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The entire US Constitution has been inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain. Someone paid an $83 transaction fee to permanently store the document in a Bitcoin block.
The XRP Ledger has proposed a change that makes flash loan attacks impossible due to its transaction structure. This architectural feature has already protected it from exploits that have cost Ethereum DeFi billions. The draft amendment highlights how the XRPL's design inherently prevents these types of attacks.
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Pantera Capital, a major crypto investment firm, has raised $1.25 billion for its latest blockchain fund, highlighting strong institutional interest in the sector. This is one of the largest crypto fundraisings this year, showing continued confidence despite market volatility.
An attacker drained $5.4 million from the Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge, stealing USDC, ether, tether, and PAYG tokens. The funds were partially laundered through ChangeNow and Binance, according to researchers.
Coinbase now offers eligible US institutional investors access to global crypto options and perpetual futures through Deribit, providing regulated access to sophisticated derivatives products.
Texas has appointed a five-member advisory committee to oversee its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as the state prepares to transition from ETF exposure to directly custodied bitcoin.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, in a Fox Business interview on Friday, called the Clarity Act 'dead on arrival' and accused Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong of driving the legislation, calling him 'full of sh*t.' Dimon argues the crypto market structure bill threatens the traditional financial system.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran. This marks one of the largest crypto-related seizures in U.S. history, targeting funds allegedly tied to illicit activities.
Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4's dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions.
Wintermute is providing liquidity on the two biggest prediction markets—Kalshi and Polymarket—linking flows for both firms, according to a source familiar with the matter. The move aims to improve trading efficiency and liquidity for users on both platforms. The exact terms of the arrangement were not disclosed.
The SEC has filed a lawsuit against a Texas man for allegedly running a $12.3 million crypto scheme using fake AI trading bots. Only 3% of the funds were actually used for trading, with the rest diverted for personal use and Ponzi-like payments.
Base, a blockchain platform, has introduced new tools to make it easier for developers to build and deploy applications. This move aims to attract more creators to its ecosystem by simplifying the development process.
The CFTC issued a no-action position allowing Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts without immediate enforcement action, and separately approved Kalshi's event-contract platform. The regulator also released an advisory on 24/7 trading risks for compliance.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said Hyperliquid, a crypto-native trading platform, is 'bigger than NASDAQ' and revealed he has met its founders. This signals deepening engagement between traditional finance and decentralized trading infrastructure.
The CFTC has approved crypto perpetual futures contracts, allowing 24/7 trading. However, the regulator cautioned that round-the-clock trading may not be suitable for other financial sectors. This decision highlights the unique nature of crypto markets.
Andrew Gault, a venture capitalist who funded quantum hardware labs, warns Bitcoin's biggest quantum risk isn't wallet keys but a broader threat. Google's own security team shifted focus in the same direction this March.
Grayscale, a major digital asset manager, believes Hyperliquid could become a dominant player in financial services, expanding beyond crypto trading into traditional derivatives and exchange markets. This reflects growing confidence in decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure.
The CFTC has approved the first U.S.-listed bitcoin perpetual futures, allowing Coinbase to connect American traders to global crypto derivatives markets. This move significantly expands access to crypto trading options for U.S. investors.
The CFTC has approved Kalshi to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S. This marks the first time such contracts are available to American traders. The move could expand crypto derivatives trading options for retail investors.
Coinbase is the first US-based exchange to receive CFTC approval to offer offshore crypto perpetual futures to its American customers. This high-risk, leveraged trading product is now more accessible to U.S. investors, though concerns about market volatility and investor protection remain.
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A memecoin platform, DxSale, was drained of $7.3 million from BNB Chain liquidity providers. The exploit highlights risks associated with outdated DeFi locker contracts.
CryptoQuant reports that bitcoin whale and dolphin accumulation has stalled, indicating weak demand and a deteriorating holding structure.