Crypto News Aggregator

South Korean prosecutors sold 320.8 bitcoin, worth $21.5 million, which had previously been stolen via phishing but later returned.

CFTC Chair Selig declared the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world” and outlined initiatives for clearer crypto regulation, moving away from past enforcement-focused approaches.

US Bitcoin ETFs saw $167M in inflows on Monday, while altcoin ETFs experienced continued outflows despite rising token prices.

AirTrunk secured a record $1.24 billion green loan to expand its TOK1 data center campus in Tokyo.

Hyperliquid's permissionless market reached a record $1.2 billion in open interest, driven by tokenized futures on commodities and equities.

Bitmine transferred approximately 9,600 ETH, valued at $19.5 million, to Coinbase Prime hot wallets in two transactions.

Tron's DAO has joined the Agentic AI Foundation's governing board to support the high-volume transaction needs of future agentic AI.

Pudgy World, the new browser-based game from Pudgy Penguins, launched with a focus on gameplay quality, resembling Club Penguin rather than a crypto application.

Large traders, OTC deals, and MSTR's accumulation helped keep Bitcoin demand steady despite the oil price surge impacting global markets.

Bhutan moved $11.8M in BTC, potentially for sale, following a pattern of periodic sales managed by its sovereign wealth fund.

Vitalik Buterin revealed the Ethereum Foundation used DVT-lite to stake 72,000 ETH, aiming to create one-click distributed staking for institutions.

US prosecutors seek a retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on money laundering and sanctions conspiracy charges.

AI-linked cryptocurrencies rose after reports of Nvidia's new open-source platform for AI agents, outperforming the broader crypto market.

US Solana ETFs attracted $540 million in institutional investment during Q4, led by investment advisors and hedge funds.

Bhutan's state-owned investment arm sold approximately $42.5 million in Bitcoin during early 2026, reducing its holdings by 58% from its peak.

Sharplink reported a $734.6 million net loss for 2025 due to an Ether market decline, yet remains committed to buying more ETH.

Nasdaq is partnering with Boerse Stuttgart's Seturion to connect trading venues and advance tokenized securities settlement across Europe.

US prosecutors proposed an October 2026 retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on two unresolved charges.

Major altcoins like Ether, Solana, and XRP surged after President Trump suggested the Iran conflict was concluding soon.

Oil prices fell and crypto gained after Trump signaled a potential end to the Iran conflict, then quickly escalated rhetoric.

Bitcoin recovered above $70,000 as geopolitical volatility eased and strong institutional demand supported the market.

Anthropic is suing the Trump administration over being labeled a 'supply chain risk' after refusing unrestricted military access to its AI technology.

The Bank Policy Institute is considering suing the OCC over its granting of crypto firm bank charters, citing potential risks to the financial system.

Blockchain.com is officially expanding its operations into Ghana following strong performance and growth in Nigeria.

NFT lending platform Gondi halted a smart contract after a $230,000 exploit and is compensating affected users.

American Bitcoin board member Richard Busch purchased 68,000 ABTC shares, signaling insider confidence in the Trump-backed firm.

Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) raised $25 million from major VCs like a16z Crypto and Coinbase Ventures after splitting from ECC.

President Trump's threat to veto all legislation until his voter-ID bill passes jeopardizes the crypto industry's market structure bill.

Bitcoin ETF flows have turned positive while gold ETF demand slows, suggesting a potential capital rotation favoring BTC.

Historical data suggests Bitcoin could rally 20% to $79K if oil prices maintain their recent surge.

The crypto-backed PAC Fairshake has spent $8.6 million in Illinois races ahead of the US midterm elections.

Nasdaq is collaborating with Boerse Stuttgart's Seturion platform to connect European trading venues for tokenized security settlement using DLT.

NFT platform Gondi is compensating users after an exploit in its Sell & Repay contract led to the theft of about $230,000 in NFTs.

Aon piloted settling insurance premiums using USDC and PYUSD stablecoins on blockchain networks.

