A New York federal court barred the crypto trading firm from moving bitcoin tied to Dominion Capital, citing suspended withdrawals and insolvency concerns.
xChange is an onchain trading engine and unified execution layer for xStocks issued on Solana and Ethereum.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 across ChatGPT, API, and Codex with stronger reasoning, coding, and computer use capabilities.
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The XRP ecosystem is making headlines as institutional interest rises, exchange-traded funds gain traction, and a Japanese fintech firm launches a new payment platform built on the XRP Ledger. While recent price movements have been bearish, experts like Zach Rector say more developments are happening at the infrastructure level, where new financial tools and integrations …
PEI said the brand failed to heed a cease-and-desist letter sent in October 2023, around the time Pudgy Penguins toys went on sale.
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) is warning that a “new and powerful” iOS exploit kit, dubbed Coruna by its developers has been deployed on fake finance and crypto websites designed to lure iPhone users into visiting pages that can silently deliver exploits. For crypto holders, the risk is blunt: GTIG’s analysis shows the campaigns ultimately focused on harvesting seed phrases and wallet data from popular mobile apps. Coruna targets Apple devices running iOS 13.0 through iOS 17.2.1, bundling five full exploit chains and 23 exploits. GTIG says it recovered the kit after tracking its evolution across 2025, from early use by a customer of a commercial surveillance company, to “watering hole” attacks on compromised Ukrainian websites, and finally to broad-scale distribution via Chinese-language scam sites tied to a financially motivated actor it tracks as UNC6691. A Crypto Lure Designed For iPhones In the scam-wave phase, GTIG says it observed the JavaScript framework behind Coruna deployed across a “very large set” of fake Chinese websites largely themed around finance. One example cited by GTIG is a fake WEEX-branded crypto exchange page that tried to push visitors onto an iOS device—after which a hidden iFrame would be injected to deliver the exploit kit “regardless of their geolocation.” Related Reading: CFTC Chair Says Crypto Perps Approval Is Close — Why This Is Huge For Hyperliquid? The delivery mechanics matter because they blur the line between traditional phishing and outright device compromise: in GTIG’s telling, simply arriving on the booby-trapped page from a vulnerable iPhone was enough to begin the chain. The framework fingerprints the device to identify model and iOS version, then loads the appropriate WebKit remote code execution exploit and a pointer authentication (PAC) bypass. GTIG tied one WebKit RCE it recovered to CVE-2024-23222, noting it was addressed by Apple in iOS 17.3 on Jan. 22, 2024. At the end of the chain, GTIG says Coruna drops a stager it calls PlasmaLoader (tracked as PLASMAGRID) and describes it as focused less on classic surveillance features and more on stealing financial information. According to GTIG, the payload can decode QR codes from images stored on the device and scan text blobs for BIP39 word sequences, along with keywords such as “backup phrase” and “bank account”, including in Apple Memos, which it can then exfiltrate. Related Reading: Crypto’s Quietest Month In Nearly A Year — But Hackers Haven’t Gone Away The payload is also modular. GTIG says it can pull down and run additional modules remotely, and that many of the identified modules are designed to hook functions and exfiltrate sensitive information from common crypto wallet apps—among them MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Uniswap’s wallet, Phantom, Exodus, and TON ecosystem wallets such as Tonkeeper. The broader arc was also flagged by mobile security firm iVerify, which published its own findings around the same time as GTIG’s report. “And that’s exactly what happened again here, but on mobile devices. Phone OEMs do as good a job as anyone can do…” What Crypto Users Can Do Now Google says Coruna “is not effective against the latest version of iOS,” and urges users to update. If updating isn’t possible, GTIG recommends enabling Apple’s Lockdown Mode. GTIG also says it added the identified websites and domains to Google Safe Browsing to help reduce further exposure. For crypto-native users, the immediate takeaway is practical: mobile wallets sit at the intersection of high-value assets and high-frequency web traffic, which makes “visit-to-compromise” campaigns uniquely dangerous. GTIG’s reporting suggests the scam funnel wasn’t just about getting victims to connect wallets, it was about getting them onto the right device, on the right iOS version, so exploitation could do the rest. At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $2.45 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ether traders said ETH price could see further upside as long as bulls defended the $2,100 support, fuelled by renewed demand.
