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Three words from the President of the United States just put every crypto trader in the world on a countdown clock. “All Hell” is the phrase. 48 hours is the...

The world’s most important oil route just became the world’s most unexpected crypto payment gateway. Iran is charging millions per ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and they...

Bitcoin mining difficulty increased 3.87% to 138.97 trillion at block height 943,488, reflecting sustained network activity. The adjustment came as hash rate remained strong, keeping block production near target levels....

Strategy has accumulated significantly more Bitcoin than BlackRock in 2026, adding 89,599 BTC year-to-date compared with roughly 8,484 BTC for BlackRock’s IBIT. The aggressive buying has narrowed the gap between...

A crypto wallet was drained of $72,000 within minutes after a hacker waited for funds to accumulate. The attacker monitored the address holding $29,000 and struck shortly after another $43,000...

Retail interest in crypto has fallen to the lowest level of the current cycle, with Google Trends data for the search term “crypto” showing a steep decline from prior peaks....

Bitcoin is preparing for potential quantum computing risks, with Blockstream CEO Adam Back advocating a gradual upgrade strategy. He emphasized a phased rollout of post-quantum security, giving users time to...

Bitcoin whales and sharks are showing signs of stress as realized losses surge across major holders. Glassnode data shows large investors recorded heavy daily losses while Bitcoin struggled near key...

Metaplanet acquired 5,075 Bitcoin for approximately $405 million in Q1 2026, overtaking MARA as the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with a total of 40,177 BTC. Meanwhile, MARA, the U.S. miner,...

Tether is pushing to secure investor commitments for a $500 billion fundraising round, aiming to close it within two weeks. The company warned that if demand falls short, the deal...

The 10-year Benchmark Japanese government bond (JGB) yields have surged to multi-decade highs near 2.40% as of April 3, 2026, due to inflation and strong wage growth, fueling bets on...

On-chain investigator ZachXBT has released a detailed review alleging that stablecoin issuer Circle failed to act promptly in multiple cases involving stolen USDC, with more than $420 million in illicit...

Jack Dorsey has sparked renewed interest in early-Bitcoin-era mechanics by highlighting the return of the Bitcoin faucet, a tool that once distributed free BTC to encourage adoption. Block’s Bitcoin-focused account...

A growing number of market commentators are reinforcing the idea that Bitcoin may have already established a cycle bottom at around $60,000. Crypto analyst Astronomer on X has doubled down...

Bitcoin closed the first quarter of 2026 with its weakest performance in eight years, as newly compiled data shows a break from traditional seasonal patterns. The asset recorded a -22.2%...

U.S. community banks have opposed the conditional approval granted to Coinbase by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), arguing that the decision raises regulatory and financial stability...

New on-chain data shows continued accumulation of Ethereum (ETH) tied to Erik Voorhees, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift, even as broader market participation remains weak. Wallets linked to Voorhees...

On-chain data shows a growing imbalance in the meme coin market, with token supply rising to record levels even as trader participation declines sharply. The result is too many coins...

Anodos Finance CEO Pano Mekras is pushing XRP back toward its original identity, arguing that the asset should not be framed mainly as a tool for banks. In a recent...

The Foundation is moving faster on treasury reform as it expands staking and reduces reliance on token sales. The latest deposits bring its staked ETH to 47,050, worth about $96.6...

US Senator Richard Blumenthal is intensifying scrutiny of Binance after reports suggested Iran-linked flows far exceeded the exchange’s disclosures to Congress.  A follow-up letter asks whether Binance provided incomplete or...

A sudden withdrawal from Hyperliquid’s HLP pool just before a sharp XPL crash has sent shockwaves through DeFi markets. Arkham reported that a single Ethereum wallet pulled out funds right...

A solo Bitcoin miner grabbed headlines Thursday after earning about $210,000 from a single block, showing that the “mining lottery” still occasionally rewards individuals. Using CKPool’s solo service, the miner...

Circle, the issuer of USDC, faces growing questions about its compliance practices after a series of high-profile thefts. According to blockchain researcher ZachXBT, over $420 million in public losses have...

The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, surprising many after months of slow growth. Employers added 178,000 jobs, recovering from February’s loss of 133,000 and beating expectations of 59,000. ...