Three significant developments are shaping the crypto arena today, spanning US regulatory action, a major policy reversal in Hungary, and a fresh security challenge involving one of the industry’s most advanced AI models. Here is a closer look at what happened and why it matters. US lawmakers propose coordinated federal task force to combat crypto […]
Russia has imposed sanctions on Alexander Browder, a 17-year-old British student, after he published a report alleging that the ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5 is being used to circumvent Western financial restrictions linked to the war in Ukraine. The case marks an unusual escalation in Russia’s response to individual transparency efforts, and raises fresh questions about the […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally elevated digital assets to a strategic priority, outlining a five-year roadmap that promises clearer regulatory rules for cryptocurrencies, tokenization, and blockchain-based market infrastructure through 2030. The shift was detailed in the agency’s draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030, published Tuesday. Alongside broader goals focused on […]
Polymarket’s vice president of engineering, Josh Stevens, has clarified that identity verification requirements apply only to a new beta product and are not being added to the platform’s existing service. The statement comes after a report from The Information suggested the prediction market platform had considered mandatory Know Your Customer checks amid rising regulatory pressure. […]
Galaxy Digital, the crypto-focused financial services firm led by Mike Novogratz, has secured a BitLicense and a Money Transmission License from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The approvals, granted to its subsidiary GalaxyOne Prime NY, allow the company to offer regulated trading and financing services to institutional investors in New York, […]
Bitcoin Depot, one of the largest cryptocurrency ATM operators in North America, has disclosed serious doubts about its ability to remain in business, citing a cascade of legal judgments, mounting regulatory restrictions, and a sharp drop in revenue. In a quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, the company reported more […]
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet reported a sharp rise in first-quarter operating income driven by Bitcoin options revenue, but the gains were overshadowed by a $728 million ordinary loss as the price of Bitcoin declined 24% during the period. Meanwhile, US senators have filed more than 100 amendments to a key crypto market structure bill ahead of a […]
Today in crypto: A new report from blockchain security firm CertiK reveals that North Korea-linked hackers stole approximately $2.06 billion in cryptocurrency during 2025, accounting for roughly 60% of the $3.4 billion lost to hacks last year. Meanwhile, Ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies is slowing its aggressive accumulation pace, and US Senate Democrats are […]
New polling data suggests that the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries may become political liabilities for candidates in the 2026 US midterm elections, as voter distrust remains high despite record industry spending on campaign contributions. Voter skepticism runs deep across party lines A recent survey conducted by Public First for Politico found that 47% of […]
Three relatively young decentralized finance applications — Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun — have distributed a combined $96.3 million to token holders over the past 30 days, signaling a growing shift within the sector toward rewarding actual earnings rather than relying on speculative incentives. The data, compiled by DefiLlama, highlights a maturing phase for DeFi where […]
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