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Tether taps Big Four firm KPMG for first financial audit of $184 billion stablecoin issuer: FT
Tether has hired KPMG, a Big Four accounting firm, to conduct its first full financial audit, increasing transparency for the $184 billion stablecoin.
Top 3 Bittensor Subnets Attracting Attention Amid TAO’s 100% Surge
Bittensor (TAO) surged over 100% as its subnet ecosystem expanded, highlighting three key subnets gaining industry attention.
Scott Bessent Echoes CZ’s Media War Playbook In Explosive Attack on FT
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vehemently denied an FT report claiming he supported modeling Fed oversight on the Bank of England framework.
Bitcoin price: Investors yank $171 million from BTC ETFs in largest single-day outflow in three weeks
Investors withdrew $171.12 million from spot bitcoin ETFs on Thursday, marking the largest single-day outflow in over three weeks.
Ethereum ICO participant offloads $23 million in ETH: onchain analyst
An early Ethereum ICO participant sold $23.4 million worth of ETH after holding it for nearly a decade since the token sale.
Bitcoin (BTC) news: Macro risks mount as Ukraine adds to oil market uncertainty
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have increased oil market uncertainty, potentially leading to prolonged high prices and pressure on risk assets like Bitcoin.
XRP price: What next for Ripple-linked token as slide to $1.35 signals weak support
XRP slid toward $1.35 after a sharp sell-off, signaling weak support and potential forced liquidations amid rising leverage.
Rep. Waters presses Kansas City Fed on approving Kraken’s master account
Rep. Maxine Waters is demanding answers from the Kansas City Fed regarding its approval of a limited purpose master account for crypto exchange Kraken.
BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA slide as Trump extends Iran deadline but war risks persist
Major cryptocurrencies fell as geopolitical uncertainty from the ongoing Middle East conflict persisted despite a deadline extension.
Tether hires KPMG for USDT audit, brings in PwC as it gears up for U.S. expansion
Tether has hired KPMG to audit its USDT stablecoin reserves and engaged PwC for system preparation, signaling increased transparency amid U.S. expansion plans.
GameStop didn’t sell $324 million worth of bitcoin in January, filing shows
GameStop's 10-K filing revealed it did not sell its bitcoin but instead pledged 4,709 BTC as collateral for a covered-call strategy.
White House crypto czar David Sacks transfers to presidential advisory committee role
White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks is leaving his czar role to become co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Crypto Czar David Sacks leaves post to go to broader White House tech role as legislation faces challenges
David Sacks, the White House's former crypto and AI czar, is moving to co-chair the President's Council of Advisers on Science & Technology.
Top Democrat on House committee questions Kraken's Federal Reserve account
Representative Maxine Waters is questioning the Federal Reserve account granted to crypto exchange Kraken due to consumer protection and approval process concerns.
After a $1.2 billion run, XRP ETFs just flipped from inflows to outflows
XRP ETFs experienced their first monthly net outflows in March after accumulating $1.2 billion in inflows since their launch.
Bitcoin (BTC) price news: Trump extends Iran strike pause, trimming price decline
Bitcoin pared earlier losses after President Trump extended a 10-day pause on attacks against Iran's energy infrastructure amid ongoing diplomatic talks.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest turns to Kalshi to inform investment strategies, hedge risk
ARK Invest is incorporating data from Kalshi, a prediction market, to enhance investment strategies and manage risk.
Simon Gerovich Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, is confirmed to speak at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Surpasses 10 Bitcoin in Member Custody Pilot
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union now safeguards over 12.6 BTC for members using its new hybrid self-custody digital asset vault.
GameStop (GME) news: Bitcoin (BTC) covered call strategy used to generate income
GameStop used nearly all its Bitcoin in a covered call options strategy via Coinbase to generate income.
SpaceX IPO may allocate 30% to retail investors as Musk restructures X with job cuts
SpaceX may allocate up to 30% of its IPO shares to retail investors while Elon Musk restructures X with staff reductions.
The $100 billion corporate Bitcoin surge is down to one buyer as other companies stop adding
A $100 billion corporate Bitcoin investment boom is slowing, with MicroStrategy (Strategy) now responsible for 98% of recent purchases.
OKX says it won’t go public until it can deliver returns to investors
OKX will delay its IPO until it is confident it can consistently deliver shareholder value, citing concerns over poor crypto listings.
Strategy’s (MSTR) STRC shares rebound to par value faster than historical average to enable more BTC buying
Strategy's preferred shares (STRC) quickly recovered to their $100 par value, allowing the company to issue new shares and buy more Bitcoin.
