Crypto News

CrowdStrike report reveals escalating North Korean state-sponsored attacks on crypto firms, including Drift Protocol's $280M breach via infiltrators met at conferences.

Visa and Coinbase are advancing new payment networks for AI agents, using stablecoins and blockchain to enable high-frequency machine transactions.

Zcash's new development group, ZODL, raises $25M to enhance privacy features, focusing on the Zcash protocol and self-custodial wallet Zodl.

Cryptocurrency infrastructure through x402 payments and ERC-8004 reputation systems is enabling truly autonomous AI agents while cryptographic safeguards manage risks.

OFAC adds six Ethereum addresses to sanctions list amid allegations the Sinaloa Cartel uses blockchain to launder illicit funds. Major exploit analysis reveals $1.2B Bybit theft routed through THORChain.

JPMorgan files for JLTXX tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, targeting stablecoin issuers with Treasury-backed reserves and $1M minimum investment.

Ethereum developers are implementing privacy upgrades via EIP-8141 and EIP-8250, alongside major funding rounds for Catena Labs ($30M), Hyperliquid ETFs ($11M inflows), and Variational ($50M).

Creditors with U.S. terrorism judgments against Iran want a Manhattan court to order Tether to transfer 344,149,759 USDT frozen in OFAC-blocked Tron wallets.

Pudgy Penguins launches Pudgy World, catapulting PENGU into the spotlight amid surging NFT gaming interest.

Ethereum Foundation and major wallet providers launch Clear Signing standard to prevent billions in losses from phishing attacks by replacing code with readable transaction details.

Crypto markets surge as Bitcoin tops $69,000, driven by regulatory shifts in Washington and strong institutional buying.

Bitcoin enters the $80K-$85K resistance zone as predicted altcoin rotation accelerates, creating new profit opportunities across crypto markets.

THORChain faces suspected multi-chain exploit exceeding $10M as ZachXBT, PeckShield, and Arkham track wallets; RUNE drops about 14%.

Pakistan's new Virtual Assets Act imposes up to 5 years in prison for unlicensed crypto trading while establishing PVARA as the licensing authority.

OFAC sanctioned Sinaloa Cartel's crypto network over $3.36M fentanyl proceeds laundering, with 98.8% of transactions in USDT.

Riot Platforms stock rose 1.2% ahead of earnings as Bitcoin rebounded. Analysts expect strong results, but the company faces pressure to accelerate its data center pivot.

OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander predicts tokenized collectibles like Pokémon cards and Rolex watches will drive the next NFT wave, moving beyond speculative trading.

Bitcoin drops to $65K after hotter-than-expected PPI data reduces Fed rate cut hopes, triggering $260M in liquidations and historic February losses.

ICP rebounds 18% from recent lows as analysts project the token could reach $5.89 by year-end 2026 and $19.21 by 2032, despite trading 99% below its ATH.

Ronin completes migration to Ethereum L2 via OP Stack, cutting RON emissions to 5M annually. OpenSea launches AI trading assistant while new Catalog tool helps NFT creators organize works.

South Korea's tax authority lost $4.8M in seized crypto after accidentally publishing an unredacted wallet seed phrase in a press release.

Chainlink's CCIP enables cbBTC bridging from Base to Monad, unlocking $5B+ in Bitcoin-backed liquidity for DeFi lending, trading, and structured finance.

US authorities seek to recover $327K in Tether stablecoins linked to romance scam, as DOJ intensifies crackdown on crypto-enabled fraud schemes.

Hana Financial purchases 6.55% of Upbit operator Dunamu for $418M, joining wave of South Korean financial institutions entering cryptocurrency.

Slab launches as an EVM-based Pokémon NFT platform following Emporium's shutdown, offering multi-chain pack opening with insurance through Collector Crypt.

Senator Elizabeth Warren requests SEC investigation into Trump-linked World Liberty Financial over $75M loan and alleged investor treatment issues.

Bitcoin trades 24-66% below trend vs. gold, with Z-score metrics suggesting potential major rally ahead, says Jan3 CEO Samson Mow, despite bearish forecasts.

TownSquare announces a $100 million liquidity program using World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin to expand institutional DeFi yield strategies.

XRP trades near $1.34 within a descending channel, with technical indicators pointing to a potential test of the critical $1 support level in March 2026.

PayPal and MoonPay unveil PYUSDx, a framework enabling developers to launch custom stablecoins backed by PYUSD in days instead of months.

Blockchain Leadership Fund reports $175,000 in funding as crypto PACs back candidates in Georgia, Alabama, and Texas Senate races.

Bitpanda expands globally by partnering with banks and institutions, emphasizing tokenization and regulatory compliance as it eyes a potential IPO in 2026.

