South Korean police have arrested a series of individuals believed to be acting as hired agents committing what authorities describe as “private revenge” attacks, which have involved vandalism and threatening behavior directed at private residences. South Korean police arrest agents…

In a memo titled “The Weekend That Changed Finance,” Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says a recent geopolitical shock has revealed a fundamental shift in how financial markets operate, potentially accelerating the migration of global finance onto blockchain-based infrastructure.…

Vitalik Buterin has sparked debate within the crypto community after outlining a vision for Ethereum as part of a broader ecosystem of what he calls “sanctuary technologies,” open-source systems designed to preserve freedom, privacy and resilience in an increasingly unstable…

A new study from the Bitcoin Policy Institute finds that leading artificial intelligence models show a strong preference for Bitcoin and other digitally native forms of money when placed in simulated economic scenarios. Study of 36 AI models finds Bitcoin…

A wallet on the Bitcoin blockchain associated with U.S. government seizure funds moved approximately 0.3346 BTC, roughly $23,000, marking the first on-chain transfer from a federal forfeiture account since late 2025, according to blockchain analytics data. Data flagged by on-chain…

Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1042 into law, formalizing new protections for digital asset users in Indiana and setting guardrails around how state and local authorities may regulate cryptocurrency activity. HB 1042 becomes law as Indiana expands legal…

Tensions over U.S. crypto market structure escalated this week after President Donald Trump accused major banks of attempting to undermine pro-crypto legislation, while Jamie Dimon defended stricter regulatory guardrails for digital asset firms. Trump pressures banks over CLARITY Act; Dimon…

Shares of Core Scientific fell in premarket trading following the company’s announcement that it plans to monetize substantially all of its remaining Bitcoin holdings in 2026 to fund liquidity needs and its AI infrastructure pivot. The stock was down about…

As macro conditions regain influence over digital assets, investors are increasingly asking whether a rebound in economic activity, particularly a Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reading above 50, could ignite the next altcoin season. What PMI means for Altcoin Season The…

Bitcoin price surged to $69,000 Tuesday before a correction, putting it on pace for its strongest daily performance in nearly a week, as VanEck CEO Jan VanEck suggested the world’s largest cryptocurrency may be carving out a cyclical bottom. Speaking…

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo said the rapid integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial system, positioning central banks to play a pivotal role in anchoring trust as crypto-linked infrastructure matures. Bank of Japan’s Ueda backs…

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action Monday seeking to recover 327,829.72 USDT, allegedly involved in a money laundering scheme connected to an online romance scam. Justice Department targets crypto laundering in…

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned this week that escalating conflict between the United States and Iran could complicate Federal Reserve efforts to cut interest rates in 2026, as geopolitical risk feeds through energy markets and inflation expectations. According…

XRP is back in focus after new infrastructure developments tied to Ripple’s institutional push. Hidden Road ($HRFI) officially went live on the NSCC directory on March 2, 2026, per a DTCC notice. The development deepens the integration between Ripple and…

ProCap Financial, the Bitcoin-focused investment firm owned by Anthony Pompliano, announced it has acquired 450 Bitcoin while aggressively repurchasing shares in an effort to close the company’s discount to net asset value (NAV). Pompliano’s ProCap turns volatility into Bitcoin opportunity…

The crypto app Pump.fun is taking a significant step beyond its meme-coin roots, announcing broad new trading support that allows users to buy and sell a wider array of tokens directly within the platform. From meme coins to Bitcoin: Pump.fun…

The U.S. Senate delivered a decisive bipartisan blow to the prospect of a Federal Reserve–issued digital dollar on Tuesday, advancing a sweeping housing reform package that includes an explicit ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Senate tacks CBDC…

Crypto funds demonstrated remarkable resilience this week as investment products recorded $1.06 billion in net inflows, effectively terminating a grueling five-week stretch of $4.0 billion in outflows. Crypto funds see $1 billion resurgence This pivot comes at a critical juncture…

The Bitcoin market is currently navigating a high-stakes “defensive liquidity” environment as global markets reel from the sudden escalation of the US-Iran conflict. BTC whales position for volatility amid Middle East strikes Following military strikes on February 28, 2026, and…

The XRP market is undergoing a structural shift as trading dynamics move from spot accumulation to a derivatives-led environment. Recent Coinglass data reveals a significant uptick in XRP futures volume relative to spot trading, signaling that speculative interest is once…

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced it is in discussions with TAE Technologies and Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp. regarding a potential spin-off of businesses including Truth Social into a new publicly traded company. Truth Social could become standalone…

A major governance milestone has been reached in the Aave community after the “Aave Will Win” proposal passed its temporary check stage, signaling broad support for a fundamental shift in the protocol’s economic model. Aave DAO backs fully token-centric revenue…

South Korea’s finance minister has pledged reforms to strengthen how government agencies manage seized cryptocurrency, following a digital asset information leak involving the National Tax Service. Seized Bitcoin under scrutiny as South Korea tightens digital asset controls In a statement…

Crypto markets remain under pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that military operations against Iran will continue following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump said combat operations are ongoing and will persist until…

JPMorgan analysts say a long-anticipated U.S. crypto market structure bill could be approved by mid-2026 and act as a major positive catalyst for digital asset markets in the second half of the year. The report highlights that despite subdued sentiment…

Kalshi’s CEO has defended the company’s handling of its market on whether Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, would be “out” of power, after backlash from users who accused the platform of unfair settlement practices. In a detailed post on X,…

Polymarket recorded historic trading activity on the day of the joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iran, with single-day nominal trading volume reaching $478 million, according to an analyst tracking platform data. War bets surge: Polymarket hits $478M daily volume The surge…

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 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,…

Cardano has made a defiant return to the crypto top 10, reclaiming its spot on CoinMarketCap after ADA price surged nearly 20% over the last 48 hours. This rally allowed the “Ethereum-killer” to flip Bitcoin Cash in market capitalization, signaling…

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…

Ripple’s latest funding push for the XRP Ledger is drawing renewed attention to XRP, with traders closely watching whether the ecosystem expansion can translate into sustained price momentum. While the Ripple token (XRP) remains range-bound near $1.40, the announcement might…

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…

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…

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…

Block, Inc. will reduce its workforce by nearly half, cutting more than 4,000 jobs as CEO Jack Dorsey said the fintech firm restructures around artificial intelligence and leaner teams. Wall Street cheers Jack Dorsey’s AI restructure In a note shared…

Magic Eden, the prominent NFT marketplace best known for its deep roots in the Solana blockchain ecosystem, is set to close its Bitcoin and EVM-based trading platforms and discontinue support for its multi-chain wallet. Magic Eden refocuses on Solana, winds…