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Crypto Professionals in the Firing Line as ClickFix Scam Spreads
ClickFix attackers are impersonating VCs and hijacking browser extensions like QuickLens to steal crypto assets.
Billionaire Peter Thiel files to sell $280 million in Palantir shares
Billionaire Peter Thiel filed to sell $280 million worth of Palantir shares following strong quarterly results.
NEAR token jumps 17% after ‘Confidential Intents’ launch, outpaces privacy tokens sector
The NEAR token surged 17% following the launch of 'Confidential Intents,' a new private execution layer aimed at reducing MEV and front-running.
Iran’s crypto volume plunges 80% but remains structurally sound: TRM Labs
Iranian crypto transaction volume dropped 80% due to internet restrictions following military strikes, but major exchanges remain operational.
Nasdaq Joins Wall Street Push For Prediction Markets
Nasdaq MRX has filed to offer cash-settled, binary-style options on the Nasdaq-100 Index, entering the growing prediction market space.
SoftBank’s PayPay targets US IPO at potential $13.4B valuation
SoftBank's PayPay is targeting a US IPO with a potential $13.4 billion valuation, aiming to raise up to $1.1 billion.
OpenZeppelin says EVMbench’s Dataset Contains Training Data Leaks
OpenZeppelin found data contamination and methodological flaws in OpenAI's EVMbench blockchain security benchmark.
US Senate Bill Seeks to Ban the Fed From Issuing a CBDC
A Senate amendment proposes banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC until 2030, with White House support.
US Senate’s anti-CBDC housing bill advances with bipartisan support
A bipartisan US Senate housing bill containing a temporary ban on CBDC issuance passed a key procedural vote.
Judge Hands Win to Uniswap in Class Action Over Scams
A judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Uniswap and its founder regarding scam tokens traded on the platform.
Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Shakes Asian Energy Markets
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following military strikes has caused an energy supply crisis, heavily impacting Asian importers.
Iran Crypto Outflows Rose 700% After US-Israel Attack
Crypto outflows from Iran's largest exchange, Nobitex, surged 700% following US-Israel strikes, though internet blackouts later curbed the flow.
U.S. Senate housing bill includes CBDC ban
The Senate's bipartisan housing bill includes a provision banning the Fed from issuing a CBDC before 2031.
Wall Street’s Inflation Alarm From Iran — What It Means for Crypto
US-Israeli strikes on Iran are causing Wall Street to sound inflation alarms, potentially derailing Fed rate cuts and impacting risk assets like crypto.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon pushes level playing field for stablecoin rewards
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon advocates for uniform regulation for stablecoin rewards, treating them like bank interest.
Core Scientific revenue drops in Q4 as bitcoin miner pushes into supplying data center infrastructure
Core Scientific's Q4 revenue fell due to lower mining income, despite a significant rise in colocation services revenue.
Uniswap secures full dismissal in scam token class action lawsuit
A federal court fully dismissed a class action lawsuit against Uniswap related to scam token trades on its platform.
Was Bitcoin Hijacked? How Institutional Interests Shaped Its Narrative Since 2015
Aaron Day argues Bitcoin was steered from a decentralized cash alternative toward institutional integration since 2015.
Japanese payments firm PayPay, partial owner of Binance Japan, seeks $1.1 billion IPO
SoftBank-backed PayPay, which owns 40% of Binance Japan, is seeking to raise up to $1.1 billion in a Nasdaq IPO.
US Authorities Seek to Recover $327K USDt from Romance Fraud Scheme
US authorities filed a civil forfeiture action to recover over $327,829 in Tether's USDt linked to an online romance scam.
Riot Platforms reports record annual revenue of $647 million amid AI and HPC push
Riot Platforms achieved record 2025 revenue of $647.4 million while aggressively pivoting toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
XRP Whales Now Hold 83.7% of All Supply – What’s Next For Price?
XRP whales control 83.7% of the supply amid a downtrend, while profit-taking and weak network growth signal caution.
Bitcoin Futures Activity Keeps Dropping: Are Investors Giving Up on BTC?
Bitcoin futures demand has hit 2024 lows, causing fears of institutional exit, though CME open interest suggests major players remain.
Core Scientific turns lower after Q4 results disappoint
Core Scientific's Q4 revenue missed estimates, leading to a stock drop as the company focuses on expanding its colocation services.
NYSE Tokenized Stocks Draw Attention From TD Securities
TD Securities views the NYSE's tokenized equities ATS as a potential institutional turning point for market structure.
