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Private Key Vulnerabilities Account for 40% of Crypto's $16 Billion Hack Losses, Says Pharos CEO
Private key vulnerabilities, not smart contracts, are responsible for 40% of the $16 billion in crypto hack losses.
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BNY Mellon Integrates USDC Minting and Redemption on Institutional Custody Platform
BNY Mellon has integrated USDC minting and redemption services into its institutional custody platform, deepening its partnership with Circle.
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Regulation2m read
White House Engages Law Enforcement on Illicit Finance Provisions of Crypto's Clarity Act
White House officials are engaging with law enforcement groups to address concerns regarding illicit-finance provisions within the proposed Crypto's Clarity Act.
Markets2m read
J.P. Morgan Expands Kinexys Blockchain Network with Five Asia-Pacific Currencies for 24/7 Settlement
J.P. Morgan has expanded its Kinexys blockchain platform, adding five Asia-Pacific currencies to enable 24/7 settlement for institutional clients.
Regulation2m read
Chainalysis Unveils New Blockchain Tracing Standards for Investigators
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has proposed a new ontology to standardize how investigators identify and link clusters of cryptocurrency addresses.
Regulation2m read
MiCA Regulation Set to Take Full Effect, Potentially Disrupting Services for 10 Million EU Crypto Users
The EU's landmark MiCA regulation, fully effective July 1, could impact 10 million crypto users as platforms brace for tightening oversight.
DeFi2m read
Ripple Proposes XRPL Standard for Institutional Borrowing Against Tokenized Assets
Ripple's new proposed XRPL standard would allow institutions to borrow against tokenized assets, with blockchain enforcing loan terms.
DeFi2m read
AI's Dual Role: Claude Mythos Raises DeFi Security Concerns While Offering Defensive Tools
The emergence of AI models like Claude Mythos has sparked discussions regarding the potential for AI-driven attacks on DeFi protocols, but these same tools are also available for defense.
Markets2m read
BNY Mellon Expands Institutional Stablecoin Services, Beginning with Circle's USDC
BNY Mellon, the world's largest custody bank, is expanding its stablecoin services to institutional clients, starting with Circle's USDC custody and minting.
Markets3m read
MicroStrategy Introduces Flexibility to Sell Bitcoin Under New Capital Plan
MicroStrategy can now sell Bitcoin to fund its USD reserve, support preferred dividends, and finance up to $2 billion in stock buybacks.
Regulation2m read
Ukraine Transfers $8.3 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency from Hacker Group
Ukraine has successfully transferred $8.3 million in seized cryptocurrency, recovered from an international hacker group involved in money laundering.
DeFi2m read
BlackRock Deepens DeFi Integration with Ethena Partnership, Boosting ENA Token by 8%
BlackRock has integrated Ethena into its risk management platform and established a $100 million liquidity facility for its tokenized money market fund.
Markets1m read
Crypto Skeptics Increasingly Embrace Blockchain for Financial Opportunity
A growing trend sees former crypto skeptics shifting their stance, drawn by the significant financial opportunities within the blockchain sector.
Markets2m read
MicroStrategy Unveils Capital Framework to Preserve Bitcoin Exposure, Boost STRC Payout
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, unveiled a new capital framework allowing Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, a $2.55B reserve, and a 12% STRC payout.
DeFi2m read
Breez Launches Bitcoin-to-Stablecoin Payments Across Over 30 Blockchains
Breez's new SDK feature allows users to make payments with Bitcoin, enabling recipients to receive USDC and USDT across over 30 blockchains without holding stablecoins.
Markets2m read
Bernstein: Kalshi and Polymarket Could Become M&A Targets Amidst Market Consolidation
Bernstein suggests prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket could become M&A targets as operational consolidation blurs lines between exchanges and sportsbooks.
Markets2m read
Bitmine Acquires $43 Million in ETH as Tom Lee Blames Crypto Weakness on Quarter-End "Window Dressing"
Bitmine acquired $43 million in Ethereum, its smallest purchase since early May, as Tom Lee blamed broader crypto weakness on quarter-end "window dressing."
Markets2m read
JPMorgan Reports Limited Institutional Demand for Crypto Perpetual Futures
JPMorgan has observed limited institutional demand for crypto perpetual futures, noting these products are primarily used for speculative trading rather than hedging.
Markets3m read
MicroStrategy Unveils New Capital Management Framework, Authorizing $2 Billion in Buybacks and Bitcoin Monetization
MicroStrategy has authorized up to $2 billion in share buybacks and established a program allowing future bitcoin sales for liquidity.
Markets2m read
Tether's USDT Premium Jumps 8.5% in India Following Regulatory Raids
Tether's USDT stablecoin recently traded at an 8.5% premium in India, double the usual gap, after regulatory raids disrupted its supply.
Ethereum3m read
Vitalik Buterin Hails Indistinguishability Obfuscation as Crypto's Most Potent Idea, Citing Current Speed Limitations
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlights indistinguishability obfuscation as crypto's most powerful idea, despite it being too slow for real-world use.
Markets2m read
Dollar and Treasury Yield Market Positions Signal Potential Hope for Bitcoin on June 29, 2026
CoinDesk's June 29, 2026, outlook suggests that current U.S. Dollar and Treasury yield market positions could offer a glimmer of hope for Bitcoin.
Markets2m read
FundBank Rebrands as IRACE Digital, Appoints Former Zodia Custody CEO to Lead Institutional Crypto Push
Institutional banking provider FundBank has rebranded as IRACE Digital, expanding into digital asset custody, liquidity, and execution under former Zodia Custody CEO John Cronin.
