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• Crypto Rules Are Coming — And Moldova Is Following The EU
  Reports say Moldova will roll out its first full crypto law by the end of 2026. The move aims to copy much of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets rules. This is not a sudden idea. It comes as Moldova continues to line up its laws to match EU standards while it works on closer […]
• US Bitcoin ETFs Post Strongest Weekly Inflows Since Last October — Details
  Spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) in the United States have had a relatively positive start to the new year after a wobbly ending to 2025. In this spirit of market positivity, the crypto-linked investment products have just recorded their best weekly performance since early October. This latest weekly inflow of capital signals the return of […]
• No One’s Leaving: Ethereum Exit Queue Empties As Staking Heats Up
  Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero, a shift that on-chain watchers say could change how the market views sell pressure. According to on-chain metrics and recent reports, validators who once waited weeks to withdraw are no longer lining up. That alone removes a large, visible source of potential ETH flowing back into markets. […]
• Crypto User Loses $282M In Social Engineering Attack — Details
  2026 got off to a disastrous start for one crypto user, who fell victim to one of the largest social engineering attacks in digital asset history, losing over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin. How Crypto User Fell Victim To $282M Theft  According to prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, the crypto theft occurred on January 10, […]
• Google Play Drops International Crypto Exchange Apps In South Korea
  Starting January 28, 2026, Google Play will stop allowing downloads and updates of overseas crypto exchange and wallet apps in South Korea unless those platforms prove they are registered with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Related Reading: Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital Targets $400M Funding Ahead Of IPO Registration Proof Must Be Uploaded According to […]
• Scoop: White House Rift With Coinbase Puts Crypto Clarity Act On Shaky Ground
  The Clarity Act is meant to give the US crypto market something it has lacked for years: a clear legal framework defining how digital assets are regulated, who oversees them, and how crypto companies can operate without constant regulatory uncertainty. That goal is now reportedly under pressure.  Related Reading: Google Play Drops International Crypto Exchange […]
• Steak ’N Shake Doubles Down On Bitcoin With $10M Balance Sheet Boost
  Steak ’n Shake has moved $10 million of Bitcoin onto its corporate balance sheet, a fresh step in the fast-food chain’s crypto push. According to reports, the purchase equals about 105 BTC at current prices, and the company says all customer Bitcoin receipts feed into a so-called Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Related Reading: US Official Says […]