The Daily: Fannie Mae’s crypto-backed mortgage push, Trust Wallet’s AI trading agents, MARA’s 15,000 BTC sale, and more
Fannie Mae plans to accept crypto-backed mortgages, Trust Wallet launched AI trading agents, and MARA sold 15,000 BTC.
Goldman Sachs: Crypto and Bitcoin Might Have Bottomed
Goldman Sachs suggests crypto and Bitcoin prices may have bottomed, highlighting attractive upside in select crypto-related stocks.
A new US rule wiped $5B off Circle — but it may hurt Coinbase more
Circle's stock dropped $5B following news of a draft US rule banning passive stablecoin yield, potentially impacting Coinbase more.
Playnance G Coin shifts from breakout launch to utility test
G Coin has rapidly moved from a successful launch to facing a real-world utility test regarding exchange liquidity and ecosystem use.
JPMorgan says bitcoin shows safe-haven-like demand during Iran war as gold and silver weaken
JPMorgan analysts noted Bitcoin exhibited safe-haven demand during the Iran war while gold and silver saw significant outflows.
Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions Under User Control
Trust Wallet released the Agent Kit, enabling AI agents to execute crypto transactions on over 25 blockchains with user control.
LayerZero expands into Canton linking Wall Street tokenization rails with public chains
LayerZero integrated with Canton Network, enabling tokenized assets on Canton to move across over 165 public chains.
Bitcoin slides under $69K as oil spikes on conflicting US Iran signals
Bitcoin dropped below $69,000 as tensions between the US and Iran escalated, causing oil prices to surge and impacting crypto markets.
Wall Street wants the tech but not the transparency. DRW’s Don Wilson says open ledgers are a dealbreaker for banks
DRW founder Don Wilson asserts that big banks reject public blockchains due to transparency concerns that conflict with trading and risk management.
Bitcoin trades narrow corridor as macro pressures throttle liquidity ahead of potential breakout: analysts
Bitcoin is trading in a tight range near $69,000 as macro pressures compress liquidity, awaiting a clearer directional catalyst.
Hackers sneak crypto wallet-stealing code into a popular AI tool that runs every time
Malicious versions of the LiteLLM Python library were published, stealing crypto wallets, Solana validator keys, and cloud credentials upon execution.
Anchorage becomes first federally chartered US firm to bring Tron ‘inside the regulatory perimeter’
Anchorage Digital is the first federally chartered US firm to support TRON custody and staking, bringing the network further into US regulatory compliance.
Bitcoin price news: BTC slips below $69,000 as oil rebounds on fading Middle East peace hopes
Bitcoin dropped below $69,000 as risk assets retreated amid fading optimism about Middle East de-escalation.
White House advances plan to bring crypto and alternative assets to 401(k)
The White House is moving forward with a plan allowing $12 trillion in 401(k) assets to be invested in crypto and alternative assets.
Nexo targets family offices with expanded crypto credit and OTC trading services
Nexo expanded its private client services, targeting family offices with enhanced crypto credit lines and OTC trading capabilities.
Bitcoin (BTC) holds ground as precious metals slide on ETF outflows and liquidity strains, JPMorgan says
JPMorgan notes Bitcoin is resilient while gold and silver drop due to ETF outflows and strained liquidity.
Tether launches XAUt on BNB Chain as gold trading moves deeper into crypto
Tether launched its tokenized gold, XAUt, on BNB Chain, expanding access to gold trading within the crypto market.
BlackRock’s tokenized BUIDL fund taps Chronicle for new ‘verification layer’
BlackRock's BUIDL fund integrated Chronicle's Proof of Asset system for independent, verifiable holdings-level data attestation.
The NYSE wants to bring blockchain to Wall Street without breaking the current system
The NYSE plans to integrate blockchain technology incrementally into existing systems, focusing on interoperability rather than replacement.
Goldman Sachs-backed Canton chain integrates with LayerZero
LayerZero's cross-chain infrastructure is integrating with the institutional finance-focused Canton Network.
Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto into Public-Security War Chest
Brazil's new law allows seized cryptocurrency to be used for public security initiatives, strengthening the fight against organized crime.
As quantum ‘Q-Day’ jumps to 2029, Ethereum faces a new fight over what to do with coins left in old wallets
Ethereum's quantum readiness timeline has tightened to 2029, forcing urgent coordination on migrating user wallets, bridges, and addressing dormant coin exposure.
