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U.S. sanctions network tied to DPRK IT jobs and crypto laundering operation

13 March 2026 at 13:40
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on a network accused of helping North Korea generate illicit revenue through overseas information technology workers and cryptocurrency transactions. U.S. blacklists facilitators of DPRK scheme that used crypto to move illicit…

Vitalik Buterin explains $500M SHIB donation, distances himself from AI safety lobbying

13 March 2026 at 13:03
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has clarified the circumstances surrounding his massive 2021 crypto donation to the Future of Life Institute, while distancing himself from some of the group’s more recent policy approaches toward artificial intelligence. Vitalik Buterin: AI safety risks…

HSBC, Standard Chartered set to receive Hong Kong stablecoin licenses: report

13 March 2026 at 10:40
Banking giants HSBC and Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first institutions to receive stablecoin issuer licenses in Hong Kong, marking a major step in the city’s effort to build a regulated digital-asset ecosystem. Hong Kong poised to…

Analyst says BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF had a ‘very solid’ debut

13 March 2026 at 10:25
BlackRock’s newly launched staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund posted a strong first trading day, drawing roughly $15.5 million in volume as institutional interest in Ether investment products continues to grow. BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF posts strong debut with $15.5M in trading…

Ethereum attempts to hold above $2K as whales withdraw $155M in ETH

12 March 2026 at 14:41
The Ethereum price is showing signs of stabilization as large investors accumulate significant amounts of ETH from major cryptocurrency exchanges. According to blockchain analytics shared by Lookonchain, a newly created wallet withdrew 11,629 Ethereum (ETH) worth about $23.7 million from…

Metaplanet stock drops despite new Bitcoin venture and asset management push

12 March 2026 at 13:55
Shares of Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc declined Thursday despite the company unveiling a major expansion of its digital asset strategy, including a ¥4 billion venture initiative focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem. The company’s stock closed around ¥352, down roughly…

Is a crypto market rally coming as Trump declares victory in the Iran war?

12 March 2026 at 11:28
The global financial markets saw a notable shift as President Donald Trump declared the U.S. has effectively “won” the conflict with Iran, signaling a potential end to the 10-day military engagement known as Operation Epic Fury. The Geopolitical pivot: From…

Bonk.fun users report drained wallets after hackers hijack platform domain

12 March 2026 at 10:34
The team behind the Solana-based memecoin launch platform Bonk.fun warned users to avoid its website after hackers reportedly compromised the domain and deployed a malicious wallet drainer, with at least one trader claiming losses of $273,000 after connecting their wallet.…

India arrests key suspect in GainBitcoin crypto Ponzi scheme

12 March 2026 at 10:07
India’s premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder and chief technology officer of Darwin Labs Private Limited, in connection with the alleged GainBitcoin crypto fraud. CBI arrests GainBitcoin scam suspect at Mumbai airport The…

Wells Fargo files trademark for WFUSD, hinting at potential bank stablecoin

12 March 2026 at 09:50
Wells Fargo has filed a trademark application for “WFUSD,” sparking speculation that the U.S. banking giant may be exploring a blockchain-based payment token or stablecoin. According to the filing, the mark covers financial services tied to digital assets, including cryptocurrency-related…

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