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2 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Risk off Markets and Centralization Debates Week in Review

11 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

4 hours ago

'Back to Work': Michael Saylor Fuels Optimism for Another Massive Strategy Bitcoin Buy

Michael Saylor's return to orange dot posts signals potential for a significant bitcoin purchase by Strategy.

5 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Traders Hedge Hard: Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13%

7 hours ago

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

Bitcoin traded at $66,992 on April 5, 2026, with weak momentum limiting upside potential.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Dumping Their Bitcoin

Public companies and sovereign entities are selling bitcoin to address liquidity needs and operational priorities, marking a shift from previous accumulation trends.

2 hours ago

Risk off Markets and Centralization Debates Week in Review

Bitcoin risks dip below $59K as institutions dominate flows and quantum threats emerge.

11 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

4 hours ago

'Back to Work': Michael Saylor Fuels Optimism for Another Massive Strategy Bitcoin Buy

Michael Saylor's return to orange dot posts signals potential for a significant bitcoin purchase by Strategy.

5 hours ago

Traders Hedge Hard: Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13%

Bitcoin futures open interest has decreased to $46.94 billion, indicating a defensive market sentiment among traders.

7 hours ago

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

Bitcoin traded at $66,992 on April 5, 2026, with weak momentum limiting upside potential.

fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Dumping Their Bitcoin

Public companies and sovereign entities are selling bitcoin to address liquidity needs and operational priorities, marking a shift from previous accumulation trends.

more#bitcoin

2 hours ago

Monzo quits the US to focus on Europe ahead of a London IPO | TNW

Monzo's decision to exit the US market is framed as a deliberate, strategic choice to focus on scaling in the UK and Europe, rather than a retreat.

European startups

#prediction-markets

Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

fromThe Verge

Cryptocurrency

Fake or real, the "inside traders" on Polymarket are great engagement bait

Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

fromThe Verge

Cryptocurrency

Fake or real, the "inside traders" on Polymarket are great engagement bait

more#prediction-markets

Information security

SEC Warns Fake Officials Exploit Trust With Fraud Tactics Targeting Investors

Impersonation scams using SEC branding are increasing, exploiting investor trust through social media and text messages.

#crypto-regulation

EU data protection

MiCA Decoded: July 1 Is Not the Deadline. For Most Service Providers, It Already Passed

16 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks

Cryptocurrency

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)

EU data protection

MiCA Decoded: July 1 Is Not the Deadline. For Most Service Providers, It Already Passed

Service providers must secure authorization by July 1, 2026, or cease operations, with many missing jurisdiction-specific application deadlines.

16 hours ago

Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks

Japan is reshaping crypto regulation by classifying digital assets as financial instruments, enhancing oversight and investor protections.

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)

Legal and regulatory uncertainty is shaping markets, business decisions, and global policy in the crypto sector.

more#crypto-regulation

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

Vitalik Buterin has transitioned to a fully local AI setup, citing security concerns with cloud AI services.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

9 hours ago

For crypto miners turned AI stars, the real test is about to come

Former crypto-mining companies are now key players in the AI sector due to their utility power contracts and demand for data centers.

Privacy technologies

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

Vitalik Buterin has transitioned to a fully local AI setup, citing security concerns with cloud AI services.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

9 hours ago

For crypto miners turned AI stars, the real test is about to come

Former crypto-mining companies are now key players in the AI sector due to their utility power contracts and demand for data centers.

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.

US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

fromSubstack

Q1 Market Whiplash, Millionaire Tax Strategies and Bitcoin Backed Mortgages - Episode 183

The sharp rise in oil prices and renewed inflation concerns created significant pressure on both stocks and bonds, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics.

Retirement

fromTearsheet

In the world of Stripe: Acquisitions, agentic AI, and stablecoins - Tearsheet

Reports suggest that Stripe is considering a PayPal acquisition, although negotiations on the subject are in early stages with no guarantee of going through.

Business

The Top AI ETFs That Let You Invest In The Whole Trend At Once

AI spending is projected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, with ETFs offering diverse investment opportunities in the sector.

Poker

fromBusiness Matters

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.

Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing For Exchanges And Custodians

Australia has established a comprehensive digital asset framework requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain financial services licenses.

New Crypto PAC Targets US Digital Asset Legislation With Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Support

BLF is a hybrid PAC supporting candidates favorable to digital asset policy through direct contributions and independent expenditures.

fromwww.mediaite.com

What Regulatory Clarity Means for Binance Long-Term Strategy

Conversations at the World Economic Forum shifted to how digital assets should be governed rather than if they should exist in the financial system.

