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US crypto rules need to survive the next election ...

2026-10-06T13:00:00Z

US crypto rules need to survive the next election

US crypto rules could be vulnerable to political change after the midterms. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo argues Congress needs to pass durable, bipartisan legislation.

https://cointelegraph.com/opinion/us-crypto-rules-need-to-survive-the-next-election?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Paxos’ $3B USDG stablecoin launches on Arbitrum ...

2026-10-06T13:00:00Z

Paxos’ $3B USDG stablecoin launches on Arbitrum

Paxos’ USDG stablecoin is now live on Arbitrum as the network proposes 100 million ARB in incentives to support adoption and liquidity.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/paxos-3b-usdg-stablecoin-launches-arbitrum?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Polymarket overhauls smart contracts with new Protocol V2 rollout ...

2026-10-06T12:54:15Z

Polymarket overhauls smart contracts with new Protocol V2 rollout

Polymarket begins its Protocol V2 rollout ahead of a planned November transition for new prediction markets, while existing positions remain on the current system.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/polymarket-smart-contract-overhaul-protocol-v2?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto ...

2026-10-06T10:16:55Z

Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill

Hong Kong regulators plan to establish a licensing regime for four categories, including digital asset trading, custody, advisory and management services.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-govt-end-2026-deadline-crypto-licensing-bill?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Binance BTC outflows hit highest since mid-2023 as whales deposit ...

2026-10-06T09:59:12Z

Binance BTC outflows hit highest since mid-2023 as whales deposit stablecoins

Binance BTC reserves fell by nearly 40,000 coins since Sept. 20 as whales returned stablecoin capital to their exchange wallets.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/binance-btc-outflows-hit-highest-since-mid-2023-as-whales-deposit-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Community banks sue OCC over trust bank charters of crypto firms ...

2026-10-03T09:25:01Z

Community banks sue OCC over trust bank charters of crypto firms

Community banking group’s lawsuit claims OCC has overstepped its mandate from Congress.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/community-banks-sue-occ-over-trust-bank-charters-of-crypto-firms?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Satoshi-era Bitcoin wakes after 16 years of dormancy as 600 BTC ...

2026-09-06T13:01:48Z

Satoshi-era Bitcoin wakes after 16 years of dormancy as 600 BTC moves

Whale Alert identified 12 mining block rewards totaling 600 BTC that moved after 16 years of dormancy, finding no connection to Satoshi Nakamoto.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/satoshi-era-bitcoin-wakes-16-years-600-btc-moves?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Crypto Biz: AI took a back seat when Bitcoin started climbing ...

2026-09-04T17:22:58Z

Crypto Biz: AI took a back seat when Bitcoin started climbing

Corporate crypto bets are getting bigger as rising markets reward direct exposure, putting balance-sheet strategies and institutional adoption back in focus.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-biz-bitcoin-miners-strategy-strive-bitmine-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Here’s what happened in crypto today ...

2026-09-04T13:30:00Z

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-happened-in-crypto-today?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

South Korean regulators introduce tokenized securities roadmap ...

2026-09-04T10:42:10Z

South Korean regulators introduce tokenized securities roadmap

South Korea’s financial regulator introduced a three-phase roadmap for the issuance of tokenized assets, as the country prepares to adopt its first tokenized securities framework in February 2027.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korean-regulators-tokenized-securities-roadmap?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Pencil Finance completes $1M onchain lending cycle for 6.6K ...

2026-09-03T10:59:34Z

Pencil Finance completes $1M onchain lending cycle for 6.6K students in Southeast Asia

Pencil Finance said that its first-of-a-kind loan offered financing to 6,600 students in Southeast Asia who were underserved by traditional lenders.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/pencil-finance-1m-onchain-lending-cycle-students?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Wyoming adds Chainlink reserve verification to state-issued ...

2026-09-02T18:38:18Z

Wyoming adds Chainlink reserve verification to state-issued stable token

Wyoming is using Chainlink to bring near-real-time reserve verification onchain for FRNT as the oracle provider expands its footprint across tokenized financial markets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/wyoming-chainlink-onchain-reserves-of-state-issued-stable-token?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Sui DeFi protocol Full Sail to wind down after Switchboard ...

