Bitget says $388M affected in breach, CEO cites North Korea IP clues; losses revised from $183M to $351.6M
The exchange's loss estimate climbed through the day and its CEO attributed the wallet drain to DPRK-linked actors, while Circle and Tether froze some tied stab
Decrypt · +5 outlets
Federal Reserve unveils stablecoin rules on reserves and capital
The proposal sets reserve and capital expectations for dollar stablecoin issuers, shaping how the largest tokens can be structured.
Decrypt · +11 outlets
Circle and Tether freeze stablecoins tied to Bitget hack, but most funds slip away
Issuer-level blacklisting caught only a small share of the stolen funds, underscoring limits of centralized intervention after exchange breaches.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
New York sues to ban Polymarket, calling it an illegal gambling operation
State litigation against prediction markets intensifies even as Morgan Stanley joins NEXTPredict, signaling institutional interest in the sector.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
KelpDAO developer sues LayerZero and its CEO over $292M rsETH bridge exploit
The suit seeks to assign responsibility for one of the largest bridge failures of the year, a legal test for cross-chain infrastructure liability.
ct.com · +8 outlets
Bitcoin ETF inflows slow to $191M, six-day streak reaches $2.8B
Spot ETF demand stayed positive but decelerated sharply from the prior sessions' pace.
ct.com · +7 outlets
CFTC updates guidance on tokenized assets and blockchain records after failed vote
The agency advanced tokenization guidance while a broader rulemaking vote fell short, and its chair signaled more crypto rulemaking is coming.
Decrypt · +12 outlets
US prosecutors seek $84.2 million from a bank tied to Tether
The forfeiture push adds to scrutiny of banking intermediaries used by major stablecoin issuers.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
SoFi begins Mastercard settlement using its SoFiUSD stablecoin
A listed lender is putting a proprietary stablecoin into live card-network settlement, a step toward mainstream payment use.
The Block · +13 outlets
Researchers publish a 'Zcash-style' design for private Bitcoin transfers without a soft fork
The proposal aims to bring shielded-style privacy to Bitcoin using existing rules rather than a consensus change.
Decrypt · +13 outlets
IBM links digital asset custody to Swift ledger for tokenized deposits
The integration connects bank-grade custody with the interbank messaging network used for tokenized deposit settlement.
ct.com · +13 outlets
Zcash trips above $1,600 then falls 6.4% to $1,523 as Monero holds steadier at $561
Privacy coin flows diverged sharply, with Zcash's rally cooling while Monero drew attention on relative stability.
finance.yahoo · +3 outlets
BlackRock leans deeper into tokenization with Ondo
The asset manager's expanded tokenization work adds institutional weight to onchain versions of traditional funds.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Strategy proposes preferred stock dividends that accrue 365 days a year
The bitcoin treasury company is reworking preferred dividend terms as it manages capital costs tied to its holdings.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
Bitcoin rally slows as $15.6B options expiry hits; XRP and Solana keep climbing
Derivatives expiry and rising Fed rate-hike bets tempered the breakout while large-cap alts outperformed.
Decrypt · +1 outlets
Sequans exits bitcoin treasury strategy after selling its remaining 314 BTC
Another corporate holder retreats from the treasury playbook as the strategy's economics come under pressure.
tradingview.com · +13 outlets
SEC to let a DePIN startup offer a token without registration
The relief provides a rare precedent for token issuance without a full registration process.
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Crypto shrugs off Bitget hack as altcoins rally
Market breadth held up despite the exchange breach, with alternative tokens leading gains.
CoinDesk · +1 outlets