National Bank of Rwanda Warns Against Bybit's Rwandan Franc Crypto Trades

Rwanda's central bank warns against using the franc for crypto trading, targeting Bybit's recent FRW support. The franc remains the only legal tender.

North Korean Hackers Steal $285 Million in Major Drift Protocol Exploit

North Korean hackers stole $285 million from Drift Protocol, Solana's largest decentralized exchange. The theft took 12 minutes but months to prepare.

Darknet Fraud Kit Targets Crypto Identity Verification

A sophisticated AI fraud kit targets identity verification at banks and crypto platforms, highlighting growing security concerns.

AI Is Set to Ignite a Jobs Explosion - Per Marc Andreessen

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen argues that AI will create a "massive jobs boom" rather than eliminate jobs, despite recent tech layoffs.

End of an Era: Dmail Network Shuts Down Following Five Years

Dmail Network is shutting down after five years. The decentralized Web3 email platform couldn't make money. Users must export data by May 15.

Major Exchange to Delist Asset as Regulatory Landscape Shifts

A major cryptocurrency exchange has delisted a digital asset following new regulatory requirements, causing a 15% market value drop.

Cambodia Introduces Tough New Cybercrime Law to Target Crypto Scams

Cambodia's National Assembly passed a new cybercrime law targeting crypto scams, imposing penalties up to life imprisonment for deadly schemes.

Brain-Inspired AI Chip Cuts Energy Use by 2000 Times

Researchers at Loughborough University created an AI chip that uses 2,000 times less energy than conventional systems, according to an official announcement.

Altura Launches Onchain Gold Arbitrage Vault for Crypto Investors

DeFi protocol Altura just launched an onchain gold arbitrage vault, bringing institutional-grade commodities trading to retail investors.

Telegram Wallet Launches High-Leverage Trading Integration

Wallet in Telegram has integrated Lighter's decentralized perpetual futures exchange. Users can now trade with up to 50x leverage on more than 50 assets.

SpaceX Prepares Massive $1.75 Trillion IPO — Largest in History

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC targeting over $1.75 trillion. The company's aiming to raise up to $75 billion.

Drift Protocol Halts All Activity After Alleged $200M DeFi Exploit

Drift Protocol suspended deposits and withdrawals after detecting unusual trading activity. Potential losses could hit $200 million.

Fed Governor Michael Barr Demands Stronger Stablecoin Supervision

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr called for stricter oversight of stablecoins to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

Naoris Protocol Goes Live with First Native Post-Quantum Blockchain

Naoris Protocol has launched a post-quantum blockchain mainnet designed to withstand future attacks from quantum computers. The layer-1 network is live.

Bitcoin Surges as Altcoins Rally on Risk-On Sentiment

Bitcoin briefly topped $69,135 to start April, sparking a rally across altcoins. Traders rotated back into higher-risk tokens after weeks of caution.

Mercado Libre Discontinues Mercado Coin, Pivots to Stablecoin MUSD

Mercado Libre is ending its Ethereum-based Mercado Coin. The token will cease functioning on April 17, and holders can convert it to fiat currency.

U.S. Court Blocks KuCoin from Serving American Users

A U.S. federal court just barred KuCoin from serving American customers. The crypto exchange must register as a foreign board of trade first.

Uniblock Secures $5.2 Million in Strategic Funding to Expand Blockchain Operations

Uniblock has raised $5.2 million to expand its blockchain infrastructure platform. The company connects more than 300 blockchains through a single API.

Stablecoin Velocity Spikes, Reshaping Supply Dynamics

Stablecoin velocity has doubled over the past two years, potentially reducing the need for new token issuance as transaction volumes grow.

Chainlink Teams Up with Anchorage to Back New Crypto Super PAC

Chainlink Labs and Anchorage Digital have backed a new crypto super PAC for the 2026 midterms, aiming to support pro-crypto candidates.

Ethereum Foundation Stakes Record-Breaking 22,517 ETH

The Ethereum Foundation just made its biggest staking move ever. They deposited 22,517 ETH in March 2023.

