Ethereum Foundation’s new mandate sparks debate about its role, priorities

The document quickly sparked debate across the Ethereum community, with supporters saying it reinforces the network’s core principles. Critics, however, argue the mandate signals the foundation intends to take a backseat just as institutional interest in blockchain is accelerating. дальше »

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Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined

A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest. дальше »

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Kalshi Halts Khamenei Market, Polymarket’s Contract Enters Second Dispute

When U. S. and Israeli strikes hit Iran early Saturday morning, prediction markets faced the scenario critics and regulators had warned about days earlier. Kalshi’s Ali Khamenei ‘out of office’ contracts saw $21. дальше »

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Solana More Decentralized Than Ethereum, Founder Says

The Solana network represents a pinnacle of decentralization that remains misunderstood by critics, according to Yakovenko.. дальше »

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U.S. Fed seeks public comment on ending “Operation Chokepoint 2.0”

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors on February 23 proposed a rule to formally remove “reputation risk” as a factor in its bank supervision standards, a shift aimed at ending a controversial practice critics call Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Fed moves… дальше »

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Bitcoin Needs Only 2 Steps To Become Quantum-Resistant, Core Dev Says

Bitcoin open-source engineer Matt Corallo pushed back on claims that Bitcoin developers are “sleepwalking” on quantum risk, arguing instead that a practical post-quantum roadmap is already taking shape and may be simpler than critics suggest. дальше »

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Trump raises global tariff rate to 15%, but crypto markets are unfazed

US President Donald Trump is now using alternative legal routes to levy tariffs, but critics say his authority to impose them is still limited. дальше »

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US lawmakers critical of Trump tariffs, say it will derail economy

The tariffs are just taxes on American businesses and consumers, while providing no benefit to the economy, critics of Trump's policies say. дальше »

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Storm Over Bitcoin Trades: Metaplanet CEO Denies Hiding Details

Metaplanet’s boss adamantly opposed this week, saying critics on social media got the story wrong about big Bitcoin buys, options bets and borrowings that have shaken some investors. Related Reading: Crypto’s Changing Landscape Forces On-Chain Firm Parsec To Shut After 5 Years Simon Gerovich said the company made each purchase public and that its own […] дальше »

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Metaplanet CEO rejects claims it hid details of Bitcoin trades

Metaplanet’s Simon Gerovich addressed critics who accused the company of hiding losses and key details of its Bitcoin bets, as investor anger over leveraged Bitcoin treasuries spreads. дальше »

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Ripple’s CTO Emeritus Defends XRP Genesis Against Centralization Claims

Former Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz has fired back at critics who claim the XRP Ledger’s "missing" early history is proof of centralization. дальше »

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Kiyosaki Dismisses Critics After Being Ridiculed by Bitcoiners

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has launched a scathing counterattack against the cryptocurrency community after being "Community Noted" for claiming he stopped buying Bitcoin.. дальше »

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Trump downplays $500M Abu Dhabi-linked stake in World Liberty Financial

Trump says he knew nothing of a $500M Abu Dhabi-linked deal for World Liberty Financial, as critics probe conflicts of interest and ethics risks. Former President Donald Trump denied knowledge of a reported $500 million investment from an Abu Dhabi-linked… дальше »

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Trump earns praise for kid seed funds with Robinhood as trustee, but there are downsides

Vanguard Group CEO Salim Ramji called the initiative a "fabulous concept" and praised its underlying ethos. But some critics point to several potential drawbacks дальше »

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The 'Solana killer' flaw: Why critics say the network could halt again in Feb 2026

Solana is entering February 2026 under pressure, not confidence. Instead of leading the market, the blockchain is facing growing investor anxiety. At press time, too, SOL price was trading arounThe post The 'Solana killer' flaw: Why critics say the network could halt again in Feb 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Trove Markets retains $9.4m ICO funds after platform pivot

Critics question the Trove fund handling, raising trust and legal concerns, while on-chain analysis noted concentrated wallet activity in the presale that warranted scrutiny. дальше »

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Saylor Defends Bitcoin Treasury Firms Amid Rising Criticism

Strategy chairman Michael Saylor pushed back on critics who say companies that hold Bitcoin are reckless. He told a podcast that buying Bitcoin should be seen as a choice about where to put cash, not as a moral failing. дальше »

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Why a record 13M crypto projects are now dead as Bitcoin critics still claim “anyone can launch a token”

