Author: Kryptonews

A wallet linked to the $50 million Infini exploit has become active again nearly a year after the breach, snapping up Ether during last week’s market downturn before routing the funds through a crypto mixing service.The Infini exploiter-labelled wallet address bought $13.3 million worth of Ether (ETH) as the price dropped to $2,109 before sending the funds to crypto mixing protocol Tornado Cash, according to blockchain data platform Arkham.“He seems very good at buying low and selling high,” blockchain tracking service Lookonchain said in a Monday X post. The activity marked the wallet’s first known transactions since August 2025, when the…

By 2026, cloud mining has transformed from a niche experiment into a widely accessible investment method. Ordinary users no longer need to purchase expensive mining hardware or acquire complex technical skills. With just a smartphone or computer, they can easily mine Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and other major cryptocurrencies to earn stable daily income.Thanks to AI-driven mining technology, the widespread adoption of renewable clean energy, and the convenience of mobile-friendly platforms, cloud mining has become an effortless and efficient way to generate passive income. Simply register on a verified cloud mining platform, activate free hashpower rewards, and begin earning cryptocurrency…

Tom Lee’s Bitmine has moved closer to its goal of acquiring 5% of the total supply with its latest 20K ETH purchase. But a bearish flag pattern confirmed on the weekly ETH/USDT chart suggests a potential price correction for Ethereum may be imminent. Summary Tom Lee’s Bitmine has acquired 20,000 ETH for $41.98 million. Market demand generated from spot Ethereum ETFs remains weak. A bearish head and shoulders pattern was confirmed on the weekly chart. Bitmine, the tech-focused infrastructure company run by renowned market strategist Tom Lee, had acquired another 20,000 ETH worth $41.98 million over the weekend. The move…

In 2026, U.S. investors looking to earn Bitcoin reliably are increasingly turning to cloud mining platforms that provide safe, stable daily returns. Cloud mining eliminates the need for expensive hardware, high electricity bills, and complex technical management. The ideal platform combines verified company registration, transparency in contracts, and tools to track daily profits. Among all platforms, Hashbitcoin stands out as the most beginner-friendly and trustworthy option. Its AI-powered mining system optimizes hashpower allocation to maximize daily returns, while its $15 free trial bonus allows new users to start mining instantly. This article reviews the leading U.S.-friendly cloud mining platforms, emphasizing…

The Federal Reserve has heard arguments from crypto companies and banking associations on a proposal to allow so-called “skinny master accounts,” which would give fintech firms limited access to the central bank’s payments infrastructure.The Fed received 44 comments in response to its proposal, which closed on Friday, seeking feedback on offering a “payment account,” with crypto companies backing the idea and banks urging caution.In opening up comments on the proposal in December, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the new payment accounts were needed due to “rapid developments” in payments and that they would “support innovation while keeping the payments system…

Ether (ETH) is flashing a familiar macroeconomic setup that preceded a major rally in 2021. One analyst highlighted a recurring sequence linking global liquidity, US small-cap equities and Ether’s price, suggesting a similar impact could unfold for the altcoin. Key takeaways:Ether surged 226% in 2021 after a key global liquidity threshold was met.ETH accumulation addresses show a rising realized price near $2,700, reinforcing the structural support.Global liquidity-led setup mirrors 2021 breakout for ETHCrypto analyst Sykodelic highlighted a recurring pattern that links global liquidity, the Russell 2000 index and Ether’s potential breakout.The sequence follows three steps: a breakout in global liquidity,…

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said it will step up scrutiny of suspected cryptocurrency price manipulation in 2026, outlining a slate of planned investigations that target high-risk trading tactics, including “whale” activity and schemes that exploit disruptions at local exchanges, local outlet Yonhap reported Monday.According to Yonhap News Agency, FSS Governor Lee Chang-jin said that the agency will target high-risk trading practices that undermine market order, including coordinated manipulation and schemes exploiting disruptions in exchange infrastructure. The FSS said the probes will focus on tactics that involve large-scale trading by whales, artificial price swings during exchange deposit or withdrawal suspensions…

Bitcoin (BTC) begins its second week of February, licking its wounds as traders remain bearish on BTC.Market forecasts agree that Bitcoin price action has not yet put in a reliable long-term bottom.CPI week comes as markets lose faith in Fed rate cuts in March.US dollar strength begins to fade as analysts eye a potential rerun of 2021 for Bitcoin-dollar correlation.Japan’s election turns heads, with analysis seeing a weaker yen and crypto headwinds to come.Bitcoin miners send large amounts to exchanges as the dust settles on the snap downside.BTC price expected to attempt $60,000 retestBitcoin continues to trade above $70,000 as…

The Bitcoin Sharpe ratio, which measures risk/reward potential, is in negative territory that is often associated with the end of bear markets, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost.“The Sharpe ratio has just entered a particularly interesting zone, one that has historically aligned with the final phases of bear markets,” said the analyst on X on Saturday.They added, however, that it is not a signal that the bear market is over, “but rather that we are approaching a point where the risk-to-reward profile is becoming extreme.”The Sharpe ratio has fallen to -10, its lowest level since March 2023, according to CryptoQuant.The ratio…

South Korea’s top financial watchdog is stepping up oversight of crypto markets days after a local exchange mistakenly distributed billions of dollars worth of bitcoin to users.The Financial Supervisory Service said Sunday it will launch planned investigations into “high-risk” practices that undermine market order, including large-scale price manipulation by so-called whales, trading schemes tied to suspended deposits and withdrawals, and coordinated pump tactics fueled by social media misinformation.The watchdog also said it plans to build tools that automatically extract suspicious trading patterns by the second and minute, alongside text-analysis systems using artificial intelligence to flag potential market abuse.The announcement follows…