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Inside Vitalik Buterin’s plan to make Ethereum quantum-resistant

27 February 2026 at 14:15
Ethereum is preparing for a future where quantum computers could break much of today’s internet cryptography, as co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined a step-by-step “quantum resistance roadmap” targeting the network’s most vulnerable components. Ethereum braces for quantum future as Vitalik Buterin…

Ethereum price outlook as foundation unveils “Strawmap” for network upgrades

27 February 2026 at 13:14
Ethereum is attempting to stabilize above the $2,000 level as fresh details around the network’s long-term scaling roadmap, dubbed the “Strawmap,” inject renewed fundamental optimism into the market. The proposal, outlined by Vitalik Buterin and backed by the Ethereum Foundation,…

Elizabeth Warren grills OCC chief over World Liberty’s bank charter bid

27 February 2026 at 12:04
A tense exchange unfolded at a Senate Banking Committee hearing as Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould over a pending bank charter application tied to President Donald Trump’s crypto company, World Liberty. Elizabeth Warren demands answers…

Spend straight from your wallet: MetaMask debit card goes live across the U.S.

27 February 2026 at 11:22
MetaMask and Mastercard have officially launched the MetaMask Card across the United States, marking a significant step in bringing cryptocurrency spending into everyday commerce. New MetaMask and Mastercard card lets users spend crypto The announcement follows successful pilot programs in…

Florida executive charged with wire fraud, money laundering in $328M crypto scam

27 February 2026 at 11:06
Federal authorities have arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the founder and CEO of Goliath Ventures, on federal charges tied to an alleged $328 million Ponzi crypto scam, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Goliath Ventures CEO arrested in $328M crypto scam…

‘Looking for a pardon’: Senators fire back at Sam Bankman-Fried over CLARITY Act

27 February 2026 at 10:45
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has reignited controversy from prison after publicly endorsing the proposed CLARITY Act, calling it a “huge milestone for crypto” and “a huge achievement” for Donald Trump. Sam Bankman-Fried backs CLARITY Act, draws swift rebuke from…

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U.S. banking regulator OCC proposes stablecoin rules to implement GENIUS act

26 February 2026 at 13:50
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, marking a significant step toward federally regulated stablecoin activity in the United States. New OCC stablecoin rule proposal seeks federal oversight…

Cardano price outlook as sharks & whales quietly scoop up 819M ADA

26 February 2026 at 13:21
Cardano price is under pressure, but its largest holders are buying aggressively into the dip. Whales and sharks have accumulated more than 819 million ADA, signaling strong conviction beneath the surface volatility and hinting at a potential long-term reversal. Cardano…

Vitalik Buterin breaks down Ethereum Strawmap’s plan for faster slots and finality

26 February 2026 at 12:15
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined sweeping changes to the network’s core consensus design following the release of the Ethereum Foundation’s new “strawmap,” a long-range technical roadmap aimed at accelerating layer-1 upgrades through the end of the decade. Vitalik Buterin…

Indiana Bitcoin Rights Bill clears legislature, awaits governor’s signature

26 February 2026 at 11:52
Indiana lawmakers have passed House Bill 1042, commonly referred to as the Bitcoin Rights Bill, clearing both legislative chambers and sending the measure to Governor Mike Braun for final approval. Indiana passes Bitcoin Rights Bill as crypto adoption accelerates If…

World Liberty Financial unveils staking-first governance model with USD1 incentives

26 February 2026 at 11:33
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has introduced a new proposal to overhaul its governance through a new Governance Staking System designed to incentivize long-term participation, redirect arbitrage profits to committed token holders, and deepen adoption of its USD1 stablecoin. World Liberty…

Is Jane Street holding Bitcoin below $150K? Jeff Park explains the “grey window” in ETFs

26 February 2026 at 11:11
As Bitcoin enthusiasts question why the digital asset hasn’t yet hit the $150,000 milestone despite massive ETF inflows, Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise, has provided a sobering look at the plumbing of the financial system. Bitwise’s Jeff…

South Korea arrests two suspects in $1.5M Bitcoin evidence theft

26 February 2026 at 10:47
South Korean authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 22 bitcoins that had been held as evidence by the Gangnam Police Station, officials announced on Wednesday. Suspects detained as South Korea police probe disappearance of seized…

