Security
Fake Ledger app on App Store drains American musician’s 5.9 BTC
Garrett Dutton, also known as G. Love, lost 5.9 BTC after entering his seed phrase in an imposter Ledger app.
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Regulation
EU central bank backs plan for crypto supervision under EU markets watchdog
The European Central Bank has boosted a proposal to take away EU member states' regulatory oversight of crypto and hand it to the European Union’s market regulator.
Security
FBI says crypto-related fraud losses hit record $11.4 billion in 2025, with seniors bearing the brunt
Americans 60 and older accounted for $4.4 billion of those crypto losses across 44,555 complaints, nearly double the next-closest age group.
Security
‘See you in court’: WLFI threatens Justin Sun after he alleges hidden blacklist backdoor in token contract
Sun called himself "the first and single largest victim" of World Liberty's blacklist, referencing his own wallet which has been frozen since Sep. 2025.
Regulation
SEC admits crypto crackdown went too far ‘headlines’ as it dismisses 7 cases
In November 2024, the SEC celebrated 583 enforcement actions and a record $8.2 billion in remedies, saying crypto was proof it could keep pace with emerging threats. This week, the same agency published a 2025 review calling that approach a mistake. The new report said prior resources were misapplie
Technology
Market makers are fleeing public blockchains to protect their secret trading playbooks
Market makers are increasingly abandoning public blockchains in favor of private networks to safeguard their proprietary trading strategies, according to industry reports. The shift represents a significant departure from the transparency principles that originally defined decentralized finance, as these firms prioritize protecting their competitive advantages over open-book trading. The migration
Macro
Oil futures up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump orders Naval blockade of Hormuz
Oil futures surged 7% on decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid following President Trump's announcement of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move sent shockwaves through both traditional and crypto-based commodity markets, with traders rushing to secure positions on the Ethereum-based trading platform that has emerged as
Macro
Commodity traders are getting debanked due to Iran war, pushing them to rely on stablecoins
Commodity traders are increasingly turning to stablecoins as traditional banking services become unavailable amid ongoing conflicts involving Iran. Multiple trading firms have reported being "debanked" by major financial institutions, forcing them to seek alternative payment methods for international transactions. The shift affects traders dealing in oil, metals, and
Regulation
US down to 'last chance' to pass CLARITY Act before 2030: Lummis
United States Senator Cynthia Lummis said the country should not risk its financial future by further delaying the CLARITY Act.
Macro
Bitcoin and other cryptos fall as U.S., Iranian negotiators fail to reach war resolution
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies experienced significant declines following reports that diplomatic negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials failed to reach a resolution regarding escalating tensions in the region. Bitcoin dropped below key support levels, while Ethereum and other altcoins posted similar losses across major exchanges. The selloff accelerated during
Regulation
US President Trump faces renewed backlash as Trump-linked tokens crash
Democratic lawmakers and crypto investors characterized crypto projects launched by or tied to Trump as scams and political corruption.
Macro
Musk’s SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI
SpaceX continues to maintain its substantial bitcoin holdings worth $603 million despite facing a significant $5 billion loss related to Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture xAI. The aerospace company's commitment to its cryptocurrency position remains unchanged even as other Musk-owned enterprises face financial headwinds. The $5