Ben Armstrong, also known as BitBoy, was arrested in Florida on March 25. Armstrong faces multiple legal issues, including past arrests and lawsuits.
Users allege a market for President Trump making a deal with Ukraine before April has resolved to "yes" because of large holders of UMA tokens.
Fidelity is preparing to launch a US dollar-pegged stablecoin through its crypto arm, Fidelity Digital Assets.
Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, the former Binance chief executive and its largest stake holder, has made to the cover of the fresh issue of Foresight News – the largest multilingual Web3 media platform in the Asia-Pacific region.
South Korea has pushed Google to restrict access to 17 foreign trading platforms, including KuCoin and MEXC.
The good news just seems to keep on coming for crypto. Two US banks – Custodia and Vantage – have teamed up to produce ‘America's first-ever bank-issued stablecoin' called Avit, and this first US bank stablecoin could prove to be good news for other coins like Best Wallet Token.
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission released the draft of the “Virtual Asset Service Act,” aiming to enhance regulatory clarity for virtual asset businesses and strengthen investor protections.
Polymarket, the leading decentralized crypto prediction platform, faces backlash after resolving a politically charged market that directly conflicts with real-world developments. On March 25, Polymarket finalized a $7 million market that asked whether US President Donald Trump would secure a rare earth minerals agreement with Ukraine by the end of March.
Despite Bitcoin surging back to the $88K level, altcoins have yet to see their big breakout. However, prominent crypto analyst Rekt Capital noted, the altcoin market cap is showing early signs of a potential rally.
Over the past two weeks, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market have seen a slight recovery. However, Crucible Capital General Partner Meltem Demirors struck a cautious tone on the future of the crypto rally.
Without secure, scalable, and high-performance cross-chain bridges, DeFi powered by AI simply won't be able to deliver on its promises.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to host four more roundtables focusing on various aspects of crypto, including trading, custody, tokenization.
Fidelity Investments is preparing to roll out its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, marking a significant step forward in the asset manager's ongoing expansion into digital assets. What Happened: The Boston-based firm is finalizing tests for the token through its dedicated digital assets division, Financial Times reported.
Fidelity Investments is reportedly working on its own stablecoin to act as digital cash for its Ethereum-bound tokenized money market fund.
The classic altseason pattern, the moment when altcoins explode after a surge in Bitcoin, seems to belong to the past. Despite a bullish market, the dynamics observed during previous cycles are not repeating.
North Carolina has become the latest U.S. state to explore crypto investments for public pension funds, with lawmakers introducing two bills to allow allocating up to 5% of certainfunds to digital assets.
U.S. videogame retailer GameStop said on Tuesday it would include bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to diversify its corporate holdings, betting on the world's biggest cryptocurrency to help turnaround its struggling primary business.
Polymarket, the world's largest decentralized prediction market, is under fire after a controversial outcome raised concerns over potential governance manipulation in a high-stakes political bet.A betting market on the platform asked whether US President Donald Trump would accept a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine before April. Despite no such event occurring, the market was settled as “Yes,” triggering a backlash from users and industry observers.
Abracadabra Money repays over 50% of the $13M stolen in a recent exploit, with its DAO treasury covering 6.5M MIM, while focusing on post-mortem analysis and enhanced security measures. The post Abracadabra to Repay Over 50% of Stolen Funds Within 36 Hours appeared first on Cryptonews.
GameStop jumped on Wednesday as the shares that were once at the center of "meme stock" trading frenzy caught investor attention again with the video game retailer making its move into cryptocurrencies.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is worried a bipartisan stablecoin bill working its way through Congress doesn't do enough to address the systemic risks she thinks the dollar-pegged assets pose. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act in February.
TL;DR Stablecoin Launch: Fidelity is preparing to launch a US dollar-pegged stablecoin backed by US Treasury bonds as part of its digital asset expansion. Regulatory & Competitive Edge: The initiative leverages a crypto-friendly regulatory climate to compete with established stablecoins like USDT and USDC while enhancing transaction transparency.
South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has blocked access to 17 overseas crypto exchange apps on Google Play for operating without proper registration, according to a March 26 announcement. Major exchanges, such as KuCoin, MEXC, Phemex, XT, CoinEx, BitMart, and Poloniex, are among the affected platforms.
South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has blocked access to 17 overseas crypto exchange apps on Google Play for operating without proper registration, according to a March 26 announcement. Major exchanges, such as KuCoin, MEXC, Phemex, XT, CoinEx, BitMart, and Poloniex, are among the affected platforms.
