Crypto, Forex & Blockchain News

Revolutionizing privacy for AI and blockchain, the ZKP project introduces a four-layer Layer 1 blockchain with zero-knowledge proofs and hardware-backed Proof Pods for secure, decentralized, and efficient AI workloads. Learn how ZKP’s self-funded, privacy-first approach delivers advanced cryptography, hybrid consensus, decentralized storage, and a transparent token presale to create a scalable, developer-friendly platform for next-generation DeFi and AI applications.

Cryptocurrency payments linked to suspected human trafficking services saw a significant increase in 2025. Chainalysis reports highlight the prevalent use of stablecoins, Bitcoin, and privacy coins within these illicit networks. Emphasis is placed on the role of instant exchangers and the global span of these transactions. The report suggests enhanced pattern-recognition tools and cooperation between crypto companies and authorities could help disrupt these activities. Despite the challenges, the transparency of cryptocurrencies could aid investigative efforts.

Crypto market analysis reveals the Altcoin Season Index has dropped to 30, signaling renewed Bitcoin dominance and shifting investor confidence. Explore the factors behind this trend, the impact on retail and institutional strategies, and how regulatory and market cycles drive capital flows between altcoins and Bitcoin. Get insights on historical context, technical analysis, and key takeaways for navigating evolving digital asset opportunities and portfolio risk.

Hackers behind the 2023 Mixin Network attack have resurfaced after nearly two years, moving $3.85 million in stolen Ethereum to Tornado Cash, a crypto privacy mixer. This article explores the renewed laundering activities, details of the original $200 million hack, challenges investigators face with coin mixing platforms, Mixin Network’s ongoing response to affected users, and the broader implications for DeFi security and regulatory oversight.

Crypto trading terminal Nexa shuts down due to extremely low trading volumes on Sui blockchain. The closure follows months of low activity, despite a successful launch that placed it as the most used trading suite on Sui. The event reflects broader weakness in Sui’s DeFi ecosystem, with total value locked dropping 78% from peak figures.

USD/JPY remains locked below the key 153.00 level as traders await the crucial US CPI report, with fears of Japanese intervention and shifting global policy keeping markets on edge. This article delivers a comprehensive analysis of the technical, fundamental, and macroeconomic forces at play, expert insights on potential intervention levels, and the broader implications for investors navigating heightened currency market volatility in 2025.

World Liberty is launching an ambitious global remittance network powered by its USD1 stablecoin, aiming to transform cross-border payments with faster, cheaper, and more transparent transactions. Learn how their World Swap platform streamlines international money transfers, integrates lending and payments, and positions USD1 as a leading digital dollar solution for individuals, businesses, and underbanked communities, while navigating regulatory and ownership scrutiny in the evolving stablecoin landscape.

Lombard Finance introduces Bitcoin Smart Accounts, a product letting institutions use their Bitcoin in DeFi without shifting it out of custody. With over $1 billion in TVL, Lombard’s new offering encourages the use of Bitcoin held with custodians, allowing for on-chain collateral without needing to transfer assets. The product opens up opportunities for about $500 billion of Bitcoin in professional custody, without compromising on security, legal, or operational aspects.

US House passes bill to end Trump-era tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to boost economic growth, lower consumer costs, and strengthen US-Canada trade relations. The measure moves to the Senate amid debate over its impact on industries, diplomacy, and global trade policy