Wednesday after renewed easing in Middle East tensions supported risk appetite across digital assets. Summary Bitcoin climbed above $78,000 after ceasefire news eased tension and pushed traders into risk assets. Roughly 110,000 traders were liquidated in 24 hours, with short positions making up most losses. Strategy bought 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion, helping support momentum as institutional demand stayed firm. The move came after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran would be extended, while market participants also reacted to Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase. The broader crypto market moved higher alongside Bitcoin. Total…
Kevin Warsh signaled support for integrating digital assets into the U.S. financial system during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve. Summary Kevin Warsh said digital assets are already embedded in the U.S. financial system and supported their integration with proper safeguards. Warsh rejected the idea of a U.S. central bank digital currency, calling it a bad policy choice during the hearing. During a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday, Warsh backed the idea that crypto already plays a role in finance and should be part of the system going forward. Responding to a question from Sen. Cynthia…
US election news from Texas arrived Monday as Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit in Tarrant County district court against ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, alleging it violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by continuing to accept gift card donations it had publicly claimed to ban. Summary Texas investigators made three donations to ActBlue in February 2026 using false identities and prepaid gift cards and successfully reached the DNC and two Texas officials’ campaign accounts, directly contradicting ActBlue’s representations to Congress. The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction barring ActBlue from accepting gift card and prepaid debit card donations,…
Iran war news escalated Tuesday as parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated publicly that Tehran will not accept negotiations under conditions it considers coercive, with the 10-day US-Iran ceasefire set to expire Wednesday and both sides sharpening rhetoric ahead of prospective talks in Islamabad. Summary Ghalibaf warned that Iran has spent the past two weeks preparing “new cards on the battlefield” and accused Trump of violating the ceasefire by maintaining the naval blockade and seeking Iran’s surrender. Iran’s foreign ministry said it has no plans for a second round of negotiations, while IRIB cited Iranian sources confirming no decision has…
Coinbase lobbying activity for Q1 2026 totaled $1.07 million, the company disclosed in a new Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, targeting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the GENIUS Act stablecoin law, and digital asset tax treatment legislation. Summary The filing covers lobbying on the CLARITY Act’s market structure provisions, implementation of the GENIUS Act stablecoin law, and general crypto policy discussions across multiple congressional committees. The Q1 spend comes after a turbulent period in Coinbase’s relationship with the CLARITY Act, which began with CEO Brian Armstrong withdrawing support hours before a January markup, followed by a reversal after a Treasury-brokered…
The most urgent crypto scam news on Capitol Hill arrived Tuesday as the House Homeland Security Committee held a joint subcommittee hearing on how transnational criminal organizations use crypto fraud, online scams, and digital extortion to steal from Americans. Summary The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Complaint Center report documented $16.6 billion in total scam losses, with crypto investment fraud alone accounting for $5.8 billion. The Huione Group, a Cambodia-based conglomerate designated by FinCEN as a primary money laundering concern, received over $39.6 billion in 2025, functioning as core financial infrastructure for scam networks. US authorities seized more than $15 billion…