2026-09-02T13:40:03Z

Sui DeFi protocol Full Sail to wind down after Switchboard incident

Full Sail is shutting down after an attacker removed about $91,000 from three vaults during a security incident linked to oracle provider Switchboard.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/full-sail-sui-wind-down-switchboard-incident?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin ETFs notch best month of 2026 as BTC gains 25% in August ...

2026-09-02T07:59:43Z

Bitcoin ETFs notch best month of 2026 as BTC gains 25% in August

US spot Bitcoin ETFs reduced their year-to-date net outflows by 66% as Bitcoin gained about 25% in August, while Ether ETFs turned positive year-to-date at $732 million and XRP ETFs reached $502 million.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-etf-best-month-2026-btc-up-25-august?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts ...

2026-09-01T21:25:27Z

Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary

The $189,000 in media spending to support Representative Jake Auchincloss marked Fairshake’s latest attempt to influence the 2026 elections with funds from the crypto industry.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-pac-protect-progress-spending-massachusetts-primary?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Kalshi issues first lifetime ban for Republican politician over ...

2026-09-01T17:39:48Z

Kalshi issues first lifetime ban for Republican politician over insider bets

The prediction platform permanently banned George Santos and issued a three-year suspension for Laurie Buckhout after investigations into using insider information on event contracts.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/kalshi-bans-politicians-insider-trading-bets-manipulation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, ...

2026-09-01T10:00:00Z

Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet

Five equity-backed notes issued through Luxembourg’s ORO II fund will trade against dollars, USDT and Bitcoin for eligible non-US investors.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitfinex-tokenized-strategy-metaplanet-notes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new ...

2026-08-31T16:38:51Z

Bitcoin begins volatile monthly close as US bond yields eye new 20-year high

Bitcoin price action saw sharp moves within its local range as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed US bond yields.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-begins-volatile-monthly-close-as-us-bond-yields-eye-new-20-year-high?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Solana validators approve proposal to accelerate SOL disinflation ...

2026-08-28T19:53:12Z

Solana validators approve proposal to accelerate SOL disinflation

The approved proposal doubles Solana’s annual disinflation rate from 15% to 30%, reducing future SOL issuance while leaving its long-term inflation target unchanged.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-validators-approve-proposal-to-accelerate-sol-disinflation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

BitGo buys NYDIG trading arm to deepen institutional crypto push ...

2026-08-28T09:21:44Z

BitGo buys NYDIG trading arm to deepen institutional crypto push

BitGo completed its acquisition of NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding about 30 employees and expanding its derivatives and financing capabilities.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitgo-nydig-trading-arm-acquisition?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Here’s what happened in crypto today ...

2026-08-28T05:50:05Z

Virtu, Tradeweb complete onchain repo using Marshall Islands ...

2026-08-27T20:39:40Z

Virtu, Tradeweb complete onchain repo using Marshall Islands digital bond

The transaction used the Marshall Islands-issued USDM1 bond as collateral and completed the full repo cycle on the Canton Network in under 10 minutes.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/virtu-tradeweb-complete-onchain-repo-using-marshall-islands-digital-bond?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as ...

2026-08-27T18:51:02Z

Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as privacy demand grows

ZEC has climbed roughly 19-fold in a year, yet Grayscale says its sub-1% share of Bitcoin’s market cap leaves room for further upside.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/zcash-bitcoin-network-effects-grayscale-privacy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin’s 23% rally sends beaten-down miners soaring past AI ...

2026-08-27T16:04:15Z

Bitcoin’s 23% rally sends beaten-down miners soaring past AI stocks

Canaan, American Bitcoin and Cango jumped as much as 67% as renewed crypto demand showed BTC exposure can still drive mining equities despite the industry’s AI push.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-miner-stocks-rally-crypto-demand-ai-hpc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Ripple Prime expands into US equity derivatives with Delta One ...

