Crypto-collateralized lending fell 17% to $56.16B in Q2 2026, the third straight quarterly drop. Galaxy Research calls it an orderly unwind, not forced selling, suggesting a healthier market correction than...
Edward Zimbardi faces federal charges over an alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme, highlighting persistent fraud risks in the industry. The case may prompt stricter regulations and underscores the need...
South Korea is establishing a dedicated virtual asset crime unit within its new Serious Crimes Investigation Office, launching in October. This move signals enhanced regulatory scrutiny and could shape the...
Zoomex integrates Nodex Pay to allow direct crypto-to-USDT deposits via a single wallet-signed transaction, reducing friction for derivatives traders. This move highlights the growing convergence of Web3 payments and centralized...
South Korea's decision to block Polymarket underscores the regulatory challenges facing prediction markets. The ruling classifies the platform's activities as illegal gambling, potentially setting a precedent for other jurisdictions and...
A Shanghai court has ruled that individuals providing 'traffic generation' services for overseas crypto fraud syndicates can be prosecuted as co-conspirators in fraud, not just as minor accomplices. This sets...
Hong Kong's ZD Group is facing a redemption crisis with HK$1B in IPO funds trapped, affecting many mainland and HK investors. This highlights risks in IPO financing and underscores the...
Harmony is resetting its blockchain to August 11 to eliminate billions of forged ONE tokens from a bridge exploit. The move raises critical questions about immutability, validator coordination, and the...
Decred has disclosed a security vulnerability and will release a patch on August 18, urging miners and voters to pause operations. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges for legacy...
HTX has denied sending unsolicited micro-transfers to user wallets, citing no official activity and launching an investigation into the source. The incident raises concerns about address spoofing and on-chain data...
Provable has launched Shield Swap, a non-custodial trading venue that uses zero-knowledge proofs to offer confidential positions while remaining compliant. This move could bridge the gap between privacy and regulation...
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade introduces EIP-8037, a new gas model that could break wallets and indexers relying on fixed gas limits. The Ethereum Foundation urges developers to audit systems ahead of...
A Solana whale who made over $20 million in 2023 has re-entered the market, buying $3.6 million in SOL. The purchase comes as SOL trades 74% below its January 2025...
A meme coin developer missed out on his own token's $49M market cap rally, then earned $25.3K by launching three more tokens. This article analyzes the attention-driven economics of meme...
Coinbase has added Cluster Protocol (CP) to its listing roadmap, signaling growing interest in AI-focused crypto projects. The move could boost CP's liquidity and validate the AI x Crypto narrative,...
Fundstrat warns that Bitcoin's historically low volatility suggests a 30% price swing within 60 days, with equal odds of upside or downside. Rising real yields pose the biggest risk, while...
Tom Lee, chairman of BitMine, says Ethereum is breaking out against Bitcoin due to tokenization and agentic AI demand. BitMine has slowed ETH purchases while buying back its own stock,...
Aster launches a pre-IPO perpetual trading contest with a $10K ASTER prize pool, covering UNITREE, ANTHROPIC, and OPENAI contracts. The event highlights the growing trend of synthetic exposure to private...
Fundstrat predicts a 30% Bitcoin swing, targeting $83,200 or $44,800, citing overdue volatility after a calm trading range. The forecast highlights the potential for major market moves and the importance...
Crypto venture funding halved in Q1 2026, but stablecoin payment startups are raising large rounds. Investors are shifting from token narratives to real revenue, backing infrastructure that connects stablecoins to...
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