Markets3m read
Bernstein: Prediction Market Consolidation Could Trigger M&A Wave, Regulatory Risks
Bernstein analysts indicate that prediction market platforms consolidating core operations could lead to M&A and increased antitrust and regulatory scrutiny.
Bitcoin2m read
Bitcoin's RSI Divergence at Q2 Close Draws Parallels to 2022 Bear Market Bottom
Bitcoin's **RSI divergence** at the Q2 and June close has analysts comparing the **$60,000** level to the **$30,000** mark during the **2022 bear market**.
Bitcoin2m read
Samson Mow Claims Bitcoin Bottom is In, Citing Shift in Halving Cycle
Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow has declared that Bitcoin's price bottom has been reached, attributing it to a change in the traditional four-year halving cycle.
Bitcoin2m read
Fidelity Reassures Market: Bitcoin's Security Unaffected by Halvings
Asset manager Fidelity has firmly rejected claims that Bitcoin's network security is undermined by its fixed supply schedule and halving events.
Ethereum3m read
Vitalik Buterin Hails Indistinguishability Obfuscation as Crypto's Most Potent Idea, Citing Current Speed Limitations
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlights indistinguishability obfuscation as crypto's most powerful idea, despite it being too slow for real-world use.
Ethereum2m read
Vitalik Buterin Explores Indistinguishability Obfuscation for Private Onchain Voting
Vitalik Buterin stated that indistinguishability obfuscation could enable private, collusion-resistant onchain voting without trusted committees.
Ethereum2m read
Sharplink Resumes Ether Accumulation with $62.4 Million ETH Purchase
Cryptocurrency firm Sharplink acquired nearly 40,000 ETH, valued at approximately $62.4 million, last week, ending an eight-month pause.
Altcoins2m read
Pioneering ZK-Rollup Loopring Closes DEX Citing Lack of Adoption
Pioneering **zk-rollup** project **Loopring** has announced the closure of its decentralized exchange (DEX), citing a significant **lack of adoption**.
Altcoins1m read
Base Outage Attributed to 'Race Condition' Following System Reset
A post-mortem report revealed a "race condition" after a system reset caused Base's second recent outage, preventing sequencers from catching up.
Altcoins3m read
DCG-Backed Yuma Unveils Fund for Institutional Bittensor (TAO) Exposure
DCG-backed Yuma launched a new fund providing institutional investors with exposure to Bittensor (TAO) amid rising decentralized AI interest.
DeFi2m read
Ripple Proposes XRPL Standard for Institutional Borrowing Against Tokenized Assets
Ripple's new proposed XRPL standard would allow institutions to borrow against tokenized assets, with blockchain enforcing loan terms.
DeFi2m read
AI's Dual Role: Claude Mythos Raises DeFi Security Concerns While Offering Defensive Tools
The emergence of AI models like Claude Mythos has sparked discussions regarding the potential for AI-driven attacks on DeFi protocols, but these same tools are also available for defense.
DeFi2m read
BlackRock Deepens DeFi Integration with Ethena Partnership, Boosting ENA Token by 8%
BlackRock has integrated Ethena into its risk management platform and established a $100 million liquidity facility for its tokenized money market fund.
NFTs3m read
Pudgy Penguins Launch Trading Cards at Target, Expanding Mainstream Reach
NFT brand Pudgy Penguins is launching its new Vibes Series 3 trading cards in Target stores nationwide, marking a significant expansion into mainstream retail.
NFTs2m read
Pudgy Penguins Discontinues Mobile Game 'Pudgy Party' to Prioritize 'Pudgy World'
The popular NFT project Pudgy Penguins has announced the closure of its mobile battle royale game, Pudgy Party, shifting focus to its immersive Pudgy World experience.
NFTs3m read
Pudgy Penguins Ends Mobile Game Development, Shifts Focus to Pudgy World
Pudgy Penguins is halting development of its mobile game, Pudgy Party, to concentrate resources on its immersive virtual world, Pudgy World.
Regulation2m read
White House Engages Law Enforcement on Illicit Finance Provisions of Crypto's Clarity Act
White House officials are engaging with law enforcement groups to address concerns regarding illicit-finance provisions within the proposed Crypto's Clarity Act.
Regulation2m read
Chainalysis Unveils New Blockchain Tracing Standards for Investigators
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has proposed a new ontology to standardize how investigators identify and link clusters of cryptocurrency addresses.
Regulation2m read
MiCA Regulation Set to Take Full Effect, Potentially Disrupting Services for 10 Million EU Crypto Users
The EU's landmark MiCA regulation, fully effective July 1, could impact 10 million crypto users as platforms brace for tightening oversight.
Markets2m read
BNY Mellon Integrates USDC Minting and Redemption on Institutional Custody Platform
BNY Mellon has integrated USDC minting and redemption services into its institutional custody platform, deepening its partnership with Circle.
Markets2m read
Private Key Vulnerabilities Account for 40% of Crypto's $16 Billion Hack Losses, Says Pharos CEO
Private key vulnerabilities, not smart contracts, are responsible for 40% of the $16 billion in crypto hack losses.
Markets2m read
J.P. Morgan Expands Kinexys Blockchain Network with Five Asia-Pacific Currencies for 24/7 Settlement
J.P. Morgan has expanded its Kinexys blockchain platform, adding five Asia-Pacific currencies to enable 24/7 settlement for institutional clients.