2026-08-27T13:54:22Z

Ripple Prime expands into US equity derivatives with Delta One business

Institutional clients can access total return swaps across linked to US-listed equities, indexes and digital assets and cross-margin exposures.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-prime-us-equities-delta-one?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

SEC sends crypto custody rule overhaul to White House for review ...

2026-08-26T16:19:09Z

SEC sends crypto custody rule overhaul to White House for review

The securities regulator’s crypto custody overhaul could clarify how investment advisers and funds hold digital assets for clients as the proposal moves through review.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-crypto-custody-rules-investment-firms-white-house?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

77% of Americans see crypto in retirement plans as risky: Survey ...

2026-08-26T16:10:56Z

77% of Americans see crypto in retirement plans as risky: Survey

A new survey finds broad skepticism toward crypto in workplace retirement plans as US policymakers move to expand access to alternative assets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/77-of-americans-see-crypto-in-retirement-plans-as-risky-survey?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Supply absorption ‘key question’ as Bitcoin fails to reclaim ...

2026-08-26T10:49:26Z

Supply absorption ‘key question’ as Bitcoin fails to reclaim $80K: Analysis

Bitcoin struggled to establish support at $80,000 as investor cohorts all returned to net profitability.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/supply-absorption-key-question-as-bitcoin-fails-to-reclaim-80k-analysis?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Solana transactions hit record 4.2B as SOL rallies 40% ...

2026-08-25T18:08:58Z

Solana transactions hit record 4.2B as SOL rallies 40%

Tokenized real-world assets on Solana are nearing $4 billion as network activity accelerates alongside a broader recovery in crypto markets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-record-transactions-rwa-sol-price?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Thailand moves closer to Bitcoin, Ether ETFs with draft rules ...

2026-08-25T10:20:14Z

Thailand moves closer to Bitcoin, Ether ETFs with draft rules

Thailand’s SEC opened consultations on local Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules and qualification standards for foreign digital asset custodians.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/thailand-bitcoin-ether-etfs-draft-rules?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD ...

2026-08-25T09:52:40Z

Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin

The bank plans tokenized money market fund settlements in the fourth quarter as HKDAP expands its phased rollout into conventional banking.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/standard-chartered-hkdap-stablecoin-distribution?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Galaxy puts Coldcard hack losses at 1,789 BTC, with 87% unmoved ...

2026-08-25T08:46:47Z

Galaxy puts Coldcard hack losses at 1,789 BTC, with 87% unmoved

Galaxy Research’s latest tally shows that more than half of 221 Coldcard hack victim reports involved individual losses exceeding 1 Bitcoin.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coldcard-hack-galaxy-btc-lost-87-unmoved?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Business owner faces up to 280 years over $24M crypto Ponzi ...

2026-08-25T07:58:10Z

Business owner faces up to 280 years over $24M crypto Ponzi scheme

A federal jury convicted Brent Kovar of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering after he took $24 million from at least 400 investors.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/business-owner-280-years-24m-crypto-ponzi-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Germany widens MiCA lead as latest EU register update adds 6 ...

2026-08-24T10:41:34Z

Germany widens MiCA lead as latest EU register update adds 6 banks

Germany expands its lead in EU MiCA authorizations with 79 crypto asset service providers, ahead of France and the Netherlands.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/germany-mica-lead-licensing-update-6-banks?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

We are so back! Bitcoin’s 23% rally on US debt policy: ...

2026-08-23T23:56:00Z

We are so back! Bitcoin’s 23% rally on US debt policy: Hodler’s Digest

The US may face a debt crisis within three years according to Ray Dalio, and debt-related issues helped fuel a rally in Bitcoin that could mark the beginning of a new cycle.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/we-are-back-bitcoins-23-rally-on-us-debt-policy-hodlers-digest?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

MiCA is coming for DeFi vaults, but regulation will be difficult ...