Lido DAO Proposes $20 Million LDO Token Buyback

Lido DAO is considering a $20 million buyback of its LDO governance token in response to "price dislocation." The proposal involves swapping 10,000 stETH.

World Foundation Offloads $65M in WLD Tokens Amid Price Decline

Sam Altman's World Foundation just dumped $65 million worth of WLD tokens. The sale came through an over-the-counter deal as prices hit record lows.

Ethereum Economic Zone Proposal Aims to Fix L2 Fragmentation

Developers from Gnosis and Zisk have proposed the Ethereum Economic Zone. The Ethereum Foundation backs it. The goal: fix the chaos across Ethereum's layer-2 rollups.

South Korea's Opposition Seeks to Halt Crypto Tax Plan

South Korea's conservative opposition wants to kill a planned crypto tax, arguing it's unfair to retail investors and enforcement would be a nightmare.

FTX Recovery Trust Announces $2.2B Fourth Distribution to Creditors Starting March 31

The FTX Recovery Trust is distributing $2.2 billion to creditors by March 2026, marking the fourth repayment round since the exchange's collapse.

Crypto Markets Plunge as Iran Tensions Escalate and Inflation Spikes

Crypto markets tumbled alongside traditional assets due to escalating conflict in Iran and hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation.

U.S. Regional Banks Launch Blockchain Deposit Network

U.S. regional banks are launching a blockchain-based tokenized deposit network, competing with stablecoins and big tech payment platforms.

PayPal Expands Stablecoin Access to 70 Countries

PayPal is making its dollar-pegged stablecoin available to users in 70 countries. That's a massive expansion beyond its initial U.S. launch.

Mastercard Acquires BVNK to Expand Blockchain Transactions

Mastercard is acquiring BVNK for up to $1.8 billion. BVNK provides stablecoin infrastructure. The deal pushes Mastercard into blockchain transactions.

Crypto Surges Amid Iran Strikes and Institutional Inflows

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies surged through a volatile weekend amid U.S. military strikes on Iran's Kharg Island. Digital assets rallied anyway.

Hana and Standard Chartered Partner on Digital Assets

Hana Financial Group just partnered with Standard Chartered. The deal's big. It covers investment banking, money markets, and digital assets.

South Korea Hits Bithumb with Record AML Fine and Suspension

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit fined Bithumb $24.5 million for anti-money laundering violations, imposing the largest penalty on a crypto exchange.

SEC Commissioner Advocates for Tokenized Securities Trials

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce seeks streamlined disclosure rules and controlled experiments with tokenized securities, signaling a regulatory shift.

Trump Hosts Exclusive TRUMP Coin Event at Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump is hosting a second exclusive gathering for holders of his TRUMP meme coin at Mar-a-Lago on April 25. The news briefly pushed TRUMP's price up.

Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Surge Amid Regulatory Debate

Yield-bearing stablecoins have surged 15 times faster than the overall stablecoin market over the past six months, according to a Messari research report.

Tether Invests $5.2M in Ark Labs to Strengthen Bitcoin's Position

Tether invests $5.2 million in Ark Labs to bring stablecoins and tokenized assets back to Bitcoin. This strategic push aims to revive Bitcoin's role.

Trump Meme Coin Plummets Amid Political Uncertainty

The Official Trump meme coin has crashed more than 96% from its January peak, hitting a recent low of $2.87. Public sentiment toward Trump's presidency has soured.

BitGo Partners with StableX for $100M Crypto Treasury

BitGo teams up with StableX to manage a $100 million digital asset treasury, marking a shift in institutional crypto strategies.

DOJ Investigates Binance for Alleged Sanctions Evasion

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Binance. The focus: whether the exchange helped Iran evade sanctions.

CFTC Chair Selig Backs Blockchain Prediction Markets

CFTC Chair Michael Selig just backed blockchain prediction markets. He called them valuable information tools, better than traditional polling.

