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Resolv Labs’ stablecoin depegs as attacker mints millions of tokens
An attacker has exploited the Resolv USR stablecoin to mint 80 million tokens and has reportedly been able to cash out at least $25 million.
Nevada judge temporarily blocks Kalshi from operating in the state
A Nevada state judge has sided with local authorities to ban Kalshi’s sports, election and entertainment event contracts in the state for 14 days.
CFTC staff clarify expectations on using crypto as collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff has provided answers to frequently asked questions about the agency’s expectations around a crypto collateral pilot.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Brazil's finance minister shelves crypto tax policy due to election: Report
The South American country will hold its presidential election in October 2026, and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is running for re-election.
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Bitcoin options signal extreme fear as downside protection premium hits new all-time high, says VanEck
Despite stabilizing spot prices, investors remain defensive, with leveraged speculation cooling and realized volatility dropping from 80 to 50, suggesting a cautious market sentiment.
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Crypto firms cut hundreds of jobs in weeks, blaming weak markets, strong AI
A wave of crypto job cuts in early 2026 exposes the gap between two convenient narratives: macro headwinds and AI transformation.
The 7 Largest Publicly Traded Ethereum Treasury Firms
Publicly traded firms are now stacking Ethereum, pulling in billions of dollars of ETH. These are the largest holders.
SEC crypto guidance puts the 'final nail' in the Gensler era: Analyst
The SEC's digital asset market taxonomy, which classifies most cryptocurrencies and tokens as non-securities, is a major step for US regulators.
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How DeFi is quietly rebuilding the fixed-income stack for institutional capital
The real institutional prize isn’t about tokenized assets. It’s about programmable yield.
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Grayscale wants to bring the world's hottest crypto trading frenzy to your brokerage account
The Hyperliquid network has seen significant growth, with weekly derivatives trading volume exceeding $50 billion and 24-hour fee revenue of $1.6 million.
Bitcoin options signal fear even as BTC ETF outflows remain relatively low
Bitcoin ETF outflows are too small to signal a bearish pivot from traders, but worsening US macroeconomic conditions and high oil prices keep BTC traders on the hedge.
Ethereum eyes 25% rally as richest ETH whales return to 'profitable state'
ETH price could climb toward $2,750 by June and above $3,200 by September if the historical whale-profit signal plays out again.
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The 5-cent contract that debunked a wartime death conspiracy
When social media declared Netanyahu dead, crypto prediction markets priced it at 5%. The money was right — and Washington wants to shut it down.
Strategy Now Holds $54 Billion in Bitcoin—These Are Its Biggest Buys
How did Michael Saylor's firm amass a record stash of Bitcoin? Here's a look back at how Strategy made such massive gains.
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It could cost you up to $6 million to grab lunch with Donald Trump
Qualifying for Trump’s crypto gala can cost as little as $70,000 or as much as several million, with rankings driven by timing and strategy rather than sheer holdings.
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Strategy set for second-biggest bitcoin buying quarter despite BTC price slide
First-quarter purchases have reached 89,618 BTC so far, the most since fourth-quarter 2024, and the quarter is not yet over.
Hong Kong retiree loses $840K in triple ‘crypto expert’ scam
Hong Kong police say a 66-year-old retiree was duped three times in six months by self-styled “crypto investment experts,” as scammers promised easy gains and help to recover losses.
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Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes
The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon.
Bitcoin mining difficulty falls 7.7% as miner pressure persists
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just logged its second sizeable cut of 2026, easing conditions for remaining miners as competition from artificial intelligence data centers rises.
Early Ethereum whale rebuilds stack with $19.5M in ETH buys
Early Ethereum whale thomasg.eth is rebuilding his position with $19.5 million in ETH purchases this week, as BitMine’s Tom Lee calls for the end of “crypto winter.”
Bitcoin weakness deepens as war pushes traders to cut risk in BTC and stocks
Bitcoin price remains rocky, and BTC and equities ETF outflows soar as the US and Israel-Iran war enters a fourth week.
Gold sees biggest weekly fall in 43 years as Iran war rages on
Gold is also being impacted by rising anticipation that the US Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates this year, while Fed chair Jerome Powell said inflation would rise.
Grayscale files S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF, joining Bitwise, 21Shares
Unlike Bitwise, Grayscale doesn’t plan to incorporate staking for its Hyperliquid ETF but hasn’t ruled out integrating it in the future.
Rumors emerge of a CLARITY Act deal between White House and lawmakers
The deal reportedly focuses on stablecoin yield and interest-bearing stable tokens, a major pain point for the banking industry.