2026-08-22T13:30:00Z

MiCA is coming for DeFi vaults, but regulation will be difficult

Brussels is reviewing whether crypto lending should fall under MiCA, but DeFi lending vaults are making it harder to determine who, exactly, should be regulated.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/mica-is-coming-for-defi-vaults-but-regulation-will-be-difficult?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitget CEO sees Bitcoin near current levels at year-end, doubts ...

2026-08-21T20:26:16Z

Bitget CEO sees Bitcoin near current levels at year-end, doubts US will buy BTC

Gracy Chen says macroeconomic uncertainty could keep Bitcoin within $10,000 to $20,000 of current levels, while US government purchases remain unlikely within the next two years.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitget-ceo-sees-bitcoin-near-current-levels-at-year-end-doubts-us-will-buy-btc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Brazil targets crypto fraud with up to 24-hour transfer hold ...

2026-08-09T09:10:39Z

Brazil targets crypto fraud with up to 24-hour transfer hold

The rules, effective Jan. 1, 2027, cover transactions above $10,000 sent to overseas providers or self-custody wallets, along with other transfers flagged for review.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-targets-crypto-fraud-with-up-to-24-hour-transfer-hold?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Step App winds down after four years as FITFI token sinks ...

2026-08-06T13:52:36Z

Step App winds down after four years as FITFI token sinks

Move-to-earn project Step App will wind down services by Aug. 21 after four years, while its FITFI token trades 99.9% below its all-time high.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/step-app-winds-down-four-years-move-to-earn?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Here’s what happened in crypto today ...

2026-08-06T13:02:49Z

Bitcoin treasury trade ‘breaking’ and fund holdings drop 10%: ...

2026-08-06T11:48:37Z

Bitcoin treasury trade ‘breaking’ and fund holdings drop 10%: Analysis

Doubts emerge over the Bitcoin corporate treasury model as institutional BTC investment vehicles cut holdings.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-treasury-trade-breaking-and-fund-holdings-drop-10-analysis?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency ...

2026-08-06T11:20:45Z

Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency mixers

Hackers behind the Coldcard exploit transferred millions in digital assets to cryptocurrency mixers, while most stolen funds remained traceable in attacker-controlled wallets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coldcard-hackers-64-btc-200-eth-cryptocurrency-mixers?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Russian president signs crypto law, core rules take effect in ...

2026-08-06T09:38:54Z

Russian president signs crypto law, core rules take effect in 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a crypto law establishing market rules for exchanges, custodians and investors, with core provisions taking effect in September 2026.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/putin-signs-crypto-law-core-rules-take-effect-2026?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing ...

2026-08-06T06:07:14Z

EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing shakeout

Criminals are reportedly using fake websites and falsified documents to target customers searching for licensed crypto providers.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-watchdogs-mica-crypto-impersonation-scams?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Fed’s Cook says she’d support rate hike if disinflation ...

2026-08-06T05:44:04Z

Fed’s Cook says she’d support rate hike if disinflation stalls

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she is “prepared to act” if inflation remains too high above the Fed’s target rate.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/feds-cook-warns-persistent-inflation-could-prompt-rate-hike?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Meta latest AI firm to see model go rogue during testing ...

2026-08-06T04:28:47Z

Meta latest AI firm to see model go rogue during testing

The incident reportedly stemmed from a misconfigured testing environment, adding Meta to a growing list of AI firms whose models have escaped evaluation sandboxes.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-latest-ai-firm-to-see-model-go-rogue-during-testing?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches ...

2026-08-06T01:33:57Z

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code

Cash App and Square drove better-than-expected results, while the company said it expanded its use of AI across software engineering.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/block-raises-2026-outlook-strong-quarter-says-ai-touches-nearly-all-code?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin Red Team reports 5K findings in sweeping security audit ...

2026-08-06T01:09:06Z

Bitcoin Red Team reports 5K findings in sweeping security audit

“There’s a lot of chaos right now in the ecosystem. We absolutely understand that many people are being bombarded with security issues right now,” said Bitcoin developer Calle.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-red-team-reports-5k-findings-in-sweeping-security-audit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches ...

