SEC Closes Civil Fraud Case Against BitClout and DeSo Creator Nader Al-Naji, Dismissing with Prejudice
The SEC in 2024 had accused Al-Naji of allegedly spending more than $7 million of investor funds on personal expenses.
MEV Bot Generates $10 Million Amidst $50 Million Crypto Swap Mishap
Aave founder Stani Kulechov says a user confirmed a warning to proceed with the swap, despite “extraordinary slippage,” while a MEV bot also attacked the large transaction.
Democrats Vow to Monitor Alleged Department of Justice Investigation into Binance
Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego have vowed to ensure that the Justice Department “conducts a serious investigation into Binance.”
Senate Leader Predicts Delay in Clarity Act Progress Until After April According to Report
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he does not expect the bill to clear the Senate Banking Committee before April, Punchbowl reported.
US Treasury Targets Key Enablers of North Korea's IT Worker Fraud Syndicate with New Sanctions
Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea target a range of industries, including blockchain companies, with schemes and infrastructure spreading worldwide.
SEC Developing Targeted Exemption for Tokenized Securities, According to Hester Peirce
The IAC said exemptions for tokenized securities should be applied on a 'rule-by-rule' basis rather than through a 'blanket' approach.
Trump Hosts Exclusive Gala for Memecoin Investors to Revitalize Token Value
Donald Trump is billed as the keynote speaker at an event in Florida for his top memecoin holders, which comes as the token hits an all-time low.
BlackRock Launches Ethereum ETF with Impressive $15.5 Million Trading Volume on First Day
The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust will distribute staking rewards on a monthly basis from institutional-grade Ethereum validators run by Figment, Galaxy Digital and Attestant.
US Prosecutors Advise Judge to Reject Sam Bankman-Fried's Request for Retrial, According to Reports
Prosecutors say testimony from two former FTX executives cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence, Bloomberg reported.
Utah Plans to Ban Prediction Markets Amid Increasing State-Federal Tensions
CFTC Chair Michael Selig has said that the agency has authority over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket and warned it will defend that jurisdiction in court if challenged.
JPMorgan Faces Lawsuit for Its Alleged Involvement in $328 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme
Investors allege JPMorgan helped facilitate fund flows in a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme, while a parallel federal case targets Goliath Ventures’ founder.
US Senate Leader Anticipates Market Structure Legislation Will Not Pass Before April, According to Report
Senator John Thune reportedly said that the chamber would prioritize the SAVE America Act before addressing a vote on bipartisan bills like crypto market structure.
Bitcoin Buyers Lead the Charge, but Market Trend Remains Unchanged Until Key Resistance Level is Surpassed
Bitcoin analysts said buyers were regaining control, but reclaiming $78,000 as support was key to reversing the overall downtrend.
Chinese Fraud Victims Rally Against UK Plan for Compensation of 61,000 Seized Bitcoin, According to Financial Times
Chinese investors defrauded in the Zhimin Qian case are asking the UK High Court to reject a redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin, saying it could deprive them of the
South Korea Set to Implement AI Technology for Effective Cryptocurrency Tax Enforcement
The National Tax Service has opened a procurement bid for a platform to analyze crypto trading data and flag potential tax evasion.
The Untapped Potential of Stablecoins: How They Are Emerging as Cryptocurrency's Biggest Underutilized Asset
Stablecoins move trillions each year but mostly sit unused, leaving a widespread inefficiency across crypto markets.
Anchorage Digital Partners with Puffer Finance to Enhance Institutional Ethereum Restaking Opportunities
The integration allows institutions to stake Ether held in Anchorage custody and receive Puffer’s liquid restaking token while earning staking and restaking rewards.
SEC Crypto Advocate Calls for Streamlined Disclosure Regulations and Highlights Tokenization Controversy
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to simplify corporate disclosure rules and allow experimentation with tokenized securities via a potential innovation exemption.
Exodus Wallet Faces $11 Million Net Loss in 2025 Despite Achieving Record Revenue
The loss was largely attributed to the general crypto market decline, alongside rising operational expenses.
JPMorgan Reveals Notable Flow Divergence Between Bitcoin and Gold ETFs Following the Iran War
GLD has seen outflows of about 2.7% of assets, while IBIT has seen inflows of around 1.5% of assets since the war erupted, analysts said.
Donald Trump Memecoin Team Unveils Exciting Second Gala Promotion Amidst Record Low TRUMP Token Value
The promotion follows a similar memecoin-holder dinner last year that drew criticism from lawmakers and watchdog groups.
Crypto Accounting Innovator Cryptio Secures $45 Million Funding as Institutions Embrace Onchain Solutions
A surge in tokenized finance is driving demand for systems that reconcile blockchain transactions for audits and reporting, pushing digital asset accounting into focus.
Coinbase Executives Clarify Stance on Opposing Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption
US lawmakers are eyeing tax exemptions for US dollar stablecoins, which are pegged and do not change in value, but not other cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Funding Rate Turns Negative: Is Bearish Sentiment Getting Out of Control?
