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Indian Law Enforcement Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind $2.1B GainBitcoin Ponzi Scheme
Indian authorities arrested Ayush Varshney, the alleged technical mastermind of the $2.1 billion GainBitcoin Ponzi scheme, while he tried to flee to Sri Lanka.
Binance Sues Wall Street Journal Over February Article on Iran-Linked Crypto Flows
Binance filed a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a February article alleging the exchange halted an investigation into Iran-linked crypto flows.
Binance sues The Wall Street Journal over allegedly false reporting that led to DOJ probe
Binance is suing The Wall Street Journal over a report alleging false information that prompted a DOJ investigation.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.8%, leading index lower
The CoinDesk 20 index decreased by 0.6%, led by declines in Hedera (HBAR) and Stellar (XLM).
Ghana opens crypto trading sandbox with 11 firms under new VASP law
Ghana's SEC launched a regulatory sandbox program, granting 11 firms access to test crypto services under the new VASP Act.
Kalshi’s Brazil prediction market launch lands in a country already fighting a betting addiction crisis
Kalshi launched prediction markets in Brazil through XP International, coinciding with the country's efforts to combat a growing betting addiction crisis.
Senator Introduces 'DEATH BETS' Act Against War-Linked Prediction Markets
Senator Schiff proposed the DEATH BETS Act to ban prediction markets from offering contracts on violent events like war and assassination.
Binance sues Wall Street Journal over February article on Iran-linked crypto flows, says claims are ‘false and defamatory’
Binance is suing the Wall Street Journal for defamation over a February article alleging the exchange facilitated Iran-linked crypto transactions.
Why Is XRP’s Price Not Rising? Goldman Sachs Tops XRP ETF Holder List as Withdrawals Surge
Despite ETF inflows and Goldman Sachs' significant XRP ETF holdings, XRP's price remains stagnant due to limited broad institutional investment and market conditions.
Mining giant Foundry to introduce institutional zcash mining pool
Foundry Digital is launching a U.S.-based zcash mining pool next month tailored for institutional and public company miners.
Ledger researchers expose Android flaw enabling wallet seed theft in seconds
Ledger researchers discovered a vulnerability in MediaTek-powered Android phones that allows attackers to steal wallet seed phrases in under a minute.
DOJ investigates Iran’s alleged use of Binance as exchange sues Wall Street Journal
Binance sued the Wall Street Journal's publisher for defamation over a report alleging a DOJ investigation into Iran's use of the exchange.
New DEATH BETS Act Would Stop Betting on Wars and Death, Say US Lawmakers
US lawmakers introduced the bipartisan DEATH BETS Act to explicitly ban prediction markets from wagering on wars, assassinations, terrorism, or individual deaths.
Wells Fargo Files Trademark for ‘WFUSD’ Crypto Services Platform
Wells Fargo has filed a USPTO trademark for "WFUSD" covering extensive cryptocurrency trading, payment, and blockchain software services.
Wells Fargo files “WFUSD” trademark, signaling launch of dollar-backed stablecoin
Wells Fargo filed a trademark for “WFUSD,” indicating plans to launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin.
A Record $409M Day Shows How Strategy Is Rapidly Scaling Bitcoin Accumulation With STRC
Strategy's STRC saw a record $409M in daily trading volume, signaling growing institutional interest and a potential product-market fit for Bitcoin income markets.
Binance, PayPal, and Ripple join Mastercard’s massive new push into blockchain payments
Mastercard launched a Crypto Partner Program with over 85 companies, including Binance, PayPal, and Ripple, to integrate blockchain payments into global commerce.
Wells Fargo files ‘WFUSD’ trademark covering crypto trading, payments and tokenization services
Wells Fargo filed a trademark for “WFUSD,” signaling potential expansion into crypto trading, payments, and tokenization services.
DOJ Investigates Iran’s Use of Binance to Evade US sanctions: WSJ
The DOJ is investigating potential sanctions evasion by Iran using Binance, despite the exchange's previous denials.
Is crypto needed to protect the security of AI agents paying each other online?
The security of AI agents paying each other hinges on solving the 'who decides the work was done' verification problem, which crypto standards like ERC-8183 attempt to address via programmable escrow.
ECB Launches Appia Project to Shape Tokenized Markets
The ECB released the Appia roadmap, outlining a long-term plan for tokenized financial markets anchored in central bank money.