2026-08-06T00:22:50Z

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code

Cash App and Square drove better-than-expected results, while the company said it expanded its use of AI across software engineering.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/block-raises-2026-outlook-on-strong-quarter-says-ai-touches-nearly-all-code?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Senator Warren questions US AI chip policy after Trump crypto ...

2026-08-05T21:15:37Z

Senator Warren questions US AI chip policy after Trump crypto investment: Report

The lawmaker reportedly sent a letter to the Commerce Secretary demanding answers about the administration’s treatment of the UAE following investments in the Trump family’s crypto company.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/senator-warren-us-policy-uae-ai-chips-trump-crypto-investment?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Senator Lummis still pushing for CLARITY vote before August ...

2026-08-05T19:18:24Z

Senator Lummis still pushing for CLARITY vote before August recess

US lawmakers have only a few days to hold a vote on a crypto market structure bill before a recess begins that could push consideration into the 2026 election season or beyond.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/senator-lummis-clarity-vote-movement-calendar?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin price-metric basket sees longest capitulation since FTX ...

2026-08-05T09:34:41Z

Bitcoin price-metric basket sees longest capitulation since FTX blow-up: Glassnode

Glassnode confirmed that its aggregate BTC price cycle tool was in its coldest phase since the collapse of FTX in late 2022.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-price-metric-basket-sees-longest-capitulation-since-ftx-blow-up-glassnode?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Proof of Play to shut down after blockchain gaming thesis falls ...

2026-08-05T09:10:04Z

Proof of Play to shut down after blockchain gaming thesis falls short

The a16z-backed studio will open-source Pirate Nation assets, while an independent foundation continues supporting the PIRATE token.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/proof-of-play-shut-blockchain-gaming-thesis?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Forgd brings its crypto market-maker leaderboard to DefiLlama ...

2026-08-05T09:00:00Z

Forgd brings its crypto market-maker leaderboard to DefiLlama

Forgd’s ratings draw on data from more than 500 token projects and 35 market-making firms, but do not solely reflect trading performance.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/forgd-market-maker-leaderboard-defillama?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Boerse Stuttgart Digital, Tradias close European crypto merger ...

2026-08-05T08:47:24Z

Boerse Stuttgart Digital, Tradias close European crypto merger

The completed tie-up combines Boerse Stuttgart Digital’s custody business with Tradias’ trading operations under a joint management team.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/boerse-stuttgart-digital-tradias-european-crypto-merger?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Missouri trio charged over alleged Bitcoin kidnapping plot ...

2026-08-05T07:34:12Z

Missouri trio charged over alleged Bitcoin kidnapping plot

The defendants allegedly traveled from Missouri to Connecticut to kidnap a Bitcoin holder and force him to transfer cryptocurrency before abandoning the plan.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/three-missouri-men-charged-bitcoin-kidnapping?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Cloudflare introduces wallets for AI agents, plans stablecoin ...

2026-08-05T07:20:03Z

Cloudflare introduces wallets for AI agents, plans stablecoin payments

Cloudflare introduced programmable Wallets for AI agents and said payment features using stablecoins will launch in a future update.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cloudflare-wallets-ai-agents-stablecoin-payments-plan?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bithumb sets 2028 IPO timetable as it overhauls internal controls ...

2026-08-03T12:21:19Z

Bithumb sets 2028 IPO timetable as it overhauls internal controls

The South Korean exchange plans to seek preliminary listing review in 2027 while overhauling controls after a February crediting error.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bithumb-ipo-timetable-internal-controls?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions ...

2026-07-15T03:17:59Z

US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions rise

“US Treasury is committed to disrupting and degrading Iran’s illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-freezes-131m-in-iran-linked-crypto-as-middle-east-tensions-rise?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

MiCA licensing only the beginning as crypto custodians face ...

2026-07-10T13:54:50Z

MiCA licensing only the beginning as crypto custodians face scrutiny

A MiCA license allows crypto firms to operate in the EU, but the ESMA’s review will test whether custodians can meet the required security and resilience standards.

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Here’s what happened in crypto today Need to know what happened ...

