Author: Redazione

The Fogo Layer 1 blockchain has come under the spotlight following the decision to suspend its mainnet, after an attack that led to the unauthorised transfer of 400 million FOGO tokens, equivalent to 10 per cent of the circulating supply. This incident has cast a shadow over the security of emerging infrastructure in the crypto sector, undermining the confidence of investors and active users on the platform. The immediate impact resulted in a loss in value of the tokens involved, valued at approximately $3 million at the time the theft was detected. The stolen tokens also represent around 4 per…

Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency ecosystem are facing yet another regulatory shake-up, after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission imposed a fine of $172,000 on a former White House teleprompter operator for suspicious trading on the Kalshi prediction market. The penalty, the second of its kind in just a few weeks, highlights how US authorities are tightening the noose around platforms dedicated to event contracts and unconventional derivatives, which are increasingly being used by investors linked to the blockchain sector. This reinforces the trend amongst US institutions to maintain control over financial innovations that often slip through the net of traditional regulations.…

BitGo has announced the acquisition of NYDIG’s institutional trading division, marking a new milestone in its expansion strategy targeting major market participants. With this move, BitGo is bringing on board around thirty new professionals from NYDIG, along with an established network of business relationships focused on digital asset brokerage. The message is clear: the sector is undergoing a period of vigorous consolidation, with key players seeking to strengthen their capabilities and offer increasingly advanced services to institutional clients. The deal comes at a time when demand for advanced solutions for trading cryptocurrency derivatives shows no sign of abating. Market participants…

Bitcoin is at a crucial stage, with market participants and analysts awaiting a break above the key $83,000 threshold to confirm the start of a new bull market. According to CryptoQuant, an on-chain data platform, recent history shows that a genuine upward trend for Bitcoin only begins once the price rises above the annual moving average – a target that remains to be achieved for now, but which is fuelling expectations and debate amongst investors. The overall landscape of the cryptocurrency markets remains dynamic, with sharp fluctuations and growing interest from institutional investors. Ethereum, often regarded as the main alternative…

Japan is set to take the financial markets by surprise by announcing the start of work on a blockchain-based securities settlement system, with details expected by early 2027. The initiative, backed by key government agencies, aims for a technological breakthrough that could redefine settlement procedures in Japanese stock markets and, in the long term, globally. The ambition is considerable: to create an operational platform within a few years, before achieving full efficiency at the start of the next decade. The international context is driving Japan to innovate. Globally, banks and institutions have long viewed blockchain as a solution to speed…

The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a surge in enthusiasm, fuelled by recent inflows into ETFs, which have kept Bitcoin firmly above the $80,000 mark. Institutional investors appear to have found ETFs to be a preferred entry point, contributing to rising trading volumes and growing interest in the sector. However, several analysts point out that the situation remains fluid and fraught with uncertainty, with the bull market narrative only just beginning to take shape but without any solid confirmation as yet. The global macroeconomic environment remains a source of uncertainty for those entering or already active in the crypto world.…

Over the past week, Bitcoin has recorded the largest gain in dollar terms in its history, reinforcing predictions of a new bull run in the crypto markets. The rise coincides with a wave of optimism amongst international investors, who view this movement not merely as an isolated phenomenon, but as a structural indication of Bitcoin’s growing role within global financial strategies. Attention is now focused on how it compares with other safe-haven assets, with data showing superior performance against both the dollar and gold. The market landscape also reveals a significant inflow of capital into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to…

Last week, the cryptocurrency market witnessed an event that could mark a turning point: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted total inflows of $2.6 billion, the highest figure since last October. According to reports from leading analysts, weekly trading volumes for ETFs tracking these two digital assets exceeded $29 billion, tripling compared to the recent average and signalling renewed interest from institutional and retail investors. Despite some uncertainties that have characterised 2026, with Bitcoin and Ethereum prices still down on their levels at the start of the year, the increase in ETF inflows is a sign of confidence in a possible…

Over the past week, the cryptocurrency market has picked up momentum again, surprising even the most cautious analysts. The undisputed star has been Bitcoin, which recorded its biggest weekly gain in the last two years, fuelling a wave of optimism that has swept across the entire altcoin sector. In particular, XRP emerged as the driving force behind the recovery, alongside ZEC and LINK, all of which managed to post gains of over 30 per cent. This is not merely a technical rebound: the trend is taking place against a backdrop of growing institutional interest and changes to the global regulatory…

Bitcoin has once again captured the markets’ attention by breaking through the $75,500 mark overnight, fuelling speculation about a potential new bull run for cryptocurrencies. Against a backdrop of sharp price movements in Ethereum too, the level reached marks a new cycle high, but leaves several questions unanswered regarding the true extent of this rally. This volatility is part of a global landscape marked by macroeconomic uncertainty, whilst demand for Bitcoin from both retail and institutional investors appears to be holding up despite the headwinds. The sudden surge can be partly explained by increased buying both on the spot market…