Crypto News Aggregator

Charles Schwab is offering Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, but these assets lack the standard FDIC and SIPC protections of traditional brokerage accounts.

Senator Elizabeth Warren accused SEC head Paul Atkins of potentially misleading Congress regarding declining enforcement data.

The liquid restaking protocol Kelp suffered a $293 million exploit, forcing multiple decentralized finance platforms to freeze their exposure to the rsETH token.

Proposed US legislation seeks to simplify tax rules for regulated dollar-pegged stablecoins to encourage their use as everyday digital currency.

Kelp DAO lost $292 million in rsETH after an attacker exploited its LayerZero-powered bridge, impacting liquidity across over 20 blockchain networks.

Strategy plans to shift its STRC preferred share dividends to a semi-monthly schedule to reduce price volatility and enable more consistent bitcoin acquisitions.

Alcoa is in advanced talks to sell its idle New York smelter to NYDIG to repurpose its existing power infrastructure for Bitcoin mining.

Bitcoin mining difficulty decreased by 1.1% to 135.5 T, though projections indicate a rise in the upcoming adjustment.

Aave WETH suppliers are urged to withdraw funds after attackers used stolen KelpDAO rsETH as collateral, creating bad debt on the lending protocol.

Cryptocurrency is integrating into the US banking system through technical regulatory decisions rather than a single comprehensive law.

Crypto firms are integrating AI agents into their infrastructure to remain competitive as AI captures the vast majority of global venture capital funding.

Kelp DAO's rsETH bridge was exploited for approximately $292 million via a LayerZero attack, prompting the protocol to pause its core operations.

Kevin Warsh’s potential appointment as Fed chair could significantly influence Bitcoin through his hawkish monetary policy and his unique, direct exposure to the crypto industry.

Alcoa is in advanced talks to sell its inactive Massena East smelter facility in New York to Bitcoin mining firm NYDIG.

Major exchanges Binance and Bitget are investigating RaveDAO's RAVE token following allegations of an insider-orchestrated short squeeze.

The Lightning Network faces long-term quantum computing challenges, but developers are actively researching upgrades to ensure future cryptographic security.

TRON founder Justin Sun met with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov to discuss integrating the KGST stablecoin into the TRON blockchain network.

On-chain investigator ZachXBT is offering a $25,000 bounty to expose a suspected RAVE token pump-and-dump scheme involving major cryptocurrency exchanges.

US Bitcoin ETFs saw a $664 million inflow on April 17, driven by market relief after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

Poland's Prime Minister accuses Zondacrypto of influencing legislation, while the exchange faces withdrawal delays and a missing former CEO.

On-chain sleuth ZachXBT has offered a $25,000 bounty investigating alleged market manipulation and insider activity within the RaveDAO project and its RAVE token.

The Parasite mining pool, which uses a hybrid reward model, successfully mined its second Bitcoin block, validating its unique structure.

Hex Trust has launched wrapped XRP on Solana, enabling token holders to access various DeFi applications without liquidating their underlying positions.

Joseph Lubin warns that centralized control of AI infrastructure by big tech firms poses significant risks to the future of decentralized systems.

Poland's parliament failed to override President Karol Nawrocki's veto of a crypto regulation bill, stalling alignment with EU MiCA standards.

Eco CEO Ryne Saxe argues that stablecoin fragmentation creates FX-like inefficiencies, complicating large-scale institutional transactions across different blockchains.

Banking associations are intensifying their lobbying efforts against proposed stablecoin yield provisions within the CLARITY Act, citing risks to traditional bank deposits.

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf labeled President Trump's recent claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz and uranium negotiations as false.

Bitcoin miners are increasingly repurposing high-quality infrastructure for AI, creating an immediate economic threat to network security despite Bitcoin's sustained revenue advantage.

Vitalik Buterin advised users to avoid eth.limo after the ENS gateway's DNS registrar was compromised, posing potential phishing risks.

The FSB warns that converging risks in private credit, asset valuations, and sovereign bond markets could trigger a severe global financial stability crisis.

The SEC has charged executive Donald Basile with defrauding investors of $16 million through false claims regarding an “insured” crypto token called Bitcoin Latinum.

XRP has outperformed major cryptocurrencies with an 8% weekly gain, though traders remain cautious as it struggles to break key resistance levels.