Cloud mining platforms pivot toward AI infrastructure and compliance as NOW DeFi offers simplified, hardware-free mining access for crypto holders.

Bitcoin ETFs see $635M outflow, the largest in 105 days, as BTC trades near $79,500. Technical analysis points to key support at $79K and resistance at $85K.

XRP Ledger daily transactions surge from 1M to 3M year-over-year, driven by RWAs and institutional flows, while XRP price remains down 39% annually.

B2C2 won a Luxembourg MiCA CASP license, enabling regulated OTC spot crypto trading across 27 EU countries and three EEA markets via passporting.

Crypto influencer responds to Ivan on Tech's scam allegations against PulseChain and Hex, arguing confirmation bias amid 93% decline over five years.

Token2049 Dubai postponed to April due to Iran conflict while DC Blockchain Summit proceeds, highlighting shifting geopolitical risks in crypto.

Chainlink enables $5B+ in cbBTC transfers from Base to Monad blockchain via CCIP, expanding Bitcoin-backed DeFi liquidity across high-throughput networks.

StarkWare launches Starkzap, an open-source SDK that simplifies blockchain integration for developers, reducing build time from weeks to hours on Starknet.

Marathon Digital's $1.5B Bitcoin sale and AI pivot raises questions about corporate treasury strategies as the mining giant reduces debt by 30%.

Osero secures $13.5M from Sky Ecosystem and Plasma to launch stablecoin yield infrastructure with three products targeting the $300B+ market.

Nigeria's crypto adoption surges as citizens, especially young traders, embrace digital assets to navigate naira instability and seek financial opportunities.

Gemini reports $60M EBITDA loss and 73% expense increase despite securing $100M Bitcoin investment from Winklevoss Capital and obtaining key CFTC licenses.

Law firm targets $344M in frozen Iranian stablecoins and Kelp exploit funds, drawing fierce criticism over tactics that may delay hack victim repayment.

Bitcoin whales holding 10-10,000 BTC increased their share to 68.17% of total supply as accumulation resumes near $71K, signaling potential bullish reversal.

RAILGUN is integrating Mech NFTs from Gnosis Guild to enable private, non-atomic DeFi transactions beyond simple swaps, expanding privacy capabilities.

Stripe's 1.5% stablecoin fee versus PayPal's 3.49% standard rate reveals a growing cost gap as both fintech giants compete for merchant settlement dominance in 2026.

MoonPay launches MoonPay Trade platform connecting banks and fintechs to tokenized assets, DeFi and stablecoin liquidity across 200+ blockchains.

Bitget's preOPAI token sale linked to OpenAI exceeded $100 million in commitments, offering tokenized exposure to the AI company's potential IPO.

Elizabeth Warren urged the SEC to investigate Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, citing WLFI token lock-ups and a reported $75M loan backed by $440M in tokens.

Senate's bipartisan housing bill includes provision banning Federal Reserve from issuing CBDC until 2031, with explicit White House support.

Senate Banking Committee advances crypto legislation 15-9 with bipartisan support, but ethics concerns and DeFi developer protections remain unresolved.

Sentinel Action Fund commits $8M to oppose crypto skeptic Sherrod Brown in Ohio Senate race, backed by Solana Policy Institute and Multicoin Capital.

Papertrade rewards losing traders with PAPER tokens in a novel DeFi experiment built on Hyperliquid. Hyperliquid also realigns with USDC.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will surge past $90K to $126K, citing AI infrastructure spending and war-related inflation as key drivers.

THORChain paused trading after ZachXBT and PeckShield flagged a suspected multi-chain exploit across Bitcoin and EVM chains with over $10M in losses.

Fellowship PAC launches with $11M from Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage Digital, spending $3M through marketing firm co-founded by Tether US CEO.

Riot Platforms posts record $647M revenue with 72% growth but reports $663M loss. Company pivots to AI infrastructure while holding $1.6B in Bitcoin.

A crypto journalist narrowly avoided a sophisticated Microsoft Teams phishing scam targeting Web3 professionals with fake meeting links and malicious code designed to steal credentials and crypto assets.

Crypto.com receives conditional OCC approval for a federal trust bank, joining BitGo, Circle, Ripple, and Paxos in pursuing national charters for digital asset.

Polkadot surges 22% weekly as traders position for a landmark upgrade capping DOT supply at 2.1 billion tokens starting March 2026, alongside major staking reforms.

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath warns that dollar-backed stablecoins could undermine India's financial sovereignty and suggests gold-backed alternatives.

Bitcoin rebounded to $81,200 after briefly dipping on hot CPI data, while crypto funds recorded $858 million in inflows amid the largest bitcoin short unwind of 2026.

Vitalik Buterin outlines 8 EIPs for Ethereum's Glamsterdam hardfork targeting 2026, promising 78.6% gas fee cuts and enhanced scalability despite ETH falling.