While geopolitical tension and weak labor data are hurting market sentiment, institutional buying below $75,000 may soon exhaust sellers and spark a bull run.
Polychain Invests in VeryAI's $10 Million Funding Round to Develop Innovative Palm-Scan Identity System on Solana
The startup’s smartphone-based biometric system aims to help crypto platforms detect AI-generated accounts while preserving user privacy through onchain verification.
Binance Celebrates Major Legal Victory in Alabama Court Decision
While a judge granted a motion by Changpeng Zhao, he also ordered the plaintiffs in the case against Binance to file a second complaint or face ”total or partial dismissal.”
US Senate Approves Bipartisan Housing Bill with Prohibition on Central Bank Digital Currencies
The provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency was included in housing affordability legislation.
Pump.fun Achieves Milestone as Solana's First $1 Billion Revenue Platform While Ethereum, Base, BSC, and Monad Subdomains Indicate Cross-Chain Expansion
Pump.fun tops $1 billion in revenue as domain records reveal Ethereum, Base, BSC, and Monad subdomains amid potential cross-chain expansion.
Bank of England Considers Adjusting Sterling Stablecoin Limits in Response to Industry Concerns
BOE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden told lawmakers the central bank is open to alternative approaches that protect financial stability.
Ray Dalio Explains Why Bitcoin Will Not Supersede Gold as a Safe-Haven Asset
Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin cannot replace gold as a store of value, citing central bank demand, market maturity and Bitcoin’s risk-asset behavior.
Perpetual DEXs Emerge as the New Arena for Blockchain Competition
Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms.
Binance Predicts Potential Surge in Bitcoin and Stock Markets Due to US Midterm Elections
Binance Research says US midterms could set up a rebound for Bitcoin and stocks, though oil shocks and Middle East tensions may weigh near term.
CFTC Chair Invites Public Feedback on New Rules for Prediction Markets
“This ends today,“ said CFTC Chair Michael Selig, who has been reiterating his position that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction overseeing prediction markets platforms.
Tether Invests in Ark Labs, a Stablecoin Infrastructure Innovator, in $5.2 Million Funding Round
The funding will support development of a programmable execution layer designed to enable faster issuance and settlement of digital assets on the network.
Analyzing the Impact of Private Credit Collapse on Bitcoin Prices
A looming private credit crisis risked triggering liquidity crunches that could initially suppress Bitcoin prices, but Fed interventions may ignite a major BTC rally.
Grayscale Launches Innovative Avalanche Staking ETF on Nasdaq with Ticker GAVA
Grayscale’s Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA) has debuted on Nasdaq, offering AVAX exposure and staking rewards.
Hybrid Crypto Exchange GRVT Aims for Success with Post-June Token Launch and Increased Community Allocation to 28%
ZKsync-based DEX GRVT plans to launch its token after June 30, expanding community allocations to 28% as platform trading volumes surge.
Tether Invests $5.2 Million in Ark Labs to Enhance Stablecoin and Programmable Finance Infrastructure on Bitcoin
The funding coincides with Arkade adding support for digital assets, including infrastructure designed for stablecoins like USDT on Bitcoin.
HMRC Investigates Advanced Crypto Forensic Tools for Tax Investigations Amid Rising Compliance Efforts Highlighted by Former OECD Advisor
HMRC is exploring crypto forensic tools worth up to $4.6 million to combat digital asset-related tax fraud and money laundering in the UK.
Daily Digest: SEC and CFTC Forge New Crypto Coordination Agreement, Ripple Announces $750 Million Share Buyback Initiative, Plus Additional Updates
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
CFTC Chair Selig Announces New Regulatory Framework for Prediction Markets
Prediction markets platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are seeing record trading volumes and valuations near $20 billion each.
BlackRock Introduces Revolutionary Staked Ethereum ETF for Enhanced ETH Investment and Yield Opportunities
BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF will trade on the Nasdaq, offering spot exposure and staking income with a reduced 0.12% fee on the first $2.5 billion.
FATF Raises Alarm Over Offshore Crypto Companies Facilitating Money Laundering and Evasion of Sanctions
A new FATF report says crypto exchanges operating offshore can create gaps in AML enforcement, making it harder for regulators to track illicit activity.
Bitcoin Stays Steady Near $70K as Chances for March Fed Rate Cut Plummet Below 1%
Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.
Understanding True Self-Custody: Essential Steps to Control Your Cryptocurrency Assets
New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026.
Ark Invest Warns That One-Third of Bitcoin Supply Could Be Vulnerable to Quantum Computing Threats
Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.
Bitcoin's Rise Toward Gold: Unveiling Opportunities Amidst Market Risks
Bitcoin showed early signs of overtaking gold in the market as new data outlined an opportunity based on historical returns around the US midterm elections.
Eightco Sees 25% Surge in Shares Following $125 Million Funding Boost from Bitmine, ARK, and Payward
The funding round includes new governance roles, with Tom Lee joining Eightco’s board and ARK Invest's Brett Winton serving as an advisor.