XRP Is Forming a Chart Pattern That Last Led to a 1,500% Price Rally
XRP's weekly chart resembles a 2017 pattern preceding a 1,577% surge, but a breakout above $2 resistance is required.
US DOJ probes whether Iran used Binance to evade sanctions: WSJ
The US DOJ is reportedly investigating if Iran used Binance to move over $1 billion to fund militant groups, evading American sanctions.
BTC price stuck under $70,000 as investors play it safe before U.S. inflation report: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 due to geopolitical tensions and anticipation of the U.S. inflation report, causing market caution.
DOJ investigates Binance transactions suspected of funding Iran proxies
The DOJ is investigating Binance for potential sanctions violations related to $1 billion in transactions allegedly funding Iran-backed groups.
Chen Zhi’s lawyers ask court to dismiss US seizure of over 127,000 Bitcoin
Chen Zhi’s lawyers are challenging the US government’s seizure of over 127,000 Bitcoin, arguing insufficient evidence links the funds to illicit activities.
Ethereum researchers demo ‘native rollups’ prototype that could simplify Layer 2 verification
Researchers demonstrated a 'native rollups' prototype that simplifies L2 verification by re-executing transactions on Ethereum's base layer.
Bitcoin retreats from $71,700, ICP jumps on Upbit listing: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin fell near $69,500 amid Iran war concerns, while AI tokens like ICP and FET surged due to market demand and positive news.
US Moves to Forfeit $3.44M in USDt Linked to Fake Ether Investment Scheme
US prosecutors seek to forfeit $3.44 million in USDt connected to an online crypto investment scam targeting victims nationwide.
Aave-Linked Capo Oracle Glitch Triggered $27 Million in Liquidations
An Aave oracle glitch led to $27M in wstETH liquidations, prompting the protocol to compensate affected users.
ORCL jumps 11% premarket as earnings challenge 'SaaS apocalypse' fears
Oracle shares surged 11% premarket after strong earnings, driven by AI demand, eased investor fears about software disruption and debt plans.
Prosecutors push to retry Tornado Cash founder even after Washington said crypto mixers have legal uses
Despite acknowledging legal uses for crypto mixers, US prosecutors are seeking to retry Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm on money laundering and sanctions charges.
XRP ETFs Outflows Slow as Goldman Sachs Tops Holdings
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $251M in inflows, while XRP ETF outflows eased, with Goldman Sachs leading XRP ETF holdings.
Onchain RWAs Climb 66% in 2026 as Market Reaches $23.6B
The value of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has surged to $23.6 billion, driven by increased demand for always-on markets and wider accessibility.
Bitcoin Battles Its Latest Key Reclaim Target With $80,000 on the Radar
Bitcoin faces a volatile period as traders eye $70,000 as a crucial support level, with a potential rebound to $80,000 by April.
Brera to Wind Down Soccer Teams as it Pivots to Solana Infrastructure
Brera's board approved pivoting the company to Solana infrastructure, which involves shutting down two soccer teams and proposing a reverse stock split.
Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet
The Coinbase-backed x402 protocol aims to enable automated micropayments between AI agents, but current demand for this agentic commerce is minimal.
Democrats push ‘Death Bets Act’ to ban prediction markets tied to war and fatalities
Democrats introduced the 'Death Bets Act' to explicitly ban prediction market contracts based on war, death, and assassination.
Next week could spice things up for BTC as seven central banks face an inflation test
Seven major central banks, including the Fed, face an inflation test next week amid rising oil prices that could impact Bitcoin.
Senate Democrats push ban on prediction market bets tied to war and death
Senate Democrats are proposing a bill to ban prediction market contracts related to war, terrorism, assassination, and death.
Aave Founder Says DAOs Must Evolve
Aave founder Stani Kulechov argues DAOs need evolution, suggesting leaders should make daily decisions while tokenholders retain accountability oversight.
Ethereum's Adoption Paradox: More Users, Lower Prices
Ethereum network activity is surging, yet Ether's price remains significantly down, indicating a divergence driven by capital flows.
Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin Could Hit $1M if it Tracks Gold
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues Bitcoin could reach $1 million if it captures 17% of the growing 'store of value' market currently led by gold.
Crypto Bill Can Advance, but Lobbyists Will Be Unhappy: Senator
Senator Alsobrooks suggests a compromise on the crypto market structure bill is possible, but both crypto and banking lobbies will need to concede points.