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler reportedly apologized to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse at the White House for the agency's lawsuit against XRP, marking a dramatic shift.

Bitcoin surged past $68K as crypto markets added $100B in under an hour, fueled by strong U.S. manufacturing data and $80M in short liquidations.

Blockchain.com expands to Ghana, capitalizing on Africa's crypto boom. The move follows success in Nigeria with a 700% transaction surge.

South Korea surpasses experimental tokenization by integrating blockchain into regulated capital markets, prioritizing compliance and infrastructure over crypto.

Strive shares surge 5.8% as Bitcoin treasury firm announces industry-first daily dividends and reports debt-free status despite $265.9M Q1 loss.

Former Binance CEO CZ criticizes Etherscan for displaying address poisoning scam transactions, as user receives 89 spam alerts in 30 minutes.

Strategy could raise $735.4M through its STRC perpetual preferred stock, potentially acquiring 9,066 Bitcoin as corporate treasuries embrace new financing tools.

Myanmar’s draft Anti-Online Scam Bill proposes the death penalty for coercing scam victims and life imprisonment for operating scam centers or crypto fraud.

U.S. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs saw rare same-day outflows, yet weekly flows signal risk rotation rather than exit.

AmericanFortress unveils patent-pending post-quantum scheme to protect $400B in dormant Bitcoin, including Satoshi's 1.1M BTC, without mass fund migrations.

Offline Protocol 2.0 formalizes mesh network infrastructure with DORS, OfflineID, and Proof of Location as UN confirms 2024 saw record 296 internet shutdowns.

The Senate CLARITY Act advances with housing provisions as Democrats demand ethics rules addressing Trump's crypto ventures. CFTC set to gain expanded authority.

Australian crypto leaders warn proposed tax reforms may discourage long-term investment, while SMSF registrations surge 69% as investors seek alternative strategies.

Bit Digital posted $27.9M Q1 revenue, down 13.6% QoQ, as ETH staking income fell 29.4%. Net loss improved to $146.7M.

XRP ETFs reportedly surpass $1B in inflows while Bitcoin and Ethereum funds see $4.6B outflows, though approval status remains unclear.

Bitcoin tests critical resistance cluster with declining volume, raising bull trap concerns as BTC approaches channel highs near a Fibonacci confluence zone.

StarkWare launches Starkzap, an open-source TypeScript SDK that reduces blockchain integration time from weeks to hours for developers building on Starknet.

Analysts suggest Ripple's XRP technology aligns closely with G20 cross-border payment reform goals targeting 2027, though integration remains speculative.

NFTs are quietly revolutionizing DeFi and enterprise applications beyond digital art, with protocols like Uniswap, Liquity, and GONDI using NFT standards.

Andreessen Horowitz seeks $2B fund in crypto, Epic Games wins using alternative payments, and an FBI arrest highlights industry challenges.

Bitcoin developer Martin Habovstiak inscribed a 66KB image to challenge BIP-110's anti-spam proposal, demonstrating potential workarounds to restrictions.

Binance launches IPO futures contracts for pre-listing speculation as SpaceX prepares a potential $75B IPO that could become the largest in US history.

Ethereum plans Glamsterdam and Hegota upgrades for 2025-2026 to combat MEV and censorship, while Cardano develops competing Midnight sidechain solution.

B2C2 secures MiCA CASP license in Luxembourg, becoming first global OTC liquidity provider authorized under EU's unified crypto regulatory framework.

Physicist Giovanni Santostasi says Bitcoin will hit $1M in 8 years with 90% certainty, based on power law patterns that govern cities and nature.

Mark Karpelès proposes a Bitcoin hard fork to recover 79,956 BTC worth $5.2B from Mt. Gox hack. Community backlash centers on immutability concerns.

Meta AI predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by end of 2026, citing post-halving supply dynamics, ETF inflows, and expanding global liquidity.

Pi Network recovers to $0.17 from recent lows, but core team wallet transfers to exchanges introduce supply concerns as price approaches $0.19-$0.20 resistance.

Paradigm plans a $1.5B fund to expand into AI and robotics while maintaining crypto investments, reflecting convergence inblockchain.

Nasdaq files with SEC to list binary options on Nasdaq 100 as prediction markets face congressional scrutiny over geopolitical betting contracts.

SEC withdraws civil fraud case against DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice, permanently barring refiling of claims over alleged $257M unregistered token sales.

SEC proposes $10M settlement with Justin Sun in Tron case, marking a major resolution in crypto enforcement, amid strategic shifts.

THORChain suffers a major multi-chain exploit exceeding $10 million in stolen assets across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base, causing RUNE to crash 14%.

