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Crypto's Biggest Exchange Threw Washington Into Chaos as Lawmakers Consider the 'CLARITY Act'...

When Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, fired off his late-night tweet declaring that his company could no longer support the Senate's version of the CLARITY Act, he didn't just issue a policy critique. He essentially hit the emergency brake on what was supposed to be a landmark moment for cryptocurrency regulation in America. Within hours, the Senate Banking Committee canceled its scheduled markup session. By Wednesday morning, the bill that had been heralded as the future of U.S. crypto policy was in limbo.

On the surface, this looks like a tempest in a teapot - crypto executives bickering over legislative language. But what's actually happening is far more consequential: the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in America is essentially saying the government's attempt to create clarity around digital assets might actually create more chaos than we have now. And the cryptoquestion becomes: is Armstrong right, or is he throwing a tantrum over lost profits?

What Is the CLARITY Act, Anyway?

Let's back up. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act - CLARITY, for those keeping scorecards - has been the white whale of crypto regulation for the past year and a half. The House passed it in July 2025 with surprisingly broad bipartisan support: 294 to 134. That's not a squeaker. It came to the Senate with momentum and support from the White House. The goal was straightforward: stop the regulatory chaos that's plagued crypto since its inception.

For context, the crypto industry has spent the last few years operating in what legal experts call "regulation by enforcement." The SEC under then-Chair Gary Gensler basically declared most crypto tokens to be securities and went after companies accordingly. The CFTC argued it had jurisdiction over others. Banks had different rules. States had different rules. It was a mess.

The CLARITY Act's core idea is elegantly simple: sort crypto into three buckets, then have the right government agency regulate each bucket. Here's the framework:

Bucket 1: Digital Commodities

(Bitcoin, Ethereum post-merge, most tokens with real utility)

Regulated by the CFTC

Think of them like futures or commodities in traditional markets

Crypto exchanges would register with the CFTC just like commodity exchanges do

Bucket 2: Investment Contract Assets

(tokens that are really just investment contracts, typically early-stage projects)

Regulated by the SEC

Must follow securities law requirements

Once a blockchain becomes "mature" enough (meaning it's truly decentralized), the token graduates and moves to Bucket 1

Bucket 3: Permitted Payment Stablecoins

(USDC, USDT, and future competitors)

Regulated by banking regulators

Must maintain one-to-one reserves

Monthly public audits to prove the backing is real

The House version was widely praised by crypto companies because it finally answered the question: What regulatory framework do we operate under? No more guessing. No more enforcement surprises. Just rules of the road.

Enter the Senate - And Everything Gets Complicated

The Senate Banking Committee didn't vote on the House bill. Instead, it did what the Senate loves to do: it took the house bill as a starting point and wrote an entirely new substitute amendment that rewrites major sections. This is where things get thorny.

On January 13th, the Senate Banking Committee released its new draft text. And here's where the fundamental tension becomes clear: while the House bill was written by crypto advocates trying to get the industry running, the Senate bill was written by senators responding to pressure from traditional finance.

The banks - particularly community banks - took a hard look at the House bill and said: This will destroy us. They have a point, actually. If a crypto exchange can offer users 5% yield on stablecoins while community banks can only offer 4% on savings accounts, where do you think retail deposits are going? The banking lobby told the Senate: you need to choke off stablecoin rewards before this becomes a real problem.

So the Senate draft added restrictions. It says: You cannot pay yield or interest just for holding a stablecoin. Period.

But here's where it gets stupid - and this is where Armstrong's argument has real teeth. You can offer rewards if it's tied to an activity. Pay users for making transfers? Fine. For participating in a loyalty program? Sure. For providing liquidity? Absolutely. But just for... holding... the coin? Nope.

This distinction sounds reasonable until you think about how crypto actually works. In crypto, a rewards program basically becomes indistinguishable from yield. If I hold a stablecoin, click "earn," and get paid 5% a year, does it matter whether the reward is theoretically tied to "participation in a wallet protocol" versus "pure interest"? Not really. It's the same user experience. But the Senate draft basically created a rule that lets regulators arbitrarily distinguish between these things after the fact.

That's not regulatory clarity - that's regulatory ambiguity with bureaucratic discretion on top.

Armstrong's Four-Count Indictment

Coinbase's withdrawal came hours before the Senate was supposed to vote on amendments and advance the bill. Armstrong published a detailed criticism identifying four major problems:

Problem 1: Tokenized Equities Get Effectively Banned

The Senate draft rewrote the rules around tokenized stocks and financial instruments. Under the Senate version, if you want to issue a blockchain-based version of a Tesla share, the SEC will argue it's a security. If it's a security, you need to comply with securities law. And if you try to trade it on a crypto exchange, the bill restricts that pretty heavily. The end result: blockchain-based stocks probably won't be able to trade on crypto infrastructure.

Armstrong's point: why should tokenized equities be barred from crypto infrastructure if they comply with securities law? It's a technological restriction disguised as a regulatory principle. And it kills an entire category of financial innovation that lots of crypto companies see as the future.

Critics of Armstrong's complaint argue he's overblowing it. "We don't interpret the CLARITY draft as a 'de facto ban,' " said Gabe Otte, CEO of Dinari (a tokenized equity platform). "What it does do is reaffirm that tokenized equities remain securities and should operate within existing securities laws and investor protection standards." Reasonable people, reasonable disagreement.

Problem 2: DeFi Gets Slapped With a New Regulatory Hammer

This one is more technical but probably more dangerous. The Senate draft added a new provision (Section 303) that gives the U.S. Treasury Secretary broad power to prohibit or restrict crypto transfers to any jurisdiction or financial institution deemed a "money laundering concern."

On paper, that sounds fine - we want to prevent money laundering, right? But the problem is how this interacts with DeFi. If you're running a decentralized protocol and the Treasury Secretary decides that certain countries are "of primary money laundering concern" in connection with digital assets, the Treasury could basically force every user of that protocol to stop using it. Or it could demand that protocols implement surveillance to track transactions.

Armstrong's concern: this essentially gives the Treasury power to impose sanctions on software protocols. That's different from sanctioning companies. Software is decentralized. You can't negotiate with code. The result could be that American developers are barred from working on DeFi protocols that the government doesn't like, even if those protocols have legitimate uses.

Again, reasonable people disagree. Maybe this is necessary anti-money laundering tools for the 21st century. Or maybe it's an unprecedented expansion of government power over open-source software. Depends on your priors.

Problem 3: SEC Gets More Power Than It Had in the House Version

The House bill carved out pretty clear CFTC vs. SEC jurisdictions. The Senate bill kept moving the boundary line in favor of the SEC.

Armstrong worried this could resurrect the regulatory uncertainty of the recent past. If the SEC can expand its jurisdiction over crypto markets case by case, then we're back to "regulation by enforcement" rather than "clarity."

This is a legitimate concern, though the Senate Banking Committee pushed back, saying the bill actually provides clear coordination mechanisms between the SEC and CFTC. Fair point - depends how you read the language.

Problem 4: Stablecoin Rewards Really Do Get Effectively Killed

As described above, the Senate draft says you can't pay yield for just holding a stablecoin. You can pay rewards for activity. But the line between "activity" and "passive holding" is blurry, and regulators will likely draw it conservatively.

For Coinbase specifically, this is huge because the company has been offering stablecoin yield products. They even applied for a national trust bank charter, which would let them offer these products under banking rules instead of crypto rules. If the CLARITY Act passes, that loophole closes.

Armstrong's argument: if traditional banks can offer interest on deposits, and crypto companies offer interest on stablecoins, that's not unfair competition - that's equal treatment. The Treasury itself estimated that widespread stablecoin adoption could drain $6.6 trillion from traditional banks, and the banking industry is obviously scared.

But bankers would counter: stablecoins are not bank deposits. They don't have FDIC insurance. They're not subject to the same capital requirements or anti-money-laundering scrutiny. So rewarding stablecoin holding with high yields creates an unleveled playing field - it's the same economic outcome (yield) but with wildly different regulatory protection.

