Over the past year, the crypto market has taken investors on a roller coaster ride. While some digital currencies strode confidently into mainstream adoption, others returned to obscurity.

Hackers are using fake GitHub repositories to distribute malware that steals cryptocurrency and user credentials, with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovering a large-scale campaign.

Jim Cramer, a prominent financial commentator and the host of the Mad Money show on CNBC, has published a tweet about the Robinhood investment platform. He believes that this platform is important for future generations of investors and sets them on the right path.

Just as the iPhone transformed the tech industry, futures trading could redefine the crypto market by bringing stability, transparency, and broader participation.

According to him, it's only a matter of time before a fully dollar-backed stablecoin becomes a reality. He compared these digital assets to traditional bank accounts, suggesting they would function similarly in the financial system.

The operator of the OKX cryptocurrency exchange has admitted to breaking anti-money laundering (AML) laws. As part of the plea, Aux Cayes FinTech — doing business as OKX — will pay more than $504 million in fines and fees, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday (Feb. 24).

Fortune magazine has published an interview with the chief executive officer of the financial services giant Bank of America saying that BoA may well start issuing stablecoins quite soon. Those would be stablecoins for their account holders.

Forme Rep. Patrick McHenry, who was instrumental in advancing crypto bills, is joining Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm a16z.

Inclusive Layer aims to abstract away technical friction and create liquidity aggregation between the Ethereum, Solana, Base, Polygon and Arbitrum blockchains.

The complex onboarding process is a major hurdle for reaching the first billion crypto users, industry watchers told Cointelegraph.

North Korean hackers linked to the Lazarus Group are suspected of using over 11,000 cryptocurrency wallets to launder the stolen funds.

DeFi expanded its mindshare, boosting the revenues for some of its top protocols. The latest market turbulence translated into higher fees for DeFi Saver.

Binance CEO Richard Teng reassures investors, saying the crypto market dip is a “tactical retreat, not a reversal.” While Bitcoin ETFs saw significant outflows, long-term adoption trends remain positive.

Binance plans to launch a new security feature to help users detect SMS phishing scams. Binance plans to introduce a new security feature aimed at helping users identify SMS phishing scams.

These situations cost one victim $763,662 and another $104,685. All because they copied the wrong wallet address.

Bitwise co-founder Matt Hougan believes the end of the memecoin boom is imminent after the niche's close ties with Melania, Libra, and the Lazarus Group. The executive claimed that the niche already has a replacement involving institutional Bitcoin adoption and other DeFi aspects such as tokenization.

The following is a guest post from George Godsal, Managing Director at REKT Partners. It's the number one fear of any crypto exchange: a massive hack.

MatchQuest, the platform that assumed fame via its Web3 mini-app on Telegram, has announced today a significant upgrade. It has now transitioned from its present Telegram-based interface to a dedicated platform at hub.matchain.io.

Blockchain will eventually become the readily available solution for streamlining intellectual property management, the regulators are lagging behind.

Reserve launches new index protocol with 12 partners including Bloomberg Indices, CoinDesk Indices, and MarketVector Indexes, providing investors with “decentralized ETF-like” access to crypto. The post ‘Decentralized BlackRock': Reserve Launches DeFi ETFs with Bloomberg Indices, CoinDesk Indices, and 10 Others appeared first on Cryptonews.

The total stablecoin supply has surpassed $221 billion, making up more than 1% of the U.S. dollar M2 money supply. Stablecoins, once a niche sector, now account for over 1% of the U.S.

South Korean officials are probing a potential crypto-related murder after a Chinese national was found dead on Jeju Island.

Fear is gripping the market, but is this the moment smart investors have been waiting for?

Circle co-founder Jeremy Allaire says all dollar-based stablecoin issuers should register in the US, citing consumer protection and fair competition in the crypto market.

The amendment is scheduled to come into effect on February 28.

As the digital asset industry faces increasing regulatory scrutiny, crypto market-making firm CLS Global is turning compliance into an opportunity rather than a burden. The company remains focused on strengthening its operations, enhancing its services, and maintaining transparency to meet the needs of institutional and retail clients.

The department store chain has formed a partnership with Dtcpay.

Jeremy Allaire insists that stablecoin issuers operating in the US should be officially registered to ensure compliance and financial integrity.

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Fueled by Bybit hack fears, a rising Binance SMS scam manipulates users into panic-driven mistakes.

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic revealed that the Bybit hack is linked to North Korean hackers who laundered the money using over 11,000 wallets.

Etherlink, the next-generation Layer2 Blockchain built on Tezos, has officially become production-ready by launching its Mainnet on Wednesday. Working towards building the first-ever mainstream chain for dedicated builders, the mainnet launch comes after the successful completion of its public beta which it initiated last year in May.

“It shouldn't be a free pass, right?” Jeremy Allaire, a co-founder of stablecoin issuer Circle said.

The Bybit team's quick response to the crisis may inspire more trust in centralized exchanges, industry watchers told Cointelegraph.

The role of the Lazarus group in the attack on Bybit

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire advocates for mandatory U.S. registration of dollar-backed stablecoin issuers, emphasizing consumer protection and financial integrity amidst growing regulatory scrutiny. The post Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Calls for Mandatory US Registration of Stablecoin Issuers appeared first on Cryptonews.

Indian authorities conducted nationwide raids as part of their investigation into the $800 million (₹6,600 crore) Ponzi scheme.

Web3 hiring in Q4 showed an 80% year-over-year increase but dipped 13% on a quarter basis, with U.S. election impacts lagging behind seasonal trends.

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou launched an aggressive bounty program offering up to $140 million in rewards after North Korean hackers stole a record-breaking $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency assets from the exchange on February 21.

Crypto executives say the British ban on crypto derivatives is hurting retail investors rather than protecting them. Crypto execs are slamming the U.K.

Dekabank, a prominent German investment bank, has reportedly launched cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients after nearly two years of development. This move comes after receiving regulatory approval for a crypto custody license from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and operating under the supervision of the European Central Bank (ECB).

The suspects allegedly stole 85 million won from the victim.

A vicious sell-off is taking place in the cryptocurrency market, with over $1 billion in liquidations wiping out long and short positions on major exchanges. A whopping $323 million in liquidations are attributed to Bitcoin, followed by Ethereum at $73.42 million and Solana at $25.72 million, at press time.

“By integrating stablecoin payments, we're not just embracing the future — we're shaping it,” a Metro Store executive reportedly said.

“By integrating stablecoin payments, we're not just embracing the future — we're shaping it,” a Metro Store executive reportedly said.

Kaspersky researchers have identified an attack vector on GitHub that uses repositories to distribute code that targets crypto wallets. The investigation revealed a campaign dubbed GitVenom, in which threat actors created hundreds of GitHub repositories purporting to offer utilities for social media automation, wallet management, and even gaming enhancements.

In a memo released on February 25, 2025, Matt Hougan—Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Bitwise Asset Management—drew striking parallels between today's crypto market and what he observed in July 2024. Titled “Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain (Redux),” Hougan's latest analysis suggests that, despite the current pullback, the industry's underlying fundamentals remain as compelling as ever.