Latest Crypto Industry News and Insights
Clarity Act Could Reach Senate Vote by August as Crypto Bill Clears Key Hurdles
Senator Cynthia Lummis says the Clarity Act could reach a Senate floor vote before August, but the bill still has a few messy political hurdles to clear before anyone starts celebrating. The measure has bipartisan momentum, clearer market relevance than most crypto bills ever get, and a real chance to reshape U.S. crypto regulation by […]
Read MoreFerrari Accepts Bitcoin and Crypto Payments in the U.S. and Europe
Ferrari is now accepting Bitcoin and other crypto payments in the United States and Europe, giving one of the most recognizable luxury brands on the planet a real place in the digital asset economy. Ferrari expands crypto payments across the US and Europe Bitcoin is accepted, alongside other crypto payment options Luxury brand adoption adds […]
Read MoreBitcoin Bullish Sentiment Rises as Quantum Security Fears Grow
Bitcoin’s price has been wobbling, but the mood around it is getting louder, greedier, and a little too self-congratulatory for comfort. Bullish sentiment is rising even as Bitcoin price weakness continues Institutions are driving the narrative more than retail investors Quantum computing is moving from sci-fi chatter to a real Bitcoin security concern Freezing older […]
Read MoreIndia Parliament Opens Formal Crypto Regulation Talks with Binance, WazirX and ZebPay
India’s Parliament is finally treating crypto like a real market, not just a headache to tax into oblivion. A formal hearing with Binance, WazirX, and ZebPay marks a notable shift toward direct crypto regulation talks, as reported in this Parliament meeting. Formal hearing: India’s Standing Committee on Finance met crypto industry representatives in New Delhi […]
Read MoreFed Weighs Skinny Master Accounts for Crypto and Fintech Firms
The Federal Reserve is weighing a limited form of master account access for fintech and crypto firms, a move that could give nonbanks a more direct route into the U.S. payments system without handing them a full banking license on a silver platter. “Skinny master accounts” would offer restricted Fed access Fintech and crypto firms […]
Read MoreTom Emmer Warns U.S. CBDC Is the Ultimate Surveillance Tool
Tom Emmer calls CBDC the ultimate surveillance tool for America House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is back on the warpath against a U.S. central bank digital currency, warning that a CBDC could become the “ultimate surveillance tool” for America if Washington gets control over programmable money. Privacy alarm: Emmer says a digital dollar could let […]
Read MoreFed Pushes Crypto Master Accounts as MoneyGram and Qivalis Expand Blockchain Rails
Fed Advances Crypto Master Accounts, MoneyGram-Tempo Deal, Qivalis Hits 37 Banks Three separate moves are pointing in the same direction: traditional finance is getting dragged, nudged, and occasionally shoved toward crypto infrastructure whether the suits are thrilled about it or not. The Federal Reserve is reportedly advancing crypto master accounts, MoneyGram is linked to a […]
Read MoreUS Cracks Down on Iran’s Crypto Channels as Tehran Uses Bitcoin for Trade
Washington is turning up the heat on Iran’s crypto-linked financial channels, while Tehran is reportedly using Bitcoin to keep trade moving through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. Same tech, opposite agendas. US authorities are stepping up pressure on Iran’s crypto activity. Tehran reportedly controls about $7.7 billion in digital assets. Blockchain transparency […]
Read MoreGlassnode Flags 1.92M BTC Exposed to Future Quantum Risk
Glassnode says Bitcoin quantum risk covers 1.92M BTC Bitcoin is not getting smashed by quantum computers tomorrow, but Glassnode says the protocol already has a measurable quantum-risk surface that deserves attention, not copium. 1.92 million BTC are structurally exposed 4.12 million BTC are operationally exposed Old output types and address reuse are the weak links […]
Read MoreUS Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Crypto Laundering Network Tied to Fentanyl Sales
The US Treasury has hit a Sinaloa Cartel-linked crypto laundering network with fresh sanctions, saying the group helped move fentanyl trafficking proceeds through cryptocurrency and Ethereum wallets. See the Treasury action against this drug money-laundering ring linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. US Treasury sanctions target a Sinaloa Cartel-linked laundering network Fentanyl trafficking proceeds allegedly converted […]
Read MoreBitcoin-Backed Loans Offer 5.5% Fixed Rates, But Liquidation Risk Looms
Bitcoin-Backed Loans Offer 5.5% Fixed Rates, But Liquidation Risk Still Bites Bitcoin-backed lending is pulling in attention again, and for good reason: a new loan setup offering a 5.5% fixed rate and a 60% loan-to-value ratio (LTV) gives BTC holders a way to unlock cash without selling their coins. Sounds clean. The catch is the […]
Read MoreDormant Bitcoin Wallet Moves 500 BTC as Quantum Risk Debate Heats Up
A dormant Bitcoin wallet just moved 500 BTC after more than 10 years, and the timing has reignited one of the most overlooked risks facing the network: future quantum computers and exposed public keys. 500 BTC moved after more than 10 years of silence Quantum computing risk is getting harder to dismiss Glassnode says 30.2% […]
Read MoreStacks Pushes Bitcoin Staking Model for BTC Yield Without Centralized Lenders