The Industry Fracture

Here's what's fascinating about this moment: Coinbase did not speak for the entire crypto industry. In fact, it barely spoke for most of it.

Within 24 hours of Armstrong's announcement, rival exchanges and crypto companies pushed back. Hard.

Kraken CEO Arjun Sethi said the "appropriate response to unresolved issues is to address them, not to discard years of bipartisan advancement and start anew."

Chris Dixon of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of the most influential crypto voices in Washington, said that while the bill has flaws, delaying crypto regulation could weaken America's position in global financial innovation.

Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse called it "progress toward workable market rules."

Circle, Paradigm, Coin Center (a policy think tank), the Digital Chamber, and even David Sacks, the White House's crypto policy adviser, all publicly urged the industry not to abandon the bill.

The subtext was clear: Coinbase is holding the entire industry hostage for its business interests.

And there's something to that. Coinbase is the only major publicly traded crypto exchange in the U.S. It's also a platform that has explicitly built its business model around stablecoin yields. Other exchanges and crypto companies are less dependent on that particular revenue stream. A16z doesn't run an exchange. Circle (which issues USDC) has a different product mix than Coinbase.

So when Coinbase says "this bill is worse than no bill," part of what it's saying is "this bill is worse for Coinbase's business model." And that's not wrong - but it's also not the only consideration.

The Deadline Pressure

Here's what makes this moment genuinely urgent: Congress only gets so many windows for consequential legislation, and this one might be closing.

The crypto industry has had unprecedented political influence over the past year. Bitcoin rallied, bringing in new retail investors. Coinbase went public. A16z dumped hundreds of millions into pro-crypto political campaigns and advocacy. The White House is genuinely interested in crypto policy now. Republicans and Democrats both have major crypto donors.

But all of that changes when you elect a new administration. Even within the Trump administration (which is generally pro-crypto), there will be leadership changes. New SEC chairs, new CFTC chairs, new Treasury officials. And they might not be as enthusiastic about crypto-friendly regulation.

For the industry, the question is: Do we take this bill - which has legitimate flaws but establishes a regulatory framework - or do we hold out for a perfect bill that might never come?

That's why other industry figures are pushing so hard to convince Coinbase to negotiate rather than walk away. Ledger executives literally told the Senate: if you don't get a bill done now, the next administration might be much less sympathetic.

What Actually Needs to Happen

As of late January, the Senate Banking Committee is still in negotiations. Chair Tim Scott called it a "brief pause" to allow for renegotiation. The goal is to bring a revised bill back to markup in the coming weeks.

What would need to change for Coinbase to re-engage?

Realistically, the stablecoin rewards language would need to be cleaned up. Either explicitly exempting activity-based rewards, or creating a safe harbor so platforms know when they're compliant. The Section 303 DeFi language probably needs narrowing to focus on financial institutions rather than open-source software. And the tokenized equity and SEC authority questions need further clarification.

None of that is impossible. But it requires both sides to compromise. The banks want stablecoin restrictions; the crypto companies want rewards flexibility. Crypto companies want clear DeFi protections; Treasury and enforcement-focused senators want tools to combat illicit finance.

The Actual Stakes

What's interesting about all this is that the drama is real, but it can obscure the actual point: the U.S. crypto industry desperately needs this bill.

Under the current system, crypto companies operate in regulatory limbo. They don't know if the SEC will declare their token a security. They don't know if payment stablecoin activity violates banking law. They don't know if their custody practices meet federal requirements. This uncertainty is expensive. It drives activity overseas. It makes it harder to recruit and retain talent when you can't guarantee your company won't get sued by the government next year.

The CLARITY Act, even with the Senate's modifications, would fix most of that. It would give crypto companies a clear regulatory framework. It might not be the framework crypto companies wanted, but clarity on a suboptimal rule is still better than no clarity.

That's why you have a16z, Ripple, Kraken, and major crypto figures all saying: let's fix the specific language issues, but don't throw the whole thing away.

Coinbase is arguing something different: the specific language issues are so fundamental that they make the bill worse than the status quo. Is Armstrong right? Maybe. The stablecoin rewards prohibition really might kill financial innovation. The Treasury power over DeFi really might be too broad. Maybe a bill with better terms will come along.

Or maybe Coinbase is making a short-term business decision dressed up as a principle. Maybe in six months, with a cleaned-up bill that still restricts stablecoin rewards but provides certainty on other issues, Coinbase will re-engage. And the industry will get the regulatory framework it actually needs.

That's the real drama here: not the politics, but the fundamental question of whether the crypto industry is mature enough to accept an imperfect but enforceable set of rules, or whether it will forever resist any regulation that constrains specific business models. The CLARITY Act will test that question in real time.

And for what it's worth, right now, most of the industry seems to think the answer is: take the deal. Fix what you can. Move forward.

Whether Coinbase agrees with that assessment by late January - well, that will tell us a lot about the company's priorities.What I'll be watching for...One thing Coinbase and its CEO did not make clear - what are the absolute deal breakers that must be resolved before they could support it again, and what could be passed now with the goal of changing it later?Was Coinbase's pullout more along the lines someone walking out during contract negotiations when they think the deal is bad? Where the goal isn't to end discussions, just move things in their favor. Or have politicians gutted and re-written so much of the bill, it's a lost cause?-------------Author: Ross DavisSilicon Valley NewsroomGCP | Breaking Crypto News

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There's no way around it - we need to begin examining a world where AI has taken so many jobs, the population greatly outnumbers the amount of available jobs.  The idea of people getting money for simply existing was initially a hard idea to wrap my head around, and when I initially learned of the concept of  Universal Basic Income ( UBI) I was immediately opposed to it. But as soon as I really considered the future we're heading towards, and pictured living somewhere where half the population was unemployed, and that number was still rising - it's either chaos, or... what?We're not talking about 'free money' for lazy people, we're talking about how to prevent poverty being forced upon millions of people who are willing to work, when literally no one is hiring, without it getting real ugly.   Founded in 2017, UBI Taiwan is a nonprofit policy advocacy organization focused on researching, testing, and promoting Universal Basic Income—aiming to support basic living security and economic dignity through studies, experiments, and public campaigns.  

They recently invited Bitcoin and Virtual Asset Development Association were recently invited by Legislator Dr. Ko Ju-Chun to a deep-dive discussion at Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan. The special guest: Dr. Sarath Davala, Chairman of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) and one of the most well-known global voices on Universal Basic Income (UBI).

They looked at two big questions:

Do we need UBI more urgently as AI automates work?

Could blockchain and crypto make UBI easier to deliver and manage?

Think of it as lawmakers, policy advocates, and crypto folks sitting at the same table trying to sketch a “future-proof” safety net—before the future shows up with a baseball bat.

Why UBI is suddenly on everyone’s radar

AI is moving fast, and it’s no longer just replacing repetitive factory work. It’s starting to affect jobs across the board—everything from office roles to professional work like accounting, legal research, and business analysis.

UBI (Universal Basic Income) is a regular cash payment to everyone, with no strings attached, meant to cover basic needs and reduce financial stress.

UBI Taiwan also pointed to a painful economic contrast: wages haven’t grown much for many people, while asset prices (like stocks and housing) have risen sharply. The result is a wider wealth gap—especially tough for younger people who don’t already own assets.

The argument being made: UBI isn’t “a sci-fi utopia idea” anymore. It’s being pitched as a tool to keep society stable as AI changes how people earn money.

Blockchain offers faster, cheaper payments, which will be a major factor as a country implementing UBI will make even the biggest company payrolls look small. 

Some charities already use crypto—often stablecoins—to send money with fewer fees and delays than traditional international transfers.

Instead of money bouncing between banks, payment rails, and paperwork, you can send funds directly to a recipient’s wallet—more like a “money email” than a “money fax machine.”

A long-term savings idea using Bitcoin reserves

One proposal explored: pairing UBI with something like a strategic Bitcoin reserve for citizens, potentially locked until a milestone like adulthood or retirement.

It’s like giving everyone a starter nest egg that can’t be touched immediately—more “future stability” than “cash today.”

