Crypto has had its ups and downs, with the total market value dropping to nearly $3 trillion from a high of $4. 37 trillion. Bitcoin, the biggest player, is worth around $88k, making up over half of the crypto market's value. This year, Bitcoin's performance has been lackluster, similar to 2014, 201
South Korea's Bithumb exchange has found over $200 million in crypto assets sitting idle in 2. 6 million accounts. These accounts have been untouched for at least a year, some for over a decade. The largest single holding is worth about $2. 84 million, and the longest inactive period is over 12 year
Scientists are exploring a new way to hide and protect messages using tiny DNA molecules. This method combines old-school codes like Morse code, ASCII, and Beale's cipher with cutting-edge nanotechnology. The idea is to use different DNA structures, like single strands, double strands, and even comp
Turkmenistan has just made a big move. The country has officially legalized crypto mining and trading. This happened when a new law, signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, came into effect. This change could be a game-changer for Turkmenistan's economy. The country is known for its natural gas
In 2025, crypto faced four major downturns, each sparking claims that the market was doomed. Yet, beneath the surface, something different was happening. The first blow came in January when AI fears triggered a massive sell-off. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plummeted, but prices quickly recove
In 2025, US investors showed a strong appetite for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), pumping in over $31. 77 billion despite a shaky crypto market towards the year's end. Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs were the clear favorites, pulling in $21. 4 billion, though this was a dip from the $35. 2 billion seen in
In 2025, the crypto world faced a tough year. Hackers stole a huge amount of money, over $2. 72 billion. This was even more than the previous year, despite the crypto market being slow. The biggest hit came early in February when Bybit, a major exchange, lost about $1. 5 billion. Experts think North
Bitcoin's usual four-year cycle might be taking a break. This cycle, tied to the halving event, has historically driven price surges. But in 2025, Bitcoin ended the year lower than it started, breaking the pattern seen in 2013, 2017, and 2021. The halving, which cuts mining rewards in half, usually
In 2025, the world saw big steps in how digital currencies are governed. The EU put MiCA into full effect, while the US passed laws like the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act. These moves made the rules clearer. The Trump administration also backed crypto with an executive order, showing that crypto is her
Ethereum's co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, recently shared his thoughts on the network's progress and future goals. He highlighted that Ethereum has become faster and more reliable in 2025. The network can now handle more activity and reduce bottlenecks. This makes it easier for people to run the softw