Bitcoin developer, Jameson Lopp, posted a simple observation days after CoinGecko published its 2025 dead coins report. The timing crystallized a tension that's shaped crypto since the first Bitcoin fork. дальше »

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Crypto Expert Says “Stop Buying BNB” – Here’s Why

For a long time, BNB was easy to dismiss. It was often labeled a centralized exchange token, useful for trading discounts but not much else. Critics called it a database with marketing, regulators were circling Binance, and newer blockchains were grabbing all the attention. дальше »

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U.S. prosecutors open criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

U. S. prosecutors are now investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s conduct in what critics view as an escalating confrontation over the central bank’s independence. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed that U. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs Veteran Slams XRP Critics

Dom Kwok has spoken out against XRP critics as a set of people with a deep bias against the coin. дальше »

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Despite Being A Harsh Year For NFTs, Here’s Top Moments In 2025

The recently ended 2025 hasn’t been easy for NFTs. They were down badly across the board, with lots of critics even calling them dead now. [...] дальше »

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Bitcoin outperformed gold and silver over the last 10 years: Analyst

Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals over the last decade, but critics say the comparison doesn't hold up under shorter time horizons. дальше »

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Missed The Ethereum ICO At $0.31? DOGEBALL Is An Upcoming Crypto Presale 2026 To Watch

In 2014, Ethereum launched its ICO at approximately $0. 31 per ETH. At the time, critics questioned its usefulness, scalability, and real-world demand. Many passed. Today, Ethereum trades near $2,924, delivering over 9,000x returns to early participants who believed before the market did. дальше »

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Aave governance vote sparks backlash over rushed escalation

Critics say the decision to fast-track a brand ownership vote exposed weaknesses in how one of DeFi’s largest DAOs handles governance process. дальше »

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MSCI exclusion to cause $15B outflows in crypto treasury firms

Crypto-focused treasury companies could face significant selling pressure if Morgan Stanley Capital International Index (MSCI) proceeds with a proposal to exclude them from its major equity indexes, a move that critics warn could trigger billions of dollars in forced asset sales and further weigh on already weakening digital-asset markets. Campaigners estimate that as much as […] дальше »

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MSCI exclusion to cause $15B asset sales by crypto treasury firms

Crypto-focused treasury companies could face significant selling pressure if Morgan Stanley Capital International Index (MSCI) proceeds with a proposal to exclude them from its major equity indexes, a move that critics warn could trigger billions of dollars in forced asset sales and further weigh on already weakening digital-asset markets. Campaigners estimate that as much as […] дальше »

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XRP Community Divided on Whether Solana Is Best

A planned Solana to XRPL bridge has split the XRP community, with one camp calling it utility expansion and critics warning liquidity could leave the ledger before XRPL DeFi is ready. дальше »

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Rejects Trump Media ‘Debanking’ Claim: ‘People Have To Grow Up’

Jamie Dimon dismissed allegations that JPMorgan Chase “debanked” Trump Media for political reasons, saying critics “have to grow up” and stop “making up things.” In [...] дальше »

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Harvard boosts Bitcoin ETF stake 257% in Q3 2024

Harvard hiked its Bitcoin ETF stake 257% in Q3 2024, making iShares Bitcoin Trust its top disclosed holding, even as BTC slid and critics questioned the move. Harvard University expanded its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund holdings by 257% in the third… дальше »

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'How Wrong I Have Been': Michael Burry Slams His Bitcoin Position Critics

Michael Burry reminded everyone that some journalists have no idea what they are talking about. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes Warns Tether ‘Macro Hedge’ Risks Equity Wipeout in 30% Bitcoin Correction

Critics noted Tether's high leverage but said its profitability and recent $12 billion dividend suggest it could be recapitalized if needed. The post Arthur Hayes Warns Tether ‘Macro Hedge’ Risks Equity Wipeout in 30% Bitcoin Correction appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Pi Network Shocks Critics as MiCA Confirms No “Fixed Value” Fantasy, Pi Coin Price Pumps

Pi Coin has a rare wave of positive movement today, as the price jumped 12% and reclaimed the $0. 25 level, even though it remains more than 90% below its all-time high of $2. 98. The latest rally follows a burst of real developments that strengthen the project’s regulatory footing and expand its future utility. дальше »

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Ripple Exec Addresses Tax Issue On XRP Ledger, Where Does It Go?