Smarter rules using smart contracts (including “clawbacks”)

Another concept: distribute basic income broadly, but automatically recapture some from higher earners at tax time through a “smart clawback” design.

It’s like: “Everyone gets it, but if you’re doing great financially, you effectively pay back some later.” That can make the system more financially sustainable, at least in theory.

Lessons from Africa: simple tech can still work

Dr. Davala shared experiences from Africa, where some UBI experiments have used mobile phones and SIM-based setups as basic digital wallets, even in places without fancy infrastructure.

If a community can receive funds with just a phone and a SIM card, then a highly connected place like Taiwan—with strong internet coverage and high smartphone usage—could potentially run a more advanced digital delivery system.

Why philanthropy and blockchain keep finding each other

A side trend highlighted: more overlap between nonprofit work and blockchain communities. For example, at the Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS), the organizers invited Master Cheng Yen of the Tzu Chi Foundation to speak—drawing links between the values behind charity and the decentralization ethos of blockchain.

Traditional aid often struggles with trust (“Where did the money go?”) and efficiency (“How much got eaten by overhead?”).

Blockchain’s strengths—traceability and transparency—can reduce those trust gaps when implemented correctly.

If UBI is ever built with these tools, the idea is that it could become more than a government program—it could turn into a broader social innovation effort involving civil society, nonprofits, and industry groups.

The bigger picture: redefining “work” in the AI era

The meeting also pointed to a bigger philosophical shift: the old social contract—“work to survive”—gets weird when machines can do more and more work cheaply.

So the debate is moving from:

“Should we do UBI?”to:

“How would we actually design it so it’s fair, sustainable, and not a bureaucratic disaster?”

That’s where blockchain is being framed as potentially useful: a system built for fast, borderless transfers of value could match the idea of a modern, streamlined safety net.

And yes, the conversation has evolved. This isn’t just about benefits. It’s about designing rules for a society where humans and AI share the economic stage—whether we feel ready or not.-------Author: Mark PippenLondon NewsroomGlobalCryptoPress | Breaking Crypto News

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The Lincoln, Nebraska Police Department is teaming up with AARP to tackle a growing problem that hits older adults especially hard: cryptocurrency scams.

Lincoln may not be a major tech hub or a sprawling metropolis, but that hasn’t spared it from modern financial fraud. With a population of just over 291,000, residents reportedly lost more than $11 million to scammers, according to Police Chief Michon Morrow. A significant portion of that damage, authorities say, comes from schemes that target older adults who may be unfamiliar with how digital currency works—but trust the official-looking machines used to buy it.

To address the issue, the Lincoln City Council approved a new ordinance, Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 9.70, on November 17. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird signed it into law a week later. The goal isn’t to ban cryptocurrency ATMs, but to make sure people—especially seniors—understand the risks before they use one.

Under the ordinance, any business that operates or provides access to a cryptocurrency ATM must display clear, written warnings about the potential for fraud. Business owners have until December 24 to post the warning stickers, which are being provided by the Lincoln Police Department. The city estimates there are about 100 of these machines scattered across Lincoln.

Police Chief Morrow says the focus is prevention through education, not punishment...

“The Lincoln Police Department understands how devastating it is to become a victim of financial fraud,” Morrow said. “We encourage everyone to have conversations with loved ones about scams so we can all work together to be part of the solution. Our goal is to prevent more people from losing their hard-earned money.”

AARP Nebraska is playing a hands-on role in that effort. In mid-December, 20 AARP volunteers will fan out across the city to deliver information packets and warning stickers to every cryptocurrency ATM location. Those packets are designed to explain, in plain language, how crypto scams work and why these machines are often used by criminals.

“AARP Nebraska remains dedicated to partnering with communities statewide to protect older Nebraskans from these scams,” said Todd Stubbendieck, State Director for AARP Nebraska. “Our volunteer Fraud Fighters are raising awareness about how scammers exploit cryptocurrency kiosks because once money is sent through a digital wallet, it is nearly impossible to trace or recover.”

Alongside the new ordinance, the Lincoln Police Department has launched a dedicated webpage with up-to-date information on financial and cryptocurrency scams, tailored for people who may be encountering these technologies for the first time.

The department is also backing up education with enforcement. In January, LPD plans to add a fifth investigator to its Technical Investigations Unit, a team created specifically to focus on cryptocurrency-related fraud.

For seniors—and their families—the message is straightforward: if a stranger is rushing you to use a crypto ATM, something is wrong. And now, thanks to a mix of local lawmaking and community education, Lincoln is making sure that warning is harder to miss.-------------- Miles MonroeWashington DC NewsroomGlobalCryptoPress.com

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لقد وضعت ناسا بالفعل تاريخ انتهاء على محطة الفضاء الدولية، مع خطط لتقليص تشغيل محطة الفضاء الدولية في 2031. بعد ذلك، تنوي الوكالة الاعتماد على الشركات الخاصة للحفاظ على حياة البشر وعملهم في المدار - وهو تحول يجعل المدار القريب من الأرض مجالًا تنافسيًا بشكل مدهش.

واحدة من الشركات التي تأمل في الدخول في هذا الدور هي فاست، وهي شركة ناشئة مقرها لونغ بيتش تضم حوالي 1,000 موظف. تمول فاست إلى حد كبير من قبل جيد مكاليب، الملياردير الشريك المؤسس لمشاريع العملات المشفرة ريبيل وستيلر. الآن، تهدف الشركة إلى تحقيق أهداف أعلى: بناء ما تأمل أن يصبح أول محطة فضاء تجارية في العالم.

It's been the proven correct advice for every single crash - buy more Bitcoin. In fact, Bitcoin always seems to get stuck until there's a crash, then it goes on to set new all time highs. At this point, it's a cycle. The Big Picture Global markets pitched a fit this morning—again—as traders suddenly “discovered” that maybe, just maybe, pumping the Magnificent 7 to the moon on AI hopium might’ve inflated something resembling a bubble. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.

NASDAQ 100 futures slid another 0.36% after getting slapped 2.38% yesterday. S&P futures were twitching but going nowhere. The VIX jumped double digits. The big indexes have all been sliding for days, and the S&P is now down over 5% from recent highs. Cue the hand-wringing.

Bank of America even dropped a headline that basically sums up the mood: “The bubbly is on ice.” Cute.

Nvidia crushed earnings Wednesday—obliterated expectations—yet the market still threw a tantrum. The stock spiked 5%, then finished the day down 3.15%. Another 2% disappeared in overnight trading. Deutsche Bank called it “a remarkable 24 hours,” which is a polite way of saying nobody knows what they’re doing.

Tech across the board is getting smoked. Palantir face-planted almost 6% and is bleeding more premarket. Softbank coughed up 11% in Japan. Everyone’s suddenly nervous about AI spending, data centers, and whether this whole boom is running on actual fundamentals or just FOMO in a trench coat.

Even Nvidia’s monster surprise earnings report didn’t calm anyone down. Adding fuel to the fire: rumors that Softbank and Thiel Macro dumped their Nvidia bags, plus Michael Burry chiming in—again—about shady accounting in AI land.

Meanwhile, ING dropped a November 19th note fretting about AI “making stuff up.” According to the analyst, top models spit false claims 40% of the time, and newer ones respond to everything—even when they clearly shouldn’t. Translation: fluency is up, accuracy is down, panic is rising.

And then we get to crypto stocks—the traditional punching bag whenever TradFi has a meltdown. Coinbase tanked 7.44% yesterday. MicroStrategy—aka Bitcoin-on-NASDAQ—got clipped 5% and is bleeding more overnight.

Finally, Bitcoin itself. The same asset that’s been declared dead more times than I can count. It “lost” 24% this month, currently hovering around $82K after tapping $124K not long ago. Cue the obituaries, cue the hysteria, cue the “store of value” thinkpieces.

But anyone who’s been here long enough knows the script. Every time markets panic, every time the headlines scream, every time the tourists run for the exits… the right move has been the same: accumulate while it’s on sale.

