14 March 2026
Austin, Texas, USA

Estefano Gomez

Articles by Estefano Gomez

Iran’s central bank used $500M in Tether to fight FX collapse and evade sanctions

CryptoJanuary 22, 2026

Iran's central bank amassed $507M in USDT to dodge sanctions, using crypto tactics to access offshore liquidity. Iran’s central bank accumulated more than $507 million in USDT to evade sanctions and …...

Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison set for release Wednesday after 14 months in custody

CryptoJanuary 22, 2026

Caroline Ellison exits federal custody Jan 21 after FTX cooperation, faces 10-year industry ban and supervised release. Caroline Ellison, the former co-CEO of Alameda Research, was released from fede…...

Bitcoin falls below $88K to a new 2026 low with $150M liquidated in one hour

CryptoJanuary 22, 2026

Bitcoin tumbles below $88K with $150M liquidated in an hour, marking a 2026 low as the Bitcoin market decline continues. Bitcoin fell below $88,000 after a short-lived rebound toward $90,000 was full…...

Trump Media sets February 2 record date for digital token airdrop to DJT holders

CryptoJanuary 21, 2026

Trump Media sets February 2 2026 as the eligibility cutoff for a digital token airdrop to DJT shareholders using Crypto.com infrastructure. Trump Media and Technology Group announced February 2, 2026…...

PayPal outlines new tax reporting requirements for crypto users

CryptoJanuary 21, 2026

PayPal confirms crypto users must report taxes under new IRS rules, with Form 1099 DA issued for digital asset sales starting in 2025. PayPal today confirmed that crypto users must report taxes using…...

World Liberty Financial to host inaugural forum at Mar-a-Lago with Goldman Sachs and Franklin Templeton CEOs

CryptoJanuary 21, 2026

World Liberty Forum to debut at Mar-a-Lago, featuring finance leaders from Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and FIFA. World Liberty Financial will host its inaugural World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-La…...

Mastercard weighs investment in ZeroHash after $2 billion acquisition talks fall through

CryptoJanuary 21, 2026

Mastercard considers investing in ZeroHash after $2 billion acquisition talks collapse, exploring a commercial partnership instead. Mastercard is considering an investment in ZeroHash, a blockchain i…...

Bitmine secures shareholder approval to increase authorized shares as ETH treasury expands

CryptoJanuary 21, 2026

Bitmine secures 81% shareholder approval for share increase as company holds 4.2M ETH and advances staking network. Bitmine Immersion Technologies said shareholders approved a proposal to increase th…...

Bitcoin drops below $90K as selloff triggers $580 million in liquidations

CryptoJanuary 21, 2026

Bitcoin drops below $90K triggering over $580M in liquidations as ETH, XRP, and SOL extend losses amid broad selloff. Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 on Tuesday morning, falling over 3% as escalating t…...

Silver surges past $95 to fresh all-time high as geopolitical tensions fuel 30% year-to-date rally

CryptoJanuary 21, 2026

Silver hits a new all-time high above $95 as geopolitical tensions and tariff risks drive a broad rally in precious metals. Silver surged over 5% on Tuesday, breaking above $95 per ounce to reach a n…...