Bitcoin’s Lightning Network was designed to solve a simple problem: make Bitcoin fast and cheap enough for everyday payments. Nearly a decade after its whitepaper, the technology has matured considerably, yet most…
Grayscale Investments withdrew three proposed altcoin exchange-traded fund registrations on Aug. 7, with the filings arriving less than four minutes apart. The rapid sequence involved planned ETFs tied to Cardano, Hedera and…
North Korean state linked hackers are expanding their attacks on the cryptocurrency industry by compromising Telegram accounts and using them to trick Bitcoin and crypto professionals into installing malware. Security researchers say…
The U.S. Senate will not vote on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act before lawmakers leave for the August recess, delaying one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most closely watched legislative efforts until…
Tether significantly expanded its gold holdings during the second quarter, purchasing 14 metric tons of bullion and increasing its total reserves to a record 146 metric tons. At current market prices, the…
Thailand is strengthening its bid to become a leading digital asset hub after implementing a five-year exemption on personal income tax for capital gains from cryptocurrency trading conducted through licensed platforms. The…
Crypto market maker Wintermute has taken a major step into traditional finance after registering its U.S. business as a broker-dealer, positioning the firm to expand beyond digital assets and prepare for the…
A sophisticated cybercrime campaign has targeted employees at some of the largest U.S. private equity firms, including Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, and KKR, using deceptive phone calls designed to steal employee credentials…
Hong Kong has taken another step toward expanding its digital asset ecosystem with the launch of a Tokenized Securities Framework designed to modernize how tokenized financial products are issued, distributed, and settled.…
Coinbase is expanding its push into traditional finance by introducing 24/5 trading in U.S. stocks for eligible users in the United Kingdom. The move allows UK customers to buy and sell U.S.…
Russia has taken a major step toward integrating cryptocurrency into its financial system after President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive law establishing a regulated framework for digital asset trading. The legislation creates…
Federal prosecutors have charged three Missouri men for their alleged roles in a failed kidnapping and robbery conspiracy tied to a high profile Bitcoin theft worth approximately $245 million. The charges mark…
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is moving to strengthen its oversight of the digital asset industry by establishing a standalone division dedicated to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The organizational change reflects the regulator’s growing…
J.P. Morgan’s blockchain business, Kinexys, has expanded its presence in the Middle East after bringing Dukhan Bank onto its blockchain-powered payment network. The move makes Dukhan Bank the first Islamic bank in…
SpaceX reported a $540 million loss tied to its Bitcoin holdings during the second quarter, highlighting how cryptocurrency volatility can significantly affect corporate earnings under current accounting rules. The company disclosed that…
Cloudflare has expanded its support for the emerging x402 payment standard by introducing AI wallet handles, a feature designed to simplify how autonomous AI agents send and receive payments. The move aims…
Volta Infrastructure has vaulted into the spotlight after securing a reported $10 billion cloud computing agreement with artificial intelligence company Anthropic, marking one of the largest infrastructure contracts awarded to a startup…
A new Ethereum proposal is reigniting debate over the network’s monetary policy by suggesting that new ETH issuance should gradually fall to zero once the total value of staked Ether reaches approximately…
The Bank of Korea is set to purchase gold for the first time in 13 years, marking a notable shift in the country’s foreign reserve management strategy as central banks worldwide continue…
Wells Fargo plans to introduce tokenized deposits for its corporate and commercial banking clients this fall, marking another major step by a large U.S. bank toward integrating blockchain technology into traditional financial…
A security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has escalated into one of the largest Bitcoin wallet compromises on record, with confirmed losses now exceeding $100 million across three coordinated attack waves. Security…
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, marking a significant step in the payments giant’s strategy to integrate blockchain-based settlement with its global financial network. The transaction strengthens Mastercard’s…
Palantir Technologies delivered another blockbuster quarter, sending its shares sharply higher after the company reported earnings and revenue that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations while lifting its full-year financial guidance. The strong…
A former FBI supervisory special agent is facing federal charges after authorities accused him of stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from digital wallets that were under government scrutiny during a national…
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