Same movie. Same plot twist. Different year.-------------------Author: Oliver ReddingSeattle Newsdesk  / Breaking Crypto News

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تلقى مؤسس بينانس والرئيس التنفيذي السابق تشانغ بينغ “CZ” تشاو عفواً رئاسياً من الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب، مما أنهى واحدة من أكثر القضايا متابعةً في إنفاذ الأصول الرقمية.

حُكم على تشاو في أبريل 2024 بالسجن لمدة أربعة أشهر بعد أن اعترف بالذنب في تهمة واحدة مرتبطة بالامتثال لقوانين مكافحة غسل الأموال في الولايات المتحدة. أنهى تلك العقوبة في سبتمبر 2024. كجزء من التسوية الأوسع مع السلطات الأمريكية، وافقت بينانس على دفع 4.3 مليار دولار وتنفيذ ضوابط محسّنة بعد أن قال المحققون إن البورصة سمحت لبعض المستخدمين بالتهرب من العقوبات.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Global Blockchain Show 2025 will take place at the prestigious Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 10–11, 2025, bringing together the world's top Web3 and blockchain specialists. Considered one of the leading conferences for decentralized innovation globally, the event will showcase creative ideas, stimulating conversations, and revolutionary solutions driving the next wave of digital transformation.

Supported by the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau and arranged in association with Times of Blockchain, the Global Blockchain Show enhances the UAE's reputation as a world hub for blockchain innovation and quality.

This year's schedule is packed with high-level discussions, technical courses, and well-selected networking opportunities. The agenda includes in-depth discussions of tokenization, DeFi, digital assets, Web3 gaming, AI-blockchain convergence, enterprise blockchain adoption, and regulatory clarity. The program's objective is to create a collaborative setting where policymakers, startups, investors, and entrepreneurs can exchange ideas and create new growth opportunities.

The pace is being accelerated by the speaker schedule, which features some of the most prominent names in the industry.

One of the exceptional speakers scheduled for this year's event is Yat Siu, a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Animoca Brands, a world leader in intellectual property rights for gaming and the open metaverse. Siu has been instrumental in encouraging the broad use of NFTs and blockchain-based gaming.

Sergej Kunz, co-founder of the popular decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch Network, has made significant progress on DeFi by giving customers safe and effective ways to exchange digital assets.

Akshat Vaidya, a managing partner and co-founder, oversees Maelstrom's venture, liquid, and buyout investment deal strategy. Akshat brings a wealth of strategic investment experience to the table, having led M&A at BitMEX and carried out leveraged buyouts at Granite Creek Capital Partners. He has established himself in the blockchain investment community since graduating from the Wharton School.

Andy Tang, the managing partner of Draper Dragon, has over 20 years of experience in venture capital. Tang has seeded more than 15 unicorn companies in the domains of software, blockchain, fintech, AI, and healthcare. His insightful observations and venture capital experience have made him a respected voice in the global innovation ecosystem.

Tether co-founder and stablecoin pioneer Reeve Collins. To bridge the gap between fiat and blockchain, Collins, a seasoned businessman, developed Tether, one of the most innovative digital assets ever. Currently, he is in charge of projects like TreasuryX, WeFi, and SuperSol that are pushing the boundaries of Web3 adoption.

"The Global Blockchain Show is proud to have played a part in Abu Dhabi's rapid ascent to prominence as a leading center for Web3 innovation. This year's event will highlight technology while also highlighting the crucial collaborations that drive real adoption and impact.” stated Vishal Parmar, VAP Group's Founder and CEO. 

The exhibit depicts the UAE's growing status as a global hub for blockchain innovation and is set against the technologically sophisticated backdrop of Abu Dhabi.

Early-bird pricing is offered for a limited period, and tickets are now available. Sign Up Now

About the Global Blockchain Show

The Global Blockchain Show is one of the most important international gatherings focused on the future of decentralized technology. It brings together regulators, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to shape the narrative of blockchain adoption across industries.

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Walmart’s fintech affiliate OnePay is planning a crypto upgrade. According to AInvest the company will add Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to its mobile app later this year as part of its ambition to build a U.S.‑style “super app”

The expansion will let users hold, buy and sell digital coins and convert them to cash for shopping at Walmart or paying card balances.

OnePay launched in 2021 as a joint venture between Walmart and Ribbit Capital and already offers high‑yield savings, credit and debit cards, BNPL loans and wireless phone plans

OnePay isn’t going it alone...The company will partner with Zerohash, a crypto‑infrastructure startup, to handle custody and trading. This avoids the headache of building a trading stack from scratch. The app currently ranks No. 5 among free finance apps on Apple’s App Store and already has a built‑in advantage: Walmart’s network of roughly 150 million U.S. shoppers per week

Adding crypto support should help close the competitive gap with rivals like PayPal and Cash App, most of which already offer some form of crypto services. The move reflects a broader trend — even Morgan Stanley’s E‑Trade is preparing to offer direct crypto exposure to clients.

Zerohash recently raised $104 million to scale its platform as more banks and fintech firms chase the crypto crowd. The 'Super App' Concept is Also Elon Musk's Goal for X...It's now a race between Musk and Walmart, this move puts Walmart ahead in the race when it comes to payments, and X leaps ahead when it comes to the app being used for people to communicate. It seems much easier for Musk to add payment features than it will be for Walmart to get customers to even think of their app as a social platform.

Both are trying to make a US version of China's WeChat, which is a messenger app that Chinese citizens now use for a huge portion of financial transactions. 

My take..

Partnering with Zerohash is a smart move for OnePay — better to rent the plumbing than to reinvent it. 

The bigger question is whether grandma will really trade Bitcoin while picking up groceries, probably not, but frankly, grandma won't be here forever and younger generations are a lot more comfortable blurring the lines between paper money in a wallet and digital currencies in a virtual wallet.

Still, with 150 million shoppers in its orbit, Walmart can introduce crypto to middle America in a way that crypto‑native apps can only dream of. If successful, OnePay’s move could make crypto spending as mundane as buying milk — which is both exciting and oddly depressing for those who remember Bitcoin’s rebellious roots.On a final note, when attempting to sign up to OnePay to take a look,  I was rejected despite putting in completely accurate information - it's safe to say I'm pretty unimpressed by any app that tells me I am not really me. -------------------Author: Oliver ReddingSeattle Newsdesk  / Breaking Crypto News

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 “We’re changing finance” they said... well, they did. Now another round of repayments to clean up the mess is that made is on the way. This time, they’re dishing out $1.6 billion to creditors on September 30.

This marks the third big distribution since Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire imploded back in November 2022. For those keeping score, previous payouts have already sent more than $6 billion back into the hands of people who once logged in expecting to trade crypto, not accidentally fund a real-life cautionary tale.

The FTX Recovery Trust, the team babysitting what’s left of crypthe empire, says payments will flow through BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer. As long as creditors have jumped through the verification hoops on the claims portal, they should see the money land in their accounts within three business days. Smooth sailing—well, smoother than the last time they dealt with FTX.Where things stand:

- FTX.com Customers (Class 5A): Getting an extra 6% this round, which brings them up to about 78% repaid overall.

- FTX.us Customers (Class 5B): A hefty 40% payout this time, pushing them up to 95% repaid in total.

- General Unsecured + Digital Asset Loan Claims (Classes 6A & 6B): Both groups are seeing a 24% distribution in this round, bringing them to 85% overall.

- Then users with under $10k (Class 7) should have recouped 120% following this payment - more than they lost. 

But worth noting, this is based on USD value of their account the on the day FTX shut down, and in many cases users would have earned much more if it all remained in crypto.

When the exchange went under, it didn’t just bruise investor confidence. It helped shove the entire crypto market into a nasty bear phase. And, of course, Sam Bankman-Fried himself ended up convicted on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy. The man who once charmed Congress and celebrities alike now has fewer freedoms than his onetime favorite video game character in League of Legends.

While Some Prison Time is Deserved, The Facts in the End Got Me Thinking...

Thinking back to the day when Sam was sentenced to 25 years in prison -  the courtroom heard gut-wrenching testimony. Several FTX users explained how they’d lost their life savings, their security, their futures—gone overnight. The judge, right after hearing all this devastation, handed down a quarter-century prison term. Case closed, right?

