The latest in digital assets, markets and regulation.
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham reported that US government-controlled wallets moved approximately $103.2 million in Bitcoin and BNB on Tuesday, with funds linked to HashFlare, Bitfinex, and Alameda Research seizures.
Tether signed a memorandum with Kazakhstan’s central bank and Alatau City Authority to study a tenge-pegged stablecoin and real-world asset tokenization.
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, received approval from the Bank of Russia to custody digital assets, marking a significant step in the country's evolving regulatory framework.
Jack Dorsey’s Block gifted one bitcoin, valued at $85,000, to a winner of its Lightning Lake fishing game at the recent ComplexCon event in Los Angeles.
The London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee discussed extending RTGS and CHAPS settlement hours to near 24/7, alongside new member appointments.
Bitcoin dipped below $83,000 on Wednesday as Brent crude hit $102 per barrel following Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Coinbase completed its Deribit integration, enabling eligible US customers to access global crypto derivatives liquidity through its CFTC-regulated unit.
Rep. French Hill stated that recent SEC and CFTC regulatory steps do not provide the long-term stability required for US digital asset leadership.
Bitcoin traded near $83,062 on Wednesday after dropping to $82,823, driven by Brent crude surpassing $102 and climbing U.S. mortgage rates.
Bitmine chairman Tom Lee announced the company will cease Ethereum purchases once holdings reach 5% of circulating supply, ending a year-long accumulation strategy.
Crypto exchange OKX secured new investment from Circle, Ripple, Standard Chartered’s venture arm, and Qube Research at a $25 billion pre-money valuation.
Former core infrastructure engineer Daniel Rhyne received a 32-month prison sentence for attacking his New Jersey employer's network and demanding a 20 BTC ransom.