Large traders in traditional finance keep their moves hidden inside special venues called dark pools, which lets them avoid tipping the market. In 2025 more than half of U. S. stock trades happened off public exchanges, showing how common this practice is. Crypto markets have never had a true dark
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once boasted about tackling crypto fraud with 583 cases and $8. 2 billion in penalties last year, claiming it stayed ahead of new threats. That image has shifted dramatically. In a fresh review for 2025, the agency admits it over‑reacted and pulls back on
CZ, the founder of the biggest crypto exchange, says success starts with a clear purpose. He explains that feeling proud and taking responsibility for what you do is essential. If you keep working on a task without meaning, you risk getting stuck in a routine that adds little value. He compares t
"Telegram co‑founder Pavel Durov has warned that the tiny messages sent to your phone as push alerts could reveal more than you think. Even if a chat app claims end‑to‑end encryption, the preview of a message that pops up on your lock screen can leave a trail. Durov pointed out an FBI investigation
Weekends used to be quiet in finance. Now, something unusual is happening while big exchanges sleep. Crypto platforms have started hosting futures tied to gold, oil, and other traditional assets that never close. These markets now swing billions every weekend even when Wall Street is dark. Research
Shipping businesses thinking about using cryptocurrency to pay fees for passing through Iranian waters could be walking into a legal trap. Experts warn that such payments might count as illegal support for a sanctioned government, putting companies in violation of tough US and international laws. Th
Lawmakers in the U. S. are trying to create clear guidelines for cryptocurrencies, but progress is slow. Experts estimate there’s only about a one-in-three chance the new rules will pass in 2025. Some even predict the odds are closer to one in four. The main issue isn’t just about passing the rules—
A company called Bitwise just took another step toward launching a new kind of exchange-traded fund. This fund would let people invest in Hyperliquid, a blockchain that handles crypto futures trading. Bitwise updated its plan with the U. S. government to show the fund will use the ticker symbol $BHY
The world of crypto has been shaken by a series of events that have left many traders questioning its health. Six months ago, on October 10, 2025, Bitcoin and several altcoins fell sharply, wiping out billions in leveraged positions. The crash was blamed on technical glitches and possible market mak
The price of the Trump‑branded crypto token, known as TRUMP, fell sharply to around $2. 86 after reaching a low of about $2. 73 in March 2026, according to CoinGecko data. Another token linked to the former president’s family, WLFI, a decentralized finance platform launched by his sons, slid to r
