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The CLARITY Act will help reshore the crypto industry in the US — Attorney
The "biggest market" in crypto is conducting the vast majority of its trading volume outside of US-based exchanges, according to Attorney Bill Hughes.
The Nobitex dilemma: How Iran's biggest crypto exchange stays off the OFAC blacklist
Iran entered the final night of February 2026 under a near-total internet shutdown. In the wake of a joint strike by the United States and Israel, Tehran almost completely severed the country's connection to the global internet — likely lea
Trump Media’s Q1 loss widens to $406 million on bitcoin, CRO markdowns
The loss was primarily driven by $244 million in unrealized losses on cryptocurrency holdings and an additional $108.2 million investment loss.
Australian Police Seize Millions in Bitcoin From Alleged Darknet Marketplace Operator
Two men face money laundering and drug charges following the seizure of $4.2 million in Bitcoin from alleged darknet marketplace dealings.
Sports betting should be regulated as a financial product, not gambling, aspiring prediction market provider says
Novig CEO Jacob Fortinsky said his company will transition to a federal Designated Contract Market framework this summer to launch in all 50 states, while 57 Maiden's Adam Mastrelli said he was banned from two major sportsbooks within two m
LayerZero issues public apology for Kelp DAO exploit response, admits fault in single-verifier setup
LayerZero also disclosed a previously unreported incident in which a multisig signer used their production hardware wallet to execute a personal trade.
It might be too late for bitcoin’s quantum migration, Project Eleven report argues
Quantum computing does not only pose a risk to up to $3 trillion in digital assets, it also threatens the security of banking systems, military communications, digital identities and more, Project Eleven’s report warns.
Crypto industry cheers Senate Clarity Act markup date as market structure push resumes
The bill's progress follows talks on jurisdiction, consumer/developer protections, and stablecoin rewards, with crypto firms backing a yield compromise.
Emerging-market users are treating crypto exchanges like banking apps, Binance says
One point three billion adults lack financial services, 4.7 billion lack credit, and 1.4 billion savers in low-income nations earn no deposit interest, Binance said.
Why a 2017 Linux bug is now a major concern for the crypto industry
The “Copy Fail” Linux bug could impact crypto infrastructure that relies on Linux servers, highlighting growing cybersecurity risks in the digital asset industry. Format: Explained
Swiss central bank bitcoin reserve push fails over signature shortfall
The initiative sought to amend Switzerland's constitution, requiring the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold BTC alongside gold and foreign-currency reserves.
CME is set to let traders bet on bitcoin volatility, not just price
CME Group plans to launch bitcoin volatility futures on June 1 pending regulatory approval bringing a easy way to bet on the degree of price swings.
How DeFi is changing the financial landscape for Latin Americans
DeFi is quietly shifting from niche crypto experiment to a legitimate financial tool across the region, explains Serrano.
TeraWulf doubles AI revenue but posts $427M quarterly loss as mining income declines
TeraWulf’s HPC lease revenue jumped 117% quarter-on-quarter to $21 million, but a $427 million net loss highlights the costs of transitioning from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.
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Crypto wallets are being rebuilt for AI agents, Trust Wallet and Mesh executives say at Consensus Miami
Trust Wallet CEO Felix Fan and Mesh CTO Arjun Mukherjee said AI agents are creating a new role for crypto wallets.
BlackRock deepens tokenization push with new onchain fund offerings
The world's largest asset manager filed paperwork to expand its tokenized fund lineup as real-world assets grow 200% year over year.
LayerZero says it ‘made a mistake’ in $292 Million Kelp exploit
After initially framing the exploit as a developer configuration failure, LayerZero said it “owns” the decision to let its own verifier secure high-value transfers in a vulnerable setup.
Olympic Sprinter Can't Outrun Charges in UK Crypto Fraud Investigation
U.K. police charged British sprinter CJ Ujah in an alleged crypto fraud scheme involving wallet seed phrase theft and impersonation calls.