Oil shock rattles risk appetite as Iran-China crude pipeline stays open
Rising oil market tensions due to Iran-China oil trade and tanker activity in the Strait of Hormuz are causing investor anxiety, impacting crypto markets.
Ripple news: XRP-linked firm to acquire Australian financial services license
Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to obtain an Australian Financial Services License, expanding its reach in the APAC region.
Bitcoin, ETH, ADA, SOL price news: What next as Bitcoin steady above $70,000
Bitcoin stabilized above $70,000 as easing energy price fears, spurred by a proposed large oil reserve release, boosted market sentiment.
Ripple to acquire BC Payments to accelerate growth in APAC region
Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments to secure an Australian Financial Services License and expand regulated operations in the Asia Pacific.
XRP news: Ripple-linked network transactions jump to 2.7M as price stays muted
XRP transactions hit 2.7 million daily amid declining volume, while the price remains rangebound between $1.34 and $1.44.
Bitcoin price forecast: Traders bet on bitcoin reclaiming $80,000
Traders are betting on a Bitcoin rally above $80,000, with options pricing showing a 35% probability by the end of June.
Dogecoin zooms as Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April
Dogecoin rallied following Elon Musk's announcement that X Money, a new fiat payments feature, will launch next month.
Crypto is Just Finance on Different Infrastructure: ASIC
ASIC's fintech chief argues crypto should be regulated based on economic substance, not technology, integrating it into existing laws.
Ethereum's on fire with record activity, but ether price and blockchain fees lag
Ethereum's network activity is at all-time highs, but this hasn't translated into increased ether prices or fee generation.
Nasdaq-listed Solmate proposes reverse stock split to build Solana hub in UAE
Nasdaq-listed Solmate plans a 10-for-1 reverse stock split to fund its strategic pivot to becoming a Solana infrastructure hub in the UAE.
Aave users lose $26M after wstETH oracle misconfiguration triggers liquidations
Aave users lost $26 million in liquidations due to a wstETH oracle misconfiguration that temporarily mispriced the asset.
AI Will Boost Jobs With Infrastructure Buildout: Huang
Nvidia's Jensen Huang argues AI will create massive job growth by necessitating trillions in new infrastructure development and maintenance.
Ripple to acquire BC Payments to secure Australian license
Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments to obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and expand its services in the Asia Pacific region.
Bitcoin Sentiment Flipped to FOMO After Rebounding Above $70K
Bitcoin sentiment shifted to optimism, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and positive market indicators after surpassing $70,000.
Arthur Hayes Wouldn't Invest $1 In Bitcoin Right Now
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes stated he would wait for the US Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy before investing in Bitcoin.
Aave suffers oracle glitch, triggering $26 million in unfair wstETH liquidations
A temporary oracle malfunction on Aave's Ethereum instances caused about $26 million in wstETH positions to be unfairly liquidated.
Europe’s inflation victory lap gives risk assets a tailwind
Falling inflation and record-low unemployment in Europe are providing a boost to risk assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Markets tread water as investors brace for inflation data
Financial markets paused on Tuesday as investors awaited crucial US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data to gauge inflation and future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Ripple Seeks Australian Financial License via Acquisition
Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) by April 1st.
DeFi lending platform Aave sees $27 million liquidations after wstETH price glitch
Aave experienced $27 million in liquidations due to a temporary pricing glitch in its CAPO risk oracle for the wstETH token.
Kalshi Suffers Court Loss in Ohio over Sports Betting Lawsuit
Kalshi lost a court battle in Ohio, as a judge ruled the state isn't preempted from regulating its sports betting contracts.
Danielle Moinet Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Former WWE Superstar Danielle Moinet is confirmed to speak at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.
Nasdaq and owner of NYSE turn to crypto exchanges to bring the $126T equity market onchain
Nasdaq and ICE, owner of NYSE, are partnering with crypto exchanges to tokenize and bring the $126 trillion equity market onto blockchain technology.
Ether Funding Turns Negative, But Bears Remain In Control: Why?
Ether's funding rate turned negative, indicating bearish sentiment despite some stabilizing options metrics and ongoing network development.
Circle Stock Surges As Bernstein Sees Upside From Stablecoins
Bernstein reiterated an 'Outperform' rating on Circle stock, citing 60% potential upside driven by accelerating stablecoin adoption following new U.S. regulation.
Bitwise CIO reiterates bitcoin price could reach $1 million as he compares it to gold
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues Bitcoin could hit $1 million by capturing a significant share of the growing global store-of-value market, currently dominated by gold.