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Austin Mwendia is a passionate crypto journalist with three years of experience. He has contributed to various media outlets, covering blockchain technology, market analysis, and financial trends. He is committed to educating readers and expanding the adoption of blockchain and decentralized finance.

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Vitalik Buterin Moves to Reverse Years of Centralization in Ethereum by 2026

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/17/2026

Highlights: Ethereum is planning a 2026 reset to restore privacy, decentralization, and user control. Vitalik Buterin noted that better wallets, private payments, and easier node access are critical to fixing core weaknesses. Ethereum’s roadmap will prioritize long-term survival through reduced […]

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White House Threatens to Pull Support for Crypto Market Structure Bill

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/17/2026

Highlights: The White House has threatened to pull support after Coinbase withdrew from the crypto bill talks. The crypto market structure bill is facing delays as stablecoin and DeFi concerns divide stakeholders. Lawmakers have paused the next steps while the […]

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Next Memecoins to Explode, January 17 – DOGE, FARTCOIN, SHIB

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/17/2026

Highlights: DOGE is finding strong support near $0.135 and could move toward $0.150 if momentum builds. Fartcoin is stabilizing around $0.28 and may push toward $0.40 if buying pressure returns. SHIB has bounced from $0.00000689 and is showing room for […]

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Google Play to Block Unregistered Crypto Apps in South Korea Starting Jan. 28

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/16/2026

Highlights: Google Play will block crypto apps in South Korea that fail to submit FIU registration proof by Jan. 28. Overseas exchanges are facing app removal risks due to strict local entity AML and ISMS certification rules. Korea’s crypto enforcement […]

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Megatel Homes to Launch MegPrime Crypto Rewards Platform After SEC No-Action Letter

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/16/2026

Highlights: Megatel plans to launch MegPrime after the SEC said it would not pursue enforcement action. MegPrime crypto rewards let renters and homeowners earn tokens through rent and mortgage payments. US housing regulators are studying crypto holdings in mortgage risk […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today, January 16 – ETH, LINK, BNB

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/16/2026

Highlights: ETH has moved up past its recent support at $3,050, and buyers are showing more confidence after the recent dip. LINK is showing early strength after the pullback, and momentum is slowly shifting back to the upside. BNB is […]

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Manhattan DA Urges New York to Criminalize Unlicensed Crypto Operations

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/15/2026

Highlights: Alvin Bragg has noted that unlicensed crypto operations let criminals move billions with little oversight. High-fee crypto ATMs help criminals avoid banks and weaken money laundering enforcement. Pig-butchering scams have exposed the limits in tracing and recovering stolen crypto […]

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SEC Closes Zcash Foundation Probe with No Enforcement After Two-Year Review

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/15/2026

Highlights: SEC has ended its Zcash Foundation probe without charges, closing a review that began with a 2023 subpoena. The ZEC price and trading volume rose after the SEC closed its review, easing a major regulatory overhang. The decision reflects […]

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Coinbase Pulls Backing for CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Banking Markup

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/15/2026

Highlights: Coinbase has withdrawn support for the CLARITY Act, citing privacy risks and concerns over regulatory authority. Senate lawmakers have delayed the vote as disputes continue over stablecoin rewards. Digital Chamber Ripple leaders and a16z Crypto have continued to support […]

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Visa Partners with BVNK to Power Stablecoin Payouts Across Global Markets

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/14/2026

Highlights: Visa Partners With BVNK to let businesses send stablecoin payouts through Visa Direct at any time. The integration allows firms to pre-fund payouts and deliver funds faster to digital wallets worldwide. Visa is testing stablecoins as a payment tool […]

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Pakistan Signs Agreement to Assess USD1 Stablecoin in Regulated Payment Systems

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/14/2026

Highlights: Pakistan is reviewing stablecoin payments to improve cross-border transfers. The central bank is assessing how the USD1 Stablecoin could fit within Pakistan’s digital payments and currency plans. The talks reflect Pakistan’s wider effort to formalize crypto rules and attract […]

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Elizabeth Warren Calls on OCC to Pause World Liberty Bank Charter Review Over Trump Ties

Crypto News9 months ago

By Austin Mwendia1/14/2026

Highlights: Elizabeth Warren asked regulators to pause the World Liberty Bank Charter review until Trump divests his family stake. Warren warned that stablecoin oversight could lose credibility if regulators supervise a president’s own business. Senate lawmakers have delayed crypto legislation […]