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Circle became a federal trust bank – now lenders warn stablecoins is projected to drain $500 billion
Washington just gave one of the world's largest digital currencies a more official place in the US financial system. …
Trusted Volumes Hacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Keeps $2M Bounty
A hacker tied to the Trusted Volumes exploit has returned 1,122 ETH to the protocol, closing part of a security incid…
Trezor exec pushes back on ZachXBT claim that hardware wallets are ‘complete garbage’
"I do not advise using them for important tasks like signing transactions or storing funds," ZachXBT wrote this week.
Is using an old iPhone safer than a crypto hardware wallet? ZachXBT thinks so
ZachXBT recently argued that a dedicated iPhone offers better security than a hardware wallet, a line of reasoning th…
US government sends $288M to Coinbase putting Bitcoin reserve rules into question
The transfer highlights unresolved custody rules, while the public evidence identifies a deposit rather than a govern…
Base App moves to Cobie after Jesse Pollak admits creator coin bet failed
Base creator Jesse Pollak admitted the networks social strategy failed and said its 2026 priorities will shift to tra…
Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak hands Base app leadership to Cobie after admitting social bets fell short
Coinbase executive Jesse Pollak will focus on Base blockchain's infrastructure, prioritizing trading, stablecoin paym…
Best crypto exchanges for fast sign-up and trading in 2026
The rapid onboarding of crypto exchanges in 2026 could democratize trading access, but it also raises concerns about …
Open USD poses biggest threat yet to Circle's USDC, CoinShares says
The consortium-backed stablecoin would share reserve income with partners instead of the issuer, pressuring Circle's …
Aave V4 goes live on Avalanche in first move beyond Ethereum
Aave's expansion onto Avalanche could revolutionize financial markets by enhancing liquidity and capital efficiency f…
DTCC begins production phase for its tokenization service
The pilot could revolutionize financial markets by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility through bloc…
US turns stablecoin issuer Tether into a financial weapon against Iran, freezing nearly $500 million
US authorities have used Tether's control over its dollar-linked stablecoin to freeze about $475 million connected to…
MetaMask marks 10 years with plans to expand beyond wallets
MetaMask appointed Gal Eldar as chief product officer as the crypto wallet marked its tenth anniversary and outlined …
Mizuho downgrades Circle to underperform, cuts price target to $50 on Open USD threat
The Japanese investment bank said Open USD's yield pass-through model could pressure Circle's margins by shifting mor…
Timelock Account Recovery Gives Ethereum Smart Accounts A Safer Backup Route
Timelock Account Recovery Gives Ethereum Smart Accounts A Safer Backup Route is a useful reminder that crypto coverag…
JPMorgan says Hyperliquid's rise threatens Circle's USDC economics
Hyperliquid's deal with Circle and Coinbase creates a "prisoner's dilemma" that puts pressure on earnings from the do…
South Korea’s Kweather taps Flare to develop weather finance products
Integrating climate data on-chain could revolutionize weather finance, enhancing transparency and efficiency in clima…
Is a Bitcoin whale from 2018 about to cash in after awakening to transfer $188 million?
The 2,931 BTC balance moved twice and still sits in an unlabeled second-hop address with no outbound transaction. The…
Japan’s biggest card network taps Circle to bring stablecoins to 40 million merchants
JCB and Circle will explore using USDC for cross-border payments and merchant transactions as Japan ramps up efforts …
Gondor launches cross margin borrowing for Polymarket portfolios
Gondor introduced V1, a cross margin account that lets traders borrow against their entire Polymarket portfolios with…
Aave selects Chainlink CCIP to power cross chain activity
Aave's integration of Chainlink CCIP enhances cross-chain efficiency, potentially boosting DeFi adoption by simplifyi…
Robinhood Chain tokens are reportedly vanishing from wallets causing buyers to lose funds
Relay says the money spent is gone, while private keys and unrelated balances remain untouched. The post Robinhood Ch…
Mizuho says Circle bank approval doesn't solve USDC growth, stablecoin competition risks
Japanese investment bank Mizuho reiterated its neutral rating on Circle, saying OCC approval for a national trust ban…
Jito proposes token-centric model, pledging JTX revenue to JTO buybacks and burns
Jito's proposal could enhance token value and decentralize control, potentially increasing investor confidence and ne…
Coinbase Smart Wallet Verification Upgrade Targets The Multi-Chain UX Problem
Coinbase is still trying to make on-chain activity feel less like a specialist task. Its latest Smart Wallet verifica…
Stablecoins are moving more money while crypto’s cash pile gets smaller
Adjusted stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion in June, according to Visa Onchain Analytics, …
Solana Address Growth Story Needs Real Usage, Not Just Bigger Wallet Counts
Solana’s growth story is often told through speed, fees, and developer momentum. Address growth adds another layer,…
Stablecoin market cap has shrunk by $10 billion since May, but analyst sees no reason to panic
The market shrank by $7.7 billion in June alone, the largest dollar amount since May 2022's Terra-Luna crash, but sta…
Empery Digital trims Bitcoin holdings by $87M to fund debt and operations
Empery Digital sold 1,400 BTC for $87.1 million to repay debt, fund a property acquisition, cover legal expenses and …