Critics warn the US Treasury’s push to embed ID checks into DeFi smart contracts could erode privacy and hollow out permissionless finance.
Ethereum gaming network Xai claims Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has caused market confusion and reputational harm.
Caitlin Long said mismatches between legacy financial systems and blockchain protocols, which settle in real-time, may impact TradFi firms.
Thai police have arrested a South Korean man accused of helping a call center gang launder over $50 million in crypto into gold.
Crypto inclusion in 401(k) plans may be more significant for Bitcoin than the 2024 launch of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bitwise’s European head of research.
The forecast, which was published on Thursday, came amid renewed interest in stablecoins from several governments around the world.
Coinbase is reinforcing security after North Korean hackers exploited its remote work policy, with CEO Brian Armstrong outlining stricter hiring measures.
Blanket crypto ATM bans punish legitimate users while fraudsters adapt. Smart warning systems at kiosks could intercept scams in progress.
The bill would require the central bank to buy 2,000 Bitcoin annually over five years and hold the assets for at least two decades.
China’s split renminbi system suggests a rumored yuan stablecoin won’t mark a crypto shift.