The Crypto Market Structure Bill faces potential delays until late 2026 due to partisan tactics ahead of U.S. midterm elections, with Senate Democrats possibly stalling negotiations to maintain goodwill with lobbyists while avoiding internal conflicts. Experts warn this could jeopardize the bill’s passage if extended beyond the elections. Delay Tactics: Senate Democrats may prolong the […]

VivoPower International plans to source up to $300 million in Ripple Labs shares for a South Korea-focused investment vehicle managed by Lean Ventures, offering indirect exposure to approximately 450 million XRP tokens valued at $900 million. This equity arrangement positions Ripple shares as a proxy for XRP without direct token ownership. VivoPower’s digital asset unit, […]

The crypto ETF boom is anticipated to bring a surge in new products as U.S. regulatory barriers ease, but many may face closures due to concentrated investor demand in Bitcoin and Ethereum, leading to low inflows for others and operational challenges within a few years. A large number of crypto ETFs and ETPs are set […]

Digital asset treasury (DAT) companies hold cryptocurrencies like SOL as core assets, managing volatility through strategic business models. In 2025, Solana-based DATs face competition, relying on multiples to net asset value (mNAV) for growth, but successful ones diversify into revenue-generating ventures like validator services to ensure stability. Pure-play DATs risk volatility tied to token prices […]

SoFi Technologies is launching its own stablecoin, SoFiUSD, on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant step in its re-entry into the cryptocurrency space. Issued by SoFi Bank, it aims to provide efficient financial infrastructure for banks and fintechs, backed fully by cash reserves for stability and immediate redemption. SoFiUSD debuts on Ethereum with plans for […]

A crypto attacker seized control of a whale’s multisig wallet just minutes after its creation on November 4, 2024, leading to losses exceeding $40 million. The incident involved a 1-of-1 configuration vulnerability, with funds laundered through Tornado Cash in staged batches over weeks. Wallet Creation and Takeover: The multisig wallet was set up at 7:46 […]

North Korean hackers have stolen $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, representing 59% of all crypto thefts this year, according to a Chainalysis report. This marks a 51% increase from 2024 and the highest on record, with fewer but more damaging attacks. Record-Breaking Theft: DPRK actors accounted for $2.02 billion stolen, up 51% from last […]

Crypto losses in 2025 reached $3.4 billion, the highest since 2022, driven by three major hacks including the $1.4 billion Bybit incident, which accounted for 69% of total thefts. Enhanced DeFi security measures limited broader vulnerabilities, while North Korean actors stole $2.02 billion through sophisticated tactics. Three major incidents dominated crypto losses in 2025, comprising […]

Robinhood prediction markets represent the platform’s fastest-growing revenue line, with new features like NFL player-performance contracts and preset combo trades enhancing user engagement. CEO Vlad Tenev highlights their potential in a prediction market supercycle, integrating AI to transform finance. Expanded offerings include trades on touchdowns, yardage, and bundled outcomes for sports events. Prediction markets now […]

The Crypto Market Structure Bill faces potential delays until late 2026 due to partisan tactics ahead of U.S. midterm elections, with Senate Democrats possibly stalling negotiations to maintain goodwill with lobbyists while avoiding internal conflicts. Experts warn this could jeopardize the bill’s passage if extended beyond the elections. Delay Tactics: Senate Democrats may prolong the […]

VivoPower International plans to source up to $300 million in Ripple Labs shares for a South Korea-focused investment vehicle managed by Lean Ventures, offering indirect exposure to approximately 450 million XRP tokens valued at $900 million. This equity arrangement positions Ripple shares as a proxy for XRP without direct token ownership. VivoPower’s digital asset unit, […]

The crypto ETF boom is anticipated to bring a surge in new products as U.S. regulatory barriers ease, but many may face closures due to concentrated investor demand in Bitcoin and Ethereum, leading to low inflows for others and operational challenges within a few years. A large number of crypto ETFs and ETPs are set […]

Digital asset treasury (DAT) companies hold cryptocurrencies like SOL as core assets, managing volatility through strategic business models. In 2025, Solana-based DATs face competition, relying on multiples to net asset value (mNAV) for growth, but successful ones diversify into revenue-generating ventures like validator services to ensure stability. Pure-play DATs risk volatility tied to token prices […]

SoFi Technologies is launching its own stablecoin, SoFiUSD, on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant step in its re-entry into the cryptocurrency space. Issued by SoFi Bank, it aims to provide efficient financial infrastructure for banks and fintechs, backed fully by cash reserves for stability and immediate redemption. SoFiUSD debuts on Ethereum with plans for […]

A crypto attacker seized control of a whale’s multisig wallet just minutes after its creation on November 4, 2024, leading to losses exceeding $40 million. The incident involved a 1-of-1 configuration vulnerability, with funds laundered through Tornado Cash in staged batches over weeks. Wallet Creation and Takeover: The multisig wallet was set up at 7:46 […]

North Korean hackers have stolen $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, representing 59% of all crypto thefts this year, according to a Chainalysis report. This marks a 51% increase from 2024 and the highest on record, with fewer but more damaging attacks. Record-Breaking Theft: DPRK actors accounted for $2.02 billion stolen, up 51% from last […]

Crypto losses in 2025 reached $3.4 billion, the highest since 2022, driven by three major hacks including the $1.4 billion Bybit incident, which accounted for 69% of total thefts. Enhanced DeFi security measures limited broader vulnerabilities, while North Korean actors stole $2.02 billion through sophisticated tactics. Three major incidents dominated crypto losses in 2025, comprising […]

Robinhood prediction markets represent the platform’s fastest-growing revenue line, with new features like NFL player-performance contracts and preset combo trades enhancing user engagement. CEO Vlad Tenev highlights their potential in a prediction market supercycle, integrating AI to transform finance. Expanded offerings include trades on touchdowns, yardage, and bundled outcomes for sports events. Prediction markets now […]