Trending
ThePoliticalJournal
Thursday
27 August 2026

Crypto & Fintech

· 1020 articles
Latest in Crypto & Fintech
Sui Blockchain Testnet Cuts Transaction Gas Fees with Latest Protocol Upgrade
Crypto & Fintech

Sui Blockchain Testnet Cuts Transaction Gas Fees with Latest Protocol Upgrade

Mysten Labs reduced transaction gas costs on the Sui testnet by deploying protocol version 128, aiming to improve scalability ahead of the mainnet launch.

SBI Crypto to Close Bitcoin Mining Pool, Exiting 2% of Network Hashrate
Crypto & Fintech

SBI Crypto to Close Bitcoin Mining Pool, Exiting 2% of Network Hashrate

SBI Crypto, the digital asset arm of Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings, will shut down its Bitcoin mining pool, affecting miners and shifting roughly 2% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate.

Ethereum Eyes Key Level as $26M Whale Move Raises Market Questions
Crypto & Fintech

Ethereum Eyes Key Level as $26M Whale Move Raises Market Questions

A $26 million transfer by a major Ethereum whale signals cautious repositioning amid stable prices and rising exchange inflows, highlighting a critical juncture for ETH.

Treasury Secretary Downplays President’s Reported $1.4 Billion Crypto Income in Disclosure
Crypto & Fintech

Treasury Secretary Downplays President’s Reported $1.4 Billion Crypto Income in Disclosure

The U.S. Treasury Secretary dismissed concerns over President Trump’s nearly $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency income disclosed in federal filings, clarifying it does not pose an issue amid ongoing policy debates.

Treasury Secretary Defends Trump’s Crypto Income Amid Growing Regulatory Questions
Crypto & Fintech

Treasury Secretary Defends Trump’s Crypto Income Amid Growing Regulatory Questions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns over Donald Trump’s crypto earnings as the administration introduced new tax-deferred accounts and eased stock donation rules.

Bitwise Predicts Strategy Will Play a Reduced Role in Bitcoin Demand After STRC Shock
Crypto & Fintech

Bitwise Predicts Strategy Will Play a Reduced Role in Bitcoin Demand After STRC Shock

Bitwise signals a shift away from Strategy’s dominance in Bitcoin buying as STRC’s collapse exposes vulnerabilities, with institutional investors set to lead future demand.

Signs of Recovery: CeFi-to-DeFi Rotation Suggests Crypto Market May Be Stabilizing
Crypto & Fintech

Signs of Recovery: CeFi-to-DeFi Rotation Suggests Crypto Market May Be Stabilizing

After a sharp downturn marked by major exploits and capital flight, data shows renewed stablecoin inflows and growing DeFi participation hinting at a possible crypto market bottom.

Analysis of Trump’s Reported $1.4 Billion Cryptocurrency Earnings in 2025
Crypto & Fintech

Analysis of Trump’s Reported $1.4 Billion Cryptocurrency Earnings in 2025

President Trump disclosed $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency income for 2025, prompting expert tax analysis amid growing interest in digital asset taxation.

Trump’s Financial Disclosure Reveals Over $2 Billion Income Driven by Cryptocurrency
Crypto & Fintech

Trump’s Financial Disclosure Reveals Over $2 Billion Income Driven by Cryptocurrency

Former President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial report shows private earnings exceeding $2 billion, with more than $1.4 billion coming from cryptocurrency ventures, raising ethical concerns.

Bitcoin Faces Volatility as Sharplink Pumps $16M into Ether Amid Market Uncertainty
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Faces Volatility as Sharplink Pumps $16M into Ether Amid Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin rebounds from a 21-month low but struggles under bearish pressure, while crypto treasury Sharplink resumes significant Ether purchases totaling $16 million.

Bitcoin Steadies Above $61,000 Amid Weak US Jobs Data and AI Sector Decline
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Steadies Above $61,000 Amid Weak US Jobs Data and AI Sector Decline

Bitcoin maintained gains above $61,000 following disappointing US employment numbers, while a sell-off in AI stocks and a drop in oil prices signal shifting investor sentiment toward scarce assets.

Bitcoin Faces Potential Sideways Trading and Bearish Pressure in Second Half of 2026
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Faces Potential Sideways Trading and Bearish Pressure in Second Half of 2026

Bitcoin’s price may remain stagnant or decline in the latter half of 2026, with liquidity challenges and macroeconomic factors shaping its trajectory over several months.