Crypto trading and lending firm BlockFills has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States following weeks of financial turmoil and a temporary halt on client withdrawals. Reliz Ltd., the entity that operates BlockFills, submitted a voluntary petition to restructure under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court[…]

South Korea is facing a digital asset custody crisis after several incidents revealed weaknesses in how public institutions handle cryptocurrency. Concerns around security and oversight were raised in early 2026 by issues ranging from police losing access to substantial quantities of Bitcoin to tax officials releasing wallet data. These mistakes have undermined public trust and[…]

Global cryptocurrency adoption reached a major milestone in 2025, with the number of digital asset holders rising to 741 million, according to Crypto.com’s latest Crypto Market Sizing Report. The 12.4 percent increase from the previous year signals crypto’s transition from a niche technology to a firmly established part of mainstream finance, driven by clearer US[…]

Germany’s online entertainment market has grown sharply in recent years, driven by the convenience of streaming, gaming and other digital services. Many people have embraced platforms that are quick to access and easy to use. But for a long time, customers have also been wary of what can go wrong online, from fraud to privacy[…]

Standard Chartered has reduced its end of year price target for XRP by 65 percent following February’s sharp crypto market selloff. The British investment bank now expects XRP to reach $2.80 by the end of 2026, down from its earlier forecast of $8, according to DL News. Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s global head of digital[…]

Thailand is advancing plans to integrate cryptocurrencies into its regulated derivatives market, marking a significant step in the country’s broader digital asset strategy. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand recently announced it will expand the range of permissible underlying assets under its derivatives framework to include digital assets and carbon credits. The move follows Cabinet approval[…]

Crypto.com co-founder and CEO Kris Marszalek has acquired AI.com domain for approximately $70 million in cryptocurrency and plans to launch a consumer-facing artificial intelligence platform under the brand. Marszalek confirmed the purchase in a post on X on 6 February, revealing that he bought the domain in April 2025 and has been quietly building a[…]

India’s Union Budget for 2026–27, introduced on 1 February (Sunday), has left the country’s controversial crypto tax regime untouched, while introducing a new penalty framework to tighten reporting compliance and unveiling a broader push to position India as a long-term hub for AI, data centres, and semiconductor manufacturing. Despite sustained lobbying from the domestic crypto[…]

Over 72 percent of trade volume in India’s bitcoin business moved to offshore exchanges in FY25, rather than disappearing. The shift was driven by tax regulations, which encouraged traders to look for simpler options abroad rather than by hype or crashes. A survey released on 29 January by crypto tax compliance platform KoinX revealed this[…]

A major US crypto regulation bill appears to be in jeopardy after Coinbase withdrew its backing and Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott postponed a key vote, as reported by several media outlets. While the setback has rattled crypto equities, lawmakers and industry leaders insist the legislative fight is far from over. The Senate Banking[…]

India’s relationship with cryptocurrency remains complex, marked by a large user base, regulatory uncertainty, and high taxation. Earlier this month, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) issued updated AML and CFT rules for Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) service providers, tightening compliance requirements and bringing crypto regulation back into focus ahead of the Union Budget 2026. In[…]