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Tether aims to bring stablecoins and payments to Bitcoin with investment in Ark Labs
Tether invested $5.2 million in Ark Labs to develop infrastructure enabling stablecoins and programmable payments on the Bitcoin network.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 0.2%, with Polkadot (DOT) and Aptos (APT) both dropping 2.3%.
HMRC explores crypto forensic tools for tax probes as former OECD advisor flags UK’s growing compliance push
HMRC is seeking crypto forensic tools and investigative support to enhance its efforts against digital asset tax fraud and money laundering.
Offshore Crypto Exchanges Create Oversight Gaps, FATF Says
The FATF warns that offshore crypto firms exploit regulatory gaps, increasing risks of money laundering and sanctions evasion.
Ark Labs Raises $5.2M with Tether to Bring Programmable Finance to Bitcoin
Ark Labs secured $5.2M in seed funding led by Tether to develop programmable finance solutions on the Bitcoin network.
Tether backs Ark Labs $5.2 million seed raise to expand stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on Bitcoin
Ark Labs secured $5.2 million in seed funding led by Tether to enhance Bitcoin's infrastructure for stablecoins and programmable finance.
BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF Offering Yield
BlackRock launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) offering spot ETH exposure and staking income.
Alameda Research unstakes $17M in SOL, continues monthly creditor distributions
Alameda Research unstaked $17 million in SOL tokens as part of its ongoing monthly creditor distributions.
Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT targets post-June token launch, raises community allocation to 28%
Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT plans its token launch after June 30, increasing the community allocation to 28% of the total supply.
Crypto accounting firm Cryptio raises $45 million in Series B funding round
Crypto accounting software developer Cryptio secured $45 million in a Series B funding round led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global.
First new US refinery in 50 years won’t produce fuel this decade as rising oil pressures Bitcoin now
The first new US refinery in 50 years, announced by Trump, will not produce fuel until the late decade, despite current high oil prices impacting inflation and Bitcoin.
US Midterms may Fuel Crypto, Stock Market Recovery: Binance Research
Binance Research suggests US midterm elections historically precede strong rebounds in stocks and Bitcoin.
Why Every Blockchain Suddenly Wants Its Own Perp Dex
Blockchains are aggressively competing to host perpetual decentralized exchanges (perp DEXs) to attract trading volume and strengthen their ecosystems.
Why Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Can’t Replace Gold
Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin can't replace gold due to gold's historical significance, central bank adoption, and behavior as a safe-haven asset.
Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq under ticker GAVA
Grayscale launched its Avalanche staking ETF, GAVA, on Nasdaq, which holds and stakes AVAX tokens.
Stablecoins Are Becoming Crypto’s Largest Wasted Resource
Stablecoins, despite representing a large portion of the crypto economy, are largely held idle, hindering market efficiency and growth.
Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq
Grayscale launched its Avalanche staking ETF (GAVA) on Nasdaq, providing investors exposure to AVAX and staking rewards.
South Korea Moves to Build AI Platform to Monitor Crypto Gains
South Korea's tax authority is developing an AI platform to monitor cryptocurrency transactions ahead of its 2027 digital asset tax implementation.
Bank of England hints at softer approach to stablecoin restrictions
The Bank of England is considering a softer approach to stablecoin restrictions following industry feedback on proposed holding limits.
BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds
BlackRock launched its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), offering investors both spot ETH exposure and staking rewards.
Legal Dispute Emerges Over 61,000 Bitcoin Seized by UK Police
Chinese fraud victims are challenging a UK plan to use a Chinese redress scheme for 61,000 seized Bitcoin now worth billions.
Bank of England signals openness to revising sterling stablecoin caps amid industry pushback
The Bank of England is considering revising proposed limits on sterling stablecoin holdings following criticism from the crypto industry.
Bitcoin Price Recovery Could be Capped at $78K: Here’s Why
Bitcoin's 17% relief rally faces resistance at $78,000, a level needed to reverse the broader downtrend.
Bitcoin (BTC) analysis: Futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance
Binance's Bitcoin futures trading volume has surpassed spot trading by five times, indicating increased market volatility and leveraged positioning.
