An FBI-created token helped expose how firms allegedly engineered fake volume and why the incentives behind it remain deeply entrenched
Every time Trump makes a statement, Bitcoin moves thousands of dollars up or down. Crypto analyst Max Crypto is now openly calling it out, saying no chart, no indicator, and no strategy can protect traders when one man’s statement can wipe out your position in minutes.To back his statement, the analyst highlighted a pattern between …
Bitcoin and ether fell sharply alongside global risk assets after escalating tension in Iran drove oil higher, while derivatives data shows traders positioning for further downside.
Falling prices and prolonged consolidation are pushing public firms and sovereign holders to liquidate bitcoin reserves to shore up balance sheets.
While the entire crypto market sold off after Trump’s speech, Ethereum traders bore the sharpest end of the impact. According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, more than $1 billion in ETH sell volume flooded derivatives within a single hour of Trump’s remarks – $968 million of that on Binance alone, currently the largest derivatives exchange in …
The product further expands the tokenized real-world asset market beyond cash-equivalent and treasury strategies, which currently dominate the sector.
Japan-based firm strengthens its position with nearly $400 million purchase, surpassing MARA Holdings in global rankings.
One of Solana’s most trusted DeFi platforms just became the victim of a massive heist. Drift Protocol has suffered a major exploit, with losses exceeding $285 million after an attacker gained control of key administrative permissions. Following the Drift Protocol exploit, the Drift token price crashed by 42%, now trading around $0.041. Drift Protocol Exploit …
Crypto prices today declined alongside global risk assets as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions affected investor sentiment. The move followed recent public remarks by Donald Trump referencing continued conflict involving Iran and potential disruptions to energy supply routes. Oil prices rose more than six percent to above $103, based on market data, amid concerns …
America’s top financial regulator has made a bold statement about traditional money. CFTC Chair Michael Selig says current financial systems are outdated and that blockchain networks are exactly what we need to bring finance into the 21st century.Let’s see why he says so. Why Selig Believes the Current System Is Outdated CFTC Chair Michael Selig …
The treasury management system, built on Ripple's 2025 acquisition of GTreasury, lets CFOs view and manage digital assets alongside fiat in a single dashboard without separate custody or wallet infrastructure.
The crypto industry may soon see a major regulatory breakthrough in the United States under the CLARITY Act. According to Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, a deal on the stablecoin rewards provision could be finalized within the next 48 hours. This has come after months of delays and disagreements between crypto companies and …
Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cut through the noise.
Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17.17 million oil position.
Crypto and equities sold off after the president's national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped 5% to above $106.
The Citadel-backed exchange is seeking approval to offer custody and asset services as institutional demand grows.
The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.
Mike Novogratz’s crypto financial services firm said unauthorized access was limited to a segregated R&D workspace; trading systems and client accounts were unaffected.
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Nilmini Rubin writes on the challenge facing crypto and traditional markets to create a hybrid, shared governance structure. Then, Meredith Fitzpatrick covers how financial institutions must fundamentally rethink AML risk as crypto and TradFi converge.
Also: OpenAI raises $122 billion, crypto ecosystems diverging post-quantum strategies, and Base’s 2026 roadmap.
JPMorgan is weighing a move into prediction markets as crypto firms, startups and rivals like Goldman Sachs race to dominate the fast-growing sector.
The bitcoin miner issued a $10 million convertible note and closed a $65 million insider-led round while racing to regain compliance with exchange rules.
The asset manager is creating a new “Franklin Crypto” unit to expand beyond ETFs and target institutional demand for active digital asset strategies.
Hedera (HBAR), up 3.6% from Tuesday, was also among the top performers.
Not all analysts agree that further drawdowns are over, as Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone insists the crypto bubble is over and bitcoin could still revisit $10,000.
Hong Kong’s plan to roll out its first batch of stablecoin licences by the end of March has been delayed. A spokesperson from the HKMA confirmed that the process is still underway, with an official announcement expected soon. This comes despite earlier assurances from top officials like Eddie Yue and Paul Chan, who had pointed …
Ripple just handed South Korean traders direct access to RLUSD. The stablecoin is now live on Coinone, one of South Korea’s largest regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, with Korean Won trading pairs active as of today. The listing was confirmed by Ripple’s official account: “Korean traders can now access Ripple’s fully-reserved, enterprise-grade stablecoin directly in KRW.” South …
The funding round, anchored by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, is the largest private funding in history.
Investors looking to bet on tokenization should think in phases, with institution-friendly networks like Canton likely winning first and Avalanche, Ethereum capturing more upside later, Grayscale's Zach Pandl said.
The contracts are regulated by Brazil's securities regulator and designed for professional investors with at least 10 million reais ($1.9 million) in assets.