Crypto News Aggregator

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a "Ponzi scheme" akin to Pokémon cards, sparking backlash from the crypto community.

The Middle East war has forced the postponement of major crypto conferences and the cancellation of key Formula 1 races, impacting significant industry sponsorships.

The Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine for $10.2 million to fund core operations and balance its treasury.

Bitcoin saw a strong weekly gain, outperforming US stocks, partly due to Strategy's STRC instrument potentially funding a $776 million BTC purchase.

Former UK PM Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme, drawing sharp criticism and detailed rebuttals from Michael Saylor and the crypto community.

The SEC has formally dropped its civil fraud case against BitClout and DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice.

The stablecoin market is seeing a power shift as Circle's USDC narrows the gap with Tether's USDT by gaining traction in regulated payments and institutional use.

Wall Street is exploring tokenized stocks for 24/7 trading, but institutional investors are hesitant due to liquidity and funding concerns.

Brazilian industry groups representing 850 companies are protesting a potential tax on stablecoin transactions, arguing it's illegal and harmful to innovation.

US regulators are preparing a softer rewrite of Basel III endgame rules, potentially freeing up $175 billion in capital for large banks.

Crypto insiders argue stablecoins are essential for agentic finance due to their programmability and composability for AI micro-transactions.

Balaji Srinivasan called on the crypto industry to develop more financial tools for refugees facing instability from global conflicts.

New IRS Form 1099-DA reporting for 2025 transactions will only show gross proceeds, forcing taxpayers to manually track cost basis for accurate gain/loss calculations.

Crypto's blockchain technology offers inherent advantages in tracing illicit funds, but combating money laundering requires industry-wide collaboration and standardized global compliance.

USDC's market capitalization is approaching a record $80 billion, driven by investor demand linked to capital flight from the UAE.

Former British PM Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a "giant Ponzi scheme" destined to collapse, sparking debate within the crypto community.

Bitcoin faces a critical test as weak US Q4 GDP growth of 0.7% and sticky inflation clash with an energy shock ahead of the Fed meeting.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs achieved their first five-day inflow streak of 2026, attracting approximately $767.32 million this week.

Bitcoin maintained $71,000 despite U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, showing resilience amid geopolitical tension.

BlackRock will focus on measured crypto ETF offerings, prioritizing Bitcoin and Ether, and will avoid more 'exotic' structures.

BlackRock reports that over 90% of investors in its Bitcoin ETF are focused on long-term accumulation, despite market volatility.

A Cambridge study shows Bitcoin is resilient to random cable cuts but vulnerable to targeted attacks on key hosting providers.

Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller believes stablecoins could power global payments within a decade, though he doubts crypto's role as a store of value.

Despite Bitcoin surpassing $73,000 amid economic uncertainty, traders question if the five-month bear market correction is truly over.

The US Court of Appeals rejected Custodia Bank's appeal for a master account, ending its five-year battle for Fed access.

Despite record network activity on the XRP Ledger, XRP's price is down significantly due to structural issues where usage doesn't drive sustained token demand.

Bitcoin's reaction to the Iran war mirrors its behavior after the initial phase of the Russia-Ukraine war: a sell-off followed by a quick rebound.

Binance's lawsuit against the WSJ, while a familiar tactic, signals increased confidence due to a perceived friendlier US regulatory climate.

Despite a 50% price drop, Ethereum's on-chain fundamentals are improving with increasing institutional activity and tokenization, potentially boosting its price.

A federal appeals court rejected Custodia's final bid against the Fed's master account authority just as the Fed begins opening limited accounts to crypto firms.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute urges swift action on a BTC tax exemption, warning that the legislative window is closing due to upcoming political events.

Mizuho reported Circle's USDC surpassed Tether's USDT in adjusted year-to-date transaction volume for the first time since 2019.

Ether's price faces hurdles targeting $2.8K despite strong accumulation data, as futures market activity shows trader caution.

A crypto trader lost $50 million due to extreme slippage on Aave, while Ethereum bots profited from the transaction.

Stanley Druckenmiller believes stablecoins could underpin global payments within 10-15 years due to their efficiency, despite his skepticism about cryptocurrency's core value proposition.

Circle's stock is surging due to stablecoin adoption, while miner Canaan increases its Bitcoin reserves despite market downturns.