A quantum algorithm could potentially crack Bitcoin's encryption and steal funds within a nine-minute window.

X's new Cashtags feature has generated approximately $1 billion in trading volume within its first two days of launch.

Worldcoin's price dropped 13% following World's announcement of iris-scanning identity integrations with Zoom, Docusign, and Tinder.

Benjamin Cowen argues that the lack of an altcoin season in 2025 resulted from Bitcoin peaking on apathy amid a late-stage business cycle.

Bitcoin serves as a weekend market gauge as discrepancies emerge regarding the true status of Iran's agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Rep. Sheri Biggs reported a significant investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF as Congress debates legislation to establish a national Bitcoin reserve.

A California judge ruled that Caitlyn Jenner's $JENNER memecoin is not a security, dismissing a class action lawsuit.

Russia has proposed a new bill that would impose criminal penalties on entities offering crypto services without official registration with the Bank of Russia.

Polymarket traders estimate a 73% probability that the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal traffic by May 31 following a ceasefire.

Rhea Finance confirmed an exploit caused $18.4 million in losses, significantly higher than earlier projections, with some funds recovered or frozen.

The Crypto Council for Innovation has acquired the Digital Energy Council to strengthen its advocacy for energy policy within the digital asset sector.

X's new Cashtags feature generated an estimated $1 billion in global crypto trading volume within its first 48 hours of operation.

Strategy (MSTR) has proposed changing its STRC preferred stock dividend schedule to a semi-monthly frequency to increase liquidity and reduce price volatility.

This article explores whether using quantum computing to access dormant Bitcoin constitutes theft or legitimate recovery under classical property law.

Artist Anik Malcolm created a meticulous oil painting representing Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply through a symmetrical, mathematically resonant cube of beads.

Senator Richard Blumenthal is seeking updates from US authorities regarding Binance's compliance with anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.

Stablecoin issuers Circle and Tether face scrutiny over differing philosophies regarding their power to freeze digital assets during security exploits.

X's new cashtags feature has facilitated $1 billion in global trading volume shortly after its recent launch.

Wrapped XRP is now live on Solana, allowing XRP holders to access decentralized finance services while retaining exposure to their native tokens.

Bitcoin rallied past $78,000, triggering over $660 million in short liquidations as market indicators suggest potential for further bullish momentum.

Kraken parent company Payward has entered a definitive agreement to acquire US-licensed crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial.

Sam Altman’s World has launched a major upgrade to its identity verification system to combat AI-driven bots and deepfakes across various digital platforms.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is seeking $300 million in its first external funding round at a $10 billion valuation.

XRP holders can now access Solana's DeFi ecosystem using wXRP, a 1:1 backed token managed by Hex Trust and LayerZero.

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure is supporting a European bank-led initiative to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2026 to challenge US dollar dominance.

X's Head of Product Nikita Bier reported that the new Cashtags feature has facilitated an estimated $1 billion in trading volume since its launch.

Representative Sheri Biggs disclosed a Bitcoin investment of up to $250,000 through the iShares Bitcoin Trust.

Bitcoin rallied toward $80,000 following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts remain divided on whether this momentum can be sustained.

The Crypto Council for Innovation has appointed the Digital Energy Council as its inaugural member dedicated to energy-related policy.

Bitcoin climbed to $78,100 after Donald Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for business following a ceasefire with Iran.

Senator Richard Blumenthal is questioning the DOJ and Treasury regarding Binance's compliance monitor following reports of facilitated sanctions evasion for Iranian entities.

While $28 trillion moved through crypto's agent economy in early 2026, 76% of that volume was driven by bots performing routine stablecoin transfers.

Circle has launched USDC Bridge, an interface utilizing its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol for native, 1:1 transfers of USDC across various blockchains.

Senator Richard Blumenthal is questioning the DOJ and FinCEN regarding the effectiveness of Binance's compliance monitors following reports of illicit Iranian-linked transactions.

CoinDesk University is launching workshops at Consensus 2026 to help professionals implement stablecoins and AI agents for improved business efficiency.

Strategy Inc. shares rose 15% to surpass $170 as Bitcoin rebounded, reflecting the stock's role as a leveraged proxy for institutional crypto sentiment.

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure is calling on European banks to increase euro-pegged stablecoin and tokenized deposit development to reduce reliance on U.S. rails.