Ethereum usage is at record highs yet ETH nears its longest monthly losing streak since 2018
Despite record network usage, ETH faces its longest monthly losing streak since 2018, driven by macro risk and complex valuation.
Uniswap wins full dismissal in long-running scam token class action
A federal judge dismissed the final state-law claims against Uniswap Labs and founder Hayden Adams in a class action lawsuit.
Bitfinex Resumes USDt Tokenized Bonds on Liquid
Bitfinex Securities is resuming USDt-denominated tokenized bond issuances on the Liquid Network, targeting crypto investors seeking yield.
Monad Gains Bitcoin Liquidity as Chainlink Enables cbBTC Bridge from Base
Chainlink enabled the transfer of Coinbase's wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC) from Base to the Monad blockchain, introducing over $5 billion in Bitcoin-backed liquidity.
Pump.fun adds support for tokens launched on rival memecoin generators and other non-native assets
Solana memecoin launchpad Pump.fun now supports tokens from rival platforms and major assets like wBTC and wETH.
Can US Lawmakers Pass Crypto Market Structure Before the Midterms?
Progress on a comprehensive US crypto market structure bill is reportedly stalled due to government gridlock and the upcoming November midterm elections.
Nasdaq files to launch binary options on Nasdaq 100 in prediction market push
Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to introduce cash-settled binary options based on the Nasdaq 100 index.
Pump.fun expands app beyond native tokens with support for WBTC, USDC and rival launchpads
Solana launchpad Pump.fun now supports trading external launchpad tokens, WBTC, and USDC on its mobile app.
Vitalik Buterin eyes ‘big FOCIL’ and encrypted mempools to prevent centralization in ‘block building pipeline’
Vitalik Buterin proposed 'Big FOCIL' and encrypted mempools to combat centralization risks in Ethereum's block building pipeline.
Prosecutors seek forfeiture of $327K in Tether after alleged dating app crypto fraud
Federal prosecutors are seeking to seize $327,829 in Tether following an alleged romance scam involving a Massachusetts resident.
Cardano’s Bullish Divergence Fired and Failed — $540 Million in Whale Selling To Blame?
Cardano's bullish divergence failed after a 24% surge due to over $540 million in coordinated whale selling overwhelming retail buying.
Australia could unlock A$24 billion in digital finance gains, OKX report finds
An OKX-backed report suggests Australia could gain A$24 billion annually from digital finance if regulations are modernized.
As Bombs Fall on Tehran, Iran’s Crypto Lifeline Lights Up
Following missile strikes on Tehran, crypto outflows from Iran's largest exchange, Nobitex, surged 700% as citizens fled capital controls.
Fold retires $66M debt, frees 521 BTC collateral
Bitcoin financial services company Fold retired $66.3 million in convertible debt and freed 521 BTC collateral.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC's jump to $69,000 likely the result of short-covering
Bitcoin's recent 5% spike to $69,000 appears driven by short-covering rather than fresh buying, according to an analyst.
The Daily: Fresh Polymarket accounts net $1M ahead of US airstrikes on Iran, JPMorgan says crypto bill could be approved within months and more
The Daily reports on Polymarket accounts profiting from predicted US airstrikes, JPMorgan's optimism for crypto legislation, and other key crypto market updates.
XRP faces a brutal 2026 paradox as XRPL adoption surges and the token captures little value
XRPL adoption may surge by 2026, but XRP token value capture remains uncertain unless it becomes the central liquidity asset.
Clarity Act Fails March 1 Deadline as Stablecoin Yield Dispute Stalls Progress
The Clarity Act's March 1 deadline passed without a stablecoin yield compromise, stalling crucial US crypto legislation.
Ethereum news (ETH): Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to curb block builder centralization
Vitalik Buterin proposed solutions to prevent centralization in Ethereum's block building process despite upcoming proposer-builder separation.
Northern Trust Launches Tokenized Treasury Money Market Fund Share Class
Northern Trust Asset Management introduced a tokenized share class for its Treasury fund using distributed ledger technology.
DOJ Indicts Paxful Founder Days After Company Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
The DOJ indicted Paxful founder Ray Youssef for operating the platform without proper licensing and AML controls, shortly after Paxful pleaded guilty to related charges.
CME says it captures over 75% of the crypto market cap with recent introduction of Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures
CME Group now offers access to over 75% of the crypto market cap following the launch of Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures.
xAI plans early $3B bond repayment as Musk eyes SpaceX IPO
xAI plans to repay $3 billion in high-yield bonds early to reduce debt before a potential SpaceX IPO.
