Security
North Korean hackers are likely responsible for the $286 million exploit of Drift Protocol, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. The attack targeted the Solana-based decentralized perpetual futures exchange, marking one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts of 2026. Elliptic's investigation traced the stolen funds through various blockchain addresses
Technology
Coinbase's artificial intelligence-powered payments system has officially joined the Linux Foundation, securing backing from major technology companies including Google, Stripe, and Amazon Web Services. The move represents a significant step toward standardizing AI-driven payment infrastructure across the cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors. The initiative aims to create an
Exchange
The company is hoping to service 'market makers, liquidity providers, banks, exchanges, asset managers, and fintechs.'
Technology
A blockchain technology startup has successfully enabled researchers to mine cryptocurrency tasks using quantum computing hardware for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the intersection of quantum technology and distributed ledger systems. The company, which has not been publicly named, provided access to quantum processing units that allowed
Technology
France has launched Europe's first blockchain-based initial public offering, with an aerospace company going public through the country's new digital stock exchange. The groundbreaking offering represents a significant milestone in the integration of traditional finance with blockchain technology, marking the first time a major European firm
Regulation
Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says US lawmakers are nearing agreement on the CLARITY Act, with a Senate markup expected soon.
Security
Drift said Wednesday's $280 million exploit was a result of unauthorized transaction approvals, facilitated through durable nonce mechanisms.
Regulation
The legislation “embraces innovation, protects participants, and empowers internet-native communities to compete with big tech incumbents,” said a16z’s Miles Jennings.
Market
A major oil trader suffered a $17 million liquidation loss in tokenized crude oil markets, marking one of the largest single losses in the emerging digital commodities space. The unnamed trader's position was forcibly closed as tokenized oil prices experienced extreme volatility, with losses comparable to those typically
Macro
US President Donald Trump said the military is "very close" to finishing its war in Iran in a speech that saw oil and Bitcoin prices move.
Macro
An IPO and valuation above $1.75 trillion would make SpaceX a top-10 public company by market capitalization, above the likes of Meta and Tesla.
Exchange
Volatility Shares, the company that launched the first leveraged crypto fund in the U.S., is expanding its roster to smaller digital assets