The partnership highlights the increasing integration of traditional banking with blockchain, potentially transforming digital finance infrastructure.
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The crypto altcoin market is in turmoil as investor sentiment plummets and digital asset prices fail to recover from the October 2025 crash.
Real estate mogul Grant Cardone thinks he has an answer to what ails the crypto treasury industry — pair Bitcoin with rental income. Related Reading: US Should Act On Bitcoin, Not Just Praise It, Ex-Advisor To Trump Says His fund buys multifamily housing, collects rent, and channels the proceeds into additional Bitcoin purchases, giving investors exposure to property appreciation alongside the asset’s price swings. It is a model built for a market that no longer rewards passive accumulation. Companies Search For Ways To Put Bitcoin To Work That shift in thinking comes as the broader crypto treasury sector posts its weakest numbers in well over a year. Monthly inflows into digital asset treasury companies have fallen to roughly $555 million, according to data from DefiLlama — the lowest reading since October 2024. DAT inflows in February slowed to $555M, the lowest level since October 2024 pic.twitter.com/tJJqju0kXd — DefiLlama.com (@DefiLlama) March 2, 2026 At that point, just weeks before the US presidential election, inflows had cratered to around $32 million as investors waited out the uncertainty. What followed was a historic surge. After US President Donald Trump’s election victory and a sharp turn toward crypto-friendly regulation, monthly inflows rocketed past $12 billion. The sector looked unstoppable. It wasn’t. Inflows pulled back through most of 2025, stayed well below $10 billion per month, then dropped sharply again heading into 2026. A prolonged bear market has erased much of those post-election gains. Reports indicate crypto prices have retraced to levels last seen before the 2024 election pump, dragging treasury company valuations down with them and drying up fresh capital. The Crypto Warehouse Model Loses Its Appeal Patrick Ngan, chief investment officer at Zeta Network Group, said the old playbook is no longer enough. Companies that simply buy and hold Bitcoin — warehousing the asset with no active strategy — are at risk of being left behind. Those with real operating businesses generating cash flow will have an edge, he said. “Corporate Bitcoin treasuries now need to show they can actually use the asset, not just warehouse it,” Ngan said. The options for doing so are expanding. Treasury companies can stake crypto assets to earn rewards on proof-of-stake networks, run mining operations on proof-of-work chains, or put capital to work through decentralized lending platforms. Each approach turns a static balance sheet into something that generates returns independent of price movement. Related Reading: Iran’s Crypto Market Shaken As Outflows Skyrocket 700% A New Blueprint Takes Shape Cardone’s hybrid model pushes that idea further. By anchoring a fund in physical real estate — an asset with built-in rental demand — he sidesteps the problem of relying entirely on Bitcoin appreciation. Tax advantages tied to real estate ownership sweeten the returns further. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
ZeroHash wants OCC trust bank status for crypto custody—and Revolut is gunning for a full U.S. banking license.
XRP price is facing renewed selling pressure after a brief recovery attempt toward $1.45, with the price slipping back below $1.40 as broader crypto markets weaken. The pullback follows mild declines in major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have slightly cooled the recent market momentum. From a broader perspective, XRP has repeatedly failed to …
The Bitcoin miner and data center operator said the financing will support infrastructure tied to high-density computing workloads, including artificial intelligence and HPC.
John “Lick” Daghita was arrested in a joint FBI-France operation after allegations he siphoned tens of millions of dollars in crypto from government seizure wallets managed by his father’s company.
IRS proposes rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver Form 1099 DA tax forms electronically and end paper statements for customers.
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Israel’s Finance Ministry has put a weekly price tag on the country’s widening war with Iran, estimating that the economy could take a hit of more than 9 billion shekels (equivalent to $2.93 billion) a week if emergency limits on activity remain in place. The estimate links the economic toll to the Home Front Command’s […]
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Russia, Iran and North Korea expanded their use of stablecoins, hacked funds and state-linked exchanges to move more than $100 billion onchain to evade international sanctions.
The cash flow generated will support the bitcoin miner's expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers.
BitGo will support the rollout of US dollar-pegged stablecoin SoFiUSD, as US fintechs and banks expand digital dollar infrastructure following new federal legislation.