BTC price looks resilient, but don't ignore those $20,000 put options: Crypto Daybook Americas
Despite Bitcoin's resilience near $70,000 amid market chaos, significant open interest in $20,000 put options suggests some traders anticipate a major price drop.
JPMorgan Sued Over $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
JPMorgan faces a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly enabling Goliath Ventures' $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
MSTR's STRC buys an estimated 7,000 BTC this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’
Strategy's STRC instrument drove an estimated 7,000 bitcoin purchases this week, but Two Prime's CEO warns of inherent risks despite high yields.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Buying With New Model as Analyst Warns of $10,000 Price Fall
Strategy is accelerating Bitcoin purchases using a new preferred stock financing model despite warnings of a potential $10,000 price drop.
Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and oil volatility
Bitcoin holds near $70,000, outperforming other assets despite extreme market fear linked to Middle East tensions.
BTC trapped in tight range as growing open interest hints at defensive bets: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin hovers near $70,000 amid rising open interest suggesting cautious, bearish positioning, while altcoins show relative strength.
Pump.fun becomes Solana’s first $1B revenue platform as Ethereum, Base, BSC and Monad subdomains hint at cross-chain move
Pump.fun achieved $1B in cumulative revenue, becoming Solana's first, while hinting at cross-chain expansion via new subdomains.
Wallet provider Exodus reports $11 million in 2025 net loss despite record revenue
Exodus reported an $11.4 million net loss for 2025 despite achieving record revenue of $121.6 million, driven by digital asset losses and rising expenses.
Utah Set to Block Prediction Markets Like Kalshi and Polymarket
Utah is poised to ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, intensifying a conflict between state and federal regulators.
Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets Bithumb
South Korea's regulatory action against Bithumb for AML failures threatens to distort the 'kimchi premium' pricing signal.
US Prosecutors Oppose Sam Bankman-Fried’s New Trial Bid: Report
US prosecutors urged a judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, citing insufficient legal grounds.
Bonk.fun Domain Hijacked to Push Crypto Wallet Drainer
Attackers hijacked the Bonk.fun domain to push a malicious prompt tricking users into draining their crypto wallets.
SEC and CFTC Strike Crypto Truce With New MOU — Why It Could Unlock Trillions in Institutional Capital
The SEC and CFTC signed an MOU to coordinate crypto oversight, aiming to reduce regulatory uncertainty and potentially unlock trillions in institutional investment.
Prime Brokers Bet on Prediction Markets — but US Lawmakers Are Already Pushing Back
Major prime brokers are offering clients access to prediction markets like Kalshi, even as US lawmakers propose legislation to ban certain contract types.
Meet LITRO: The tokenized crude project to start pilot testing soon for 2027 debut
LITRO aims to revolutionize the $6 trillion oil market by tokenizing crude oil, offering 24/7 trading and faster settlements.
Prosecutors move to block Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for retrial
Prosecutors are urging a judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, arguing he presented no new legitimate evidence.
Ethereum’s New Lifetime Record Carries Bearish Undertones, Puts $1,800 Back in Focus
Despite a new derivatives record, Ethereum faces bearish signals from leverage ratios, price structure, and momentum divergence, potentially leading to a retest of $1,800.
Asia’s biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem
Metaplanet, Asia's largest listed bitcoin holder, is launching a subsidiary to invest in and incubate companies building Japan's regulated Bitcoin financial infrastructure.
Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure
Across Protocol's ACX token surged 80% after a proposal to dissolve its DAO and convert to a U.S. C-corp.
Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects
Crypto development activity has significantly decreased, with code commits dropping 75% as developers shift focus to artificial intelligence projects.
New Zealand Rules NZDD Stablecoin Not a Financial Product
New Zealand's FMA ruled the NZDD stablecoin, pegged to the NZD, is not a financial product.
The Honest Number Behind AI Agent Payments: a16z
Actual AI agent payment volumes are significantly lower than reported, but infrastructure development is accelerating.
Bonk.fun’s official website hijacked, draining user funds upon interaction
Bonk.fun, a Solana memecoin launchpad, was hijacked, leading to user fund drainage after a malicious actor compromised its domain.
OP Labs cuts 20 employees as Ethereum L2 developer narrows strategic focus
OP Labs reduced its workforce by 20 to streamline operations and focus on key strategic priorities, despite being well-funded.