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, is under fire following the most severe manipulation attack in its history.
A prediction pair on Polymarket on the rare earth metals deal with Ukraine resolved to 'Yes', sparking speculation of insider whale deals. The market resolved despite lack of evidence or official statements of a deal before March 31.
This innovative feat was achieved by issuing, transferring, and redeeming Avit™ stablecoins for a bank customer. It created a new U.S. dollar payment rail within the U.S. banking system.
DWF Labs' newest fund seeks to empower mid and large-cap projects with investments of up to $50 million to support a full ecosystem growth strategy, going beyond the proposals of other similar funds that are limited to just providing economic support.
AI-themed memecoins continue to dominate Smart Money portfolios, with top holdings in Fartcoin, Virtuals Protocol, and Aixbt—yet experts warn the hype may not last. According to Nansen's Smart Money dashboard, Smart Money's largest holding is currently Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), with $28.
Abracadabra Finance claims it has bought back 6.5 million MIM, equal to 50% of the total loss it suffered in the recent $13 million exploit.
Donald Trump, long before entering the White House, was a brand—a gilded persona cultivated through television appearances, extravagant properties, and a vast array of products bearing his name. Now, that brand has expanded into a media empire and cryptocurrency ventures, adding billions to Trump's estimated net worth and drawing renewed scrutiny.
The cryptocurrency industry has always faced challenges with regulations, and South Korea is making sure its rules are enforced. Governments worldwide are keeping a close watch on digital assets, and some are taking strong actions to control unregistered exchanges.
Fidelity is launching its own stablecoin, strengthening its role in digital assets as the U.S. moves toward stablecoin regulation. Tokenized Treasuries have surpassed $5 billion, and Fidelity's stablecoin could boost their role in modern finance.
Latin American digital banking giant Nubank, backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings by adding four new altcoins to its platform. The post Warren Buffett-Backed Nubank Expands Crypto Portfolio with Four New Altcoins appeared first on Cryptonews.
Grayscale Research has released its updated Top 20 list of digital assets, identifying key cryptocurrencies with strong potential for the coming quarter.
Beincom, a SocialFi platform, has recently announced its airdrop and listing details, influencing users' enthusiasm. It is based on a Layer2 blockchain called Arbitrum and empowers creators, communities, and businesses.
Instead of directly listing tokens on the Binance exchange as before, Binance has recently implemented a new method through Binance Wallet.
Crypto influencer Ben 'BitBoy' Armstrong was arrested in Florida as a fugitive from justice after allegedly sending threatening emails to a judge.
Google Play blocks 17 unregistered crypto apps in South Korea, targeting foreign exchanges like KuCoin and MEXC, as part of the FIU's efforts to enforce compliance with local regulations. The post Google Play Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Apps in South Korea appeared first on Cryptonews.
Binance CEO Richard Teng has addressed a common misconception in the crypto space wherein people assume that they might have missed the chance to enter the market.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman nominee Paul Atkins questioning his call for less strict crypto regulations and potential conflicts of interest. The inquiry precedes his upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing.
Warren Buffett's aversion to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and cryptocurrencies is well-known, and the legendary investor hasn't made any direct investments in the asset class thus far. What happened: Buffett gained infamy in cryptocurrency circles when he described Bitcoin as "probably rat poison squared" during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting in 2018.
Fidelity Investments is reportedly close to launching a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, marking another significant step in its ongoing expansion into digital assets. The post Fidelity Nears Launch of Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Amid Pro-Crypto Shift in U.S. Policy appeared first on Cryptonews.
Crypto exchange Coinbase is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire crypto derivatives exchange Deribit. Deribit is the world's largest exchange for trading Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) options.
The two companies are testing solutions for more secure, efficient, and cost-effective digital value transfers. The first phase of integration and testing of Google Cloud's Universal Ledger (GCUL) and tokenization has been completed.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled plans to host four more crypto-focused roundtables in Washington, D.C., as part of its broader initiative to reshape digital asset regulation.
A Fidelity stablecoin could fill the role of cash in the blockchain-based version of its U.S. dollar money market fund
I've seen my fair share of ‘hype cycles' — from the dot-com boom to the initial coin offering (ICO) craze — so I understand why there's skepticism around tokenization. It's the latest buzzword, no doubt. But having watched past trends rise and fall firsthand, I can tell you this one's different.