A debate over the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) economy model has ignited after Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, directly addressed questions about taxation on the blockchain. Critics have suggested that if XRP holders do not earn from the ecosystem, someone must be collecting a tax. дальше »

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Are Kaspa Holders in BIG Trouble? Community Questions the Future

A growing wave of concern is spreading inside the Kaspa community, and this time, it’s not coming from outsiders or critics. It’s coming from long-time believers who backed Kaspa early, supported the vision, and held through every correction. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces quantum risk: why SegWit wallets may offer limited protection

SegWit wallets delay public key exposure until the point of transaction. Holding Bitcoin in SegWit addresses offers temporary protection if left untouched. Critics believe practical quantum computing remains decades away. дальше »

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First Bitcoiner to Go to Space Slams BIP-444: 'A Bad Idea'

F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang has joined the long list of critics of the soft fork proposed by controversial developer Luke Dashjr дальше »

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Bitcoin Developers Clash Over Soft Fork Proposal To Combat ‘Spam’

A fresh soft-fork concept billed as a “temporary” fix for non-monetary data on Bitcoin has ignited one of the sharpest developer rows since the blocksize wars, with critics decrying the move as censorship theater—and, more explosively, as an attempt to force changes under the specter of legal liability. дальше »

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Changpeng Zhao Thanks Trump for Pardon as Critics Cry Foul Over Crypto Venture Connections

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Trump’s pardon of CZ branded “disgusting” amid Binance-linked deals

Donald Trump’s decision to pardon former Binance chief CZ has ignited controversy, with critics calling it “disgusting” and questioning the links between politics and crypto. Trump grants full pardon to CZ On Oct. дальше »

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Tether could become the most profitable company in history: Bitwise CIO

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Tether could one day surpass Saudi Aramco as the most profitable company in history. The crypto industry is often underestimated by mainstream finance. According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, critics overlook a key point: the… дальше »

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Crypto.com CEO Denies Cover-Up

Critics previously claimed that Crypto.com had covered up a major security incident to prevent reputational damage дальше »

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Philippines Lawmaker Proposes 10,000 BTC Strategic Reserve

The Philippines introduced a bill to acquire 10,000 BTC over five years, locking holdings for two decades. Supporters highlight diversification benefits, while critics warn of risks as global governments accelerate sovereign Bitcoin accumulation. дальше »

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Saylor’s MSTR U-turn sparks criticism, but $680 target remains untouched

Key Takeaways Critics have slammed Saylor’s ‘sloppy’ guidance reversal, but Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about MSTR. Will the stock hold above the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA)?The post Saylor’s MSTR U-turn sparks criticism, but $680 target remains untouched appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC Delays Donald Trump’s Truth Social Bitcoin And Ethereum ETF As Critics Flag Conflicts

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, a Trump Media & Technology Group [...] дальше »

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Analyst Argues Pi Network’s Best Days Are Ahead Despite Horrible Pi Coin Price Action

The Pi Network has been one of the most polarizing projects in crypto. Supporters call it a groundbreaking attempt to build a mobile-first digital economy, while critics dismiss it as overhyped vaporware. дальше »

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Kraken Halts Monero Deposits After Qubic’s Disputed 51% Attack Claim

Critics argue Qubic never controlled more than 35% of Monero’s hashrate, instead relying on selfish mining, while DDoS attacks were launched against the pool. The post Kraken Halts Monero Deposits After Qubic’s Disputed 51% Attack Claim appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Trump shuts down ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0’ with sweeping anti-debanking order

In a sweeping move hailed by crypto advocates, President Trump signed an executive order barring federal agencies from pressuring banks to cut off entire industries—a tactic critics dubbed “Operation Chokepoint 2. дальше »

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PUMP price rebounds as quiet buybacks fuel a $666m volume surge

PUMP just pulled off a quiet rebellion. While critics dismissed it as another failed launch, the token rallied hard as Pump.fun deployed 98% of its revenue to buy back supply. The $666 million volume suggests conviction, but the real test… дальше »

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Wyoming Senator pushes bill to allow crypto in mortgage

Senator Lummis has introduced a bill to include crypto in mortgage approvals. The bill targets young buyers and aligns with FHFA’s recent crypto directive. Critics cite crypto’s volatility as a mortgage default risk. дальше »

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