2026-06-26T06:04:04Z

Here’s what happened in crypto today Need to know what happened ...

2026-06-25T19:32:21Z

South Korean authorities fine Bithumb $136K over sharing user ...

2026-06-25T16:13:43Z

South Korean authorities fine Bithumb $136K over sharing user information overseas

The fine comes after an investigation concluded that Bithumb shared information with many overseas exchanges in violation of laws intended to protect user data.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-investigation-bithumb-user-information?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss

Here’s what happened in crypto today Need to know what happened ...

2026-06-25T13:19:46Z

Here’s what happened in crypto today Need to know what happened ...

2026-06-24T19:17:03Z

Here’s what happened in crypto today Need to know what happened ...

2026-06-24T06:00:00Z

France to stop certifying products lacking quantum-resistant ...

2026-06-18T04:06:56Z

France to stop certifying products lacking quantum-resistant encryption

France’s cybersecurity agency plans to block certification of products without quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027, with full adoption targeted for 2030.

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2026-04-21T21:40:16Z

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Bitcoin 'done' with 85% crashes, says Cathie Wood amid ...

2026-04-03T11:28:19Z

Bitcoin 'done' with 85% crashes, says Cathie Wood amid new $34K target

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin as a "proven" asset would no longer experience drawdowns of 85% or more from all-time highs.

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Drift sends onchain message to wallets tied to $280M exploit ...

2026-04-03T10:26:17Z

Drift sends onchain message to wallets tied to $280M exploit

Drift Protocol initiated onchain contact with wallets tied to the $280 million exploit as an unknown sender also attempts to pressure the attacker.

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2026-03-31T14:22:34Z

Naver delays deal with Upbit operator Dunamu as review drags on ...

2026-03-30T11:28:31Z

Naver delays deal with Upbit operator Dunamu as review drags on

Naver Financial delayed its Dunamu share swap by about three months as antitrust and crypto law reviews continue and Upbit operator profits decline.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/naver-dunamu-share-swap-delay-filing?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Canada proposes crypto political donation ban over foreign ...

2026-03-29T02:24:30Z

Canada proposes crypto political donation ban over foreign interference fears

A similar bill was proposed in 2024 but it failed to advance past the second reading in the House of Commons and ultimately died before it could become law.

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs break 4-week inflow streak as capital avoids ...

2026-03-28T07:30:21Z

Spot Bitcoin ETFs break 4-week inflow streak as capital avoids ‘directional risk’

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $296 million in weekly outflows after a month-long inflow streak, as macro uncertainty keeps capital sidelined.

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Interview with SBF’s parents drops chance of pardon on betting ...

2026-03-27T13:28:04Z

Interview with SBF’s parents drops chance of pardon on betting markets

If betting markets are to be believed, the chances of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried getting a presidential pardon this year aren’t looking good.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbf-parents-interview-pardon-chances-drop-betting-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Trust will become crypto’s real currency in the AI economy ...

2026-03-27T12:30:00Z

Trust will become crypto’s real currency in the AI economy

AI deepfakes make trust crypto’s scarcest asset. Proof-of-humanity can become the currency powering finance, governance and markets in the imitation economy.

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GameStop didn't sell its 4,710 Bitcoin after all, filing ...

2026-03-27T00:19:48Z

GameStop didn't sell its 4,710 Bitcoin after all, filing shows

GameStop has revealed that it pledged nearly all of its Bitcoin, worth $325 million, as collateral on Coinbase as part of a covered-call strategy.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gamestop-didnt-sell-368m-bitcoin-after-all?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Circle stock CRCL hints at 25% rebound as market shuns CLARITY ...

2026-03-26T12:27:35Z

Circle stock CRCL hints at 25% rebound as market shuns CLARITY Act fears

Bernstein kept its $190 price target for the Circle stock while Bitwise predicted the company's worth will grow 200% to $75 billion by 2030.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-stock-crcl-25percent-rebound-clarity-act-fears?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

SEC’s top enforcer clashed over Trump cases before quitting: ...