No ‘Q-Day’ Shock: ARK Invest Maps 5 Stages of Quantum Risk for Bitcoin
ARK Invest and Unchained argue that quantum computing poses a gradual, not sudden, risk to Bitcoin, outlining five stages of development to prepare for.
Stablecoin Yields will Bring Fresh Money to US Banks: Patrick Witt
Patrick Witt argues stablecoin yields will inject new capital into US banks as foreigners exchange currency for USD-backed stablecoins.
Kraken Confirms PI Coin Listing, Just Before the Big Pi Day
Kraken confirmed it will list Pi Network (PI) on March 13, 2026, causing a slight price increase on OKX.
XRP price news: Steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI
XRP traded steadily near $1.38 with a potential breakout anticipated before the U.S. CPI release, amid robust on-chain activity and a Ripple share buyback.
Bank of England Signals Flexibility on Sterling Stablecoin Holding Limits
The Bank of England is open to alternatives to holding limits for managing stablecoin risks, prioritizing credit availability.
Crypto ATM Fraud Hit $333 Million in the US in 2025
US crypto ATM fraud reached $333 million in 2025, driven by industrialized scam networks leveraging AI deepfakes.
What next as bitcoin slips below $69,500, tanker attacks send oil back above $100
Bitcoin fell below $69,500 after tanker attacks in Iraqi waters caused Brent crude to surge back above $100 a barrel.
BONK.fun Team Account Breach Deploys Wallet Drainer on Solana Launchpad
A security breach at BONK.fun deployed a wallet drainer, putting users' funds at risk and exacerbating the platform's declining market share.
Bitcoin Slides Below $70K as Oil Tops $100 — What to Watch Next
Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 as oil prices surged past $100 due to geopolitical tensions, showing crypto's failure as a safe haven.
Optimism’s OP Labs cuts 20% of staff to ‘do fewer things well’
OP Labs, the firm behind Optimism, laid off 20% of its staff to streamline operations and focus on key priorities.
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy with New Venture Firm
Metaplanet launches Metaplanet Ventures to invest in and develop the Bitcoin ecosystem in Japan, anticipating regulatory changes.
Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted
The Bonk.fun Solana token launchpad domain was hijacked by hackers who planted a crypto wallet drainer.
MediaTek Patches Bug Allowing Attackers To Steal Crypto Seeds
MediaTek patched a vulnerability discovered by Ledger's Donjon team that allowed attackers to steal crypto seed phrases via USB in under a minute.
New Cryptocurrency Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Builds DeFi Lending Ecosystem on Ethereum
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is developing a decentralized lending ecosystem on Ethereum, allowing users to earn yield or borrow against collateral.
Strive Raises SATA Dividend and Deploys $50 Million Into MicroStrategy’s Preferred Shares
Strive increased its SATA preferred stock dividend to 12.75% and invested $50 million in MicroStrategy's STRC preferred shares.
Foundry Digital Expands Beyond Bitcoin With Institutional Zcash Pool
Foundry Digital, the largest Bitcoin mining pool operator, plans to launch an institutional-grade Zcash mining pool in April 2026.
Trump’s crypto advisor says stablecoins will drive global deposits into US banking system
A Trump advisor suggests GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoins will attract global capital into US banks.
Metaplanet launches VC and asset management subsidiaries, bets on Japanese stablecoin JPYC
Metaplanet established two subsidiaries, Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Management, and invested in JPYC, Japan's first licensed stablecoin.
Binance.US Hires Compliance Lawyer as New CEO
Binance.US appointed Stephen Gregory, a compliance lawyer, as its new CEO, signaling a focus on re-expansion and new offerings.
Ghana Lets 11 Crypto Companies Participate in Sandbox
Ghana's regulator approved 11 crypto firms for a regulatory sandbox to foster innovation and protect consumers.
Clear Street and Marex Group May Soon Offer Prediction Markets to Clients
Prime brokers Clear Street and Marex Group are preparing to offer clients access to Kalshi’s prediction markets due to growing institutional demand.
CZ Responds to Forbes $110B Estimate: ‘A Bit Illogical’
Binance founder CZ questioned Forbes' $110 billion net worth estimate, calling the static valuation illogical given crypto price volatility.