Bitget confirms $387.5M hot wallet breach, says user funds safe as losses climb
One of the largest exchange hacks of the year, with North Korea suspected and forensic tracing plus a 5% freeze bounty underway.
ct.com · +11 outlets
Fed proposes stablecoin reserve limits and capital standards under GENIUS Act
The first detailed federal rulemaking for stablecoin issuers sets the compliance bar for the sector.
The Block · +14 outlets
Charles Schwab introduces Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail users
A major US brokerage opening spot crypto to its retail base broadens access beyond specialist venues.
CoinMarketCap · +13 outlets
Circle and Tether freeze stablecoins tied to Bitget hack, but most funds slip away
Issuer-level freezes show stablecoin control is now a first response to exchange breaches, though recovery remains limited.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
KelpDAO sues LayerZero and its CEO over $292M rsETH bridge exploit
A cross-chain bridge dispute escalating to litigation could set precedent for how interop protocols carry exploit liability.
ct.com · +14 outlets
New York moves to block Polymarket, calling it an illegal gambling operation
State-level action against a prediction market tests how far sports and event contracts can go after recent federal signals.
The Block · +14 outlets
SEC crypto FAQ addresses token buybacks, network upgrades and profit promises
The guidance gives issuers more clarity on when token mechanics may or may not look like securities offerings.
The Block · +14 outlets
TRON surpasses $30 trillion in cumulative transaction volume
The milestone reflects TRON's role as a stablecoin settlement rail, though the network's own token has lagged.
KuCoin · +9 outlets
Prosecutors seize bank accounts of Montana firm linked to Tether
A criminal probe touching a Tether-linked firm raises questions about the stablecoin's offshore banking relationships.
Yahoo! Finance Canada · +11 outlets
SoFi begins Mastercard settlement using its SoFiUSD stablecoin
A US bank using its own stablecoin for card network settlement shows tokenized payments moving into mainstream rails.
The Block · +13 outlets
Ondo launches onchain portfolio tokens using BlackRock-developed strategies
BlackRock's deepening tokenization push with Ondo signals growing institutional appetite for onchain products.
The Block · +14 outlets
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger to step down; Kristin Smith returns as interim
Leadership churn at the industry's main lobbying group follows a failed CLARITY Act vote in Washington.
The Block · +8 outlets
Bitcoin rally cools as $15.6 billion options expiry hits; XRP and Solana keep climbing
Derivatives expiry and macro rate expectations are driving near-term positioning across major tokens.
Decrypt · +2 outlets
CFTC issues guidance on tokenized assets and blockchain records after failed vote
The agency keeps advancing tokenization policy even as its leadership slate stalls in Congress.
finance.biggo.com · +12 outlets
ARK Invest moves $1.3 billion venture fund onchain through Securitize
Tokenizing a large venture fund is a notable step for institutional onchain asset management.
The Block · +14 outlets
TRON's $30 trillion volume may be a trap for TRX holders, analysts warn
Skeptical coverage notes that huge settlement volume has not translated into token price performance.
CryptoSlate · +4 outlets
Aave V4 on Base adds Coinbase tokenized stocks as collateral for USDC loans
Tokenized equities becoming DeFi collateral blurs the line between traditional and onchain markets.
The Block
Magic Eden warns legacy Ethereum approvals left $5.7M in NFTs exposed before rescue
Stale wallet approvals remain a persistent attack surface for NFT marketplaces and their users.
The Block