UK Government Labels Crypto a 'Growing Risk' in New 2026-2029 Fraud Strategy

The UK government flagged cryptocurrency as a "growing risk" in its newly published Fraud Strategy 2026–2029. Digital assets now sit alongside social media.

Zcash Secures $25 Million in Funding as Privacy Coins Face Growing Regulatory Pressure

Zcash's primary development team secured over $25 million in new funding, providing fresh momentum for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency amid regulatory pressure.

Crypto Startup Kast Closes $80 Million Round for International Stablecoin Expansion

Stablecoin payments startup Kast just raised $80 million, valuing the company at $600 million. The funding will expand banking services globally.

Vienna Startup Unveils AI Tool for Game Dev Efficiency

Vienna-based startup Atlas just launched Atlas AI Studio. It's a platform that automates technical tasks in game development.

Nasdaq Teams Up with Payward to Introduce Tokenized Equities

Nasdaq is partnering with Payward to launch tokenized U.S. equities by 2027. They'll maintain full legal and regulatory status of traditional shares.

Iran Transfers $3 Billion via Crypto to Skirt International Sanctions

Iran moved over $3 billion through cryptocurrency networks in 2025 to evade sanctions and fund military operations, according to Chainalysis.

IRS Proposes Electronic-Only Tax Forms for Crypto

The IRS just proposed a new rule. Crypto exchanges must deliver Form 1099-DA electronically. Paper forms? Gone.

Tokenized Commodities Sector Reaches $7.69B Valuation

Tokenized commodities just hit $7.69 billion. Investors are piling into blockchain-based precious metals.

Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm to Secure Fed Master Account Access

Kraken Financial is now the first crypto-native firm in the U.S. to access the Federal Reserve's core payment system, Fedwire.

Fintech Giant Revolut Submits Application for U.S. National Bank Charter

Revolut is taking another shot at U.S. banking by filing for a national bank charter, aiming to establish a significant presence in America.

ICE Invests in Leading Crypto Platform OKX

Intercontinental Exchange invested in crypto exchange OKX with a $25 billion valuation. OKX users will trade tokenized NYSE-listed stocks.

UK Lords Scrutinize Stablecoin Regulations Impact

The UK House of Lords examined Coinbase and Innovate Finance over stablecoin regulations. The hearing focused on their impact on financial stability.

Why Stablecoins Need Built-In Blockchain Compliance

Stablecoins could finally bridge crypto and traditional finance. Compliance needs to be embedded directly into blockchain protocols.

CFTC Plans to Roll Out Perpetual Futures for Crypto in the United States

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to launch crypto perpetual futures contracts domestically within the next month.

Visa and Stripe Accelerate Stablecoin Card Program to Over 100 Markets

Visa and Stripe's Bridge are expanding their stablecoin payment card program globally, aiming to reach over 100 markets by year-end.

Iranian Crypto Exchanges Face $10.3M Outflows After Strikes

Iranian crypto exchanges saw $10.3 million in outflows after US-Israeli airstrikes. Users reacted to escalating military conflict.

Tether Unveils USAT in Partnership with Anchorage and Deloitte

Tether has partnered with Anchorage Digital to launch USAT, a U.S.-regulated dollar stablecoin backed by Deloitte's attestation. This marks a strategic shift.

Kalshi Voids Trades on Khamenei's Death, Citing Policy

Kalshi voided trades on its market tied to Khamenei's death, citing policy against 'death markets.' Users can't directly profit from someone's death.

Backpack's Token-to-Equity Model Seeks to Sidestep Securities Regulations

Backpack is proposing a token-to-equity conversion program built around VIP status, aiming to bypass securities law by separating equity rights from token holding.

Congress Moves to Provide Legal Protections for Blockchain Developers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation to protect blockchain developers from prosecution as unlicensed money transmitters.

