Tether Mints First $1B USDT of 2026 on Tron to Boost Liquidity
Key Highlights Tether issued $1 billion USDT on the Tron network as its first major mint of 2026. The transaction was authorized but not issued, intended to replenish inventory for…
Vitalik Buterin Defends Tornado Cash Developer, Backs Privacy Rights
Key Highlights Vitalik Buterin published a letter defending Roman Storm and the right to develop open-source privacy software. The Ethereum co-founder argued that privacy is a fundamental human right essential…
South Korea Supreme Court Rules Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Seized
Key Highlights South Korea’s court rules Bitcoin on exchanges can be seized, confirming its legal status as property with real economic value. Bitcoin held on exchanges is no longer untouchable;…
Ex-Zcash Developers Launch CashZ Wallet After Leaving ECC
Key Highlights Ex-Zcash developers resigned from Electric Coin Company and formed CashZ to launch a new Zcash wallet. The CashZ wallet continues the Zashi codebase with no new token or…
India’s IT Dept. Flags Crypto Risks, Users Face Higher Scrutiny
Key Highlights India’s Income Tax Department raises concerns over anonymous crypto, offshore exchanges, and private wallets. Crypto trading remains legal in India, but tax scrutiny is increasing. RBI continues opposing…
Sei Network Warns USDC.n Holders to Swap Tokens Before March Upgrade
Key Highlights Sei Network’s SIP‑3 upgrade in March 2026 will make USDC.n inaccessible or lose value. Holders must swap USDC.n to native USDC via DragonSwap, Symphony, or migration tools. About…
U.S. Moves $225M USDT Seized From Pig Butcher
Key Highlights The U.S. government transferred $225 million in USDT seized from a pig-butchering scam. The funds were sent directly to Tether, not to an exchange. The move comes amid…
Tether Launches Scudo to Make Gold-Backed Tokens Easier to Use
Key Highlights Tether launched Scudo, a new unit for its gold-backed token XAU₮, which makes small gold transactions easier. One Scudo is 0.001 troy ounce of gold, making paying or…
Community Banks Warn Senate About Stablecoin Risks to Local Loans
Key Highlights Community banks warned the U.S. Senate that stablecoins could draw deposits away from local banks. Crypto firms are using loopholes to give rewards or indirect interest, risking local…
Uganda Regulator Warns of Possible Shutdown of Bitchat App
Key Highlights Uganda’s communications regulator said it has the technical capacity to block Bitchat if required. Bitchat added nearly one million users after opposition figures warned of a possible internet…