Vismaya V
Vismaya has been a freelance crypto writer since 2021. Despite holding an engineering degree in Information Technology, she began her career as a crypto journalist. Disclosure: No significant crypto holdings.
30 articles
South Korea Arrests 23 in Connection with $11M Crypto Laundering Scheme
South Korean authorities have arrested 23 individuals linked to an $11.1 million cryptocurrency laundering operation tied to a Cambodian phishing scheme. The operation involved transferring USDT across exchanges, with two key figures detained and the ringleader at large under an Interpol Red Notice, according to Decrypt.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Philippines Implements Stricter Crypto Listing Rules, Prohibits Privacy Coins
The Philippines' central bank has introduced stricter regulations for cryptocurrency listings, specifically banning anonymity-enhancing assets like Monero and Zcash. This move aims to enhance financial stability and customer protection within the burgeoning crypto market, as reported by Decrypt.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Gary Gensler Supports States in Prediction Market Regulation Dispute
Gary Gensler publicly backs states contesting the CFTC's regulation of prediction markets, asserting that the federal government did not intend to oversee sports betting entirely. This stance aligns with several state and tribal entities opposing Kalshi's claims of federal jurisdiction, as reported by Decrypt.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
IMF Urges Nepal to Monitor Growing Crypto Usage Despite Ban
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported a significant rise in crypto adoption in Nepal, despite the country’s ban on crypto transactions. In its 2026 Article IV Consultation, the IMF highlights that crypto flows peaked at over 13% of GDP in 2021 and urges Nepal to implement regulatory measures, according to Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Kalshi Implements New Rules to Combat Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
Kalshi has introduced new compliance measures that require traders to disclose their employment before engaging in high-risk markets. This move follows a series of insider trading investigations and is part of a broader effort to enhance market integrity, according to Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Elizabeth Warren Questions CFTC's Oversight of Crypto and Prediction Markets
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for its lack of oversight of prediction markets and the cryptocurrency industry, citing workforce reductions and enforcement failures. In a letter to CFTC Chairman Michael Selig, Warren alleges that the agency has been influenced by businesses connected to Donald Trump and his family, as reported in Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Labour Accuses Farage of Dodging Scrutiny Over Tether Billionaire's $6.7M Gift
The Labour Party in the UK has demanded that Nigel Farage be more transparent regarding a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The party contends that Farage's shifting narratives raise questions about compliance with parliamentary rules, as reported by Decrypt.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Pump.fun Launches Bounty Platform for Strange Tasks
Pump.fun has introduced a new bounty platform called GO, allowing users to pay others for various tasks, as reported by Decrypt. Within hours of its launch, the platform accumulated hundreds of listings, although most rewards are significantly lower than the advertised maximums.
last month·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
George Santos Faces DOJ, CFTC Investigations Over Kalshi Trades
George Santos is under scrutiny from the DOJ and CFTC for allegedly betting against his attendance at President Trump's State of the Union address on prediction market Kalshi, according to NPR. The investigations follow significant concerns over insider trading practices in prediction markets.
last month·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Binance Opens Access to 7,000 U.S. Stocks and Prepares bStocks
Binance will allow non-U.S. users to trade over 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs with no commissions or fractional purchases. The platform also revealed plans for 'bStocks', enabling users to mint tokenized versions of shares on the BNB blockchain, as reported by Decrypt.
last month·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Ukrainian Police Officers Accused of Kidnapping Crypto Entrepreneurs for Extortion
Two former Ukrainian police colonels allegedly led a criminal ring that kidnapped crypto entrepreneurs, extorting around $2.2 million. The group utilized official police tactics, including impersonation and violence, to coerce their victims. This news comes as part of a concerning trend of crypto-related 'wrench attacks', according to Decrypt.
last month·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
House Subcommittee Discusses Modernizing Bank Secrecy Act for Crypto
A recent House subcommittee hearing highlighted a significant divide among lawmakers regarding the potential revisions to the 1970 era Bank Secrecy Act. As the Trump administration seeks to broaden its implications, various stakeholders, including financial institutions and policy experts, advocate for modernization to better align with the contemporary financial landscape, as reported by Decrypt.
last month·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
DeFi Faces Security Issues Amid Ongoing Exploits
DeFi projects continue to experience significant security breaches in 2026, according to insights from experts reported by Decrypt. They detail the underlying causes of these vulnerabilities and propose potential solutions for the ongoing crisis in cryptocurrency security.
2 months ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Terraform Accuses Jane Street of Utilizing Private Telegram Group
Terraform alleges that Jane Street exploited a private Telegram group to gain inside information before the collapse of the Terra ecosystem, according to Decrypt. This raises concerns regarding the ethics of trading practices in the crypto space.
2 months ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Echo Protocol Reports $76M Exploit Linked to Compromised Admin Key
Echo Protocol, a decentralized finance platform built on Bitcoin, has disclosed a $76 million exploit resulting from unauthorized eBTC minting linked to a compromised admin key. This incident raises concerns regarding security vulnerabilities in decentralized applications, as reported by Decrypt.
2 months ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Dune Analytics Cuts 25% of Workforce to Focus on AI and Enterprise Clients
Dune Analytics is undergoing a major restructuring, laying off 25% of its workforce while shifting its focus towards artificial intelligence and institutional clients, as reported by Decrypt.
2 months ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Bitcoin ETFs Experience $630M Exit Amid Inflation Concerns
Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. face significant outflows totaling $630 million, the largest since January, according to Decrypt. This trend marks a departure from previous weeks of institutional inflows, largely driven by fears surrounding inflation and uncertainty from the Federal Reserve.
2 months ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
Bhutan Offloads $8.1M in Bitcoin Amid Continued Sell-Off
Bhutan has sold off over $230 million in Bitcoin this year and recently moved an additional $8.1 million, according to data from Arkham. This trend reflects the kingdom's strategy to decrease its cryptocurrency holdings while navigating the turbulent market.
2 months ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vismaya V
