Exchange
Charles Schwab, one of America's largest brokerage firms, announced plans to launch spot bitcoin and ether trading services for its clients in the first half of 2026. The move marks a significant expansion of cryptocurrency offerings for the firm, which manages over $8 trillion in client assets and
Security
ZachXBT cites over a dozen cases involving over $420 million, the most recent being the Drift Protocol exploit worth more than $280 million.
Regulation
Washington has escalated its fight with states over prediction markets, launching lawsuits that could decide whether these platforms operate as national financial products or state-regulated gambling. The outcome will determine if sports contracts can scale or get forced back into local licensing re
Regulation
The draft law would impose prison terms of up to life for those running the scam compounds behind billions of dollars in crypto fraud.
Technology
Ripple Treasury has joined the SWIFT Certified Partner Program, which has led to a shift in how corporate treasury systems connect with banking facilities. The integration permits direct access to SWIFT’s network while adding real-time functionality through blockchain-linked tools. The platform, dev
Security
January saw the largest attack against a DeFi protocol of the quarter, the $40 million private key compromise of portfolio management platform Step Finance.
Regulation
The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.”
Market
Stablecoin monthly transaction volume hit $7.2 trillion in February, surpassing the $6.8 trillion processed by the Automated Clearing House network.
Regulation
Todd Blanche has been appointed as interim Attorney General, marking a significant development for cryptocurrency regulation enforcement. Blanche previously authored the Department of Justice's comprehensive crypto enforcement memo that outlined the agency's approach to digital asset prosecutions and compliance frameworks. Blanche brings extensive experience in both
Technology
Naoris Protocol says its blockchain network uses quantum-resistant cryptography, as the wider crypto industry prepares for future threats.
Regulation
The release of a highly anticipated crypto market structure bill has been delayed as industry stakeholders review a revised compromise proposal regarding stablecoin yield regulations this week. The postponement comes as lawmakers work to address competing interests between traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency companies over how stablecoins should generate and
Exchange
Publicly traded stablecoin issuer Circle is launching a new token, cirBTC, its own wrapped Bitcoin alternative.