A16z Plans to Raise $2 Billion for Fifth Cryptocurrency Fund to Expand Investment Opportunities
A16z's previous four crypto funds topped $7.6 billion, including its massive $4.5 billion Crypto Fund 4 in 2022.
BitMEX Co-Founder Commits $27 Million to London Mathematics Institute Following Trump Pardon
Ben Delo paid a $10 million fine after pleading guilty to US banking violations in 2022 and was granted a pardon by President Donald Trump in March 2025.
Bank of Japan Explores Blockchain Technology for Bank Deposit Settlement in Innovative Sandbox Initiative
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the experiments will examine links between blockchain systems and Japan’s existing settlement infrastructure.
Bank of Japan Plans Pilot Program for Blockchain-Based Reserve Settlement, Says Governor Ueda
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said a sandbox is underway to test whether central bank money can operate in blockchain-based systems.
Bitcoin ETFs See $458 Million Surge in Net Inflows as Institutional Investors Capitalize on Global Market Uncertainty, Analysts Report
Analysts told The Block that institutions are increasingly viewing bitcoin as a maturing diversifier asset.
Former LAPD Officer Convicted in Teen Kidnapping Case Linked to Cryptocurrency Heist
Former LAPD officer Eric Halem was convicted of kidnapping and robbery for stealing $350,000 in bitcoin in 2024.
Core Scientific Experiences Decline in Share Value After Q4 Earnings Fall Short of Expectations
Core Scientific missed revenue expectations in the fourth quarter as Bitcoin miners were squeezed by lower prices and higher costs.
Bitcoin Approaches a Significant Turning Point as the Four-Year Cycle Concludes, Says VanEck CEO
Jan van Eck suggested that analysts have been overcomplicating recent Bitcoin price action, arguing that the four-year cycle has been the main driver holding prices down.
Hackers Impersonating Venture Capitalists Compromise QuickLens in Recent Wave of Crypto Attacks
The ClickFix technique gained popularity among crypto hackers last year, but security researchers have been tracking it since 2024, with targets spanning several industries.
Analysts Highlight Slowing Bitcoin Decline Amid Ongoing Bear Market Challenges
Compressed volatility, strengthening ETF flows, and a diminished Coinbase discount “are not characteristics of a market accelerating into a fresh leg lower,” said 10x Research.
Senate Housing Bill Amendment Aims to Halt US Central Bank Digital Currency Implementation Until 2030
The proposed prohibition was slipped into a Senate housing bill, reviving language used in previous standalone bills to block a Fed-issued US digital dollar.
OpenZeppelin Discovers Data Contamination Issues in OpenAI's EVMbench Evaluation Tool
Security auditor OpenZepplin found that EVMbench’s dataset contains training data leaks and at least four invalid high-severity vulnerability classifications.
Nasdaq Seeks Approval for Innovative Prediction Market Options on Nasdaq-100 Index
The offering could enable traders to bet on the stock performance of Nasdaq-100 companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Google and Tesla.
Crypto Trading in Iran Drops 80% Yet Retains Structural Integrity, According to TRM Labs Report
Iran's cryptocurrency ecosystem has contracted sharply and shifted into risk containment mode in the wake of military strikes, said TRM Labs.
Uniswap Triumphs Over Class Action Claiming Involvement in Crypto Fraud Schemes
A federal judge said Uniswap isn’t responsible for scam tokens traded on the crypto platform, a decision that its founder Hayden Adams said was a “sensible outcome.”
Bipartisan Support Fuels Progress of US Senate Housing Bill Targeting Central Bank Digital Currencies
The bill includes a provision prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC through the beginning of 2031.
Hong Kong and Shanghai Collaborate to Test Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Cargo Trade Data Management
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Shanghai partners will study a blockchain cross-border platform linking cargo trade data, e-bills of lading and finance under Project Ensemble.
Sony Bank and JPYC Launch Pilot Program for Instant Yen Stablecoin Purchases Directly from Customer Accounts
Sony Bank and JPYC will study real-time transfers enabling customers to buy the yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC directly from their bank accounts.
Crypto Funds Experience Strong Recovery with $1 Billion in Inflows Following Five-Week Decline
Crypto ETPs saw $1 billion in inflows last week, led by $787 million into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, ending a five-week outflow streak of nearly $4 billion
Impact of Rising Oil Prices on Bitcoin: What Happens if Crude Oil Reaches $100 per Barrel?
Oil prices are rising amid the US-Iran conflict, but whether Bitcoin will suffer is up for debate, as history suggests a bullish BTC price outlook.
White Hat Hacker Recovers $1.8 Million Following $2.3 Million Foom Cash Exploit
Foom Cash lost $2.26 million in an exploit tied to a Groth16 verifier misconfiguration, but a white hat recovered $1.84 million of the funds.
Bitcoin Stagnates Amid Rising War Risks and Distant Rate Cuts, Analysts Warn
Bitcoin has continued to trade defensively near the mid-$60,000s as traders balance rising Iran-related war risk and interest-rate pressures.
Viral Energym AI Dystopia Sparks Excitement as Cryptocurrency Projects Promote User-Owned AI Agents
A Black Mirror‑style “Energym” spoof imagining 80% of jobs lost to AI is circulating as tech companies begin slashing thousands of roles, and white-collar job openings hit decade lows.
Michael Saylor’s Investment Approach: Securing $204 Million in Bitcoin with His 101st Acquisition
Strategy added 3,015 Bitcoin at $67,700 a piece in its 101st purchase, marking another buy below cost basis and lifting total holdings to 720,737 BTC.