Court lets Arbitrum DAO to transfer $71M in ETH tied to North Korea hack to Aave
A Manhattan judge modified a restraining notice to let Arbitrum DAO move $71 million in frozen Ether to Aave, while preserving terrorism victims’ legal claim on the funds.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs log 6th straight week of net inflows for first time in 9 months
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have logged six consecutive weeks of net inflows, the longest such streak since a seven-week run that drew in $7.57 billion in the summer of 2025.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers dismisses idea that Wall Street threatens Bitcoin
Strike CEO Jack Mallers argued that if Wall Street “kills” Bitcoin, then the asset was never going to succeed in the first place.
Judge clears path for Aave to move $71 million in ETH linked to North Korea hack
Judge Margaret Garnett allowed frozen exploit funds on Arbitrum to move to Aave, but the legal freeze follows the assets as terrorism plaintiffs continue their claim.
US CLARITY Act sees ‘big step forward’ as markup set for May 14
Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad said the date is a “big step forward” and is essential for supporting innovation in the US.
Bitcoin stalls as BTC ETF outflows hit $268M: Will new Fed chair restore the rally?
Rising Bitcoin ETF outflows and liquidations signal short-term caution, but a weak DXY and the eventual appointment of a new Fed chair could resume the rally.
Take two: Senate Banking Committee sets a date to amend and vote on sweeping crypto legislation
A much-anticipated hearing to vote on sweeping crypto legislation is happening, marking a second attempt in the Senate Banking Committee.
Senate Banking Committee plans to hold key market structure hearing on Thursday
The Senate Banking Committee announced it would hold its markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14.
Crypto exchanges pushed US lawmakers to bar provision on risky tokens: Report
Three companies reportedly pressed US senators for changes to a crypto bill, removing language that would require them to offer trading on tokens “not readily susceptible to manipulation.”
Banking Industry Says Clarity Act Stablecoin Proposal Would Enable 'Evasion'
Senators had hoped the issue, which has plagued crypto legislation for months, had been put to bed with a proposed compromise last week.
What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?
Bitcoin Magazine What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military? “INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo told Congress the U.S. military is operating a live Bitcoin node and views the protocol as a ‘valuable computer scie
Estonia's FSA issues investor warning about Zondacrypto
The news follows an investigation into the crypto exchange by Polish law enforcement officials and reports of customer withdrawal issues.
Swiss Bitcoin reserve campaign set to lapse after failing to gather signatures
Organizers failed to collect enough signatures to trigger a referendum that would have required the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin in its reserves.
Duke law lecturer argues Trump-connected World Liberty Financial issued a security
Lee Reiners argues World Liberty's so-called governance token is not a so-called digital commodity or pure governance tool.
Coinbase rebounds as altcoins surge with bitcoin holding above $80,000
Tokenization and digital asset-infrastructure stocks climbed as SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled support for onchain finance rules.
Kraken parent company applies for OCC charter in move toward banking
The US banking regulator has already approved similar charter applications for Coinbase, Ripple Labs, BitGo, Circle, Fidelity Digital Assets and Paxos.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin profit-taking could increase further amid ‘bear market rally’
Bitcoin holders are increasingly taking profits after the rally, though a correction may still take time to materialize, CryptoQuant said.
TeraWulf's AI Compute Revenue Outpaces Bitcoin Mining Amid $427 Million Loss
Publicly traded Bitcoin miner and data center operator TeraWulf reported a hefty net loss in Q1 as its AI revenue took over from BTC.
‘Shifted the vibes:’ Stablecoin deal revives crypto bill despite lingering ethics disputes
Vibes are on the upswing a week after lawmakers reached a compromise on what had become a major sticking point in passing crypto legislation.
Intel Stock Hits All-Time High After Preliminary Chip Deal With Apple
A preliminary Apple-Intel manufacturing agreement—backed by a White House push—sent Intel stock above $130 on Friday.
Elizabeth Warren Wants Meta to Spill All on Stablecoin Plans Ahead of Clarity Act Votes
The Senate Democrat said Meta’s reported plans to partner with a third-party stablecoin issuer could undermine “competition, privacy… and financial stability.”