700% Crypto Outflows: Iranian Investors Flee Exchanges After Airstrikes
Iranian crypto investors withdrew funds rapidly from domestic exchanges following airstrikes, causing a 700% surge in outflows from Nobitex.
3 Meme Coins To Watch In March 2026
Three meme coins—BUILDon (B), Siren (SIREN), and NEET—show strong buying pressure and potential for further gains in March 2026.
Bitcoin Re-tests $70K as Loss Flows Drop to 2-Week Low
Bitcoin rallied to $70K as short-term holder selling pressure decreased, evidenced by a two-week low in realized loss transfers to exchanges.
Iran crypto outflows surge 700% after US-Israel strikes as capital flees offshore
Crypto outflows from Iran's largest exchange surged 700% following US-Israel strikes, signaling capital flight offshore.
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Rolls Out Core-Integrated Digital Asset Platform for Members
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union launched the CU-Digital Asset Vault, integrating digital asset management directly into its core systems.
Turkey’s Ruling Party Proposes 10% Crypto Income Tax
Turkey's ruling party proposed a 10% tax on cryptocurrency income and gains, allowing the president to adjust the rate up to 20%.
Gold Crashes But $120 Billion Floods into Crypto As Trump Warns “Big Wave” Ahead
Following Trump's warning of a "big wave" in the Iran conflict, gold and silver plunged, while crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum surged.
Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined
A Bitcoin block signaling support for the BIP-110 data restriction proposal was mined amidst community division and a protest inscription.
Did Bitcoin fail its safe haven test after US strikes on Iran? BlackRock’s 60 day data hints at what comes next
Bitcoin initially fell after US-Iran tensions, unlike gold, but BlackRock’s data suggests it may rebound within 60 days depending on oil prices and inflation.
Weekend warriors: How HyperLiquid became retail’s bear market playground
HyperLiquid thrives in the crypto bear market by monetizing derivatives volume and offering unique features like weekend equity trading.
Bitcoin tops $70K, XRP, Ether rise as traders shrug off Middle East tensions
Bitcoin surpassed $70,000, leading a market rally despite geopolitical tensions, with traders anticipating potential Fed easing.
a16z-backed Eco launches Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain payments
Eco launched Programmable Addresses to automate cross-chain fund routing by embedding execution logic directly into the address.
Cake Wallet Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support With Full Self-Custody and Privacy Defaults
Cake Wallet integrated the Bitcoin Lightning Network, prioritizing self-custody and privacy for its users.
Bitcoin Price Pumps 7% in Early Trading to Over $70,000
Bitcoin's price surged approximately 7% in early trading, moving from the mid-$65,000s toward $70,000, triggering liquidations of short positions.
Nasdaq seeks SEC approval for prediction-style binary options tied to flagship 100 index: Bloomberg
Nasdaq filed with the SEC to list binary options resembling prediction markets based on the Nasdaq 100 Index.
Bitcoin Shrugs Off Iran as Wall Street Return Sparks $70,000 Run
Bitcoin surged toward $70,000, driven by positive US manufacturing data, largely ignoring geopolitical tensions.
Crypto world faces growing pressure to relent on stablecoin rewards to win bigger prize
The crypto industry faces pressure to compromise on stablecoin rewards to secure the passage of the Clarity Act legislation.
ProCap Buys 450 BTC, Repurchases Shares Below NAV
ProCap acquired 450 BTC, bringing its total to 5,457 BTC, while repurchasing shares below Net Asset Value (NAV).
Why Bitcoin surged toward $70k at US market open while oil and natural gas rocket upward
Bitcoin surged 6% during the U.S. open, driven by institutional flows and CME premium spikes, despite risk-off macro conditions.
CFTC taps former federal prosecutor David Miller to lead enforcement divison as crypto role grows
The CFTC appointed former federal prosecutor David Miller to lead its enforcement division amid growing regulatory focus on crypto.
Blockchain Forum 2026: Top Reasons to Attend in Moscow on April 14–15
Blockchain Forum 2026 in Moscow will be a major crypto and Web3 event, bringing together industry leaders and over 20,000 participants.
Canton’s Yuval Rooz says smart contract blockchains face a reckoning over value gap
Canton CEO Yuval Rooz argues smart contract blockchains are overvalued due to a massive gap between hype and actual institutional financial usage.