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, one of the most closely watched questions is how token economies can move beyond speculation and toward sustainable usage. A growing number of Web3 infrastructure projects are experimenting with models where tokens are embedded directly into active platforms. One example is G Coin, the utility token powering the …
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has raised concerns about a proposed U.S. cryptocurrency bill, warning it could place several digital assets, including XRP, under securities laws at launch. Speaking about the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, Hoskinson said the legislation could classify many blockchain tokens as securities by default, forcing projects to prove to …
American Bitcoin expands its treasury to 6,500 BTC after adding 500 coins in three weeks while boosting mining capacity and insider buys.
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Crypto pundit Bird has explained why an XRP price target of $100 is not “insane” when one understands what the XRP Ledger (XRPL) can do. He highlighted how the network could dominate tokenization and on-chain settlement, causing trillions of dollars to flow through the XRPL. Why An XRP Price Target Of $100 Is Not “Insane” In an X post, Bird indicated that an XRP price rally to $100 could happen due to the XRP Ledger’s capabilities and the network’s potential to dominate several crypto sectors. He noted that the XRPL can tokenize real-world assets, including asset classes worth trillions of dollars. These include treasury bonds, land, gold, silver, and several global currencies. He added that this is just the surface, as other RWAs will also be tokenized on the network. Related Reading: XRP Price Gears Up For A Major 680% Move Against Bitcoin To Reach $10 Furthermore, Bird also alluded to liquidity pools, locked yield mechanisms, on-chain settlement, and the broader tokenization trend as factors that could spark the XRP price rally to $100. The pundit added that once these other crypto sectors are factored in, market participants can begin to see what is possible in the hundreds of trillions of dollars. The pundit also noted that when real-world value moves on-chain, then networks that handle liquidity efficiently win, which is where the XRP Ledger comes in. “That’s the bigger picture most people are missing,” he added. It is worth noting that the tokenized value on the network continues to climb. RWA.xyz data shows that the XRP Ledger currently ranks 6th in terms of tokenized value on the network, which stands at $2 billion. This marks a positive for the XRP price, as the tokenization trend could boost XRP’s utility, thereby increasing demand. Meanwhile, like Bird, crypto pundit Austin also mentioned that a $100 target for XRP is not “crazy.” XRP Is Eyeing A Bullish Reversal In an X post, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto revealed that the XRP price is pushing above the 200 EMA, which could lead to a bullish reversal. The analyst stated that if XRP gets a weekly close above the 200 EMA and $1.55, then the short-term strength increases and momentum shifts. However, if the price remains inside the descending channel, then the broader structure remains corrective. Related Reading: Why XRP Is Being Hailed As The Top Trade Over Bitcoin And Ethereum For now, the key levels to watch for the XRP price are the $1.55 reclaim, which signals short-term strength, and the $2.20 weekly close, which would signal a bullish expansion. On the other hand, a rejection below $1.55 could lead to a sweep toward $1.26, putting the macro supports at between $0.95 and $0.85 on the cards. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading just around $1.41, up over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
FBI director Kash Patel posted a photo a handcuffed John Daghita, as well as one of seized items including cash, thumb drives, a phone and devices resembling hardware wallets.
The recent volatility in the crypto market has left investors questioning whether the latest pullback means a deeper crash or just a temporary correction. While prices have struggled to maintain momentum, one market strategist believes the current setup could still lead to a short-term rally before any larger decline unfolds. According to market strategist Gareth …
The Chainlink price is suddenly back in the spotlight and not just because of a chart bounce. This time, the story comes straight from the intersection of crypto infrastructure and traditional finance. A recent update revealed that a cross-border settlement pilot under Hong Kong’s e-HKD program has been completed. And yes, it involved some heavyweight …
The price of Bitcoin slipped on Thursday, falling around 2.3% in the past 24 hours to roughly $71,200, as the market cooled after failing to sustain a breakout above an important resistance zone. The decline comes after Bitcoin briefly surged past $73,000 earlier this week, only to face strong selling pressure. Analysts say the pullback …
The platform is live on multiple EVM chains and powers the majority of token launches on Base, via integrations with apps like Zora and Bankr.
ZachXBT previously linked the suspect to an online persona known as “Lick,” who allegedly accessed wallets holding crypto seized in the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
Using blockchain technology, tokenization is creating a new, always-on investment market, giving people worldwide easy and fractional access to wealth-building assets.