Did the U.S. Sell Bitcoin Despite Trump’s Strategic Reserve Order? What the Samourai Case Really Shows
Reports that US authorities may have sold Bitcoin linked to the Samourai Wallet case have sparked questions about compliance with Trump’s strategic reserve directive. On-chain data confirms a custody transfer, but whether a sale occurred remains unclear.
Ledger Data Breach Linked to Third-Party Global-e Incident
Ledger confirmed a data breach linked to a security incident at third-party e-commerce provider Global-e. The company says wallet infrastructure, private keys, and customer funds were not affected.
Coinbase to pause peso-based services in Argentina from Jan. 31, keeping crypto trading live
Coinbase will pause peso-denominated services in Argentina from January 31, 2026, less than a year after launching local fiat support. The move affects peso-to-USDC conversions and local bank withdrawals, while crypto-to-crypto functionality remains available.
Cardano Wallet Phishing Campaign Targets Users With Fake Eternl Desktop Installer
Cardano users are facing an active phishing campaign that impersonates a desktop version of the Eternl wallet to trick victims into installing malicious software. The attack relies on legitimate remote access tools, making it harder to detect than traditional wallet phishing scams.
Pi Network Suspends Payment Requests After Scam Drains Millions in PI
Pi Network has suspended payment requests following a scam that led to millions of PI tokens being drained from user wallets. The blockchain itself was not compromised.
Polymarket account breach linked to third-party login provider
Polymarket confirmed a user account breach linked to a third-party login provider, saying its core protocol, smart contracts, and markets were not affected. The incident appears limited to specific access methods and highlights how external authentication tools can become a weak point for decentralized platforms.
Justin Sun, World Liberty Financial, and the Limits of Early Influence
Justin Sun’s clash with World Liberty Financial is not just about a frozen wallet or market losses. It reveals how control often hardens after launch, once early credibility has already served its purpose.
Senate Confirms Mike Selig as CFTC Chair, Resetting the U.S. Crypto Enforcement Playbook
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Mike Selig as CFTC chair, ending a period of acting leadership at the commodities regulator. With Congress still debating expanded crypto authority for the agency, attention now turns to how enforcement priorities and regulatory coordination may evolve under permanent leadership.
SoFi Bank Launches SoFi Stablecoin on Ethereum, Targeting Enterprise Payments Infrastructure
SoFi Bank has launched SoFiUSD, a fully reserved dollar-backed token on Ethereum aimed first at enterprise payments and settlement. The move positions the stablecoin as backend financial infrastructure rather than a consumer crypto product.
Coinbase Expands Its European Footprint With BLIK Integration in Poland
Coinbase has integrated BLIK in Poland, allowing users to fund accounts and purchase crypto through one of the country’s most widely used payment methods. The move reflects a broader strategy to align the platform with local payment habits and domestic financial infrastructure across Europe.