2026-03-24T06:26:11Z

SEC’s top enforcer clashed over Trump cases before quitting: Report

The SEC’s handling of cases involving Justin Sun and Elon Musk was among the factors that caused the agency’s top enforcement official to quit, according to sources.

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Major Australian pension fund mulls crypto offerings amid growing ...

2026-03-24T06:25:47Z

Major Australian pension fund mulls crypto offerings amid growing demand

Hostplus is the third-largest super fund in Australia by members, with 2.2 million, and the fifth-largest by assets under management, with over $139 billion in assets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/hostplus-considers-crypto-options-australia?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Crypto ETF inflows slow to $230M as Fed caution dents momentum: ...

2026-03-23T13:19:43Z

Crypto ETF inflows slow to $230M as Fed caution dents momentum: CoinShares

Weekly crypto ETP inflows reached $230 million despite $405 million in post-FOMC outflows, as Bitcoin led gains and Ether ended a three-week inflow streak, CoinShares reported.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-fund-inflows-slow-230-million-fed-hits-sentiment?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Sweden’s H100 targets Norwegian firms in all-stock Bitcoin deal ...

2026-03-23T09:52:20Z

Sweden’s H100 targets Norwegian firms in all-stock Bitcoin deal

H100 signed a letter of intent to acquire two Bitcoin treasury companies and their BTC holdings, which could make it the second-largest Bitcoin treasury company in Europe.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/h100-acquire-bitcoin-treasury-surpass-3-500-btc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Here’s what happened in crypto today ...

2026-03-22T21:49:43Z

Hong Kong retiree loses $840K in triple ‘crypto expert’ scam ...

2026-03-21T13:43:41Z

Hong Kong retiree loses $840K in triple ‘crypto expert’ scam

Hong Kong police say a 66-year-old retiree was duped three times in six months by self-styled “crypto investment experts,” as scammers promised easy gains and help to recover losses.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/hong-kong-retiree-loses-840k-triple-scam?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls 7.7% as miner pressure persists ...

2026-03-21T11:58:18Z

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls 7.7% as miner pressure persists

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just logged its second sizeable cut of 2026, easing conditions for remaining miners as competition from artificial intelligence data centers rises.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-drops-7-7-miner-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Dormant BTC wallet wakes up after 14 years with 11,000x paper ...

2026-03-21T04:55:10Z

Dormant BTC wallet wakes up after 14 years with 11,000x paper profit

While it isn’t clear whether the trader will offload the $148 million worth of Bitcoin, whales have been partially blamed for causing considerable sell-side pressure in recent months.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-wallet-with-2100-btc-wakes-up-after-14-years?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Gold sees biggest weekly fall in 43 years as Iran war rages on ...

2026-03-21T02:53:02Z

Gold sees biggest weekly fall in 43 years as Iran war rages on

Gold is also being impacted by rising anticipation that the US Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates this year, while Fed chair Jerome Powell said inflation would rise.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gold-sees-biggest-weekly-fall-in-43-years?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Rumors emerge of a CLARITY Act deal between White House and ...

2026-03-20T21:31:14Z

Rumors emerge of a CLARITY Act deal between White House and lawmakers

The deal reportedly focuses on stablecoin yield and interest-bearing stable tokens, a major pain point for the banking industry.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/clarity-act-deal-white-house-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Google Threat Intel flags 'Ghostblade' crypto-stealing ...

2026-03-20T20:10:00Z

Google Threat Intel flags 'Ghostblade' crypto-stealing malware

Ghostblade is one of six malware tools in the "DarkSword" suite of malicious software designed to steal crypto private keys and user data.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-ghostblade-crypto-stealing-malware?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Ether taker volume hits 3-year high: Will ETH avoid a 19% price ...

2026-03-20T18:44:02Z

Ether taker volume hits 3-year high: Will ETH avoid a 19% price decline?

A strong buy signal not seen since 2022 just flashed on Ether, but the altcoin needs to hold above a key price level to avoid invalidating the pattern.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ether-taker-volume-hits-3-year-high-will-eth-avoid-a-19percent-price-decline?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

White House outlines national AI framework, calls for unified ...