The rise of AI agents presents a critical, open opportunity for Bitcoin to become the standard for agentic commerce, bypassing entrenched fiat systems.

The US Treasury report suggests lawful users may use mixers for financial privacy within regulated crypto markets.

Bitcoin climbed toward $69,000 as oil prices experienced extreme volatility following escalating US-Iran tensions.

Markets rallied after President Trump stated the action against Iran was progressing much faster than anticipated.

The Jito Foundation has acquired SolanaFloor, planning to relaunch the data platform following its shutdown after a Step Finance security breach.

Bhutan transferred $12 million in Bitcoin, bringing its total government-related BTC movements this year past $42 million.

Senator Cynthia Lummis is pushing for a $300 de minimis tax exemption for small crypto transactions amid Senate market structure bill talks.

Coinbase has launched regulated Bitcoin and crypto futures contracts for traders in 26 European countries via its MiFID-registered entity.

A Hyperliquid trader was fully liquidated in under 40 minutes after taking a 20x leveraged long position on crude oil futures.

Nasdaq and Kraken's parent company, Payward, are partnering to create a gateway for tokenized equities between regulated markets and DeFi networks.

Regulated US stablecoins are embedding CBDC-like control functions, blurring the line between private infrastructure and state oversight.

Bitcoin has surpassed 20 million mined coins, leaving less than one million BTC left to be issued under its fixed supply cap.

Blockchain.com is expanding its crypto trading platform into Ghana following significant growth in Nigeria.

Bhutan moved approximately $11.85 million in Bitcoin, bringing its 2026 transfers past $40 million.

Bitcoin's mined supply surpassed 20 million BTC, Nasdaq partnered with Payward for tokenized equities, and Nigel Farage invested in a UK bitcoin firm.

Public Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI infrastructure for short-term fiat gains, potentially repeating historical mistakes made by railroad and dot-com builders.

Coinbase and Paxos paid their insurance premiums to Aon using USDC and PYUSD stablecoins in a potential industry first.

Bitcoin traded near $69,000, showing resilience amid volatility in traditional equities and surging oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.

A new Bitcoin indicator based on historical price channels shows BTC avoided a major drop but faces a key resistance level determining its next move.

Anthropic is suing the US government after being labeled a supply chain risk, restricting its defense business.

Ether surpassed $2,000 with derivatives inflows spiking and leverage hitting a record high, suggesting a push to liquidate short positions.

Macro strategist Mark Connors suggests prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict could boost Bitcoin via increased government spending and debt.

Bitcoin reclaimed $69,000 as crypto assets rebounded from sharp overnight losses, mirroring a stock market reversal fueled by falling crude oil prices.

Swiss-regulated bank Amina is the first regulated bank participant on the EU's 21X blockchain securities platform.

A shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz caused equities to fall while Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rallied, breaking typical risk-asset correlation.

Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed significantly to a net $619M after an initial surge, driven by geopolitical fears causing oil prices to spike.

A new US Treasury report recognizes that crypto mixers have legitimate uses, marking a significant shift in regulatory stance.

Bitcoin rebounded to $69,000 as markets reacted to uncertainty over the Middle East oil crisis and the G7's indecision on reserve releases.

Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) secured $25 million in seed funding from major crypto investors to continue Zcash development.

Over 20 million Bitcoin have been mined, leaving less than one million coins remaining out of the 21 million total supply.

Josh Swihart's Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) raised over $25 million in seed funding from major investors.

Aon tested USDC and PYUSD stablecoins for insurance premium settlements using Ethereum and Solana with Coinbase and Paxos.

Zcash rose 3% after its core development entity, ZODL, secured over $25 million in a funding round.

Consensys-backed SharpLink reported a $734.6 million net loss for 2025, primarily due to ETH price declines impacting accounting adjustments.

XRP is trading at $1.35, resulting in over $50 billion in unrealized losses for 60% of its supply.

The stock market's VIX hitting a one-year high suggests traditional market panic, potentially coinciding with a bitcoin bottom based on historical correlation.