India’s Union Budget 2026 has introduced a new penalty framework to enforce crypto-asset transaction reporting. In simple words, the new budget tightens oversight on exchanges and intermediaries The post India’s Budget 2026: New penalties hit crypto reporting – Is fresh 'crackdown' next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
India’s Budget 2026: New penalties hit crypto reporting – Is fresh 'crackdown' next?
OSL Group secures $200 million equity financing to fund global stablecoin, payments growth, acquisitions, and infrastructure. OSL Group (HKEX: 863) announced on January 29, 2026 in Hong Kong a $200 million (approximately HK$1.56 billion) equity financing to bolster its balance sheet and accelerate expansion of its stablecoin trading and payment platform, support strategic acquisiti
OSL Group Raises $200 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin and Payments Expansion
The weekend dip struck at a moment when market structure already showed signs of strain. This pushed Bitcoin [BTC] below a level long viewed as structurally secure. The $76,000 zone mattered becausThe post Bitcoin tests long-term cost support at $76K - Market bottom? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Bitcoin tests long-term cost support at $76K - Market bottom?
Key takeaways The White House will host banking and crypto executives to discuss stalled crypto legislation The Senate crypto bill has been elevated to a top policy priority Direct White House involvement signals a move from debate to decisions Regulatory clarity could accelerate quickly if consensus emerges According to sources familiar with the matter, the issue has now been e
U.S. Crypto Regulation Back in Focus as White House Hosts Industry Talks
The European Commission sends formal notices to 13 EU member states over delayed or incompatible transposition of EU crypto tax transparency and MiCA rules. The European Commission has issued letters of formal notice to 12 European Union member states—Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal—for failing to f
EU Opens Infringement Notices Over Crypto Tax Rules and MiCA Breaches
Today, participants are dumping stagnant legacy assets in favor of ecosystems that capture real-world value. While the old guard struggles with regulatory hurdles and network congestion, a massive rotation is happening into the “Reality Layer.” At the center of this shift is a project that has quietly raised over $2.2 million by doing what no other token has: turning your physical
5 Top Cryptos to Buy in February: Why “Ghost Coins” Are Fading While LivLive Hits $2.2M
A Tahnoon-backed Abu Dhabi entity reportedly agreed to buy 49% of World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before Donald Trump returned to the White House.
UAE firm bought 49% of Trump-linked crypto startup for $500M: WSJ
On the 31st of January, the crypto market experienced one of its largest sell-offs, losing more than $200 billion in market value. Altcoins posted significant losses, falling below $200 billion in marThe post Analyzing ASTER's 5-month low: Can the $0.5 support hold? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Analyzing ASTER's 5-month low: Can the $0.5 support hold?
Jim Bianco claims that bitcoin will need to find another narrative now that market adoption is a given and that all events and news regarding this subject are already priced in. “That engine is now out of fuel; stop chasing a ghost,” he added. Bitcoin’s Adoption Trade Is Dead, Analyst Claims ‘Good News’ Is Priced […]
‘Stop Chasing a Ghost:’ Analyst Claims the Bitcoin Adoption-Fueled Trade Is Dead
As of the 31st of January 2026, U.S. financial regulation has slowed almost to a stop. This is because the government has failed to pass a budget, forcing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEThe post SEC pauses ETFs and key crypto decisions ahead of another government shutdown appeared first on AMBCrypto.
SEC pauses ETFs and key crypto decisions ahead of another government shutdown
Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to serve different roles within the digital asset ecosystem. Bitcoin’s base layer prioritizes security and final settlement, while Ethereum has evolved into an execution-heavy network supporting frequent, low-value transactions. That divergence has shaped how payments develop on each chain. As Ethereum’s scaling stack matures, attention is turning towa
Bitcoin Payments Still Lag Ethereum — Why Bitcoin Everlight Is Taking a Different Approach Early
OFAC sanctions senior Iranian security figures, Babak Zanjani, and two UK-registered crypto exchanges for aiding the IRGC and human rights abuses. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on January 30, 2026 in Washington the designation of Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Kalagari and multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
US Treasury Sanctions IRGC-Linked Digital Asset Exchanges
Solana-based DeFi platform Step Finance disclosed a treasury wallet breach that saw over $27 million in SOL moved onchain, sending its STEP token down more than 90%.
Step Finance treasury breach leads to $27M in losses, STEP crashes 90%
Zcash [ZEC] marked the fourth straight day of losses, bringing its weekly drop to 13%. This continuous sell-off has not only pushed ZEC into a make-or-break zone, but traders’ positioning at thiThe post Zcash at make-or-break level after 13% weekly drop: What happens next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.