EU data protection

Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing For Exchanges And Custodians

Australia has established a comprehensive digital asset framework requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain financial services licenses.

New Crypto PAC Targets US Digital Asset Legislation With Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Support

BLF is a hybrid PAC supporting candidates favorable to digital asset policy through direct contributions and independent expenditures.

fromwww.mediaite.com

What Regulatory Clarity Means for Binance Long-Term Strategy

Conversations at the World Economic Forum shifted to how digital assets should be governed rather than if they should exist in the financial system.

Social media marketing

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

18 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

Cryptocurrency

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia mandates cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and investor safety.

Citadel-Backed Exchange Applies For US Trust Bank Charter

EDX Markets applied for a national trust bank charter to integrate digital assets with the US banking system.

Social media marketing

fromThedrum

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.

18 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia mandates cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and investor safety.

Citadel-Backed Exchange Applies For US Trust Bank Charter

EDX Markets applied for a national trust bank charter to integrate digital assets with the US banking system.

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.

22 hours ago

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure for AI agents that ensures human control through cryptographic enforcement.

Information security

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.

22 hours ago

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure for AI agents that ensures human control through cryptographic enforcement.

Dear Applied Digital Investors: April 8 Could Be the Make or Break Moment

Applied Digital Corp must deliver strong Q3 results to address significant stock decline and high debt levels.

Retirement

STRC Commercial Gets the 'Gigaslop' Treatment Saylor's Retirement Ad Backfires in Real Time

An AI-generated advertisement promoting STRC stock and bitcoin investment faced significant backlash for its quality and messaging.

ARKK Let's You Bet Big on Crypto Infrastructure With Top Disruptors In 2026

Cathie Wood continues to invest in Ark Innovation ETF despite market downturns, focusing on future tech and crypto infrastructure.

#coinbase

20 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.

Coinbase Rises 3%, Bitmine Jumps 4%: Is the Crypto Rally Back?

Coinbase and Bitmine stocks are experiencing gains, raising questions about a potential recovery in crypto markets after significant declines.

20 hours ago

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.

Coinbase Rises 3%, Bitmine Jumps 4%: Is the Crypto Rally Back?

Coinbase and Bitmine stocks are experiencing gains, raising questions about a potential recovery in crypto markets after significant declines.

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.

ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions

ViaBTC offers a collateral-pledged loan service to help miners maintain operations during bear markets without selling their cryptocurrencies.

17 hours ago

Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework

Japan's JVCEA Green List enables fast-tracked listings of over 30 approved tokens under FSA oversight, enhancing compliance and market access.

President Trump's 'Stone Age' Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving with institutional shifts, including BlackRock's bitcoin ETF and Coinbase's OCC approval, while long-dormant wallets reactivate.

Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

Cryptocurrency

Warren Presses Commerce Department Over Bitmain Security Risks and Trump-Linked Crypto Ties

Heightened scrutiny over crypto supply chains involves concerns about foreign influence and infrastructure vulnerabilities linked to Bitmain and Eric Trump's ventures.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Stocks Near A Bottom After 60% Selloff: Analyst

Crypto-linked equities are nearing a cyclical bottom after a 60% drawdown, presenting a potential buying opportunity ahead of earnings.

President Trump's 'Stone Age' Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving with institutional shifts, including BlackRock's bitcoin ETF and Coinbase's OCC approval, while long-dormant wallets reactivate.

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

X introduces auto-lock for accounts making first crypto posts to combat phishing attacks.

Warren Presses Commerce Department Over Bitmain Security Risks and Trump-Linked Crypto Ties

Heightened scrutiny over crypto supply chains involves concerns about foreign influence and infrastructure vulnerabilities linked to Bitmain and Eric Trump's ventures.

Crypto Stocks Near A Bottom After 60% Selloff: Analyst

Crypto-linked equities are nearing a cyclical bottom after a 60% drawdown, presenting a potential buying opportunity ahead of earnings.

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $9 Million While Ether Sees $71 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs saw modest inflows while Ether ETFs experienced significant outflows, indicating contrasting trends in the crypto market.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

How cryptocurrency's second largest coin missed out on the industry's boom

Ryan, who had worked for seven years at the Ethereum Foundation (EF), Ethereum's de facto governing body, suggested that Ethereum could be on the cusp of an era-defining shift. Since its founding in 2014, the foundation had prioritized technical upgrades and had avoided centralizing power while its user base was growing, but Ethereum had now grown up, and the cryptocurrency world around it had grown up, too.