Bitcoin price aims to hold $70K amid rising inflation concerns
Bitcoin searches for equilibrium at $70,000 while rising crude oil prices and tanking stock markets have investors worried over the future of inflation in the US.
Bitcoin Has Stabilized, But Investors Are Paying Up for Downside Protection: VanEck
Bitcoin's volatility has subsided over the last month, but traders are still paying a premium for downside protection, VanEck said.
Man Pleads Guilty to Using AI to Generate $8 Million in Fraudulent Streaming Music Royalties
Prosecutors say automated plays of AI-generated songs fraudulently diverted royalties from human artists—to the tune of $8 million.
Nevada Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Market Kalshi—At Least for Now
Kalshi's sports, politics, and entertainment prediction markets will be banned in Nevada for at least the next 14 days.
Google Threat Intel flags 'Ghostblade' crypto-stealing malware
Ghostblade is one of six malware tools in the "DarkSword" suite of malicious software designed to steal crypto private keys and user data.
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Sam Bankman-Fried's past political cash gives AI PAC fuel for bashing NY candidate Bores
A mailer from Think Big PAC told voters that the Democratic U.S. House candidate once got $100,000 in support from the former head of failed global exchange FTX.
Crypto Biz: Institutions aren’t waiting for the bottom
Nearly three-quarters of institutional investors plan to increase their digital asset allocations this year, with Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins and tokenized assets seeing the most interest.
Ledger hires ex-Circle exec as CFO, opens NYC office to expand US business
Ledger names John Andrews as chief financial officer and opens a New York office to expand its US operations and institutional business.
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Senators say they've reached compromise on yield to advance crypto market bill
One of the major sticking points on the crypto market structure bill may be resolved, at least enough to move toward a Senate hearing to advance the bill.
OpenAI Plans to Merge ChatGPT, Codex and Atlas Into One 'Superapp': WSJ
OpenAI will consolidate its fragmented desktop products into a single superapp, a report claims, as rival Anthropic gains momentum.
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Kalshi gets temporary Nevada ban in dispute over sports betting
A Nevada court issued a 14-day ban on a wide range of contracts from prediction market firm Kalshi as the firm continues battling with state regulators.
Kalshi Raises $1 Billion to Double Valuation to $22 Billion: Reports
Kalshi has raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation, doubling its worth in just three months.
White House AI Proposal Seeks to Override State Laws, Avoid New Regulator
The Trump administration's framework outlines a national approach to AI policy, from child safety to data centers.
Eightco Boosts OpenAI Investment After BitMine's Tom Lee Joins Board
Publicly traded blockchain and AI firm Eightco upped its investment in the private firm behind ChatGPT, OpenAI.
Gemini Faces Class-Action Suit Over Prediction Market Pivot, Plummeting Stock Price
Shareholders claim the Winklevoss twins failed to disclose plans to shift Gemini’s focus, and overstated the viability of its ambitions.
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Nasdaq winning SEC approval to move stocks onchain shows how Wall Street is taking charge of crypto tech
Nasdaq's structure the SEC approved opens door to bring blockchain benefits to equities, while preserving the same-old intermediaries and market structure, industry insiders say.
What Happens to Bitcoin if Bank of America's 'Three Conditions' for Fed Rate Hikes Hit?
Analysts acknowledged that Bitcoin would likely face pressure if the Fed hikes rates, but they highlighted the asset’s recent resilience.
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Bitcoin's latest fear unlocked as rate hike bets rise and bond markets crumble
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets.
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Why CoinDesk PitchFest matters heading into Miami
Lin examines the role of the Consensus event in providing founders with structured access to the sector’s most influential decision-makers.
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Crypto wallet maker Ledger taps former Circle exec as CFO to help lead IPO push
The crypto security firm is expanding its U.S. footprint and strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a potential public listing.
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Kalshi valuation doubles to $22 billion in latest funding round: Bloomberg
The new $1 billion investment round indicates that interest in the embattled prediction market remains.
Altcoin Volume Slumps 80% Amid ‘Tighter’ Monetary Conditions
A changing investor landscape and Bitcoin’s failed breakout attempt led to an 80% drop in altcoin trading volume from October.
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) gains 6.3% as index rises
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 2.5% from Thursday, joined Aptos (APT) as a top performer.
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Coinbase introduces stock perpetual futures contracts for non-U.S. customers
The contracts trade 24/7, are cash-settled in USDC and allow for up to 10-times leverage on single-stock contracts and 20-times on ETF products.