Takeover launches on Base, introducing a gamified fee trading platform using Harberger tax model where 100-tile grids represent claims on trading fees.

Jeremy Sturdivant spent his 10000 BTC pizza fortune on travel and video games. What if he had held until 2026? The Bitcoin Pizza Day story explained.

Takeover launches on Base with gamified fee trading using Harberger taxes, allowing users to claim 1% of token trading fees through a perpetual buyout system.

ZachXBT said THORChain may have lost at least $10M in a suspected multi-chain exploit, prompting a trading halt as RUNE fell about 15%.

As crypto volatility intensifies, cloud mining platforms like FORT Miner emerge as infrastructure-driven alternatives to price speculation trading strategies.

CryptoPunks V1 and V2 exist in separate contracts with a massive price gap. A new trustless marketplace may finally unlock V1 trading potential.

Justin Sun accuses Trump-backed World Liberty Financial of engineering a governance vote that punishes dissenters with indefinite token lockups.

Crypto infrastructure like x402 and ERC-8004 is solving AI agents' autonomy bottlenecks through payment systems and reputation registries, while cryptography provides essential safeguards.

Wells Fargo increased Ether ETF holdings to $21.5M in Q1 2026 despite Ethereum's back-to-back quarterly losses of 28% and 29%, while Bitcoin ETFs led at $250M.

Osero secures $13.5M led by Sky Ecosystem to build stablecoin yield infrastructure addressing the $300B+ market's yield distribution gap.

MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor hints at selling Bitcoin to fund dividends after five years of never-sell promises, triggering a 4% stock drop.

Curve Finance accuses PancakeSwap of using its StableSwap code without permission, citing legal and cybersecurity concerns.

Poland passes crypto regulation bill aligned with EU MiCA framework after two presidential vetoes. Strategy's STRC hits $1.5B daily volume record.

Coinbase and Paxos pay insurance premiums with stablecoins, a first for the industry, marking a major step in digital currency adoption.

Leaked developments around the Clarity Act and Fed chair uncertainty create urgent concerns for Bitcoin holders as regulatory landscape shifts.

Uniswap V4 hooks introduce a new collectibles category as Unipeg generates $120M in trading volume, merging DeFi infrastructure with onchain art.

Mark Cuban sells most of his Bitcoin, calling it a disappointment after failing to act as a hedge during the Iran conflict and dollar weakness.

Exodus sold 1,076 bitcoin and $73.2M in crypto to raise cash for its W3C payments acquisition, shifting from a BTC-heavy treasury to USD reserves.

TownSquare unveils $100M liquidity program using World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin to expand institutional DeFi yield strategies and cross-chain lending.

Jane Street's SLV holdings jumped 500x in Q4, making it the largest holder. The firm faces manipulation allegations in crypto, equities, and derivatives markets.

Former Ethereum Foundation developer Dankrad Feist proposes $1B raise for new advocacy group to better align organization economically with ETH network.

Dartmouth joins Harvard in allocating endowment funds to crypto through BlackRock's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as institutional adoption grows despite market volatility.

An anonymous wallet sold 250 wrapped Bitcoin worth $20.3M on-chain as BTC trades near $80,400 amid rising Treasury yields and ongoing whale distribution.

Senate lawmakers file over 100 amendments to the CLARITY Act, targeting stablecoin yields, ethics rules, and developer protections ahead of Thursday's markup vote.

Bitcoin Depot now requires ID verification for all transactions across its 9,019 U.S. crypto ATMs amid regulatory pressure and fraud concerns.

Bank of Japan launches blockchain sandbox to test reserve settlement, drawing attention to Ripple's XRP Ledger amid deep institutional ties with SBI Holdings.

Bitcoin holds above $80K despite hotter-than-expected US inflation data. Whale accumulation surges while retail hesitates, fueling altseason speculation.

Bitcoin Society, backed by Tony Parker, suspends Bitcoin accumulation as Q1 2026 BTC decline exposes challenges in corporate treasury financing model.

As Discord implements mandatory ID verification, Status emerges as the leading privacy-focused alternative for crypto communities.

Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi disavows unauthorized Solana meme token after it crashes 75% from $30M peak. Top three wallets held 60% of supply.

Senate Banking Committee approves Digital Asset Clarity Act 15-9, sending Bitcoin to $81,965 and triggering $250M in short liquidations within hours.

Three months after its $187.5M ICO, Monad faces declining user numbers and team departures despite delivering on technical promises of high-speed EVM compatibility.

Ethereum Foundation publishes official mandate emphasizing CROPS principles amid leadership changes, sparking debate over focus on philosophical roots versus real-world adoption.

Terror victims file motion in Manhattan court seeking $344M in frozen USDT from Iran-linked wallets, testing whether stablecoins can satisfy terrorism judgments.