But... none of that ended up happening. Fast-forward to now, and the math looks different. Thanks to a little timing and some lucky investments (hello, Solana at under $1), creditors aren’t just being made whole—they’re being paid back at about 125% of their original U.S. dollar balances. In other words: nobody actually lost their life savings after all.

But here’s the kicker—Sam is still serving a sentence fit for someone who ruined thousands of lives. Make no mistake, what he did was fraudulent, reckless, and criminal. He absolutely deserves years behind bars. But 25 years - that's a bill to the taxpayer for roughly $1,100,000! That’s where things feel messy.

Imagine instead: house arrest, an ankle monitor, zero unsupervised internet access, and the entire bill picked up by Sam and his wealthy parents. He’s not a violent offender, I don't think anyone fears him. Keeping him caged for decades doesn’t make us any safer - it just has us paying for his meals really.

The irony is hard to miss: the victims are walking away with more than they lost,  but taxpayers still foot the bill to warehouse Sam for 25 years. Justice? Maybe. Efficient? Not even close.

-------------------Author: Oliver ReddingSeattle Newsdesk  / Breaking Crypto News

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Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is making a big move into the American market. On Friday, CEO Paolo Ardoino announced the upcoming launch of a new U.S.-focused stablecoin called USAT, expected to go live by the end of the year.

The new project will be run by Bo Hines, a former White House digital assets official, who will serve as USAT’s CEO. Unlike Tether’s global USDT, USAT is being structured as a U.S. company, with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What is USAT?

According to its official website, the new stablecoin is designed to give users the “power of the dollar” in digital form. It will be:

-  Fully backed by liquid reserves such as U.S. dollars and short-term Treasuries

-  Issued under U.S. law, specifically the recently passed GENIUS Act, which created the first federal regulatory framework for stablecoins

-  Capable of instant, peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries

Unlike USDT, which is issued offshore, USAT will be issued directly from within the U.S. by Anchorage Digital Bank, a federally chartered crypto bank founded in 2017. Custody services will be provided by Cantor Fitzgerald, a major Wall Street firm.

Why Now?

Ardoino described the launch as a response to growing competition in the U.S. market, particularly from Circle’s USDC, which recently went public in a blockbuster IPO.

“I think it’s a very exciting moment because we were under severe pressure from competitors that want to create a monopolistic environment in the United States,” Ardoino said at the New York press event. “We believe that Tether is the best product in the market.”

Hines echoed the sentiment: “We want people to know that Tether is here to participate in the U.S. economy in a huge way. I think our expansion will be exorbitant over the course of the next 12 to 24 months.”

The Bigger Picture

Tether already plays a massive role in global finance. Its flagship stablecoin, USDT, has a market capitalization of more than $169 billion (CoinGecko). The company is also one of the largest buyers of U.S. Treasury bills, holding more than $33 billion worth as of 2024.

Analysts at J.P. Morgan recently noted that stablecoin issuers could become the third-largest buyers of U.S. government debt in coming years — an eye-opening prospect for both Wall Street and Washington.

The U.S. government has been warming up to stablecoins under the Trump administration. The GENIUS Act, signed into law in July, requires that all stablecoins be backed by high-quality liquid assets and that issuers publish monthly reserve disclosures.

A History of Scrutiny, and an Active Investigation?

Tether’s U.S. expansion comes despite its history of regulatory run-ins. In 2021, the company settled with the New York Attorney General’s office over allegations that it misled investors about the reserves backing USDT, agreeing to provide quarterly reports.

More recently, The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. authorities were looking into whether Tether had violated sanctions or anti-money-laundering rules. Ardoino denied that the company is under investigation.

What’s Next

If USAT launches on schedule, it will directly challenge Circle’s USDC for dominance in the American stablecoin market. By anchoring the project within U.S. regulations and institutions, Tether is clearly signaling that it wants to be more than just the world’s leading offshore stablecoin issuer.

Personally, I find stablecoins hard to get excited about. Of course, I use them regularly and agree with their usefulness - but all I need to be fully satisfied with one is that it holds its value. If several prove to do this reliably, I don't care which one I use. It's just a bit odd seeing competition between coins  that literally do the exact same thing.

---------------Author: Oliver ReddingSeattle Newsdesk  / Breaking Crypto News

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Most messaging apps today depend on the internet, big companies, and central servers to send your messages - none of the above applies to Bitchat, the new app co-created by Jack Dorsey (former Twitter CEO and co-founder) and Bitcoin developer and long-time privacy advocate Calle. Bitchat features both messaging, and the ability to send/receive Bitcoin payments. 

The main motivator to create Bitchat was privacy, which is minimal in most popular messengers today,  as your data is being handled by someone else. Bitchat functions so independent from company servers, it doesn't even need an internet connection.   Bitchat doesn’t need the internet to work, and it even lets you send Bitcoin directly.

What Makes Bitchat Different?

1. Privacy First

Bitchat doesn’t ask for your email, phone number, or personal info. That makes it harder for companies, governments, or hackers to snoop on you. It’s built around Bitcoin’s core values: decentralization, censorship resistance, and peer-to-peer freedom.

2. Works Without Internet

Stuck at a festival with no signal? In a rural area? Or even in a power outage? Bitchat still works. That’s because it connects devices directly through something called a mesh network. Your messages hop from one phone to another until they reach the person you’re chatting with.

In fact, during major outages—like the one in April 2025 that knocked out power across parts of Spain, France, and Portugal—Bitchat could have kept people connected.

3. Send Bitcoin Anywhere

Besides chatting, you can also send Bitcoin through the app. No banks, no payment processors—just Bitcoin’s own network. Your phone can even create and sign transactions offline, which then travel through nearby devices until they reach the network.

For merchants, this could be a game-changer. Payments don’t need middlemen, and in the future, integration with the Lightning Network could make transactions even faster and cheaper.

4. Extended Range with Mesh Networks

Normally, Bluetooth works only a short distance. But Bitchat uses Bluetooth mesh networking—your message can jump from phone to phone, extending the range up to 300 meters (or farther if more people are connected). Think of it like a digital relay race.

5. Built on Cypherpunk Ideals

Bitchat isn’t just a tech experiment—it’s a nod to the cypherpunk movement, which values privacy, independence, and control over your own communications.

How It Works...

Local Mesh: Phones connect directly using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Messages hop across devices until they arrive.

Optional Global Mode: If you want to reach beyond local connections, Bitchat can use Nostr—a decentralized protocol that runs through relays on the internet.

Encryption: Messages are secured with the Noise protocol, so only the sender and recipient can read them.

Efficiency: Data is compressed to save bandwidth, and the app adjusts its power use to save battery.

The app is still new, and while its private messaging system is strong, it hasn’t been fully audited by outside security experts yet.

Criticisms and Concerns...

Bitchat has gotten plenty of attention for its bold approach, but it hasn’t been without criticism.

When the beta launched earlier this month, Dorsey promoted it as a secure and private messaging tool. Soon after, security researcher Alex Radocea published a blog post pointing out a serious flaw: it’s currently easy to impersonate other people inside Bitchat.

“In cryptography, details matter,” Radocea wrote. “A protocol that has the right vibes can have fundamental substance flaws that compromise everything it claims to protect.”

Dorsey later admitted the app had not yet gone through an external security review, meaning there may still be unknown vulnerabilities.

Another concern is the app’s distribution. On iOS, Bitchat is available through the App Store. For Android, users must download it from GitHub since it hasn’t officially launched on Google Play. Unfortunately, multiple lookalike apps have already appeared on the Play Store—some with thousands of downloads—raising the risk that people may install a fake version instead of the real one.The only legit ways to download it is the Apple App Store for iOS users, or their official GitHub for Android users. 

Should You Download It?