Nexo Returns to the US: Key Changes After the 2023 Crypto Lending Crackdown
After the 2023 crackdown, Nexo reenters the US with a partner-led model. What is different, and what should users watch?
XRP at Risk of $650 Million Sell-Off as Charts Indicate Potential Drop Below $1
XRP’s weakening technical setup suggests a drop below $1 could be in the cards over the next few weeks as supply rises on exchanges.
ProCap Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 5,457 BTC in Effort to Reduce NAV Discount
The Bitcoin treasury company repurchased 782,000 shares below NAV as it increases Bitcoin exposure and works to close the gap between market price and asset value.
Surge in Iranian Crypto Outflows Reaches 700% Following US-Israeli Airstrikes
Elliptic’s initial tracing found many of the funds were sent to foreign crypto exchanges, potentially indicating capital flight from Iran amid rising uncertainty in the region.
Crypto Funds Draw $1 Billion as Investors Re-enter Market Amid Bitcoin Recovery, Ending Five-Week Outflow Trend According to CoinShares
Crypto funds have reversed course, with $1 billion in inflows ending a five-week outflow streak amid a bitcoin-led recovery, per CoinShares.
Crypto Hack Losses Plummet to $26.5 Million in February, Reflecting Significant Monthly and Annual Decreases According to PeckShield
PeckShield reported that February hacking losses fell 98.2% year-over-year to $26.5 million across 15 incidents.
Michael Saylor's Strategic Acquisition: 3,015 Bitcoins Purchased for $204 Million Boosts Total Holdings to Over 720,000 BTC
Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $48 billion.
Bitmine Boosts Ether Treasury to 4.47 Million ETH with Total Holdings Approaching $10 Billion
Bitmine holds 4.47 million ETH, or 3.71% of supply, with total crypto, cash and equity stakes valued at $9.9 billion.
Anchorage Reveals Groundbreaking USAT Attestation Confirming $17.6 Million in Reserves Supporting Tether's US Stablecoin
USAT CEO Bo Hines has said Tether could become one of the top 10 buyers of U.S. Treasury bills this year as demand for stablecoins grows.
Anthony Pompliano's Bitcoin Treasury Company Acquires 450 Additional BTC and Increases Share Buyback Program
Publicly-traded bitcoin treasuries have generally seen their share value deteriorate dramatically amid BTC's massive price drop.
Bitcoin Approaches $70K as PMI Surge Propels Price Beyond Iran Challenges
Bitcoin price strength received a surprise bullish catalyst from US manufacturing data, helping to relieve tensions over Iran as US stocks floundered.
Turkey's Ruling Party Unveils Plan for 10 Percent Tax on Cryptocurrency Earnings
Under the proposed law, Turkey’s president would be allowed to change the income tax rate on digital assets from zero to up to 20%.
Bitcoin Holders Remain Calm as BTC Surges to $70K Despite Escalating Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin short-term holder losses were minimal over the weekend, and the Monday rally to $70,000 suggests the heaviest selling is done. Will Bitcoin finally break the monthly resistance?
Northern Trust Launches Innovative Share Class to Tap into Tokenized Treasury Fund Market
The US-based asset manager debuts a blockchain-enabled structure for its liquidity fund as onchain US Treasurys exposure nears $11 billion.
Market Forecasts for March 2: Analyzing Price Trends for SPX, DXY, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, BNB, Solana, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Cardano
Bitcoin’s return to the $70,000 level proves that buyers are absorbing the bulk of selling, but analysts warn that traders should be patient due to market bottoms taking months to
Fold Erases $66 Million Debt and Releases Bitcoin Collateral for Future Growth
The Bitcoin financial services company retired $66.3 million in convertible debt, reducing dilution risk as it expands its BTC rewards business.
European Bank Consortium Aims for 2026 Launch of Euro-Backed Stablecoin According to Recent Report
12 major European banks are moving forward with a euro-backed stablecoin under the Qivalis consortium, aiming for a second-half 2026 launch.
Massive 700% Surge in Crypto Outflows from Leading Iranian Exchange After US-Israeli Attack on Saturday, Reports Elliptic
Outflows reportedly spiked 700% on Nobitex, the largest Iranian crypto exchange, which processed about $7.2 billion in transactions in 2025.
CFTC Appoints Former Federal Prosecutor David Miller as Enforcement Division Leader Amid Expanding Crypto Responsibilities
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig tapped David Miller to lead the agency's enforcement division.
Nasdaq Pursues SEC Approval for Innovative Binary Options Linked to Major 100 Index, Reports Bloomberg
The proposed offering mirrors the probability-based format common on prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
CME Reports Over 75% Share of Crypto Market Cap Following Launch of Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Futures
CME Group has expanded its crypto portfolio offerings to include the largest altcoins to help investors with risk management.
Daily Update: New Polymarket Accounts Generate $1 Million Before US Airstrikes on Iran, JPMorgan Predicts Potential Approval of Crypto Legislation Within Months, and More Insights
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Will US Lawmakers Establish a Comprehensive Crypto Market Framework Ahead of the Midterm Elections?
While the White House has hosted three meetings to discuss how to address stablecoin yield in the Senate's market structure bill, there are no signs of a solution.
Monad's New cbBTC Bridge Could Inject $5 Billion Boost in Bitcoin-Backed Liquidity
Chainlink’s protocol enables Coinbase’s cbBTC to move from Base to Monad, boosting Bitcoin-backed liquidity into the layer-1’s DeFi ecosystem.