BlockFills CEO steps down as $75M loss triggers sale talks and withdrawal freeze

26 February 2026 at 10:13
BlockFills co-founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer has stepped down from his leadership role, with the company’s website now listing Joseph Perry as interim CEO. Leadership shakeup at BlockFills as firm seeks buyer after market stress The leadership change comes as…

Ethereum price prediction as Vitalik Buterin sold 17,000 ETH in February

25 February 2026 at 15:08
Ethereum price is facing a period of increased scrutiny as on-chain data reveals significant selling pressure originating from its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, wallets associated with Buterin have been remarkably active throughout February, offloading approximately…

$61M in stolen crypto seized in North Carolina fraud crackdown

25 February 2026 at 12:44
Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the seizure of more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) in one of the largest cryptocurrency asset forfeiture actions tied to a romance-style investment fraud known as a “pig…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushes back on UK stablecoin caps

25 February 2026 at 12:26
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has warned that proposed stablecoin rules in the United Kingdom risk undermining the country’s competitiveness as a global financial hub, arguing that draft measures could stifle innovation rather than support it. Coinbase CEO urges UK to…

Hong Kong expands crypto licensing, stablecoin regime in 2026-27 budget

25 February 2026 at 12:06
Hong Kong will introduce sweeping reforms to strengthen its position as a global digital asset hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in his 2026-27 Budget speech, outlining new licensing rules, stablecoin approvals and tokenization initiatives. The government will table a…

Anchorage Digital’s Bitcoin bet: Crypto bank takes stake in Strategy’s STRC

25 February 2026 at 11:43
Anchorage Digital, the federally chartered U.S. crypto bank, signaled deepening institutional conviction in Bitcoin by disclosing it holds perpetual preferred stock issued by Strategy on its balance sheet. Anchorage Digital backs Strategy’s Bitcoin play with STRC bet CEO Nathan McCauley…

U.S. Treasury sanctions Operation Zero over stolen cyber tools

25 February 2026 at 11:18
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Russia-based cyber “exploit broker” and its affiliates in a high-profile national security action targeting the theft and sale of proprietary U.S. government cyber tools, officials announced Tuesday. Operation Zero blacklisted by…

U.S. senator launches inquiry into Binance’s alleged sanctions violations

25 February 2026 at 10:08
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a formal Senate inquiry into Binance after recent news reports revealed that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange allegedly facilitated nearly $1.7 billion in transactions tied to sanctioned Iranian entities and Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of…

Sam Bankman-Fried’s social media campaign fails to sway Trump on pardon

25 February 2026 at 09:51
The White House has reaffirmed that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will not receive a presidential pardon, even as the disgraced crypto founder publicly courts President Donald Trump through a sustained social media campaign. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trump appeals fall flat…

Arizona advances bill to hold Bitcoin and XRP in state reserve

24 February 2026 at 15:32
Lawmakers in Arizona have taken a significant step toward formalizing state-level engagement with digital assets by advancing legislation that would create a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, allowing the state to hold, invest and potentially lend seized cryptocurrencies. Arizona senate…

ADA price prediction as Grayscale boosts Cardano allocation

24 February 2026 at 12:22
Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments has increased its allocation to Cardano in its diversified crypto holdings, signalling institutional interest in the smart contract platform even as broader market sentiment weakens. According to the latest portfolio breakdown, Cardano (ADA) now accounts…

BitMine boosts ETH treasury to 4.42M even as Ethereum co-founder sells

24 February 2026 at 11:58
BitMine Immersion Technologies has significantly expanded its Ethereum holdings, now controlling 4.423 million ETH, equivalent to roughly 3.66 % of the total circulating Ether supply, according to the company’s latest disclosure. BitMine buys the dip as Vitalik Buterin offloads ETH…

Terra Classic price prediction as Terraform Labs files lawsuit against Jane Street

24 February 2026 at 11:29
Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy administrator has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan accusing trading giant Jane Street of playing a key role in the 2022 collapse of Terra’s ecosystem. Terraform blames Jane Street insider trading for collapse The complaint alleges that Jane…

ZachXBT teases major exposé as Polymarket traders zero in on a target

24 February 2026 at 10:17
Crypto markets are abuzz after prominent on-chain investigator ZachXBT teased a major exposé targeting what he described as “one of crypto’s most profitable businesses” over alleged insider trading. Polymarket lights up following ZachXBT’s insider trading claim In a post on…

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