Goldman Sachs has disclosed a substantial cryptocurrency exposure valued at approximately Rs. 19,000 crore (about $2.3 billion), signaling a decisive shift in institutional engagement with digital assets. The portfolio reportedly includes significant allocations to Bitcoin and XRP, underscoring growing confidence in both established cryptocurrencies and alternative blockchain networks. The investment highlights the accelerating mainstream adoption… Continue reading Goldman Sachs Expands Digital Asset Bet With Rs. 19,000 Crore Crypto Portfolio, Including Bitcoin and XRP
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Kazakhstan’s Crypto Reset: From Shadow Market to Regulated Digital Hub
Kazakhstan is undertaking an ambitious overhaul of its cryptocurrency sector after authorities revealed that nearly 95% of digital asset turnover in 2024 occurred outside the legal framework. With illegal trading volumes exceeding €13 billion, policymakers have shifted from passive oversight to structured regulation. The government has formally recognized digital assets as part of the national… Continue reading Kazakhstan’s Crypto Reset: From Shadow Market to Regulated Digital Hub
Crypto Market Leaders in Focus: Top 10 Digital Assets by Market Capitalization in February 2026
The cryptocurrency market entered February 2026 with cautious optimism, supported by improving macroeconomic indicators and sustained institutional participation. While volatility remains an inherent feature of digital assets, leading tokens by market capitalization continue to demonstrate relative resilience and liquidity depth. Bitcoin is consolidating within a broad range, Ethereum is attempting structural recovery, and stablecoins maintain… Continue reading Crypto Market Leaders in Focus: Top 10 Digital Assets by Market Capitalization in February 2026
European Union Moves to Prohibit All Russian Cryptocurrency Transactions in Expanded Sanctions Push
The European Union is advancing a sweeping proposal to prohibit all cryptocurrency transactions involving Russian entities and individuals, marking a significant escalation in its sanctions framework. The move aims to close potential loopholes that could allow digital assets to circumvent financial restrictions imposed after the Ukraine conflict. By targeting crypto flows, EU policymakers intend to… Continue reading European Union Moves to Prohibit All Russian Cryptocurrency Transactions in Expanded Sanctions Push
Bitcoin Volatility Persists as Rally Fizzles, Prices Hover Nearly 47% Below Record High
Bitcoin’s recent recovery attempt lost momentum midweek, underscoring the persistent volatility gripping the world’s largest cryptocurrency. After briefly climbing above key technical levels, the digital asset retreated to around $66,166 by late morning trading, marking a decline of roughly 4% on the day. The pullback comes amid a broader downtrend that began after Bitcoin surged… Continue reading Bitcoin Volatility Persists as Rally Fizzles, Prices Hover Nearly 47% Below Record High
Crypto Markets Retreat as Bitcoin Slips Below $70,000; Investors Await U.S. Economic Signals
Cryptocurrency markets are under renewed pressure as Bitcoin has fallen below the critical $70,000 threshold, erasing gains made during a recent rebound from levels near $60,000. The broader digital asset ecosystem, including Ethereum and XRP, has mirrored the decline amid cautious investor sentiment. Market participants are closely watching upcoming U.S. employment and inflation data, which… Continue reading Crypto Markets Retreat as Bitcoin Slips Below $70,000; Investors Await U.S. Economic Signals
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Plunges 11%, Marking Sharpest Adjustment Since 2021 Crackdown
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has recorded a decline of more than 11 percent, representing the most significant downward adjustment since the 2021 industry disruption triggered by China’s sweeping mining ban. The sharp recalibration reflects declining network hash rate, operational strain among miners, and broader volatility across cryptocurrency markets. Difficulty adjustments, which occur roughly every two weeks,… Continue reading Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Plunges 11%, Marking Sharpest Adjustment Since 2021 Crackdown
Is Bitcoin Still ‘Digital Gold’? Market Strategists Question the Safe-Haven Narrative
Bitcoin has long been branded as “digital gold,” a decentralized and scarce asset positioned as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement. With its supply capped at 21 million coins, the cryptocurrency gained prominence during the 2013 rally and especially after the 2020 global macroeconomic crisis, when institutional investors increasingly embraced it as a store… Continue reading Is Bitcoin Still ‘Digital Gold’? Market Strategists Question the Safe-Haven Narrative
UK Regulator Takes Legal Action Against HTX Over Alleged Unlawful Crypto Promotions
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has initiated legal proceedings against cryptocurrency exchange HTX, alleging that the platform illegally promoted cryptoasset services to UK consumers despite prior regulatory warnings. According to the regulator, HTX continued advertising across its website and major social media platforms, including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The watchdog further claims… Continue reading UK Regulator Takes Legal Action Against HTX Over Alleged Unlawful Crypto Promotions
Crypto Markets Stabilize After Sharp Sell-Off as Bitcoin Tests Recovery Near $60,000
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP declined sharply in recent trading sessions, reflecting renewed volatility across digital asset markets. Bitcoin briefly fell toward the $60,000 level before staging a modest rebound, signaling tentative stabilization after heavy liquidation pressure. Ethereum and XRP mirrored the broader downturn, though market participants now see early signs of consolidation. Analysts point to… Continue reading Crypto Markets Stabilize After Sharp Sell-Off as Bitcoin Tests Recovery Near $60,000