Cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask has announced the expansion of its fiat off-ramp services to support additional blockchain networks. The move aims to enhance the conversion of digital assets into traditional currency.

Institutional investors are increasingly allocating to crypto, but the key question is whether to focus solely on bitcoin or diversify across multiple cryptocurrencies to optimize risk-adjusted returns and portfolio resilience.

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev is optimistic about the company's future and the broader cryptocurrency landscape, highlighting the firm's strong performance and the changing regulatory environment under the Trump administration. What Happened: In a Bloomberg TV interview on Tuesday, Tenev emphasized Robinhood's recent success, noting the company's first billion-dollar revenue quarter and record net income profits.

Pump.fun's compromised X account promoted one false governance token and two other scam tokens about the hack itself, including "HACKED" and "hackeddotfun."

Bybit's forensic report reveals that a $1.5 billion hack was facilitated by a vulnerability in Safe{Wallet}'s infrastructure, involving malicious JavaScript code that compromised its Ethereum multisignature cold wallet. The post Bybit Releases Forensic Report Linking $1.5B Hack to Safe Wallet Compromise appeared first on Cryptonews.

The CEOs comments come as top issuers of stablecoins Tether and Circle square off publicly.

The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of social media accounts to hacking, posing significant risks to digital asset security and trust. The post Pump.fun's X account hacked to promote fake governance token $PUMP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bybit and the (Safe)Wallet developer confirmed that North Korea's Lazarus Group was behind the attack.

MetaMask has expanded its fiat off-ramp feature to more than 10 blockchains, with support enabled via its partnership with payments firm Transak.

Police in Jeju, South Korea, are investigating the murder of a Chinese national believed to have been killed during a cryptocurrency transaction.

Following a two-day search of over 60 locations in India's major cities, the police seized $2.75 million worth of crypto in connection to the GainBitcoin scam. The post India Seizes $2.75M in Crypto, Launches Nationwide Raids in $760M GainBitcoin Investigation appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Africa's decentralized finance market is expected to hit $180M by 2028, with payments and lending leading adoption. Regulators assess oversight options to balance financial inclusion with security risks. The post South African DeFi Market Projected to Reach $180 Million by 2028: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bank of America could launch a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin if federal lawmakers pass legislation creating a regulatory framework for such digital assets, CEO Brian Moynihan stated in a Feb. 26, 2025, interview with Fortune magazine.

Dune, the leading platform for blockchain data, today announced it now supports 100 blockchains, a milestone underscoring its position as the most comprehensive multi-chain data solution in crypto. The achievement follows the recent integration of Shape, a modular blockchain network, with four additional chains—Fuel, Lens, Somnia, and opBNB—scheduled to launch on Dune in the coming weeks.

The SEC won't be giving up on enforcing crypto regulations, but what it focuses on will be different, writes a former head of the SEC's crypto unit.

Singapore's Metro department store has partnered with DTCPAY to roll out stablecoin payments. Metro accepts stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, WUSD, and FDUSD.

Bank of America (BoA) has thrown its hat in the ring to become a stablecoin issuer but the company is holding its reins till certain conditions are met. The financial institution wants the govenment to formally approve stablecoins as a legal asset before it wades in.

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the delisting of two spot trading pairs. The move follows a periodic assessment of all listed pairs on the cryptocurrency exchange.

Pump.fun's X account was compromised on Feb. 26 to promote fake tokens, according to the platform's team.

Pump.fun's X account was compromised on Feb. 26 to promote fake tokens, according to the platform's team.

McHenry announced his new role in a Wednesday X post, writing that he was “eager to help innovators navigate the policy landscape so they can build.”

The official X account of Solana-based memecoin factory Pump.Fun has been compromised, according to some social media reports.

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ARK Invest has stacked new Coinbase shares as it dropped its Bitcoin ETF assets in the latest portfolio rebalancing effort.

Bitwise Asset Management, a cryptocurrency asset management firm, announced a $70 million funding round on Feb. 25, 2025, backed by investors including Electric Capital, Haun Ventures, Parafi Capital, and Massmutual and Haun Ventures, to expand its team and develop new crypto-focused products.

A seminar was held in Beijing last week that brought together some of China's best legal and academic minds.

The GitVenom campaign targets developers—and once downloaded, can be used to deceive victims into transferring crypto.

Jeremy Allaire, co-founder of Circle, which issues USD Coin (USDC), believes that all stablecoin providers should be required to register with U.S. authorities, regardless of their location.

Citadel Securities provides liquidity for major financial institutions. Crucially, though, Citadel doesn't deal with crypto.

After a 200-year hiatus, a modern privateer program would protect American entrepreneurs, enhance national security interests and play an essential role in reasserting American leadership in technology and innovation.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is undergoing a significant transformation under President Donald Trump's administration, paving the way for a major regulatory overhaul. In an attempt to dismantle its enforcement regulations, the SEC has ended major crypto lawsuits, sparking optimism.

Indian authorities have intensified their investigation into the GainBitcoin scam, a fraudulent scheme that allegedly duped investors out of ₹6,600 crore (around $800 million).

Bank of America's potential stablecoin launch could accelerate digital currency adoption, reshaping financial transactions if regulations permit. The post Bank of America ready to issue a stablecoin if regulations allow, says CEO Brian Moynihan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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.

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