US politics

Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff

MARA has laid off 15% of its workforce as part of a strategic shift towards energy and digital infrastructure services.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

BlackRock Files Ticker For Bitcoin Premium Income ETF As Bitcoin Strategy Expands

BlackRock is launching a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, trading under $BITA, combining BTC exposure with income-generating options.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

BlackRock Files Ticker For Bitcoin Premium Income ETF As Bitcoin Strategy Expands

BlackRock is launching a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, trading under $BITA, combining BTC exposure with income-generating options.

XRP Price Prediction: We Asked ChatGPT What XRP Will Be Worth If the CLARITY Act Passes

XRP's price is significantly affected by the pending CLARITY Act, which could solidify its commodity status and influence future valuations.

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.

Interactive Brokers Adds Bitcoin Trading In European Economic Area

Interactive Brokers has launched crypto trading for retail investors in the EEA, offering access to 11 digital assets within a unified platform.

Circle Reveals Wrapped Bitcoin Product With Real-Time Onchain Reserve Verification

Circle launched cirBTC, a wrapped bitcoin token fully backed by native BTC, aimed at providing institutional users with verifiable onchain exposure.

MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale And Debt Reduction Push

MARA Holdings has begun a series of company-wide layoffs affecting multiple departments, marking the latest shift in the firm's broader restructuring strategy.

Cryptocurrency

Franklin Templeton Acquires CoinFund Spinoff For Crypto Push

Franklin Templeton acquires 250 Digital to enhance its digital asset strategy and establish a dedicated institutional crypto division.

Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC

EDX Markets seeks OCC approval to establish EDX Trust as a national trust bank for institutional digital asset services in Chicago.

fromCointelegraph

Meta's 2026 Stablecoin Plan: Why It's Partnering, Not Issuing

Meta plans to introduce dollar-linked stablecoin payments across its platforms in late 2026, integrating existing stablecoins instead of issuing its own currency.

fromSouth China Morning Post

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

fromTechCrunch

De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack | TechCrunch

Drift has suspended withdrawals and deposits due to a significant security incident involving a potential theft of up to $285 million.

#blockchain

fromTNW | Blockchain

Cryptocurrency

Multi-Hop Transactions in Crypto. The Compliance Risk Behind Indirect Exposure

Cryptocurrency

Wall Street Is Migrating to Blockchain Faster Than Most Realize, Expert Insight

fromTNW | Blockchain

Multi-Hop Transactions in Crypto. The Compliance Risk Behind Indirect Exposure

Public blockchains present compliance challenges due to multi-hop transactions, complicating the tracking of funds and enforcement of regulations.

Wall Street Is Migrating to Blockchain Faster Than Most Realize, Expert Insight

Major market institutions are migrating core operations to blockchain networks, signaling a significant shift in global finance.

Bitgo Debuts Unified Digital Asset Financing Platform for Institutional Borrowing

Bitgo Prime launched an integrated financing platform for institutions, consolidating borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow.

Interactive Brokers Launches Crypto Trading for Individual Investors in Europe

Interactive Brokers enables EEA investors to trade 11 major cryptocurrencies alongside traditional assets on a single platform.

Altcoins Reclaim $1 Trillion Threshold Following Trump's Middle East Update

Altcoins surged following U.S. combat operation updates, with Ethereum leading the rally and total market cap surpassing $1 trillion for the first time since March.

Strategy's Latest SEC Filing Shows No Bitcoin Purchases or Share Sales During Quiet Week

Strategy Inc. reported no bitcoin purchases or equity sales, maintaining transparency in its treasury movements and emphasizing its bitcoin reserves as a core asset.

XRP Price: A New Rule Could Open Trillions in 401(k) Funds to Crypto - What That Means for XRP

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule allowing crypto in 401(k) plans, but implementation may take years.

Crypto Tax Confusion Deepens as US Investors Struggle With Cost Basis and Reporting Duties

Many U.S. investors recognize crypto as taxable but struggle with accurate reporting and understanding evolving tax obligations.

'They're Here': Bitwise Signals End of Anticipation Phase as Institutions Embed Into Crypto

Institutional capital is increasingly being deployed into crypto markets, marking a significant shift in investment strategies among large allocators.

Goldman Sachs Signals Bitcoin Bottom, Flags Attractive Crypto Stock Setups

Goldman Sachs shows a positive shift towards Bitcoin and crypto-linked equities, citing stabilization and improved market conditions.

STS Digital Unveils Structured Products Platform in Partnership With Kraken

STS Digital launched a global Structured Products platform for risk-managed exposure to 400 digital asset tokens on March 25, 2026.