Crypto
Circle reportedly unfreezes one of 16 blacklisted USDC wallets after ZachXBT backlash
Mar 26, 2026 05:00Circle is reported to have lifted a freeze on one USDC address previously included in a 16-wallet blacklist. The change follows public scrutiny from on-chain investigator ZachXBT.
Crypto market structure compromise splits industry as stablecoin rewards face tighter limits
Mar 26, 2026 05:00A proposed market-structure compromise is drawing mixed reactions across the crypto sector. One flashpoint is potential new limits on stablecoin rewards and related incentive programs.
Australia moves from tokenization pilots to a long-term sandbox as regulators align rules
Mar 26, 2026 05:00Australia is expanding tokenization experimentation into a longer-running regulatory sandbox. Agencies are coordinating frameworks aimed at letting firms test real-world tokenized assets under oversight.
CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force to Shape Crypto, AI and Prediction-Market Framework
Mar 25, 2026 01:01CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force to Shape Crypto, AI and Prediction-Market Framework. Key context, implications, and what to watch next.
Circle Partners With Sasai Fintech to Expand USDC Use in African Cross-Border Payments
Mar 25, 2026 01:01Circle Partners With Sasai Fintech to Expand USDC Use in African Cross-Border Payments. Key context, implications, and what to watch next.
Hackers use fake resume attachments to steal credentials and deploy crypto miners
Mar 25, 2026 01:01Hackers use fake resume attachments to steal credentials and deploy crypto miners. Key context, implications, and what to watch next.
Backpack Exchange launches BP token on Solana with 25% airdrop and no insider allocation
Mar 24, 2026 05:01Backpack Exchange has launched its BP token on Solana, allocating 25% to an airdrop and reporting no insider allocation at genesis.
Resolv Labs’ USR stablecoin drops after $25M exploit, spotlighting privileged-key risks
Mar 24, 2026 05:01USR fell after a reported $25M exploit, raising fresh concerns about privileged key management and risk controls in DeFi.
Strategy announces $44.1B issuance plan for more Bitcoin buys after adding 90,000 BTC
Mar 24, 2026 05:01Strategy outlined a $44.1B issuance plan to fund additional Bitcoin purchases after reporting large early-2026 BTC additions.
Resolv’s USR stablecoin depegs after attacker mints 80M unbacked tokens, draining about $25M
Mar 22, 2026 23:01A reported exploit involving privileged minting rights sent Resolv’s USR stablecoin sharply off its peg and highlighted persistent risks around admin controls and token mint permissions in DeFi.
Ethereum at a “make-or-break” moment as scaling tradeoffs test the roadmap
Mar 22, 2026 23:01Developers face mounting pressure to balance scaling approaches and emerging technologies as Ethereum’s long-term roadmap is debated.
Fidelity urges SEC to expand broker-dealer crypto rules and tokenized securities framework
Mar 22, 2026 23:01Fidelity asks the SEC to broaden proposed broker-dealer crypto rules and clarify how tokenized securities could trade within regulated markets.
Gemini faces shareholder class action over alleged undisclosed pivot to prediction markets
Mar 22, 2026 07:01A shareholder lawsuit alleges Gemini did not properly disclose a strategic pivot toward prediction markets.
CFTC clarifies pilot rules for using Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins as derivatives collateral
Mar 22, 2026 07:01The CFTC issued guidance clarifying pilot parameters for using major cryptoassets, including stablecoins, as collateral in derivatives markets.
Ledger hires ex-Circle executive as CFO and expands in New York ahead of IPO plans
Mar 22, 2026 07:01Hardware wallet maker Ledger named a new CFO from Circle and is expanding in New York as it gears up for potential IPO plans.
FBI warns about fake “FBI” tokens on Tron targeting users for personal data
Mar 20, 2026 07:01The FBI is warning that scam tokens on Tron are impersonating the agency and pressuring holders to share sensitive information or connect wallets to malicious sites.
Coinbase tokenizes a share class of its Bitcoin yield fund on Base with Apex Group
Mar 20, 2026 07:01Coinbase has placed a tokenized share class of its Bitcoin yield fund on its Base network in partnership with fund administrator Apex Group, highlighting continued fund tokenization efforts.
SEC pulls back from high-profile crypto fights: Coinbase, Uniswap and more
Mar 20, 2026 07:01A new roundup tracks the SEC stepping back from several major crypto enforcement battles, with implications for exchanges, DeFi platforms, and the next phase of U.S. regulation.
FTX Recovery Trust to distribute about $2.2B to creditors on March 31
Mar 19, 2026 09:01The FTX estate says the Recovery Trust will begin distributing roughly $2.2B to eligible creditors starting March 31.
SEC clears Nasdaq pilot for tokenized securities trading
Mar 19, 2026 09:01The SEC has approved a Nasdaq pilot program focused on trading tokenized securities, a key step for market tokenization.
SEC Pulls Back From Major Crypto Enforcement Actions Involving Coinbase and Uniswap
Mar 19, 2026 09:01The SEC is retreating from several high-profile crypto enforcement efforts, including cases involving Coinbase and Uniswap, signaling a shift in approach.
SEC publishes first token taxonomy, narrowing which crypto assets may be securities
Mar 17, 2026 23:00A new taxonomy from the SEC aims to clarify how different token types are classified, potentially shrinking the set treated as securities.
PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin to 70 markets to boost cross-border settlement
Mar 17, 2026 23:00PayPal is rolling out PYUSD to more regions, positioning the stablecoin for payments and international settlement use cases.
Mastercard to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in deal up to $1.8B
Mar 17, 2026 23:00The payments giant is buying BVNK, betting on stablecoin rails and crypto-native infrastructure for future payment flows.