SBF's Prison Endorsement Backfires: Lummis & Warren Unite to Slam 'Toxic Support' for CLARITY Act

Sam Bankman-Fried's endorsement of a major crypto bill has drawn bipartisan condemnation. Lawmakers warn his backing could damage the legislation's prospects.

Samsung Drops the First True Agentic AI Phone: Galaxy S26 Goes Proactive

Samsung just dropped the Galaxy S26 series. It's calling them the first "agentic AI phones." The tech? Google's Gemini. It can autonomously control apps.

MetaMask Rolls Out Crypto Debit Card Across the Entire US

MetaMask has launched its Mastercard-powered crypto debit card nationwide in the United States. Users can spend digital assets directly from self-custody wallets.

Stablecoin Boom: USDC Growth Drives Crypto-Wide Rally

Circle's fourth-quarter earnings sparked a broad crypto market rally. The stablecoin issuer reported USDC circulation of $75.3 billion.

Anthropic Accuses China of Straight-Up AI Model Theft

Anthropic accuses three Chinese AI companies of stealing technology through large-scale distillation attacks against Claude. DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax allegedly created 24,000 fake accounts.

Bitwise Acquires Chorus One to Boost Staking Capabilities

Bitwise Asset Management has acquired Chorus One, a crypto staking infrastructure provider managing over $2.2 billion in staked assets.

Vitalik Buterin Dumps 17,000 ETH Amid Broader Market Decline

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold approximately 17,000 ETH in February. His holdings dropped from 241,000 to 224,000 ETH, according to Arkham Intelligence.

Tether-Backed Oobit Launches Instant Crypto-to-Bank Payments

Oobit, a Tether-backed crypto app, launched a new service allowing users to send crypto from self-custody wallets to bank accounts via local payment networks.

Base Network Gears Up for Major Upgrade as Growth Pains Mount

Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network Base leads the L2 ecosystem, riding waves of SocialFi, memecoins, and AI agents. But can it maintain momentum?

BitMine Doubles Down on Eth Holdings Despite $8.1B In Losses

Ethereum's slide hasn't deterred BitMine Immersion Technologies, which doubled down on its holdings, despite $8.1 billion in unrealized losses.

DeFi's Future Depends on Real Revenue, Not Endless Token Emissions – Curve Founder

Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov calls for DeFi protocols to abandon inflationary token emissions for real economic activity.

Apollo Partners with Morpho for DeFi Governance Stake

Apollo Global Management partners with Morpho, potentially acquiring a significant governance stake in the DeFi protocol to enhance its infrastructure.

Texas Mom Uses Cryptocurrency to Overcome Financial Abuse

Karin, a Texas mother, turned to cryptocurrency to survive financial abuse during her divorce. Traditional banking shut her out completely.

How World Liberty Financial’s Token Predicted the Crypto Crash Ahead of Time

World Liberty Financial Token dropped sharply on October 10, 2025, five hours before the broader market collapsed. It may have signaled the crash early.

Coinbase Launches Agentic Wallets on Base Network

Coinbase has launched Agentic Wallets on its Base layer-2 network. AI agents can handle financial transactions autonomously without human approval.

Ripple CEO: A $1 Trillion Crypto Company Is Coming — And Ripple Could Be It

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the crypto industry will produce at least one $1 trillion company, and Ripple has a shot at that milestone.

Crypto Markets Grapple with Deep-Seated Liquidity Problems

Crypto markets remain structurally fragile despite improved regulations. The October 2025 crash exposed critical liquidity weaknesses.

LayerZero Announces Zero Blockchain – Major Institutional Backing from Citadel Securities, ARK Invest & More

LayerZero Labs unveiled Zero, a new blockchain targeting 2 million transactions per second. Backed by major institutions, Zero launches in fall 2026.

Sam Bankman-Fried Pushes for New Trial, Claims Prosecutorial Misconduct in FTX Case

Sam Bankman-Fried wants a new trial. The former FTX CEO is serving 25 years for fraud. He's pushing for another shot in Manhattan federal court.