There's some legitimate reasons to have something capable of offline messaging for emergencies, places outside of cell reception, or places where cell towers can be overloaded like large events.  But i'd hold off on trusting it with your Bitcoin, the concerns we covered here are legitimate, and any environment where it's easy for one user to pose as another is not the place for financial transactions.  -------Author: Mark PippenLondon NewsroomGlobalCryptoPress | Breaking Crypto News

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These telegram communities are considered 'free' - at least in my opinion. While it's no surprise they aren't just giving away valuable trading info and charge a (surprisingly reasonable) membership fee - if the end result is you making more money than the membership price, that means it literally cost you nothing. So maybe 'free' isn't far enough - these communities pay you to be a member.

What puzzles me most is anyone who believes top traders would never really share their trades, i've seen the topic come up and people respond with things like 'no way those are legit'- but WHY? Don't make me explain why it's good if people buy a coin after you bought it first. Well, that's why people share a trade - you know there's no incentive to keep a trade a secret, right. Don’t just take my word for it—visit any of the links below and read the reviews from real users who joined these communities. We're only featuring the best crypto telegram channels with great reputations, so you probably won't find any negative reviews for them, but if you browse some of the ones we didn't include you'll see that dissatisfied people definitely make it known - so we know the reviews aren't censored or cherry-picked here.

Inside Bets

Crypto Inside Bets’ Telegram channel emphasizes its auto-trading signals and high accuracy.

Crypto Inside Bets is a Telegram-based signals channel that prides itself on automation and accuracy. It runs through the Cornix bot to enable one-click copy trading on both futures and spot markets. This means subscribers can have trades executed automatically, 24/7, without needing to constantly watch the charts. The service is designed to catch rapid price moves (often in volatile meme coins) by pushing out a high volume of signals each day with preset stop-loss and take-profit levels for risk management. In other words, every trade alert comes with a clear plan for entry and exit.

High Signal Frequency: Delivers 20–50 signals per day for active trading opportunities.

98% Accuracy: Markets itself as achieving up to a 98% win rate on its trade calls. This high success claim is based on their internal tracking, and users report very consistent results.

Fully Automated Trading: Integrates with Cornix for 100% auto-trading, so users can mirror trades hands-free.

Built-in Risk Management: Each signal includes preset stop-loss and take-profit targets, helping enforce discipline and protect against big losses.

Newbie-Friendly Structure: The service caters to beginners by providing structure and 24/7 support, and its Telegram feedback page has over 1,000 positive reviews attesting to its reputation.

Members often highlight the structure and confidence this channel provides. “I’m not a pro trader — just someone who wanted to stop losing money on random entries. This channel gave me structure. Now I wait for their signals, follow the plan, and exit with profits,” one user reported.

Many also praise the team’s transparency – daily recaps of wins and losses are posted, so nothing is hidden. Overall, Crypto Inside Bets offers a high-volume, hands-off approach that can be appealing if you want a steady stream of signals and the option to automate your trades. See Crypto Inside Bets here.

Crypto Galaxy

Crypto Galaxy is a Discord community run by “Crypto Galaxy,” a multi-millionaire trader known for scouting micro-cap gems before they pump. He famously called projects like Kaspa at $0.004 (before it skyrocketed) and caught 50x runs on coins such as Pepe, Turbo, and others. The VIP membership gives you direct access to all of Crypto Galaxy’s trades and research in real time, essentially allowing you to “ride along” with an expert who has a knack for finding under-the-radar tokens.

Early Access to Gems: Get alerts on new low-cap projects before they surge, leveraging Crypto Galaxy’s track record of finding coins early.

Real-Time Trade Signals: Receive instant buy/sell alerts for both short-term trades and longer-term investments. These signals come with analysis so you know why a coin is promising.

Educational Resources: Membership includes in-depth PDF guides and even a Crypto Constellation eBook that breaks down trading strategies and market insights. Great for those looking to learn, not just copy trades.

Community & Support: An exclusive Discord with 24/7 chat, active moderators, and Q&A means you can ask questions and learn from fellow members anytime. The team is very responsive and will help troubleshoot or explain trades.

Tiered Offerings: Beyond the standard VIP ($179/month), there are higher tiers like an Ultimate membership with 1-on-1 coaching, and even a lifetime bundle for serious investors. This flexibility lets you choose how much access you need.

This group is highly rated by its members (around 4.95★ from 300+ reviews on the Whop platform). Users frequently mention the quality of insight and integrity of the community.

“This man is a crypto guru – he has insights that nobody else has and his team of moderators are unbelievable,” one review raves.

Unlike some signal groups, Crypto Galaxy is noted for not taking money to promote coins artificially; the focus is on genuine research. New traders find value in the tutorials and guides provided, while experienced traders appreciate the constant feed of new ideas. Overall, Crypto Galaxy VIP offers a mix of early-stage crypto scouting and education, guided by a trader with a strong track record. See Crypto Galaxy here.

Kaizen Platinum

Kaizen Platinum is a premium crypto trading community created by Brian Jung, one of the largest crypto YouTube influencers. With over 21,000 members onboard and a team of more than 20 analysts backing the service, Kaizen is one of the most comprehensive signal and education hubs out there. The name “Kaizen” (Japanese for continuous improvement) reflects its ethos – it’s not just about trade alerts, but about constant learning and refinement of your trading skills.

Expert Trade Signals: Subscribers get full access to real-time trading calls on a variety of coins. Over 20 professional analysts post their setups and insights, so you’re not relying on just one person’s perspective. This diversifies the trading ideas (spot trades, futures, scalps, etc.) you can follow.

Live Mentorship & Workshops: Kaizen Platinum hosts weekly livestreams, Q&A sessions, and workshops where Brian Jung and his team dive into market analysis, review member trades, and teach strategies in real-time. It’s like having a live class each week to keep you up to date and sharpen your skills.

Educational Academy: A standout feature is the extensive library of courses, tutorials, and guides available to members. There are materials for all levels – from crypto trading basics and key terms for beginners, up to advanced technical analysis and strategy breakdowns for seasoned traders. This structured learning path helps traders truly improve over time.

Active Community & Networking: When you join Kaizen, you tap into a large Discord community of crypto enthusiasts. There are channels for different topics (e.g. futures trading, NFTs, macro analysis) and a very active chat. Members often collaborate, share tips, and even team up on research. (There’s even a job board connecting crypto freelancers with opportunities, showing the community’s breadth.)

Professional Resources: Platinum members receive premium content like detailed market trend breakdowns, forecast reports, and priority support. Higher-tier plans can include portfolio reviews or more personalized mentorship, and there’s a lower-cost Kaizen Lite option (~$7/week) for those who want to try basics first.

Given its scope, Kaizen Platinum does come at a premium price (~$199/month). However, many members feel it’s worth it for the value delivered.

Traders credit Kaizen for “completely shifting my mindset and elevating my trading to another level”, as one review put it. The community vibe is frequently praised – “it really feels like you’re gaining invaluable knowledge. Come in, make money, learn, make friends; that’s priceless,” writes another member.

The Platinum analysts often receive shout-outs for timely calls (for example, correctly calling market turns or hot new coin picks). In short, Kaizen Platinum is a top-tier choice for those who want a full-service trading community that blends signals with serious education and mentorship. Check out Kaizen here.

The Whale Room

The Whale Room is a well-known crypto trading room linked to the popular Crypto Banter media team. Led by Crypto Banter’s own analyst Kyle Doops, this community’s mission is to “create the most profitable trading community in the world”. It’s a Discord and Telegram-based service that provides around-the-clock market coverage – hence the reference to “whales,” or big players, as the group tries to anticipate and ride whale-level market moves.

24/7 Trade Calls: The Whale Room delivers trading signals at all hours, issued by a group of elite traders from around the world. No matter when volatility strikes – day or night – you’ll likely see an alert if a major opportunity is brewing.

Direct Setup Alerts: Members get instant notifications when a trader spots a setup (entry, stop, targets provided). These automatic alerts ensure you can act quickly on fast-moving trades. It’s like having a team of scouts monitoring the market for you nonstop.

Institutional-Grade Data: A unique selling point is access to exclusive institutional data feeds. The Whale Room shares insights on order flow, on-chain metrics, and macro trends to help spot big market shifts before they happen. This data can give you an edge that typical retail traders don’t have.

