Latest Crypto Industry News and Insights
Kraken Pushes U.S. Lawmakers for Crypto Tax Exemption on Small Payments and Staking Rewards
Kraken is pressuring U.S. lawmakers to stop treating tiny crypto payments and staking rewards like a paperwork crime scene. The exchange wants Congress to modernize crypto tax rules with a de minimis exemption for small transactions and a better approach to staking income, arguing the current setup is a blunt, outdated mess. 56 million digital […]
Read MoreLazarus-Linked KelpDAO Bridge Hack Drains $290M and Wipes $13B From DeFi
A $290 million exploit against KelpDAO’s LayerZero-based bridge has been linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, and the knock-on effect reportedly ripped more than $13 billion out of DeFi in just two days. $290 million drained from KelpDAO’s bridge in one hit LayerZero blames Lazarus Group, likely the TraderTraitor unit More than $13 billion erased […]
Read MoreCoinbase Lists FCA-Registered tGBP as UK Crypto Lending Launches Amid FCA Crackdown
Coinbase is pushing deeper into the UK crypto market with tGBP, the first FCA-registered pound-backed stablecoin, while also rolling out crypto-backed lending for British users. At the same time, the FCA is still cracking down on unlicensed peer-to-peer crypto trading, proving once again that Britain’s crypto policy is a mix of welcome mat and battering […]
Read MoreU.S. Banks Seek 60-Day Delay on Stablecoin Rules as GENIUS Act Fight Heats Up
U.S. banking groups are pushing federal regulators for more time to comment on stablecoin regulation under the GENIUS Act, arguing the rules are too interconnected to rush without creating a mess. Banking groups want a 60-day extension for comment periods The OCC stablecoin framework is seen as the key starting point Regulators at Treasury, FDIC, […]
Read MoreBlackRock’s Bitcoin Holdings Top 806,700 BTC as DeFi and Fee Wars Heat Up
BlackRock’s Bitcoin stash is swelling past 806,700 BTC, and that’s just one sign of a market that’s becoming more institutional, more competitive, and still brutally fragile when liquidity gets squeezed. BlackRock holds about 806,700 BTC, worth roughly $63.73 billion GSR is launching a BTC, ETH, SOL ETF with possible staking rewards Aave hit a 100% […]
Read MoreArthur Hayes Says CLARITY Act Should Be Vetoed as May 21 Deadline Looms
Arthur Hayes wants the CLARITY Act dead on arrival, calling the U.S. crypto market structure bill unnecessary regulation even as it moves closer to becoming law. Hayes says the CLARITY Act should be vetoed May 21 is the practical deadline CFTC gains power, SEC loses ground Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana would be classed as digital […]
Read MoreSG-FORGE Signs 15 Crypto Clients as Europe’s Crypto Banking Rules Open Doors
Société Générale’s crypto arm is turning regulatory clarity into actual business, signing 15 crypto-native clients as Europe’s new rules make it easier for regulated firms to get banking access. The bigger picture: banks are no longer ignoring crypto, but stablecoin adoption and onchain finance are still far from the victory lap some suits would like […]
Read MoreBitcoin Rallies on ETF Inflows as Regulators Move to Tokenized Finance
Bitcoin is holding up even as inflation risks, tariff noise, and geopolitical shocks keep central banks stuck in a period of high interest rates that just won’t quit. The short-term tape still looks risk-on, but the deeper trend is harder to ignore: institutional money keeps entering, regulators keep laying track, and crypto is getting more […]
Read MoreZachXBT Helps France Trace Crypto Kidnapping Ransom as Privacy Risks Grow
ZachXBT has been helping French authorities trace crypto crime tied to kidnappings, extortion, and violent attacks — a brutal reminder that Bitcoin privacy and personal security are now inseparable. TeufeurS case: ransom paid after a family kidnapping in France $800,000 traced and frozen with Binance Security 41 crypto-linked kidnappings or assaults reported in France since […]
Read MoreUS Military Commander Says Bitcoin Could Boost National Security and Cybersecurity
A top US military commander is now openly arguing that Bitcoin is more than a speculative asset — it may also be a strategic tool for national security, cybersecurity, and geopolitical power. Bitcoin framed as a national security asset Foreign mining hardware seen as a supply-chain risk Proof-of-work discussed as a cybersecurity mechanism North Korea, […]
Read MoreBitcoin Coinbase Premium Stays Positive as U.S. Spot Demand Drives Rally Above $78K
Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium has stayed positive for 14 straight days, and that usually means U.S. buyers are still showing up with real spot demand while BTC keeps grinding higher above $78,000. 14-day positive Coinbase premium U.S. spot demand still leading the charge Short liquidations are fueling the squeeze Geopolitics, regulation, and infrastructure upgrades are all […]
Read MoreRussia Recognizes Bitcoin as Property, Keeps Domestic Crypto Payments Banned
Russia’s parliament has moved to recognize crypto as property while banning its use for domestic payments, drawing a hard line between legal ownership and real monetary freedom. Bitcoin and Ethereum get property status Domestic crypto payments stay banned Cross-border use and mining are allowed under rules The Bank of Russia gets broad control The State […]