Will Strategy Sell Bitcoin This Year? Traders Are Convinced After Saylor Comments
Users of Myriad's prediction market believe it's likely Strategy will part ways with some of its Bitcoin holdings this year.
AI agents fueled a frenzy of startup building at the Consensus Miami EasyA hackathon
Nearly 1,000 developers competed at the venue, from ecosystems like Base, Solana, and others arriving from companies like Microsoft and Google, most racing to build products around the theme of AI agents.
Price predictions 5/8: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, ZEC, BCH
Bitcoin continues to find buyers on each dip, but charts suggest traders may struggle to overcome the $84,000-$92,000 resistance cluster.
Crypto ‘wrench attacks’ on the rise, with victims’ family members increasingly at risk: CertiK
There has been 34 verified incidents globally, a 41% increase from the same period in 2025, CertiK said in a report published Friday.
Trump Admin Launches Pentagon UFO Website With Declassified Files
The new website follows years of hearings, investigations, and pressure for greater UAP transparency.
Kraken Parent Payward Applies for OCC National Trust Bank Charter
Crypto exchange Kraken is seeking a U.S. federal banking charter to complement its Wyoming SPDI subsidiary.
Kraken parent Payward applies for national OCC trust charter following Ripple, Coinbase
The application seeks to establish the Payward National Trust Company, or PNTC.
SEC weighs new rulemaking for onchain market structures and software applications
The SEC needs to clear up how its regulatory framework applies to software applications, said its Chair Paul Atkins on Friday.
Bitcoin Miner IREN Secures $3.4 Billion Nvidia AI Deal, With $2.1 Billion Share Option
Nvidia gains rights to invest up to $2.1 billion in IREN as companies race to lock down massive AI compute capacity.
TeraWulf’s $21 million HPC revenue surpasses bitcoin mining for first time in Q1
Former pure-play bitcoin miners like TeraWulf are starting to report AI and HPC revenue overtaking their mining segments.
ECB’s Lagarde Pushes Back on Euro Stablecoins, Warns of ‘Structural Weaknesses’
The European Central Bank chief says Europe "knows which port it is sailing to,” and it's not towards a euro stablecoin.
Coinbase Outage Disrupts Crypto Trading and Transfers Amid Amazon Service Failure
Coinbase says Amazon Web Services failures across multiple availability zones caused an extended outage on its platform.
AI Won’t End Human Work, Andreessen Horowitz Partner Says
a16z partner David George argues AI will reshape work instead of erasing it.
Bitcoin Price Crashes Near Zero on Revolut, Blamed on Third-Party Service Disruption
Bitcoin briefly plummeted to about 2 cents on Revolut due to what the financial platform described as a third-party service disruption.
Bernstein sets $100 IREN target after $3.4 billion NVIDIA AI deal
Bernstein analysts set $100 IREN target after NVIDIA deal, citing $3.4B cloud contract and 76% implied upside.
Bitcoin rally cools as April jobs fails to break macro ceiling with Iran tensions and ETF outflows in play
Bitcoin holds near $80,200 after April nonfarm payrolls beat expectations as Iran tensions and ETF outflows check the rally.
XRP New Addresses, Active Supply Plunge Amid Shift to ‘Institutional Rails’
New XRP addresses hit multi-year lows, per Glassnode data, as the network shifts from "retail speculation" to institutional usage.
Bernstein says Coinbase’s ‘everything exchange’ strategy is gaining traction despite weak first-quarter results, sees 71% upside
The analysts maintained an outperform rating and $330 price target on Coinbase despite weaker first-quarter results.
Senator Warren presses Meta over stablecoin trial ahead of 2026 rollout plans
Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Meta over its stablecoin trial, citing Libra risks and 2026 integration plans.
ECB’s Lagarde flags euro-denominated stablecoins as financial stability risk, diverging from Bundesbank stance
The ECB President argued that euro-denominated stablecoins risk financial stability and monetary policy, pushing for a digital euro instead.