Community & Collaboration: Branding itself as “the strongest trading community in the world,” the group emphasizes teamwork. The Discord is highly active – members chat about strategies, share charts, and learn together in a supportive environment. It feels very much like a family (a “whale family,” as one user called it).

World-Class Education: Beyond signals, Whale Room offers a wealth of educational content – from technical analysis explainers to recorded webinars. The traders not only call signals but also explain their reasoning and teach their strategies, so members become better traders themselves. They even run trading challenges and competitions to keep members engaged and growing.

The membership runs about $159/month (with options for quarterly access) and holds a 4.7★ rating on Whop. Feedback from traders has been excellent

“One of the best trading and educational groups out there... what you get for your money is truly impressive,” says one subscriber. People appreciate that it’s not just signals but a whole learning experience – you get the why behind the trades. Another long-time member wrote, “I think you will have a real hard time to find a paid group that is more worth its money… The entire team is top notch!

Many credit the group with accelerating their learning (“learned more in weeks than I did in months elsewhere”) thanks to the mentors’ dedication (specific analysts like Farouk and others often get shout-outs for their help). If you’re looking for a round-the-clock, institutional-style trading community with a strong educational bent, The Whale Room stands out - check them out here.

TradePro Elite Community

TradePro Elite (run by the trader EnhancedMarket) is a Discord community and trading mentorship program focused on day trading strategies. It’s built around a proprietary system called the EMS (Enhanced Market Strategy), which the team claims has up to a 90% win rate on trades. The bold promise on their site is to take members “from unprofitable to consistently profitable” and even help them “earn an extra $3,000–$5,000 per month” via guided trading. TradePro Elite achieves this through a mix of live training, fast alerts, and intensive support.

Live Trading Sessions: Every trading day, the community hosts live Zoom trading sessions during market hours. You can watch the lead traders (including EnhancedMarket himself) trade in real time – a fantastic way to learn techniques, see their screen, and even follow along on promising setups.

Instant Signal Alerts: The group provides real-time buy and sell signals with full details (entry price, targets, stop-loss, etc.) for stocks and crypto day trades. These alerts are very fast and precise, letting members quickly capitalize on opportunities identified by the pros.

“$1K to $100K” Challenge: A signature feature is their small account challenge – strategies to grow $1,000 into $100,000 through disciplined trading. They post weekly game plans for this challenge, so members can follow along and gauge their progress. It’s both educational and motivating (especially seeing others hit big milestones).

Multiple Analysts & Markets: TradePro Elite isn’t a one-man show; there are several analysts (“snipers”) providing alerts across different tickers and markets. You get exposure to various trading styles and can pick the analyst or strategy that fits you best. This also means alerts cover crypto, equities, and more around the clock.

Comprehensive Training Resources: Members have access to a whole suite of learning tools: the EMS trading video course (explaining the 90% win-rate strategy step by step), a Day Trading 101 eBook for beginners, trade replays and chart tutorials to review past setups, plus an indicator (EMS Cloud) for TradingView to aid your analysis. There are also fun perks like trading quizzes, bounties, and even prizes to keep the community engaged.

1-on-1 Coaching & Support: Despite having thousands of members, TradePro Elite emphasizes personal support. The team offers 24/7 chat support in Discord for any questions, and higher-tier plans include direct 1:1 mentorship or coaching calls. The head trader (EnhancedMarket) is very active in answering questions and reviewing member trades, which fosters a transparent and helpful environment.

TradePro Elite has attracted a large following – over 18,000 members have joined via its Whop page (with many starting on a free trial of the basics) – and maintains about a 4.98★ rating from hundreds of reviews. Members frequently praise the community’s honesty and depth.

“Unmatched transparency and accountability, you will not find this in any other community,” one reviewer noted, highlighting how the coaches lead by example. The results shared by members are also compelling: many report turning their trading around after joining. “I came from another group... none have been as comprehensive and transparent as [TradePro Elite]. There is no BS, only value. After only a couple months I feel far more confident as a trader, and I have been consistently profitable,” says one user’s testimonial.

Such feedback underscores the group’s focus on genuine improvement rather than get-rich-quick hype. In summary, TradePro Elite offers an intensive, hands-on trading community – combining high-probability signals, live education, and strong support – targeted at those serious about leveling up their day trading skills and income., Check them out here.

So, in conclusion...

Each of these premium crypto communities takes a slightly different approach – from fully automated signal feeds to mentorship-driven discords – but all share a common goal: helping members trade smarter and more profitably. If you’re considering a paid group, weigh the features and style that fit your needs. Whether it’s hands-off copy-trading with Crypto Inside Bets or deep-dive learning with Kaizen or TradePro Elite, the best community is one that aligns with your trading goals and learning preferences. Always remember that no group can guarantee profits, but the right one can provide valuable guidance, reduce the learning curve, and keep you motivated in the volatile world of crypto trading.

------------------- Author: Bradley Harrison Guest author submitted article Best Crypto Telegram Channels

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Ethereum (ETH) surged to a fresh all-time high yesterday, smashing past the $4,800 mark and triggering one of the most dramatic liquidation events in recent memory. While the new price milestone made headlines, it was the fallout in leveraged trades—$364 million in total liquidations—that revealed the real impact on traders.

Who Got Hurt...

According to data from Coinglass, approximately $284 million was lost in short positions, while $80 million was wiped out from longs—the heaviest round of liquidations in six months.

Shorts Caught in a Squeeze: In Early, Wrong Prediction...

The largest losses came from traders betting against ETH, and were doing so before before the rally even began, convinced that a pullback was imminent. Others tried to call the top after a brief dip in price, expecting a correction. Both groups were caught flat-footed as Ethereum kept climbing, with their positions forcibly closed as the market moved against them.

Longs Buying the Top: Late To The Party...

Another wave of pain came from traders who joined the rally too late. Seeing ETH surge to new highs, they piled into long positions hoping the momentum would continue. Instead, the climb stalled, prices dipped, and their leveraged longs quickly unraveled—adding $80 million more to the liquidation tally.

The Day Ended Up Setting a Six-Month Record for Liquidations...

While the profits greatly outweighed the losses, it goes to show that anytime there's big movement there's a lot of money goin in either direction.  Many would assume a popular coin gaining a lot of value probably wouldn't trigger the highest liquidation day in 6 months - but it did. There's just so many people in the market now, each with their own thoughts and formulas to predict what's next - so no matter which way a coin goes, there's still going to be a lot of people who were wrong.   Friday’s chart now shows the biggest single-day sell-off bar for ETH in six months. The spike in liquidations underscores how fast leverage can turn against traders when volatility accelerates.

The ETF Effect and What Comes Next...

Ethereum’s rally is playing out against a very different backdrop than past cycles: spot ETH ETFs are already live in the United States. These funds, launched in July 2024 by major players including Grayscale, Fidelity, iShares, and VanEck, collectively saw more than $1 billion in trading volume on their first day.

With ETFs in the mix, ETH’s price action is no longer just a story of crypto-native speculation. Traditional investors now have a regulated, accessible entry point, and their inflows and outflows are beginning to shape market dynamics.

Looking ahead, several factors will determine whether Ethereum continues its upward trajectory:

ETF Flows – Continued demand through ETFs could provide strong buying pressure, while outflows would apply the opposite effect.

Institutional Adoption – Funds, pensions, and asset managers are now able to allocate to ETH more easily, potentially creating sustained demand.

Network Upgrades – Improvements in Ethereum’s scalability and fee structure could strengthen the long-term bull case.

Macro Trends – As always, ETH remains tied to Bitcoin’s momentum and broader risk sentiment across global markets.

The Takeaway...

I have to be honest - I have no idea why anyone would have been betting big against ETH yesterday, I don't see any indicators telling me that would have been a good idea. So I can't answer why they did it, just how they lost it. Ethereum’s breakout above $4,800 wasn’t just a milestone—it was a stress test for traders. Shorts betting against the rally lost $284 million, while late longs who bought the top lost another $80 million, bringing the day’s total to $364 million in liquidations.

