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Arun | Senior Cybersecurity Executive & Blockchain Strategist Arun is a cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience leading security operations for global institutions. A frequent speaker at international Cybersecurity and Blockchain conferences, he has been a lead contributor at CryptoNewsBytes since 2017. ✍️ By combining two decades of security leadership with deep-dive reporting on AI, emerging threats, and crypto regulations (including the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts), Arun provides institutional-grade clarity for the evolving 2026 digital asset landscape. 🛡️🌐

WeChat Now Accepts China’s Central Bank Digital Currency(CBDC) Payments

China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) continues to gain traction as the country’s leading social media platform, WeChat, has started accepting CBDC payments. This move is seen as a major milestone in the adoption of CBDCs, as WeChat has over…

FTX Debtors Take on Grayscale Investments, LLC in $1 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Cryptocurrency Price Manipulation

A group of debtors from cryptocurrency derivatives exchange FTX have filed a lawsuit against Grayscale Investments, LLC, as well as its CEO and owners. The lawsuit, which was filed in a New York court, alleges that Grayscale Investments, LLC and…

Cloak: A New Era of Privacy and Security in Cryptocurrency Transactions

Early Contributor of Banned Tornado Cash Ameen Soleimani Announces Launch of New and Improved Version of Mixing Service. Tornado Cash, a decentralized mixing service that allows users to obfuscate the origin of their cryptocurrency transactions, was recently banned by the…

US Judge Rules SEC’s Objection to Binance Deal in Bankruptcy Case as Invalid – Hope for Voyager

A US judge has criticized the objections raised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in relation to a deal between cryptocurrency firms Voyager Digital Ltd and Binance.US. The SEC had raised concerns about Voyager’s plans to acquire the US…

India’s Central Bank to Introduce Digital Currency as a Secure and Efficient Alternative, Says RBI Official

In recent years, there has been a surge in interest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. While some countries have embraced these digital currencies, others have been more cautious. India, for example, has been grappling with how to regulate…

Ethereum Staking Profit: Only 16% of Ethereum Stakers Are realizing Profits as Shanghai Upgrade Looms. Expert Tips for the Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade

The upcoming Shanghai upgrade for Ethereum is expected to bring about changes that could affect the profitability of staking. In this article, we explore the profitability of Ethereum staking before the upgrade. According to data from Staking Rewards, only 16…

Ripple’s (XRP crypto) Fate in Limbo as Supreme Court Fails to Address Fair Notice in Ripple Case

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Ripple’s petition to hear its argument that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) failed to provide the necessary fair notice about Ripple (crypto XRP) being considered a security. This marks a significant…

SEC Filed Miami-based Investment Advisor BKCoin Management of $100 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme

On March 6, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it had taken emergency action against Miami-based investment adviser BKCoin Management LLC and one of its principals, Kevin Kang, regarding a crypto asset fraud scheme. The SEC’s complaint,…

Revolutionary TeraWulf Launches Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining at the Nautilus Facility in Pennsylvania for 8000 crypto miners

TeraWulf, a leading bitcoin mining company, has announced that it has energized nearly 8,000 bitcoin mining rigs at its Nautilus facility in Pennsylvania. The company has partnered with Energy Harbor to power the facility with nuclear energy, making it one…

Cardano Makes History: Wraps First Bitcoin(cBTC) on its Network, Unlocking New Possibilities for Interoperability and Decentralized Finance

Cardano, a blockchain platform that hosts the cryptocurrency ADA, has announced that it has successfully wrapped its first Bitcoin (cBTC) on its network. This means that Bitcoin (BTC) can now be used on the Cardano network, enabling users to take…