Market
Bitcoin
Retail Bitcoin holdings drop to 17% as wealthier entities dominate
Santiment data shows that institutional entities hold sway with over 68% of Bitcoin circulating supply.
Regulation
UK HMRC mandates crypto exchanges must share user data starting 2026
UK crypto firms to face penalties for non-compliance with new tax data mandate.
Crime
Telegram takes down $35 billion black-market networks, but illicit operators plan comeback
Despite the shutdowns, the black-market operators plan a comeback with new platforms and tactics.
Crypto
Ukraine plans first-of-its-kind Bitcoin reserves with reported support from Binance
The Bitcoin reserves move could showcase Ukraine's commitment to digital finance innovation and regulation.
Governance
Ethereum Foundation aims to secure the future with trillion-dollar security initiative
Ethereum's 1TS initiative targets comprehensive security overhaul, safeguarding user and institutional assets.
Technology
JPMorgan bridges blockchain and traditional finance in landmark pilot transaction
This test marks the first connection between JPMorgan's private blockchain and a public Layer-1 chain.
Investments
Pi Foundation unveils $100 million investment initiative to drive real-world utility
Pi Foundation targets ecosystem legitimacy by funding startups that integrate the token in practical scenarios.
Crime
French government to meet crypto leaders over rising kidnapping threats
The meeting aims to enhance security measures amid a surge in "wrench attacks" targeting crypto entrepreneurs.
Crime
Polygon’s co-founder warns of deepfake video scam using his likeness targeting startups
The Polygon's Sandeep Nailwal warns of a rise in advanced scams targeting crypto executives with AI-generated deepfakes.
ETFs
BlackRock’s IBIT 20-day inflow streak broken as Bitcoin ETFs see outflows of $96 million
BlackRock’s IBIT inflow record ends, overshadowed by widespread Bitcoin ETF retreats.
Exchanges
Coinbase to launch wrapped XRP, ADA, DOGE, and LTC on Base network
Coinbase's expansion into wrapped tokens on Base enhances interoperability and DeFi access for users.
Hacks
Curve Finance moves to new domain after DNS attack exposes security risks
Curve Finance changes domain to mitigate ongoing DNS vulnerabilities exposed by attackers.