At the same time, with spot ETFs already in play, Ethereum’s market is entering a new era where traditional financial flows matter just as much as crypto-native trading. If the past week proved anything, it’s that momentum in ETH can turn fast—and when it does, leverage cuts deep.

-------Author: Mark PippenLondon NewsroomGlobalCryptoPress | Breaking Crypto News

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Don and Eric Trump make an appearance on Fox and Friends and discussed a number of topics including their family getting involved in crypto, along with the rest of the 'entire world' as crypto is officially the fastest growing industry, Video Courtesy of Fox News. Subscribe to GCP in a reader

إذا كنت من حول كتلة العملات المشفرة، فربما تكون قد رأيت نصيبك العادل من منصات DeFi التي تعد بمنحك "أفضلية". لكن Velvet Capital تأخذ هذه الفكرة وتوصلها مباشرة إلى عقل الذكاء الاصطناعي - عقل يعمل في الوقت الفعلي، على السلسلة، ويمكنه حتى تنفيذ الصفقات نيابةً عنك. إنهم يطلقون عليه اسم DeFAI (التمويل اللامركزي + الذكاء الاصطناعي)، وهو مثل وجود مكتب تداول شخصي لا ينام أبدًا. لدينا أيضًا رموز إحالة Velvet Capital التي ستوفر لك عملية Airdrop قادمة مفترضة! يرى الذكاء الاصطناعي المتكامل بعمق السوق، ويتداول فيه... DeFAI من Velvet Capital هو مساعد تشفير كامل المكدس يعيش مباشرة داخل Velvet dApp. إنه مبني على نظام تشغيل AI متعدد الوكلاء، مما يعني أن طلباتك يتم توجيهها إلى وكلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي المتخصصين - مثل "Velvet Unicorn" الخاص بالمنصة - والتي تم ضبطها بدقة لأجزاء مختلفة من رحلة DeFi الخاصة بك. اسأله عن العملات المعدنية الساخنة في هذه الثانية، أو اليوم، أو هذا الأسبوع. اطلب منه أن يكتشف ما يشتريه الحيتان حاليًا. أو تخطَّ البحث تمامًا وقل ببساطة: "استبدل 50 USDT بـ ETH" - وسيقوم بالمبادلة نيابةً عنك على السلسلة.

يشهد منصة إطلاق BONK نجاحًا باهرًا. فقد أصبحت المنصة المفضلة لكبار المطورين الذين ينتقلون من منصة Pump.fun، حيث تُصدر أكثر من 300 رمز جديد يوميًا. هذا ليس مجرد زخم، بل هو هيمنة. تتفوق BONK الآن على Pump.fun في كلٍّ من عمليات الإطلاق اليومية وعمليات "تخرج" الرموز (عندما يصل الرمز إلى سيولة كافية ونشاط تداول كافٍ لإدراجه في منصات Solana DEXs الكبيرة مثل Raydium).

بالأرقام، تُحقق BONK نجاحًا باهرًا: فهي تُمثل 58.5% من جميع إصدارات التوكنات، وأكثر من ذلك، 75% من جميع التخريجات. وقد دخلت للتو قائمة أفضل 3 عملات من حيث هيمنة ميمكوين على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي، لأول مرة على الإطلاق. جمهور BONK صاخب، فخور، ويواكب هذه الموجة بكل تأكيد.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced significant moves during a recent interview, highlighting the company's expansion into Europe and vision for merging crypto and traditional finance.

Robinhood has officially launched its services in 31 European countries, offering tokenized stock solutions. Tenev explained that tokenized stocks address two crucial customer needs. First, European users gain seamless exposure to U.S. equities—among their most requested features. Second, tokenization signals Robinhood’s belief in a future where crypto and traditional finance fully merge. Tokenized assets offer cryptocurrency's liquidity and 24/7 trading capabilities to traditional stocks, both public and private."Robinhood Chain" Under Development...

Currently, Robinhood's stock tokens run on Arbitrum, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, but the company is developing its own blockchain—the Robinhood chain. Tenev stated the new chain aims to provide "military-grade security," fast transactions, and low costs, specifically optimized for real-world asset management, a niche currently underserved in the crypto space.

Staking, another significant development for Robinhood, recently launched in the U.S., following success in Europe. This service enables holders to earn yields on cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana. Tenev described staking as crucial since it aligns individual customers with the collective security of blockchain networks, underscoring crypto’s ethos of decentralized participation.

Looking ahead, Tenev envisions a deeper integration between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance. Robinhood aims to transcend its original platform by building financial services entirely on blockchain technology, including payments, savings, and investments. He emphasized that stablecoins, such as USDC—which Robinhood helped develop—will play a central role in future banking, allowing interest-bearing crypto deposits.US Companies Still Waiting on Regulatory Clarity...

However, Tenev noted regulatory barriers still exist in the U.S., particularly around tokenization and private market investing. He praised recent legislative efforts, including the Genius Bill and the Market Structure Bill, as critical steps forward. He also emphasized the urgent need for reforming accreditation standards, currently excluding most Americans from private market investments in high-value companies like OpenAI and SpaceX. Tenev expressed optimism about legislative and regulatory progress, emphasizing that the SEC already has the authority and willingness to move forward with tokenization.

In closing, Tenev reaffirmed Robinhood's dedication to leveraging crypto technology to democratize finance globally, showcasing how the future financial system might look entirely rebuilt on blockchain foundations.

-------Author: Mark PippenLondon NewsroomGlobalCryptoPress | Breaking Crypto News

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في موجة من النشاط قد تمثل لحظة محورية لعملة البيتكوين وسوق العملات المشفرة الأوسع، تعمل مجموعة متنوعة من الشركات والمؤسسات المالية المدرجة في البورصة الآن على بناء احتياطيات من الأصول الرقمية بقوة - بقيادة البيتكوين، ولكنها تمتد بشكل متزايد إلى سلاسل كتل أحدث تركز على التنفيذ.

يجد أولئك الذين يقفزون إلى هذا المجال أن الاهتمام الذي تحظى به الشركة عند الإعلان عن استثمار كبير في العملات المشفرة يعزز الاهتمام بأسهمها على الفور تقريبًا، حيث يرى العديد منهم مكاسب بنسبة 20% أو أكثر فورًا بعد الإعلان.

فيديو وبث مباشر مقدمة من مجلة Bitcoin في اليوم الأول من الحدث الذي يستمر لمدة 3 أيام في لاس فيغاس، أوضح المتحدثون المقرر حضورهم في مؤتمر Bitcoin لهذا العام الأمر تمامًا - أن العملات المشفرة تصل حقًا إلى التيار الرئيسي. وقد تم تأكيد قائمة الشخصيات البارزة للتحدث في حدث قادم يركز على Bitcoin. سيلقي نائب الرئيس جي دي فانس خطابًا رئيسيًا، حيث من المتوقع أن يكرر معارضته للتجاوز التنظيمي وهدفه إعادة تشكيل كيفية تعامل الحكومة الأمريكية مع العملات مفتوحة المصدر. صرح ديفيد بيلي، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة BTC Inc.، أن مشاركة فانس تدل على أهمية Bitcoin المتزايدة باعتبارها ابتكارًا ماليًا رائدًا في طليعة الخطاب الوطني. ومن بين المتحدثين البارزين الآخرين دونالد ترامب جونيور، والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة Robinhood فلاد تينيف، وقيصر العملات المشفرة في البيت الأبيض ديفيد ساكس (مدير العمليات السابق في PayPal)، والمؤسسين المشاركين لشركة Gemini كاميرون وتايلر وينكلفوس، ومايكل سايلور، الذي تمتلك شركته Strategy أكبر احتياطيات Bitcoin للشركات (أكثر من 63 مليار دولار). سيتحدث أيضًا روس أولبريشت، مؤسس سوق طريق الحرير المتوقف، وبرايان جونسون، المستثمر الجريء المعروف بسعيه الدائم للاستمرار. ستغطي محاضراتهم جوانب مختلفة من بيتكوين، من عواقبها الاقتصادية إلى تأثيرها المجتمعي. ------- أخبار GCP غرفة أخبار وادي السيليكون اشترك في GCP في قارئ