Author: Kryptonews

Web3 development has accelerated through 2025 as platforms look beyond speculative trading and focus on practical utility. Projects that once revolved around simple NFT drops are now rolling out features tied to identity, access, and interoperable assets. This shift is shaping how users engage with blockchain networks heading into 2026.Cross‑border digital services have become part of that broader context, especially as entertainment platforms experiment with new economic models. Some users exploring global digital ecosystems are already familiar with international casino gaming options, which highlight how online experiences increasingly move across jurisdictions and payment systems. The same expectations for flexibility, access,…

Institutional crypto platform Anchorage Digital is looking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars of fresh capital as it eyes a potential Initial Public Offering.The raise would be in the $200 million to $400 million range, while a possible IPO is slated for sometime next year, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter who asked to remain anonymous.Anchorage’s affiliate, Anchorage Digital Bank National Association, became the first federally chartered crypto bank in 2021 and is now well-positioned to lead stablecoin issuance and related services following the passage of the GENIUS Act in July.Anchorage CEO…

A Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for running a crypto-related fraud scheme that cost investors nearly $3 million while also operating an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that handled millions of dollars, US prosecutors said Thursday. Key Takeaways: A Utah man was sentenced to three years in prison for a crypto fraud scheme that cost investors nearly $3 million. The court ordered more than $3.8 million in restitution to victims and federal authorities. Prosecutors said he also ran an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business that moved over $5.4 million. Brian Garry Sewell, 54, was sentenced to 36 months…

A sharp fault line is forming across the digital asset industry between crypto products that increasingly resemble regulated financial institutions and a traditional banking sector warning that some of those innovations may be going too far.That tension is on full display this week. JPMorgan is cautioning that yield-bearing stablecoins risk recreating core banking functions without the safeguards built up over decades of regulation. At the same time, Wall Street’s engagement with crypto continues to deepen, with Morgan Stanley’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings signaling what analysts describe as the next phase of institutional adoption, one that could force other banks to accelerate…

Strategy chairman Michael Saylor defended Bitcoin treasury companies against criticism during a recent appearance on the What Bitcoin Did podcast. Responding to questions about smaller companies that issue equity or debt to buy Bitcoin (BTC), Saylor said the decision ultimately comes down to capital allocation, arguing that companies with excess cash are better off allocating it to Bitcoin than holding it in Treasurys or returning it to shareholders.He compared corporate treasury strategies to individual investing, arguing that ownership levels vary but the underlying decision to hold BTC is rational regardless of company size or business model. Saylor also pushed back on…

Artist, designer, architect, and Olympian skateboarder Alexis Sablone has been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. The SHoF announced its Class of 2026 inductees on its website and on social media on January 15. The group includes 18 figures who according to the SHoF “have shaped the culture, progression, and global impact of skateboarding.” The induction ceremony will be held at the Vans Headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, on May 15.   Sablone is perhaps best known to the art-viewing public for skateboarding down the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s spiral ramp in 2023. The stunt was publicity for the drop…

Selling the Bitcoin would have violated President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14233, which mandates that any Bitcoin obtained through criminal or civil forfeiture “shall not be sold.”A White House crypto advisor said he received confirmation from the US Department of Justice that no Bitcoin forfeited from the Samourai case was sold, putting rumors to rest.The confirmation was shared on X by Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets:“We have received confirmation from DOJ that the digital assets forfeited by Samourai Wallet have not been liquidated and will not be liquidated,” Witt posted…

This move brings TRON’s fast and low cost blockchain. This is directly into one of the most widely used self custody wallets in crypto.  MetaMask, developed by Consensys, is used by tens of millions of people worldwide. By adding TRON natively. Here, users can now manage TRON based assets without switching apps or relying on custom network workarounds. What Native TRON Support Means for Users Native support means MetaMask now connects directly to the TRON network. So, users can send, receive, and hold TRON assets with the same interface they already know. There is no need to manually add settings…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is struggling to push above critical supply levels after a brief surge above $3,300, as the market attempts to stabilize following weeks of sustained selling pressure. While the rebound has sparked renewed optimism, price action remains fragile, with bulls still needing clear confirmation before a broader recovery can take hold. Still, the fact that ETH is holding near key levels has led some analysts to start calling for higher prices, arguing that the market may be entering a new phase after the recent downtrend. Supporting this…

A crypto token delivering a 1000x return is not an influencer myth. It already happened, and that history still warps expectations. Early buyers of Bitcoin and Ethereum were not smarter. They were earlier operating in markets that were thin, inefficient, and largely ignored. Crypto today is different. It is tracked by institutions, shaped by regulation, and traded by professionals who close pricing gaps fast. That does not eliminate extreme upside, but it changes where it can exist and who can capture it. The real issue is no longer a theoretical possibility. It is whether the structural, psychological, and liquidity conditions…