OpenAI Weighs Creating a Crypto Token to Finance AI Compute Needs

OpenAI might launch a cryptocurrency token to finance its massive AI infrastructure needs. The company faces a $1.4 trillion capital mismatch.

Trend Research Offloads 400,000+ ETH as Liquidation Threat Looms

Trend Research dumped over 400,000 ETH in seven days to avoid liquidation as prices crashed. The fund's leveraged bets have gone sideways.

Crypto Super PACs Raise Millions, Eyeing Major Influence in 2025

Crypto PACs have amassed significant funds heading into the 2025 election season, with Fairshake leading by raising roughly $133 million.

NFT Market Cap Nosdives During Broad Crypto Sell-Off

The NFT market cap has fallen below $1.5 billion, returning to pre-2021 levels amid a broader crypto market crash. Total crypto market cap plunged.

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Fed Nominee, and His Surprising Crypto Links

Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair has deep crypto ties. Kevin Warsh advised Anchorage Digital, central to Tether's stablecoin push.

Hyperliquid Enters Prediction Markets via HIP-4 Upgrade

Hyperliquid is expanding into prediction markets with a new trading mechanism to dodge regulatory heat. The decentralized derivatives exchange just dropped HIP-4.

Jeffrey Epstein's Early Coinbase Investment Revealed

Jeffrey Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase back in December 2014. The disgraced financier and convicted sex offender got in early.

Vitalik Outsmarts the Market: $70K Profit Betting Against Crypto Vibes

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has earned roughly $70,000 on Polymarket. He's betting against extreme market sentiment.

Debate Exposes Deep Divide on AGI’s Long-Term Consequences

A heated debate among prominent thinkers has laid bare the deep divisions over artificial general intelligence. Experts are split on its impact.

AI Leaders Warn of Losing Control Over Technology

AI industry leaders warn their technology could outpace human control within two years, with significant implications for society's future.

Google Brings Agentic AI to Chrome with Auto Browse for Smarter Web Tasks

Google is bringing agentic AI directly into Chrome, transforming it into an assistant that can navigate websites, fill forms, and complete various tasks.

Ethereum Turns DAO Hack Proceeds into Security Endowment

Ethereum is transforming 75,000 ETH into a long-term security endowment, valued at $220 million, to strengthen network defenses through community initiatives.

Decentralized GPU Networks Solidify Their Place in AI Infrastructure

Decentralized GPU networks are focusing on inference and small-scale processing, carving out their niche in AI infrastructure without competing with hyperscale data centers.

OpenAI Unveils Prism: LaTeX-Native AI Workspace Powered by GPT-5.2

OpenAI has launched Prism, a free scientific writing platform integrating GPT-5.2 into LaTeX workflows. Experts raise concerns about data privacy.

SOL ETFs Post Steady Inflows Amid Price Pullback

Solana exchange-traded funds pulled in $6.7 million in new inflows, raising total assets under management to approximately $689.8 million.

DePIN Networks Could Reach $10 Billion In 2026

Decentralized physical infrastructure networks could hit $10 billion in market value by 2025, driven by real customer revenues.

Meta and WhatsApp Face Lawsuit Over Message Access Claims

A class action lawsuit accuses Meta and WhatsApp of accessing encrypted messages. Experts and legal scholars question the technical feasibility.

Crypto Trading Shifts Toward Controlling Blockchain Infrastructure

The competitive edge in crypto trading is shifting. It's about controlling the infrastructure that powers blockchain networks themselves.

Hyperliquid's Strategic Pivot Supercharges HYPE Token and Volume Growth

Hyperliquid has evolved from a crypto perpetuals exchange into a "trade everything" platform, driving its HYPE token up 35-50% as traders flock in.

Crypto Is the Final Threat to 300 Years of Control

We’re suddenly witnessing a sharp rise in tension across the world. But what’s more important than the headlines is what sits beneath them. At times, it feels less like geopolitics and more like rival mafia families wrestling for control of territory, money flows, and influence. The post-war British system — built on financial dominance, shipping […]