2026-03-20T17:13:20Z

White House outlines national AI framework, calls for unified federal approach

The legislative recommendations highlight six policy areas, including copyright, energy and workforce development, while signaling a lighter regulatory stance.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/white-house-national-ai-framework-unified-federal-approach?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-03-20T14:11:32Z

Key Bitcoin price levels to watch as BTC nears new monthly highs ...

2026-03-13T19:13:03Z

Key Bitcoin price levels to watch as BTC nears new monthly highs

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmU0ZTYtODdiZS03YzAwLWJhMTMtMTM2N2M0Nzk2YjUyLmpwZw==.jpg"; alt="Key Bitcoin price levels to watch as BTC nears new monthly highs">Bitcoin is on track for its strongest weekly return since its 2025 rally to new highs. Analysts highlight the price levels BTC must reach to sustain its current bullish momentum.

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2026-03-13T18:30:13Z

Here’s what happened in crypto today

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzY2NjktN2UxNi03ZmI0LTlmNjItOTIxNWU3YTcwZmIwLmpwZw==.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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'Gold is not a store of value anymore' — Mike McGlone ...

2026-03-13T17:55:49Z

'Gold is not a store of value anymore' — Mike McGlone predicts a 2008-like setup

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2U3MzgtYjNkNy03Y2M1LWIwMzEtOTk2YjRiYWEzNzljLmpwZw==.jpg">According to the Bloomberg Intelligence strategist, the oil shock and rising volatility across commodities and crypto may foreshadow a broader correction in equities.

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Yield-bearing stablecoins surge as Washington fights over yield ...

2026-03-13T13:48:55Z

Yield-bearing stablecoins surge as Washington fights over yield

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmMwYzUtNDQzOC03MjRhLWI5OWQtNWE2MTRhMzUwYmJlLmpwZw==.jpg"; alt="Yield-bearing stablecoins surge as Washington fights over yield">Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader market as US lawmakers remain divided over how crypto yield should be regulated.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/yield-bearing-stablecoins-surge-washington-fights-over-yield?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Prediction markets will scale as far as their resolution ...

2026-03-13T12:30:00Z

Prediction markets will scale as far as their resolution infrastructure allows

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmE0MGYtNmY2NC03NDhhLWI1NWYtNjk4ZDI4ZTk2ZWNjLmpwZw==.jpg"; alt="Prediction markets will scale as far as their resolution infrastructure allows">Prediction market volume scales every month, as resolution infrastructure becomes a bottleneck. Opaque outcomes drive capital to headline markets only.

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Here’s why XRP bulls see an ‘explosive run’ to $2.55 next ...

2026-03-13T11:19:24Z

Here’s why XRP bulls see an ‘explosive run’ to $2.55 next

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2U2YmQtMTJlMS03OTVhLTgxN2MtYjBiZmM5ZTE3N2Q4LmpwZw==.jpg">XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a significant breakout, with bulls eyeing an “explosive” rally toward $2.55.

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China’s Alibaba joins stablecoin platform MetaComp’s $35M ...

2026-03-13T08:50:00Z

China’s Alibaba joins stablecoin platform MetaComp’s $35M fundraise

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2U2MGItMDlmMS03ZTJkLThlNDMtOTViN2ZhM2NiZmE3LmpwZw==.jpg">MetaComp’s Pre-A+ funding round, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, brings the total capital raised to $35 million, with aims to expand its StableX Network globally.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/alibaba-35-million-raise-stablecoin-platform-metacomp?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin's 'extremely precise' macro signal puts $100K ...

2026-03-13T08:41:17Z

Bitcoin's 'extremely precise' macro signal puts $100K target back in play

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzIwYTItYjEzZi03MTcwLWFiYmQtODBlNTkyMDczMTFi.jpg">US and China's yield crossover amid whale buying suggest Bitcoin may be close to a price bottom, setting up for a move toward six figures in the coming months.

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