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Bithumb is partnering with SSID to enter Vietnam's crypto market, aiming to meet a 10 trillion dong capital requirement for a new, regulated exchange.
Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez faces $2M in legal debt and a $250,000 fine. He now expects to serve his full five-year federal prison sentence.
Kraken and MoneyGram are launching a global crypto-to-fiat withdrawal service across 100+ countries, utilizing a network of nearly 500,000 retail locations.
Bakkt and Zoth are targeting $1B in annual stablecoin remittance volume by leveraging Bakkt's U.S. licenses to bridge corridors in South Asia and Africa.
E*Trade is launching a crypto trading pilot with a 0.50% fee, challenging retail exchanges by integrating digital assets into a traditional brokerage framework.
Representative James Baird won his Indiana primary following a $514,000 push from a crypto-linked PAC. The win signals a shift in how digital asset groups work.
GraniteShares launches 3x leveraged XRP ETFs on Nasdaq on May 7. Monitor intraday volatility and rebalancing risks as institutional exposure to XRP expands.
Andreessen Horowitz raised $2.2B for its sixth crypto fund, prioritizing utility-driven infrastructure over the AI-dominated venture capital landscape.
A plaintiff is suing Coinbase for $4.4M in DAI, alleging the exchange refused to freeze stolen funds that were traced to a platform account.
Samsung SDS will build a tokenized securities platform for the Korea Securities Depository, with a completion target of February 2027 to match new regulations.
Project Eleven warns that quantum computing could break current crypto encryption by 2030. Learn how this timeline impacts long-term digital asset security.
BNY is expanding its $59 trillion custody business into Abu Dhabi, targeting institutional-grade infrastructure for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and tokenized assets.
Marlon Ferro received a 78-month sentence for his role in a $250M crypto theft ring. The case highlights rising physical risks to hardware wallet holders.
Grayscale has removed AERO from its DeFi Fund and added ENA at a 13.59% weight. The move highlights a major rotation in institutional crypto asset allocation.
A Kenyan court has detained a suspect in a $440,000 crypto fraud case. The probe highlights ongoing enforcement gaps as the CBK builds its oversight team.
Bitcoin's unique protocol-driven supply creates a distinct risk profile. Learn why long-term holders prioritize structural accumulation over short-term moves.
Kraken now offers 10x leverage for US spot crypto trading via Kraken Derivatives US. The service uses isolated collateral to manage liquidation risk.
Altcoin markets are showing signs of a long-awaited capital rotation. Monitor stablecoin inflows and volume depth to confirm if this shift is truly sustainable.
Germany plans to end its 1-year crypto tax exemption, targeting a €98 billion deficit. Investors face a 25% capital gains tax if the 2027 budget is approved.
Authorities have frozen tens of millions in assets after BG Wealth Sharing collapsed following a fake 12% tax demand linked to a bogus IPO for DSJ Exchange.
The White House is pushing for a July 4 passage of the CLARITY Act. Senate markup in May is the critical milestone for the $1.4 billion crypto-linked policy.
DeFi hacks reached $482M in Q1 2026, with six audited protocols failing. Governance and bridge exploits now outweigh simple code bugs in total loss value.
Clipboard malware is siphoning funds by swapping wallet addresses during paste actions. With $620 million lost in April 2026, verify every transaction string.
The White House is fast-tracking the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to pass by July 4. The bill includes a key compromise on stablecoin yields and rewards.
The DTCC plans to launch its tokenized securities platform in July 2026, targeting $20 trillion in daily transactions. Watch for progress on liquidity.
Nasdaq is leveraging a more constructive SEC stance to build 24/7 tokenized market systems. The focus is on infrastructure, not speculation, to drive liquidity.
The DSJEX Ponzi scheme has collapsed, resulting in $150 million in losses. Authorities have frozen $41.5 million, marking a critical phase for asset recovery.
BTQ is integrating its quantum-safe settlement network into an iM Bank stablecoin pilot, using ML-DSA algorithms to secure the Korean won against future threats.
BTQ Technologies is deploying its quantum-secure settlement network for a new KRW stablecoin pilot with iM Bank, signaling a shift in Korean digital finance.
Bermuda plans a second USDC airdrop this year as it scales its on-chain economy, aiming to replace high-fee banking rails with stablecoin-based payments.