Chainalysis recorded $154 billion in illicit inflows, driven largely by sanctioned entities. Russia’s ruble-backed A7A5 token processed over $93.3 billion in transactions within a year. Illicit transactions remain under 1% of total on-chain activity despite rapid growth. Illicit cryptocurrency activity expanded rapidly in 2025, not because of a sudden spike in everyday crypto crime, but The post How global sanctions are reshaping illicit crypto activity appeared first on CoinJournal.

Dogecoin whale accumulation spikes signal confidence and reduce sell pressure. Dogecoin ETF inflows show growing institutional interest in DOGE. Japan partnerships expand Dogecoin’s real-world use and adoption potential. Dogecoin (DOGE) has shown signs of stabilisation around $0.14 as the new year begins. The DOGE price has increased by 1.18% over the past 24 hours, slightly The post Dogecoin eyes $0.15 amid whale accumulation, ETF flows, and Japan expansion appeared first on CoinJournal.

Bitcoin currently trades in a tight range near $90K amid a 3-day streak of ETF outflows. The current market consolidation mirrors pre‑2025 surge patterns with low volatility. The key levels to watch include the support at $90K, the immediate resistance at $95K, and $100k in case of a breakout. Bitcoin (BTC) price has remained stuck The post Bitcoin extends consolidation amid ETF outflows, echoing pre‑2025 surge patterns appeared first on CoinJournal.

Zcash (ZEC) has staged a notable intraday recovery in the volatile world of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. The token pumped following a sharp sell-off triggered by governance uncertainties at the Electric Coin Company (ECC). ZEC price has rebounded more than 10% in the last 24 hours, up from lows of $396. The price of Zcash (ZEC), the The post Zcash price rebounds 10% after dip below $400 amid developer turmoil appeared first on CoinJournal.

The approval allows limited crypto-related activities but not full financial services authorisation. Registration confirms compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. The approval supports Ripple’s expansion in regulated international markets. Ripple has taken a formal step into the regulated UK crypto market after securing approval from the country’s financial watchdog. The development places Ripple The post UK’s FCA grants regulatory approval to Ripple appeared first on CoinJournal.

Sky token price dropped over 5% as altcoins struggled. The token could fall further amid broader market weakness. Anchorage Digital has reportedly transferred over 69 million SKY tokens. Sky (SKY), the governance asset of the decentralized Sky Protocol (formerly MakerDAO), has dropped by over 5% in the past 24 hours as major cryptocurrencies face downward The post Sky token slides over 5% as altcoin weakness deepens appeared first on CoinJournal.

Polygon price pumped to highs of $0.15 amid a 15% spike. The POL token rose on Thursday as Bitcoin tried to bounce off its latest lows around $90,000. Open Money Stack and the potential Coinme acquisition buoyed buyers. Polygon (ex-MATIC) saw a sharp 15% price surge in the past 24 hours, with the token inching The post Polygon (POL) jumps 15% as open money stack plans and Coinme deal boost sentiment appeared first on CoinJournal.

The TRU token collapsed from $0.1659 to near zero, wiping out market value. Liquidity on decentralised exchanges dried up following the exploit. The attacker wallet was linked to a Sparkle protocol attack 12 days earlier. A serious security breach at Truebit Protocol has triggered one of the sharpest collapses seen in decentralised finance this year. The post Truebit protocol hack exposes DeFi security risks as TRU token collapses appeared first on CoinJournal.

Key takeaways CRV is up by less than 1% despite the ongoing market correction. The coin could rally towards the $0.5 psychological level as bulls continue to accumulate. Curve DAO tops $0.40 Curve DAO (CRV) is trading above $0.40 after adding more than 8% to its value in the last 24 hours. It is facing The post CRV eyes $0.5 amid whale accumulation: Check forecast appeared first on CoinJournal.