Are stablecoins the infrastructure reshaping global finance?
Stablecoins are evolving from volatility fixers into foundational settlement assets for global tokenized markets and cross-border payments.
Brazil enacts new law to convert seized crypto into public funds
Brazil's new law allows authorities to seize and convert cryptocurrency linked to criminal activity into public funds to combat organized crime.
CZ-owned Trust Wallet launches AI agents that can execute crypto trades
Trust Wallet has launched the Trust Wallet Agent Kit (TWAK) enabling AI agents to execute crypto transactions across 25+ blockchains.
Citi says stablecoin rewards restrictions could slow Circle's USDC, not stop it
Citi analysts believe proposed stablecoin reward limits are a scaling setback for Circle's USDC, but not a fundamental threat.
USDT0 goes live on payments-focused blockchain Tempo
USDT0, an omnichain version of USDT, has launched on Tempo, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for payments.
UK sanctions crypto-linked marketplace Xinbi amid crackdown on Southeast Asia scam centres
The UK imposed sanctions on Xinbi, a crypto marketplace, and individuals linked to scam operations in Southeast Asia to combat fraud and human rights abuses.
Strategy CEO Phong Le sells 3,299 shares for over $456,000
Strategy CEO Phong Le sold 3,299 company shares for over $456,000 this week.
Morgan Stanley’s first bank-issued Bitcoin ETF is “imminent” – will sell BTC directly to clients
Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, is imminent, allowing the bank to issue and sell BTC exposure directly to its wealth management clients.
MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Repurchase Convertible Notes, Cuts Debt by 30%
MARA sold $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to repurchase convertible notes, reducing its debt by approximately 30% and strengthening its balance sheet.
DeFi lender Moonwell faces governance attack as $1,800 vote push threatens $1 million in funds
A governance attack on DeFi lender Moonwell threatens $1 million in funds after an attacker acquired enough tokens with $1,800.
Buy a Home With Bitcoin: Coinbase, Fannie Mae Bring Crypto Mortgages to Mainstream Buyers
Coinbase and Better are launching Fannie Mae-backed, crypto-collateralized mortgages allowing borrowers to use Bitcoin or USDC for down payments.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index drops 3.2% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 3.2% as all 20 constituent assets traded lower, led by declines in Aave and Cardano.
MARA sells 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion to fund convertible note repurchase
MARA Holdings sold a significant portion of its bitcoin holdings for $1.1 billion to repurchase convertible notes, enhancing its financial flexibility.
Bitcoin miners face breakeven pressure as AI pivot accelerates, CoinShares says
CoinShares reports Bitcoin miners are facing financial strain due to falling prices and rising competition, leading to a rapid shift towards AI computing.
MARA sells 15,133 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion and slips behind Twenty One Capital
MARA Holdings sold 15,133 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion to reduce debt, placing it third among corporate holders behind Twenty One Capital.
Circle Ventures leads Tazapay Series B extension, bringing the round to $36 million
Tazapay secured a $36 million Series B extension led by Circle Ventures to expand licensing and operations globally.
MARA Holdings higher by 10% after selling $1.1 billion in bitcoin to fund debt buyback
MARA Holdings stock rose 10% after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to repurchase convertible debt at a discount.
U.S. midterms pack major digital assets wallop as Stand With Crypto preps strategy
Stand With Crypto is endorsing candidates and releasing polling ahead of the U.S. midterms, which could significantly impact crypto legislation.
Stand With Crypto launches voter hub, endorses candidates ahead of November midterm elections
Stand With Crypto launched a voter hub grading lawmakers and endorsed six candidates for the November midterm elections.
Brazil passes law turning seized crypto into public-security war chest
Brazil enacted a law allowing seized cryptocurrency from criminals to fund public security operations.
Fannie Mae to accept crypto-backed mortgages in first for US housing finance: WSJ
Fannie Mae will accept crypto-backed mortgages, allowing homebuyers to use digital assets as collateral for loans.
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae to accept Bitcoin and crypto as collateral for home loans
Fannie Mae will begin accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as collateral for home loans through a new program.
Coinbase, Fannie Mae bring crypto-backed mortgages to home buyers
Coinbase and Better are launching crypto-backed mortgages using Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for down payments.
Nvidia faces certified class action over crypto revenue disclosures
Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang face a class action lawsuit alleging they concealed the impact of cryptocurrency mining on their gaming GPU revenue between 2017 and 2018.