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South Korean regulators barred the exchange from onboarding new users after finding internal control lapses. Future operations depend on passing an FIU audit.
Wholesale inflation trailed analyst expectations, fueling a shift toward risk-on assets. Watch the upcoming CPI release to confirm the Fed's pivot potential.
Federal prosecutors are pursuing Ben Pasternak for an alleged rug pull while advancing OneCoin restitution. Watch for new filings on investor loss recovery.
Warsh’s direct equity stakes in private crypto firms raise questions about future Fed policy. His Senate confirmation hearing will test his regulatory stance.
Attackers are bypassing smart contracts to target private keys and human workflows. Expect a push for stricter custodial standards to mitigate these risks.
Victims of the notorious OneCoin pyramid scheme begin receiving payouts as the DOJ sets a new precedent for recovering assets in digital asset fraud cases.
The $200 million investment signals institutional backing for Kraken as it prepares for a potential public listing, setting a template for legacy exchanges.
Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks prepare to unveil legislation targeting stablecoin interest, a move that could reshape liquidity for BTC and ETH holders.
Exempting regulated stablecoin payments from capital gains taxes could transform crypto into a viable retail currency. Watch for legislative progress updates.
The $200 million investment signals a cooling from Kraken's previous $20 billion valuation. This partnership accelerates the exchange's path to a U.S. IPO.
Victims can now file for compensation from the seized assets pool. This recovery marks a formal step toward restitution as the DOJ verifies international claims.
A sophisticated phishing campaign compromised 50 victims on April 14, exposing critical flaws in vetting protocols that may force tighter Apple App Store rules.
Submit your petition for forfeited assets by the June 30 deadline to qualify for compensation. The DOJ will distribute funds to verified fraud victims.
The $200 million investment secures institutional infrastructure access, signaling an accelerated timeline for Kraken's potential public market debut.
A 69-page filing reveals significant exposure to crypto and AI. Senate confirmation hearings will now determine if Warsh must liquidate his private holdings.
White House data suggests stablecoin yields pose minimal risk to bank lending, challenging the lobby's primary argument. Watch for upcoming draft revisions.
Bier’s social-focused project could bridge the usability gap for X’s millions of monthly active users. Watch for upcoming policy updates on digital custody.
CEO Jeremy Allaire confirms the firm is building a proof-of-stake network to decentralize infrastructure. Success hinges on migrating its stablecoin user base.
Evaluate early-stage token utility and vesting schedules before public listings. Monitor liquidity lock-up periods to gauge potential post-launch volatility.
The spin-off targets corporate adoption by providing custom infrastructure for branded digital assets. Watch for partnership news to gauge institutional shift.
Zero-knowledge network Scroll faces community backlash after dissolving its security council and cutting DAO roles. Watch for future governance roadmap shifts.
Track the viral momentum of DOGE, SHIB, and PEPE as social volume dictates price action. Monitor whale accumulation to identify shifts in market sentiment.
Malicious software tricked 50 victims into revealing recovery seeds, moving funds through 150 Kucoin addresses. Experts now pressure Apple to overhaul reviews.
Over 50 victims lost holdings to the malicious software, exposing critical gaps in Apple's vetting. Investors now await potential changes to store oversight.
A 600% increase in onchain collateral signals a shift toward 24/7 settlement. Watch for liquidity depth to determine if these assets can scale beyond niches.
Phishing and a single $282 million wallet scam drove 44 breaches this quarter. Investors must now prioritize wallet security over reliance on project audits.
With most traders unaware of new IRS reporting rules, the risk of penalties is rising. Ensure your records are clean before the final filing cutoff arrives.
The exchange refused to pay hackers who exploited a balance-inflation bug. Kraken is now working with law enforcement to recover assets and secure its platform.
Exempting stablecoin transactions from capital gains tax would remove major friction for retail users, potentially accelerating mainstream merchant adoption.
Blockchain Capital led the round to accelerate the Amplify platform. This funding aims to lower friction for institutional capital entering digital assets.