Read MoreTether Adds 951 Bitcoin, Boosts BTC Reserves to 97,141 as Treasury Strategy Grows
Tether just added another 951 Bitcoin to its reserves, pushing its total stash to 97,141 BTC and reinforcing a treasury strategy that looks a lot more systematic than speculative. 951 BTC added in a purchase worth about $70 million 97,141 BTC total now sits in Tether’s reserves Up to 15% of realized operating profit is […]
Read MoreBlackRock Buys $900M in Bitcoin as Exchange Supply Tightens
BlackRock reportedly bought more than $900 million worth of Bitcoin in five days, marking its biggest weekly BTC purchase of the year and reigniting talk of a tightening supply picture. BlackRock bought over $900 million in BTC in five days Largest weekly Bitcoin purchase of the year for the firm More than 90% of ETF […]
Read MoreUzbekistan Launches State-Supervised Crypto Mining Zone with Tax Breaks and Capital Controls
Uzbekistan is giving crypto mining a regulated home in Karakalpakstan, but the price of admission is control. The newly launched Besqala Mining Valley offers tax breaks until 2035, yet keeps mining revenue and operations tightly tied to the state’s banking and oversight machinery. Besqala Mining Valley was created under a presidential resolution signed April 17 […]
Read MoreBlackRock Buys $900M in Bitcoin as ETF Inflows and Supply Tighten
BlackRock adds $900 million in Bitcoin as ETF demand rises has reportedly bought more than $900 million worth of Bitcoin in just five days, a fresh reminder that institutional demand for BTC is still very real while exchange balances keep shrinking. BlackRock bought more than $900 million in Bitcoin over five days It accounted for […]
Read MoreUS Military Takes Bitcoin Seriously as INDOPACOM Sees Strategic Value
Bitcoin is moving from trader chatter into US military thinking, and that’s a far more serious development than most people expected. US Indo-Pacific Command leaders are openly discussing Bitcoin’s strategic value. Adm. Samuel Paparo called BTC an “incredible” computer science tool. The framing is shifting toward cybersecurity, deterrence, and national security. In a Senate exchange […]
Read MoreEuropean Banks Risk Losing Customers Over Crypto Access Gap, Survey Finds
European banks may be pushing crypto-hungry customers into the arms of rivals. A new Boerse Stuttgart Digital survey suggests demand for Bitcoin and other digital assets is rising across Europe faster than traditional banks are adapting, even though the EU’s MiCA framework has already cleared up much of the regulatory fog. 42% of business investors […]
Read MoreAave Rebounds After KelpDAO Fallout as Ethereum ETFs and Pepeto Presale Heat Up
Aave Rebounds After KelpDAO Fallout as Ethereum Strength and Pepeto Presale Hype Split the Market Aave is clawing back after a messy DeFi exploit linked to KelpDAO’s rsETH bridge flaw, while Ethereum keeps pulling in institutional money and Pepeto’s presale keeps vacuuming up speculative capital. Same circus, different tent: one corner of crypto gets hit […]
Read MoreChina Record Silver and Gold Buying Signals Hard Asset Rush, Bitcoin Still in Play
China is piling into silver and gold at record levels, and the message is hard to miss: hard assets are still very much in fashion. While Bitcoin and Ethereum are catching the short-term bid, Beijing is quietly stacking precious metals like a country that knows fiat trust is a brittle thing. China’s silver imports surged […]
Read MoreMeteora (MET2) Soars on Upbit as Greed Hits 94 and Volume Spikes 500%
Meteora (MET2) Jumps as Upbit Flags Extreme Greed and 500% Volume Spike surged onto Upbit’s radar after a sharp volume burst, an “extreme greed” reading of 94, and the kind of price action that can make momentum traders feel like geniuses right before the chart reminds them who’s really in charge. MET2 hit the top […]
Read MoreUS Senate Crypto Market Structure Bill Stalls Over Stablecoin Fight, July Deadline Looms
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is still alive in the U.S. Senate, but the road ahead is being slowed by stablecoin politics, committee wrangling, and a legislative clock that is very much not on crypto’s side. Crypto market structure bill still has a path forward Stablecoin regulation is the main fight Yield-bearing stablecoins have […]
Read MoreBrian Armstrong Backs New Satoshi Nakamoto Documentary as Bitcoin Mystery Lives On
Brian Armstrong has thrown his weight behind a new documentary on Satoshi Nakamoto, calling it the most “thoughtful take” yet on Bitcoin’s anonymous creator. That’s no small nod coming from the CEO of Coinbase, especially in a space where Satoshi theories often swing between serious inquiry and full-blown internet hallucination. Brian Armstrong backs a new […]
Read MoreCrypto Hacks Top $17B as Private Keys and Bridges Become Prime Targets
Crypto hacks have crossed a grim milestone: more than $17 billion stolen over the past decade, according to DefiLlama data. The pattern is getting uglier, too — attackers are moving away from pure smart contract bugs and straight toward private keys, phishing, credential theft, and bridge infrastructure. 518 hacks logged since 2014 Over $17 billion […]
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