Technology
MoonPay’s new debit Mastercard lets autonomous AI agents spend stablecoins at any online Mastercard merchant.
Technology
An artificial intelligence agent has successfully established its own legal entity and is preparing to enter cryptocurrency trading markets, according to a report from CoinDesk. The AI system, operating independently, completed the necessary regulatory filings to form a corporate structure, marking what appears to be the first instance of an
Market
BlackRock's digital assets franchise crossed a threshold in the first quarter, proving to Wall Street that it is a genuine fee line for the world's largest asset manager. The firm's digital asset products generated $42 million in investment advisory, administration fees, and securities lending reven
Market
Tether's approximate $141 billion exposure to U.S. Treasurys positions it as one of the largest holders globally.
Exchange
SBI Holdings is in discussions to make Bitbank a subsidiary, adding to its push to acquire crypto exchanges amid improving regulatory clarity in Japan.
Regulation
Brazil’s central bank barred virtual assets from settlement inside regulated eFX payment rails as it tightens oversight of crypto-linked flows.
Exchange
South Korea's financial watchdog issued the suspension in March, alongside a 36.8 billion won ($25 million) fine.
Technology
Tokenized US Treasurys were one of the biggest growth areas of the RWA market, rising from a market capitalization of $3.9 billion at the start of 2025 to more than $15 billion.
Macro
Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg said a future move by major banks to put Bitcoin on their balance sheets is “not totally out of the question,” pointing to regulatory progress while warning that capital rules and global supervisory alignment still matter. Speaking during a Bitcoin 2026 conference pane
Crypto legislation is gaining momentum, with lawmakers eyeing a potential mid-May markup—even as key disputes remain unresolved.
S. Res. 708 prohibits senators and staff from using prediction markets, and became effective immediately upon passage.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally questioned Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding a loan that stablecoin issuer Tether allegedly provided to his family members. The Massachusetts Democrat sent a letter to Lutnick seeking detailed information about the financial arrangement and any potential conflicts of interest stemming from his role overseeing trade
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has secured a derivatives license and announced plans to enter the prediction markets space, directly challenging established players Kalshi and Polymarket. The company's shares experienced a significant surge following the announcement, though specific percentage gains were not disclosed. The
The FCA signs off rules to let UK funds keep registers onchain and add a new Direct‑to‑Fund dealing model, aiming to simplify tokenized funds inside the existing regime.
Traditional banking institutions are actively lobbying to delay pending stablecoin legislation while cryptocurrency company Agora accelerates its pursuit of a banking charter, according to industry sources. The banking sector's efforts come as regulatory frameworks for digital assets face increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and financial regulators. Stablecoin regulation has
North Korea-linked hackers stole $577 million in two April exploits, accounting for 76% of crypto losses in 2026, according to TRM Labs.
North Korean operatives successfully infiltrated decentralized trading platform Drift through an elaborate months-long social engineering campaign, ultimately draining $285 million from the protocol. The sophisticated attack involved spies working in-person to gain the trust of Drift employees and gradually compromise the platform's security infrastructure. The breach represents one
Losses from crypto hacks have topped $630 million in April across more than 25 hacks, with DeFi dominating major incidents and exploits accelerating despite security updates.
MARA Holdings, one of the largest Bitcoin mining companies in North America, announced its intention to acquire Long Ridge Energy in a $1.5 billion deal aimed at expanding into AI data center operations. The acquisition represents a significant strategic shift for the crypto mining giant as it diversifies beyond
New data reveals potential widespread insider trading issues on decentralized prediction market Polymarket, extending beyond the previously reported Green Beret case. According to a CoinDesk analysis, multiple military-related markets on the platform show suspicious trading patterns that suggest participants may have accessed non-public information before placing bets. The investigation identified
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets, surpassing the previously reported $344 million freeze.