Crypto was born to work without permission - and yet regulation now shapes almost everything you can do with it. This 2026 guide explains why governments regulate crypto, the main rules (KYC/AML, licensing, stablecoins, tax), how approaches differ worldwide, and what it means for you.
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate to 2.75% on Thursday, marking its first increase since January 2023 as consumer inflation climbed to a three-year high. The decision lands as South Korea’s stock market swings violently, with chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics leading steep losses on Thursday.
Peter Schiff attacked Bitcoin and Michael Saylor on July 15, predicting a slide to $20,000 (nearly 70% below current prices) and questioning MicroStrategy’s decision to sell stock rather than BTC. The economist argues that Saylor is trapped and that holders who refuse to sell today will regret it soon. Schiff Targets
Blockchains cannot talk to each other natively - Bitcoin does not know Ethereum exists. Bridges are the workaround that lets assets move between chains, and they are also one of the most hacked pieces of crypto infrastructure. This 2026 guide explains how bridges work and how to use them safely.