Zoran Spirkovski

Based in North Macedonia, Zoran Spirkovski has reported on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology since 2016. As Chief Editor and Owner of Crypto-News.Net, he directs the publication's editorial strategy and operations. His freelance work has appeared in CoinSpeaker, BeInCrypto, and Crypto Briefing.
He specializes in regulatory coverage of digital assets, with particular focus on stablecoin policy and blockchain infrastructure development. His approach centers on making technical blockchain developments accessible to both industry professionals and general readers. Zoran holds cryptocurrency assets and has previous marketing experience in the crypto sector. He maintains editorial independence by enforcing clear boundaries between his publication ownership and freelance journalism. He reports in English and Macedonian.

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CoinGecko Launches AI Market Intelligence and Partner Platform Mid-Bear Quarter

Key Takeaways Partner Platform pricing, AI disclosure policies, and editorial-independence safeguards were not disclosed at launch. CoinGecko launched an AI-driven consumer experience and a unified Partner Platform on April 22, 2026, its most substantial product rollout in years. The rollout landed six days after CoinGecko’s Q1 2026 report showed market cap down 20.4% to $2.4T…

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SEC and CFTC Release First Crypto Token Taxonomy, Most Assets Not Securities

SEC and CFTC classify crypto into five categories. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are not securities under the new framework.

March 18, 20260Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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Revolut Files for US Banking Charter With Plans to Relaunch Crypto Services

Revolut filed for a US national banking charter and appointed a new US CEO as it prepares to bring crypto back to American users.

March 5, 20260Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Pull in $458M on March 2 With Zero Outflows Recorded

Key Takeaways BlackRock's IBIT led all funds with $263.2M in inflows, 57.4% of the daily total. Eight of 11 tracked funds posted positive inflows. Three had no activity. None saw outflows. The inflows extend a reversal from five consecutive weeks of net outflows earlier in 2026. March 3 (Crypto-News.Net) - U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded…

March 3, 20260Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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HKMA Signs MOU With Shanghai to Build Digital Trade Finance Platform

HKMA signs MOU with Shanghai Data Bureau and National Blockchain Centre to build cross-border digital cargo trade finance platform.

March 2, 20260Comments

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Story (IP) Gains 19% in 24 Hours as South Korean Exchange Drives Rally

Upbit accounted for 45% of the token's $272 million daily volume as speculative buying concentrated in Korea. Key Points Story (IP) rose 25% in 24 hours to reach $3.14 on Jan. 13 South Korean exchange Upbit drove 45% of volume as trading activity spiked 400% A large investor who entered at $1.70 on Jan. 1…

January 13, 20260Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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SBF Now Acts as ‘Jailhouse Lawyer,’ Advised Inmate Before Trump Pardon

FTX founder advised fellow inmates including ex-Honduran President Hernández, who received a Trump pardon this month. Key Points SBF encouraged Hernández to testify during his March 2024 drug trafficking trial; Trump pardoned the former president on Dec. 1. The FTX founder also served as a sounding board for Sean Combs during his trial, helping him…

December 20, 20250Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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Crypto Trader Loses $50M USDT to Address Poisoning Despite Test Transaction

The victim first sent a $50 test to the correct address before the attacker's look-alike address captured the full transfer. Key Points Scammer converted stolen USDT to DAI within minutes, blocking any potential Tether freeze action. Funds are being laundered via Tornado Cash, a mixing service that obscures transaction trails. Similar $70M address poisoning case…

December 20, 20250Comments

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BOJ Hikes Rate to 30-Year High at 0.75%, Bitcoin Holds Steady

Key Points Bitcoin remained stable around $87,000 following the BOJ announcement, contrasting with 20-30% drawdowns after previous rate hikes in 2024. The rate hike takes effect Dec. 22 and marks the fourth increase since BOJ ended negative rates in March 2024. Japan's economy contracted 2.3% annualized in Q3 while November core inflation reached 3%, creating…

December 19, 20250Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

Illustration of a balance scale in front of a government building with the US seal. One side holds legal documents and case files that outweigh the other side, which shows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrency coins spilling out. A figure in a business suit observes the imbalance, representing the SEC's decision to drop over 60% of inherited crypto enforcement cases in 2025.

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SEC Eased 60% of Inherited Crypto Cases Under Trump, NYT Investigation Finds

Key Points SEC pulled back from 14 of 23 crypto cases inherited from prior administrations since January 2025 Eight of the 14 cases involved defendants who later formed political or financial ties to Trump NYT found no evidence firms tried to influence cases through donations or business ties Dec. 15 (Crypto-News.Net) - The U.S. Securities…

December 15, 20250Comments

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