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Securitize becomes first to debut shares on NYSE and onchain, but it won’t be the last
President Brett Redfearn said the firm is in discussions to tokenize other IPOs "definitely ... within the next year.”
CFTC’s Selig says Illinois lawmakers ‘decided they know better’ on crypto tax
CFTC Chair Michael Selig sharply criticized Illinois' decision to pass a law that puts into place a 0.2% tax on crypt…
Cardano Price Stuck in Consolidation as Devs Push Back on ‘Ghost Chain’ Accusations
Cardano Price Stuck in Consolidation as Devs Push Back on 'Ghost Chain' Accusations — what the latest source materi…
Irish authorities recover another 500 bitcoins from lost Clifton Collins drug stash
Onchain data from Arkham Intelligence now shows wallets tagged "Clifton Collins" holding roughly 4,500 BTC.
France’s crypto kidnapping surge exposes the personal data trail behind wrench attacks
France’s response shows why visible crypto wealth now demands offline threat planning, data controls, and faster la…
Tether freezes 134 ISIS terror wallets as stablecoins now sit inside the sanctions machine
The 131-wallet freeze exposes how public-chain intelligence and issuer controls are becoming real-time enforcement in…
US Treasury sanctions over 100 ISIS-K crypto addresses that moved over $1.4 million
ISIS-K allegedly used its media wing to solicit donations via Tron, Monero, and Bitcoin, highlighting stablecoin issu…
Peter Thiel-backed crypto-friendly Erebor Bank eyes $8 billion valuation as deposits nearly quadruple: Bloomberg
Erebor Bank, backed by Palmer Luckey and Peter Thiel, is in talks to raise funding at a valuation of at least $8 bill…
Three years after MiCA became law, Europe's crypto framework is undergoing a rethink
Europe’s MiCA regime is now up for review, known colloquially as “MiCA 2.0,” through a consultation that closes…
FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed six-figure Strategy stock purchase months after trade: report
FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed a six-figure Strategy stock purchase months after execution in a delayed federal et…
ChatGPT developer OpenAI said to discuss offering U.S. government a 5% stake: FT
The proposal aims to give the American public a financial stake in AI while easing political scrutiny of the industry.
Taiko fully restores cross-chain bridge just 10 days after a $1.7 million hack
The protocol completed a multi-stage recovery that included an independent security review. The TAIKO token has surge…
FBI Director Kash Patel caught sleeping on required disclosure of six-figure MSTR investment: Report
Patel loaded up on BTC-holder MSTR shares but failed to file a timely disclosure, according to a report by nonpartisa…
Ethereum Institutional launch draws support from across the Ethereum ecosystem
Its launch comes as Ethereum's support ecosystem undergoes a broader evolution, following the debut of EthLabs and am…
‘We desperately need legislation that includes an agreement on ethics:’ Trump financial filing adds urgency to crypto bill negotiations
Trump's financial disclosure, revealing millions in crypto-related income, is adding urgency to write ethics restrict…
Ethereum Foundation lays out use cases for governments, institutions in new policy guide
The Ethereum Foundation said policymakers should distinguish between decentralized public blockchains and networks th…
‘An honest, neutral counterpart:’ Bitmine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin back new Ethereum Institutional non-profit
Bitmine, Sharplink and Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin are backing another Ethereum-focused non-profit called the Ethereum…
Solana-based prediction market app on Phantom wallet launches
“Prediction markets are one of the most powerful applications you can build on a high-performance blockchain,” sa…
Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $400 million crypto Ponzi case
Christopher Delgado allegedly used investor funds for a lavish lifestyle, including luxury properties and vehicles, w…
EthLabs launches as Ethereum undergoes its biggest leadership transition in years
In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we’re diving into the creation of EthLabs, and why it was launch…
Europe's MiCA rollout sparks debate over who wins under new crypto rules
As Europe's crypto rulebook takes full effect, industry leaders agree regulation is here to stay, but disagree over w…
Cardano Activity Recovers After Yoroi Wallet Sync Fix
Cardano network activity has reportedly improved after EMURGO patched Yoroi wallet sync and connection issues.
Ethereum gets a new nonprofit focused on institutional adoption
The launch comes as the Ethereum Foundation narrows its focus to stewarding the core protocol, with independent organ…
Tokenized Google stock inflated 7,700% in rare DeFi lending exploit
An attacker inflated the value of a tokenized Google share used as collateral to about 78 times its real price, then …
Europe is rewriting its landmark crypto rulebook MiCA as hard July 1 deadline passes
The EU is reviewing whether its landmark crypto regulation MiCA needs updating for a market reshaped by stablecoins a…
Europe’s MiCA crypto regime is fully in force: Here’s who wins and loses
With the July 1 deadline now passed, how will the end of MiCA's final transition phase affect users, companies, and t…
Nearly 1,700 UK investors sue Binance, founder CZ over alleged unauthorized derivatives sales
Almost 1,700 investors are suing Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao in a London High Court over unauthorized crypto d…
South Korea moves to prosecute crypto whale for alleged pump-and-dump scheme
The suspect allegedly inflated a token's price on overseas platforms before dumping their holdings on a domestic exch…
Shanghai court sentences five to prison over $29 million crypto forex scheme
In July 2024, Chinese authorities discovered unusual transactions tied to a company that facilitated illegal overseas…