Stacks is taking another swing at Bitcoin-native yield, introducing a staking model that aims to let BTC holders earn rewards without handing control to a centralized lender. The pitch is simple enough: make Bitcoin more useful without turning it into a sloppy Wall Street-style yield toy. Bitcoin staking model: Stacks is pushing a new way […]
Read MoreCoins.ph Adds Bitcoin and Ethereum Payments to 700,000 QRPh Merchants in the Philippines
Coins.ph has expanded QRPh payments in the Philippines to include Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), giving users a way to pay at roughly 700,000 merchants while crypto is converted into pesos at checkout. BTC and ETH now work with QRPh Payments auto-convert to Philippine pesos in real time USDT already proved there was demand Stablecoins […]
Read MoreSouth Carolina Passes Pro-Crypto Law Protecting Bitcoin, Self-Custody and Banning CBDCs
South Carolina has passed a new pro-crypto law that protects Bitcoin and other digital assets from discriminatory tax treatment, strengthens self-custody rights, supports mining activity, and blocks state authorities from using or testing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). No special crypto tax penalties Self-custody rights protected Mining support and a CBDC ban Governor Henry McMaster […]
Read MoreDrift Insurance Fund Unscathed After $286M Solana DeFi Hack, Withdrawals to Resume
Drift says insurance fund untouched after attack, withdrawals to resume and users who staked into it should still be able to withdraw once the platform is restored. That’s the relief. The bruise is a massive Solana DeFi breach, reportedly tied to a compromised administrator key and social engineering rather than a simple smart contract bug. […]
Read MoreVirtuals VIRTUAL Rises on AI Hype as Revenue Crashes and BNB Chain Looms Large
Virtuals Protocol’s VIRTUAL token caught a modest bid on fresh AI-agent buzz, but the real numbers are ugly: revenue has collapsed, trading activity has thinned out, and BNB Chain is muscling in with the kind of distribution most crypto projects can only fantasize about. VIRTUAL rose 4.2% in 24 hours to about $0.7345 Daily revenue […]
Read MoreWhiteBIT vs Bybit in 2026: Fees, Liquidity, Security and Institutional Fit
WhiteBIT and Bybit both launched in 2018, but they built very different machines for a market that now rewards proof, liquidity, and actual infrastructure over empty exchange swagger. WhiteBIT: lower futures maker fees, stronger EUR liquidity, and more openly packaged institutional services Bybit: deeper USDT liquidity, broader derivatives, copy trading, and monthly Proof of Reserves […]
Read MoreSouth Korean Retail Traders Dump Bitcoin for AI Chip Stocks as Margin Debt Hits Record High
South Korean retail traders are swapping Bitcoin for AI-chip stocks, but they’re not exactly calming down about it. They’re piling into the KOSPI with record leverage, and that’s how a hot trade turns into a potential bloodbath if the market blinks. Retail risk appetite has rotated from Bitcoin into South Korean stocks Margin credit has […]
Read MoreSouth Carolina Bans CBDCs, Protects Bitcoin Self-Custody in New Crypto Law
South Carolina has put a clear stake in the ground against central bank digital currencies while giving Bitcoin self-custody, crypto payments, and blockchain development a lot more legal breathing room. Self-custody rights protected CBDC participation banned for state agencies Mining and blockchain work get licensing relief More clarity for crypto users, builders, and businesses Governor […]
Read MoreIreland Seizes Another 500 BTC Linked to Clifton Collins, Total Hits 1,000 BTC
Irish authorities and Europol have seized another 500 BTC tied to convicted drug dealer Clifton Collins, bringing the total recovered from the cache to 1,000 BTC. Another 500 BTC seized by Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau Total recovered now stands at 1,000 BTC Europol’s cybercrime unit provided technical support About 5,000 BTC may still be tied […]
Read MoreBank of England Pushes Tokenized Payments While Tightening Stablecoin Rules
The Bank of England wants UK payments and securities infrastructure to move into the tokenized era, but it’s pairing that ambition with some very stiff guardrails for stablecoins and the wider digital money stack. Multi-money retail payments could include tokenized deposits, regulated stablecoins, and possibly a digital pound Draft systemic stablecoin rules are due next […]
Read MoreBitcoin OG Martti Malmi Launches Nostr VPN to Kill Centralized Privacy Chokepoints
Martti Malmi, one of Bitcoin’s earliest developers and a man who worked directly with Satoshi Nakamoto, has released Nostr VPN — an open-source mesh VPN that aims to kill off the central trust model behind today’s commercial privacy tools. Martti Malmi launches Nostr VPN Peer-to-peer mesh replaces central VPN servers User-controlled exit nodes shift the […]
Read MoreTD Cowen Lifts MSTR Price Target to $400 on Aggressive Bitcoin Buying
TD Cowen just nudged its bullish outlook on Strategy’s Bitcoin-heavy play higher again, lifting its price target on NASDAQ: MSTR to $400 while keeping a Buy rating. The message is blunt: Wall Street still believes Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy has room to run, even if the stock itself sometimes behaves like it’s allergic to […]
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