This article analyzes the technical setups for three altcoins—Siren (SIREN), OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP), and Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)—to watch over the weekend of March 14-15.

Circle's USYC tokenized Treasury fund surpassed BlackRock's BUIDL, leading the rapidly growing tokenized Treasury market now valued over $11 billion.

Bitcoin's price surged near $74,000 with a strong weekly gain, as analysts eye key levels and ETF flows.

Elon Musk is restructuring xAI, leading to the departure of more co-founders and employees amid performance concerns.

This podcast episode discusses how Superstate tokenized Galaxy's equity on-chain and the associated infrastructure and regulatory challenges.

A US appeals court rejected Custodia Bank's appeal for a master account, upholding the Federal Reserve's discretion over bank access.

Wintermute advises Bitcoin miners that the current cycle demands reinvention as infrastructure or treasury managers, as past price growth won't cover shrinking margins.

Crypto holders in France face a rising trend of violent physical attacks, including kidnappings and home invasions, forcing a shift toward executive protection measures.

Bittensor (TAO) rallied 18%, with derivatives data showing bullish conviction, targeting $273 if it breaks $250 resistance.

The Ethereum Foundation published a mandate clarifying its role, goals, and commitment to decentralization and user control.

Arthur Hayes predicts Hyperliquid's HYPE token could reach $150 by 2026, citing strong revenue and genuine trading activity.

The Ethereum Foundation released a mandate defining its role as a steward preserving core network principles like censorship resistance and security.

Velotrade, founded by ex-JP Morgan and Dresdner Kleinwort traders, launched a crypto prop trading platform offering funded accounts and profit sharing.

Eskom is exploring selling surplus daytime electricity at a discount to Bitcoin miners due to reduced grid demand from rooftop solar installations.

This newsletter covers a crypto whale's $50M loss in a DeFi swap, BlackRock's ETF debut, and updates on regulations and upcoming events.

ETH held in accumulation wallets rose 32%, signaling strong long-term confidence despite the price trading below its yearly open.

KuCoin launched perpetual futures contracts for Tesla and Strategy stocks, allowing 24/7 trading with USDt settlement.

Bitcoin dropped 3.5% as escalating tensions in the Middle East, including U.S. military movements, triggered a risk-off sentiment.

The Federal Reserve is expected to vote on a revised Basel capital proposal that could severely restrict banks' balance sheet exposure to Bitcoin.

MoonPay integrated Ledger hardware wallet signing into its CLI wallet for AI Agents, enhancing security by keeping private keys secure.

XRP's recent 3% price bounce has fueled a 10% surge in derivatives leverage, contrasting with bearish chart patterns and cautious whale behavior.

The Ethereum Foundation released a mandate detailing its role as steward, emphasizing self-sovereignty and core principles like censorship resistance.

The Ethereum Foundation's new Mandate, emphasizing censorship resistance, caused the price of ETH to increase by over 5%.

Growing AI power demands are driving a nuclear energy revival, with Bitcoin miners having recognized the potential of nuclear power early on.

Bitcoin rallied slightly despite concerning economic data indicating persistent inflation and slowing growth, suggesting a potential decoupling from traditional markets.

Stanley Druckenmiller predicts stablecoins will power global payment systems within 10-15 years due to their efficiency.

Mizuho raised Circle's price target to $120 from $100 after USDC transaction volumes surpassed USDT for the first time since 2019.

Mizuho analysts report that USDC's adjusted volume has surpassed USDT's year-to-date, indicating greater real-world usage.

The TRUMP memecoin surged 50% following a promotion offering access to a gala event with Donald Trump, driven by large investor purchases.

Bitcoin approached $74,000 as US PCE inflation data met expectations, boosting risk assets, though traders remain divided on the next move.

Analysts debate if Strategy's STRC preferred stock, offering high yields, mirrors the catastrophic collapse mechanism of Terra's UST stablecoin.

Bitcoin rose toward a one-month high of $73,800, outperforming assets since the start of the Iran war.

Olivier Janssens' project in Nevis offers residents $100 monthly if the government approves his plan for a libertarian tech community.

BlackRock's new iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) repackages Ethereum as a familiar, yield-bearing asset for mainstream investors.