Coinbase’s $400M Breach: What It Means for Crypto Security

In May 2025, Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, disclosed a significant data breach that compromised the sensitive personal information of approximately 69,000 users. The breach, attributed to bribed overseas support agents, has raised serious concerns about security practices within the crypto industry.   Anatomy of the Breach   The breach originated from a social […]

Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Ground as Markets Eye Fed Move—What Might Come Next?

Crypto markets are coasting along with Bitcoin hovering just above the $112K mark and Ethereum lingering around $4.3K—but beneath that calm, there's an electric buzz. Traders are increasingly betting on the Fed cutting rates soon, and that alone is lifting sentiment—even though everyone’s still a little bated for actual confirmation. Bitcoin: knocking on the $115K […]

Crypto Wash Sales: Are New Tax Rules Closing the Loophole?​

As of May 1, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to classify cryptocurrencies as property, not securities. This distinction means that the traditional "wash sale" rule, which disallows claiming a tax deduction for a loss on a security sold and repurchased within 30 days, does not currently apply to digital assets like Bitcoin and […]